Category: Blogging
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Christmas Gift Ideas
Alpaca Country Socks? Wine Glass Draining Rack? Pocket Folding Secateurs? Rainbow Coloured Hip Flasks? Robin’s Eggs Soaps? Quick Drying Hair Turban? Pocket Fishing Rod? Computer Mug Warmer? I can see why The Handpicked-Collection prides themselves in unusual and inspiring gifts. I was sent a catalogue to peruse. I really struggled to choose something to review…
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A taste of home!
You know the feeling when you’ve been away from home for a while and you start craving things from home, like your own bed and some of your favourite foods. As a Canadian living in the UK I’ve had this feeling many times over the last 10 years. In addition, now that I tend to…
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Fancy Dress Costumes in time for Halloween!
With Halloween around the corner I thought this may be of interest to you (there’s a discount code at the bottom of this post). I was sent a selection of Fancy Dress outfits for my 4-year-old from Angel Fancy Dress to review. However, they also do costumes for adults if you have any parties coming…
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Iphone Apps for Kids – Mindshapes Lingo Zoo
The folks at Mindshapes have done it again! They’ve managed to create another great kid’s app that is both educational and fun. Lingo Zoo (available from iTunes for £1.49) is a wonderful way to introduce kids to Spanish! Kid’s work their way through different areas by completing animal jigsaws. As a reward they then see…
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Win a gorgeous piece of kids art!
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve run a competition, so I thought it was about time. I was contacted by Carla Daly, an internationally known children’s artist. On her site you will find beautifully illustrated height charts, door signs, personalised nursery art and kid’s wall art at affordable prices, I didn’t see anything over £25. I…