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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…

  • Consumerism Gone Mad!

    Last week I had the rare opportunity to go shopping without kids!  It was bliss; no disappearing acts, no moaning for food nor pleading for me to buy her some hideously branded toy that she’ll never play with.  Shopping is usually a bit of a blur for me as I’m always in such a rush…

  • Ecademy Update

    I should probably be gloating but I’m not.  In fact, the whole experience has left me with a rather sick feeling in my stomach. However, I strongly believe I did the right thing and am pleased that I followed it through to the end. As many of you know I went on a Social Media…

  • 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…

  • Batting my eyelashes!

    I’m definitely not a girlie girl.  I barely wear any make-up, have been known to go a few days without washing my hair and when I get the opportunity to go out I’d opt for a backstreet pub in a pair of jeans and boots. However, I’ve always fancied having my eye-lashes done.  I don’t…

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