Big Beard Battle Review
A few weeks ago the girls spotted an advert on the TV for Big Beard Battle. They were very excited about the prospect of this game – they would be able to have beards...
Author: stoppingattwo
MOKURU Review and Giveaway
I’m a secondary school teacher, so this academic year I have seen (and survived through) dabbing, bottle-flipping and fidget-spinners. We are still in the fidget-spinner craze, with almost every kid in my school seeming...
BBC Countryfile Live 2017
About this time last year I broke my leg and then wasn’t able to attend BBC Countryfile Live the following day. I was gutted. It promised to be such a great day out. I...
A Rainbow Treasure Hunt with Twinkl
Freyja loves school. She loves learning. I’m not complaining or anything, but she likes me to find work for her to do in the school holidays. I usually have to mark it for her...
USA Street Food Social at Somewhere Else
When I first moved to Gloucestershire, I used to go to Cirencester quite often. It is the largest town in The Cotswolds and a great place to visit if you are interested in Roman...
Getting organised and entertaining the girls with Wedge Whiteboards
Being a teacher, I use whiteboards every working day. They are an invaluable learning tool – especially when it is the pupils using them. We have individual whiteboards and pens for the pupils in...
ProSound 2.0 Channel 40W Bluetooth Soundbar Review
Recently I was sent the ProSound 2.0 Channel 40W Bluetooth Soundbar from Maplin. I have always insisted on having a decent sound system for my TV, so I was keen to see how these...
Gin Laboratory at The Painswick
Not far from where I live is the beautiful village of Painswick. I often drive through it, admiring the gorgeous Cotswold-stone buildings. A couple of weeks ago I visited The Painswick Hotel. I discovered...
Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at Slimbridge
It’s the end of the academic year, and the time to think about how to entertain the kids for six weeks. The thought of it can be quite daunting! We are planning to spend...
The Confetti Fields
Social media is flooded with lavender field photographs at the moment. I love them! I have been playing my part too after our recent visit to Cotswold Lavender. However, amidst the purple of the...
