Reliving the 80s with Chad Valley at Argos
So you may wonder how I could possibly be reliving the 80s with the Chad Valley range, without leafing through a vintage Argos catalogue? Well in this months Play Panel bundle, they sent us a toy which...
View ArticleCinderella at the Nottingham Playhouse - Review
Last weekend we were invited to see the opening night of Cinderella at the Nottingham Playhouse.If you grew up in Nottingham, then chances are you will have seen the panto at least once. For me, it...
View ArticleChad Valley 3 Storey Glamour Dolls House Review
I vividly remember tearing the wrapping paper from the dolls house my Grandad lovingly made for me back in the 80s. I still have it today, and despite my daughter repeatedly asking about it, I have...
View ArticleBeautiful Winter Light at Rufford Abbey
Last weekend we headed to Rufford Abbey for a walk to blow away the cobwebs. I love Rufford, it is a beautiful place that my children and I have spent many hours visiting. With the sun low in the sky...
View ArticleStar Wars Toy Collection from Hasbro - Review
Star Wars has long been an obsession in our house, with my son loving the movies and getting most excited about the latest release. With the arrival of Episode VIII in Deecmber just gone, these toys...
View ArticleBeko DPHR8PB561W Heat Pump Tumble Dryer Review
When we moved into our home three years ago, we inherited a loud old tumble dryer that a member of the family was about to throw out. It sounded a lot like a small plane taking off, the door at one...
View ArticleLearning Through Play with Chad Valley plus Giveaway
I’ve really loved the Chad Valley toys that we have been sent being part of the play panel. The main reason being, that in each bundle has been something that’s reminded me of my childhood.We were...
View ArticleWorld Book Day with Asda - Review
World Book Day! These three words often strike fear into the hearts of parents across the land. We all know the books our children love to read, but with lives ever increasingly busy making an outfit...
View ArticleOur First Ever No School Snow Day
I have been meaning to write up our snow day for the last few weeks but time has kind of run away with me. On the Thursday we woke up to a thick blanket of snow. Hoping for a snow day we waited and...
View ArticleOur Favourite Toys from Chad Valley plus Giveaway
We have had an awesome time as part of the Chad Valley Play Panel and have been given the opportunity to review some great toys. Here are a few of those we didn't review on the blog as well as our Top...
View ArticleDisney on Ice - Worlds of Enchantment Review
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View ArticleMeeting the Vikings at Sherwood Pines
Living on the outskirts of North Nottingham gives us easy access to lots of places to visit; everywhere from Newstead and Rufford Abbeys to Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines. These are all great...
View ArticleA Look at Sneinton Market in Nottingham
Back in its hay day Sneinton Market in Nottingham was considered one of the best markets in the county, a Penny Lane style market that was always busy. Chat to any member of my family and you will...
View ArticleAlmond & Coconut Choc Chip Cookies - Gluten Free Recipe
As I have a bit of a sweet tooth, I have been trying to find some more gluten free cake and biscuit recipes, so when I came across this one I knew I could adapt it and make it something special. If...
View ArticleThe Alchemist Nottingham - Review
A few weeks back, we were invited along to The Alchemist in Nottingham to sample their food and explore their kids menu. When The Alchemist first opened here, I have to admit, I thought it was just a...
View ArticleNottingham Forest - Football and Family
Last season, I headed down to the City Ground on a typical English day, cloudy, sunny with a chance of rain, to watch my first ever Forest match, I absolutely loved the buzz around the ground and...
View ArticleFollowing the Hoodwinked Trail Around Nottingham
A few years ago we got to see the super Zebra Art in Southampton, this year Nottingham have been lucky enough to have their own wonderful art installations in the form of the Hoodwinked Robins. These...
View ArticlePumpkin Picking at Maxey's Farm Shop 2018
It has been our tradition of the last 5 years to visit Maxey's Farm Shop in Kirklington to pick our Halloween pumpkins. What started out as a small field at the front of their shop has fast grown into...
View ArticleRobin Hood and the Babes in the Wood at Nottingham Playhouse
Last weekend we were invited to see the opening night of this year's pantomime at the Nottingham Playhouse, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. You may remember last year we were invited to see...
View ArticleChocolate Tasting at Luisa's Vegan Chocolates in Sneinton Market
A couple of weeks ago I was invited along, to sit in on the first ever chocolate tasting at Luisa's Vegan Chocolates in Sneinton Market.I have been chatting to Luisa for several months now, she is a...
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