Belton Woods – A family break in a luxury lodge
We decided to start the school holidays with a relaxing family break at Q Lodges Belton Woods. It has been a long year, Freyja’s first at school, and we were all in need of...
Author: stoppingattwo
A Year of School
It’s hard to believe that a year ago we were getting Freyja prepared for starting school – buying uniform, talking about what to expect – and now today is her last day. It is...
Teacher Thank You Gift Ideas
The end of the academic year is here at last, and for a lot of pupils and parents it is a time to say thank you to teachers and teaching assistants for their hard...
Interactive Baby Annabell and Comfort Seat
Emily can’t get enough of baby dolls. I watch her caring for her babies and think about what a great big sister she would be. She loves feeding them with a bottle, swaddling them...
Num Noms Series 2
Readers of my blog will know that we tried out the cute collectibles – Num Noms – when they were released in the UK back in March. If you missed our review of them...
A day at Trentham Gardens
Last weekend we met up with friends at Trentham Gardens, part of the Trentham Estate in Stoke-on-Trent. It was a lovely day – one of the best we have had for a while. Emily...
NOW TV Kids Pass
Whilst I don’t like to let my girls watch hours of TV, sometimes TV can be a real godsend. For a start, it means that I can go to the toilet without an audience,...
Best Relationship With Your Child DVDs
I was recently sent a series of new DVDs called “Best Relationship with your child” from highly respected child psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Margot Sunderland. She is Director of Education and Training at the Centre for...
A Night Out at The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham
Since having children, night’s out have become rare, and when I do get a chance to go out, I really want to make the most of it. I was really excited to be invited...
Project Mc2 Giveaway
As a Science teacher, I know the importance of engaging young people – especially girls – with the subject. Project Mc2 is an American TV series, showing on Netflix which aims to help address...
