EDIT: And the (randomly generated) winner is… Louise Ahrens Reedman, who entered on Facebook. Congratulations, Louise – tonies will be in touch to arrange delivery of your prize. If you read my previous post, you’ll know that it’s World Book Day next Thursday. If not, do check it out for loads of easy costume ideas. We love World Book Day… View Post
World Book Day 2024 is just a week away – it’s next Thursday, 7th March (seriously, how does it come around so quickly?). Here’s my guide to easy WBD costume ideas that can (and, in our case, often have been) rustled up at the last minute (children are so fickle!). Don’t forget to check our previous galleries of your amazing… View Post
We moved from Brighton to the countryside three years ago after we outgrew our house during lockdown. The ‘new’ house is Georgian (aka has a lot of issues) and renovation is still very much in progress now, although we’ve thankfully been able to move on from practical upkeep jobs to more aesthetically pleasing projects. It has a tiny top floor… View Post
As last-minute gifts go, you can’t go far wrong with a book. Here are a few of 2023’s finest – on subjects as diverse as houseplants, magic, rainbows, fossils, brains and the night sky, with Harry Potter, Heartstopper and Christmas thrown in for good measure. Discover more pressie ideas in my other Christmas guides, including Advent Calendars, Stockings & Sacks,… View Post
It’s time for the big one – fifty, yes, fifty stocking fillers ranging from 30p up to £10. We’ve got badges, pencils, games, toys, smellies, jewellery, crafts – there’s something for all ages and interests. As usual, I’ve included a few items from each shop to make the postage costs worthwhile. Enjoy! Discover more pressie ideas in my other Christmas… View Post