Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
8 Ways to totally Re-Invent your Bathroom
Whether it’s an issue with lighting, problems with the hot water, or a drippy tap driving everyone crazy, something always needs fixing in the bathroom. Sometimes, when it comes to decorating or transforming your home, the bathroom can often slip down to the bottom of the priority list, which is funny, because when it comes to home necessities, it is probably the one room that we all need the most (without going into too much detail). For a space that we spend a lot of time in, it can be a bit depressing if it’s dated, dull or shabby. There might even be some of you that have had a spur of motivation, begun a complete bathroom overhaul and then life got in the way. Your bathroom may now be half tiled, have bare floorboards and no storage and some of you might be all too familiar with a cold shower. If this is you, it is definitely time you did something about the situation.
Review: Stretch Armstrong Mini Stretch
Jacob loves his Stretch Armstrong, he takes it everywhere with him, even to school. Stretch Armstrong looks just like a wrestler, and Jacob is into wrestling at the moment. He has loads of super Stretchy fun.
The kids love seeing just how far they can stretch him, and they can stretch him pretty far! They tie him in knots and bend him in all sorts of positions. They have tons of fun and laughter trying to, I don't know what, but probably trying to see how far they can stretch him without breaking him - but he is pretty unbreakable! After all this crazy pulling about, Stretch Armstrong returns to his original shape - it's pretty good.
Noddy Toyland Detective Game App
Noddy Toyland Detective Game App is a game full of storytelling, fun games, and it also allows your child to be creative.
I love Noddy, I remember watching it 20 years ago with my little brother, and then my oldest son watched and loved it when he was little and now my two youngest enjoy watching it on Milkshake. I've got the Noddy tune in my head as I write this...
AniMalcolm
Bestseller author David Baddiel, has released his latest children's novel, AniMalcolm.
Another fantastically fun book to read with lots of laugh out moments. This light hearted humour story, delivers an imaginative adventure of Malcolm's self-discovery. - have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal?!
Malcolm doesn't like animals, but his family does. They love animals, so much so, their house is full of pets. And to Malcolms' frustration his house isn't full of stuff he likes, i.e. the laptop he wanted for his birthday.
Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse
Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse, by Chris Riddell.
Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. She lives with her father, a famous poet, in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. She spends the majority of her time alone. Her father avoids her as she reminds him of his deceased wife and he believes children should be heard and not seen, thus, Ada has to wear big plodding boots around the house so that he can hear her approaching.
Schleich Miniature Shetland pony family
Summer loves collecting Schleich figurines - she has a few now and she was super excited to be sent the Schleich Miniature Shetland pony family set to review.
Summer has had hours of fun with the Schleich Miniature Shetland pony family set, there’s a newborn foal, along with a stallion and mare (mum and dad pony).
Snickers Protein Bars
When this particular email dropped into my inbox inviting me to try the new Protein Bars, I was both surprised and intrigued - Snickers being my favourite chocolate bar I was keen to give the new Snickers Protein Bar a try.
Our walk - Herringfleet
We've not been to Herringfleet in a few months - it's one of the kids favourite walks to go (because of all the tree swings in the wooded area). The main reason we've avoided it is, when we last visited in January the village owner put a note up warning they were placing cattle in the field. Which means we won't be able to allow our dogs to run free. And so we avoided it. Hubby drives past it everyday to go to work and he mentioned that the cattle were gone, and so, off we went. And, we had a great day!
Roblox Toys
Roblox was the game my now 17-year old played when he was a kid, on the Laptop - this was pre-tablets and gaming apps. Move forward a few years and now my youngest son plays it on his iPad via the Roblox app. It's great fun, you can create games and customize the characters, avatars, and so much more.
Our Walk - Walberswick
Walberswick is a small and idyllically secluded village on the coast. It's beautiful. It has the beach, sand dunes, marshes, history and so much more. I've not been to Walberswick beach for many years, my kids have never been and we were excited to go - it's a popular place to visit, especially as it's perfect for crabbing, taking walks and spotting wildlife.
FREE #TENNISFORKIDS WITH THE LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Jacob has wanted to start Tennis for a while now. When we go to Center Parcs, we watch people play it there, he also watches it on TV with me and enjoys it as much as I do. I used to play Tennis a lot when I was a kid, I know what a great sport it is to get involved in. If you want to get involved you can. There are clubs all around the UK which are encourage and geting kids involved with tennis. The Lawn Tennis Association’s #TennisForKids sessions take place from 22 April 2017 and anyone can sign up their 5- to 8-year-old for free sessions via the ClubSpark website. There are 20,000 free places available across the country.
Jacob's Dream Pet with PetPlan
Jacob was given the opportunity to design his very own dream pet. Jacob's favourite animal are Pandas.
He knew what he wanted to draw for his dream pet instantly and got to it. He drew what he called his 'perfect Pet Panda'.
Designing The Ultimate Home Cinema That Your Kids Are Sure To Love
While it’s a lot of fun to go out to the cinema for the evening with the kids, it’s also incredibly expensive. It costs around £8 per person, that means for a family of five a trip to the cinema costs at least £40, and that’s without popcorn or other snacks. That’s a lot of money when you think about it - it’s the majority of a week’s food shop! For this reason, more and more families are choosing to save money in the long-run and build their own home cinemas. Sure, these don’t come cheap, but they are worth the money because of what they save you in terms of cinema costs in the long-term. Fancy creating your own home cinema? Here’s how to go about it:
Dog Dental Care Tips For Dog's that Hate Their Teeth Being Brushed
The recommendation is to brush your dog's teeth daily to prevent food and bacteria from building up which can lead to plaque, gum irritation, and infections. But, if you have a dog like my Poppy who doesn't like her teeth brushed, then it can be very difficult. So what else can we do to keep our dog’s teeth clean and clear from potential issues?
Here’s how I keep both Kiwi and Poppy's mouth cleaner:
EZ-FORT Fairy Tale Castle
The kids are always building den's in the living room, outdoors, or in their bedrooms. They use bedsheets, pillows and boxes. So when we were sent the EZ-FORT for review, I knew the kids would love it - and they were very excited.
55 pieces are included in the set. Each piece is lightweight allowing small hands to create their den. The pieces connect and create. There are two different length sized tubes, one size being longer, which makes it easier for kids to build a more spacious den, i.e. allowing them to climb in and out.
New Kazoops Episodes on CBeebies #JustImagine
Monty Kazoops, the little boy with a vivid imagination and a loyal pet pig, Jimmy Jones, are back with brand new animated adventures in Kazoops, Episodes on CBeebies - which started today!
Kazoops is about Monty, a six-year-old boy who challenges life’s questions both big and small with the help of his limitless imagination and his best friend, Jimmy Jones, the family pet pig. In each episode, the duo enters make-believe worlds to challenge everyday preconceptions such as ‘do things have to be the same all the time?’ or ‘do all games really need rules?
Easter Fun with L.O.L Surprise! Dolls
This Easter we did something a little different and had some fun with L.O.L Suprise Doll and had a Easter Hunt.
We received an L.O.L Surprise Doll Easter Hunt pack, which included, one Suprise pack, a packet of sweets and some colouring pages. Some fun bits to keep Summer entertained one afternoon, this Easter half term.
Yeti In My Spaghetti
If you are looking for a simple, but fun game to play, then Yeti In My Spaghetti is just that! It's been a hit in this house this Easter Holidays.
Yeti In My Spaghetti is very easy to set-up and to play and it's fun - silly fun.