Collectibles are still high up there on most children’s want lists. Especially when they are pocket money friendly and they can collect ad swap with their friends, BABY Secrets is new on the scene but is from Zapf Creations-home of Baby Annabell and Baby Born so they know a fair bit about what children like … [Read more…]
Poor Boo doesn’t have many things that her two little brothers don’t try to steal so when Interplay got in touch to tell us about their Mermaid Charm Shells, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for my eldest child to have something of her own. Mermaid Charm Shells are the home of a lovely … [Read more…]
All of us are victims of crime of one sort or another at some point in our lives. Thankfully, for the most part, it is of the minor variety and little more than an inconvenience. Burglary in domestic homes is something we hear plenty about – and although it is relatively rare, the feelings of … [Read more…]
I love Liverpool. Many years ago, before children, farmers and farms, I worked there and I loved every minute, spending time in the city. Mann Island at the Pier Head is no longer there but I loved seeing the River Mersey and looking out into the estuary every day. Since then, the city centre has … [Read more…]
Family life can be a wonderful thing. Unfortunately, many parents find it difficult to discover new ways of keeping the kids entertained while sticking to their budget every weekend. After all, when you factor in all the expenses of eating out, paying for tickets into amusement parks, and traveling to distant destinations, the cost … [Read more…]
Child development is a very tricky business. This is because there are as many parenting styles as there are parents, based on your values, beliefs, skills, and even your time. As long as you love and care for your child, and do your best to help them become well-adjusted and capable adults, there is … [Read more…]
Our house is old. Some of our interior walls used to be exterior-particularly in the kitchen. The old, stone walls never really got the memo about being upgraded to inside walls and we have a bit of a damp problem on one wall in the kitchen. In hindsight, we should have had a radiator installed … [Read more…]
It’s easy to believe that your home is a sturdy and permanent part of your life that you can rely on through thick and thin. While this is mostly true, it’s important to remember that even something as solid as a house needs to adapt somewhat as the seasons change. Much like people requiring a … [Read more…]
It seems weird that my first Siblings pst of 2018 is still in 2017 but, with the cut off point each month being the 15th, it is just how it is. So since last month we have celebrated Christmas and, if I am honest, the house is yet to recover. This would be fine if … [Read more…]
When most ordinary people were sleeping this morning, you could have found me standing on a chair in my kitchen, sorting out my wine rack. At 5 in the morning? I hear you shout. Well don’t be phoning alcoholics anonymous on me. There was no wine in there. Oh no. Our house is not conventional … [Read more…]
