Fairness and loyalty are two of the most important characteristics to me. I am fiercely loyal to my friends and family and I can't deal with injustice - I have to stand up and say something, if I see that someone isn't treated fairly. Fairness and loyalty however are also characteristics that are close to us as customers and consumers. If we spend our hard-earned cash on a product or service, we ...
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Monday Parenting Pin It Party #73
Can you believe that the last time I hosted the Monday Parenting Pin It Party, we were talking about water play, ice-cream and summer activities and now we are in the middle of October and preparing for Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas? It's crazy how fast the first weeks of autumn have passed. We're currently preparing a move, but it seems that autumn is in full swing in your houses. ...
The best games through the years
Raising children can be one of the most exciting and terrifying challenges we'll ever have to face, whether it's looking after their health or making sure they do well in school. Keeping them entertained, however, is a completely different kettle of fish. Many first time parents fear this the most in looking after their little ones and often turn to expensive gadgets or toys to appease the ...
How to get kids active outside
The summer holidays are just around the corner and let's face it, if you don't want your kids bouncing of the ceiling, you need to find ways to get them active and allow them to get rid off excess energy. Luckily, kids don't need a gym to tire themselves out, so there are lots of ways of getting them active through play. If you need some inspiration, why not try one of the following ...
The Doc is In Clinic – a review of the Doc McStuffins Clinic from Disney
A couple of days before we went on holiday, Amy received the Doc McStuffins clinic and she couldn't have been happier with it. The 'Doc Is In' clinic is bright and colourful and looks exactly like Doc's clinic in the popular series on Disney Junior. The clinic is suitable for kids aged 3 and older, made from robust plastic and divided into two storeys, which are connect by an outdoor lift. On the ...
Wooden toys from baby to toddler
We celebrated Amy's third birthday two weeks ago and in an attempt to make some space for her new toys and presents, I sorted through her toy drawers and put toys that she had outgrown to the side for friends or donations - they were just too nice to throw out. When lining them all up along the wall, I could quickly make out a theme. There were wooden jigsaw puzzles, wooden stacking toys, wooden ...