May is an expensive month for birthdays and it is fast approaching. All three of our girls have their birthdays in May and I’m really stuck for present ideas! Bunny is going to be 7, but she has no idea what she wants for her birthday. Her latest “thing” is that she wants to […]
Toys
Tablet Computers: Has the World gone mad? How young is too young?
Children and tablet computers On Twitter, just before Bunny’s 6th Birthday, I asked whether I should get Bunny a Leap Pad 2 or an Innotab 2. They are childrens tablet computers. I was advised that Bunny was too old for these, despite the age recommendations on the packaging. I wanted her to have something she could learn on. She’s […]
Gromit Unleashed: A fantastic day out in Bristol, supporting Wallace and Gromits Grand Appeal
I’ve always loved Wallace and Gromit. I remember when the first episode, “The Wrong Trousers” came out – I had it recorded off the tele on VHS! After that, it was generally played on TV every Christmas, and we watched it every time. I was gutted when I heard that the Aardman Animations warehouse had burnt down in 2005, such a shame. I was […]
Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Toys Review
Tiny and Fluffy thought Christmas had come early, when we received a toy delivery of Laugh and Learn products from Fisher Price. Here’s a review of all four products. I’m saving the best for last! Laugh and Learn: My Pretty Learning Purse (6-36 months) The handbag plays a few different tunes when you open it and […]
Holiday at Coombe Mill
I am on holiday at the stunning Coombe Mill in Cornwall, courtesy of the bloggers who clubbed together as part of the #S2S2D campaign to support me through my radiotherapy, and the team at Coombe Mill. So who better to write a post on my blog today, than Fiona, the lovely lady who owns Coombe […]