I felt like death warmed up last weekend so we cancelled our main outdoors plans as I just wasn’t up to it. But I had promised my son that we’d make a visit to the Christmas Tree Carnival in town. So on Sunday that’s what we did as I knew it wouldn’t take us long to…Continue reading A visit to the Christmas Tree Carnival
Category: Christmas ideas
Lets Visit Santa Limited Edition 1000 piece puzzle (sent for review)
December is a busy month for us, firstly with my son’s birthday and then all the excitement as we get closer and closer to Christmas Day and everything that that entails. I always like to complete a festive jigsaw at this time of year and this month I’ve been putting together the Ravensburger Lets Visit Santa…Continue reading Lets Visit Santa Limited Edition 1000 piece puzzle (sent for review)
Flat Stanley: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure – sent for review and giveaway
As you all know well, I’m dealing with a boy how doesn’t share my love of independent reading. He’s definitely been getting better at trying to pick up a book himself lately and I thought he might like to try the Flat Stanley: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure book. Written by Jeff Brown, this is a lovely chapter…Continue reading Flat Stanley: Stanley’s Christmas Adventure – sent for review and giveaway
Berry the Elf in 2018 – days 1-7 #elfontheshelf
I still can’t quite believe we’re in December, but my son has been counting down the arrival of a certain little elf for weeks. So here is the first instalment of our adventures with Berry the Elf in 2018 – days 1-7. 1st December A tricky one as my son and I were away overnight and…Continue reading Berry the Elf in 2018 – days 1-7 #elfontheshelf
Feeling festive with Christmas at Blenheim Palace – invited to review
As you all know, Blenheim Palace holds a special place in our family’s heart. We’ve visited so many times over the last eight and half years, made so many memories too. At the weekend we added to those memories and started feeling festive with Christmas at Blenheim Palace. Last year we’d thoroughly enjoyed walked along the…Continue reading Feeling festive with Christmas at Blenheim Palace – invited to review
Having fun with RoboMaker from Clementoni #ClementoniSTEM (sentforreview)
I’m always keen to introduce my son to toys that help with his education at the same time as providing lots of entertainment. We’ve been having fun with RoboMaker from Clementoni recently, which is perfect for bringing science to life. This set is aimed at children aged ten years and over, so my nearly nine-year old…Continue reading Having fun with RoboMaker from Clementoni #ClementoniSTEM (sentforreview)