Small Changes to Diet #MotivationalMonday

small changes to diet

The worst thing you can do to try to lose weight is by making changes that are too big. For me the calorie counting was too much. There is no way I can cope with cutting back on my cider and chocolate (well maybe a little). So I needed to have a rethink. What I learnt … Read more

Packing for £9.50 Sun Holiday

sun holiday packing tips

When planning a £9.50 Sun holiday I like to think about how much and what I need to pack. This may make a difference dependent on how I am travelling there. There are certain things that most camp sites do supply such as a television, beds, chairs etc. Things such as cutlery, plates and so … Read more

DC Super Friends Books

dc super friends books

My almost five year old boy typically loves Superheroes. So how fantastic was it for him to be able to help me review some DC Super Friends books from Random House. I personally was really impressed with the educational factor of the four books we were sent. My son’s special needs means that educationally he … Read more

Robotic Stegosaurus Review

robotic stegosaurus

About the Stegosaurus Dinosaurs are possibly one of the most appealing historical things to children. The Stegosaurus, with its distinctive row of kite-shaped plates rising vertically along its back, is one of the most easily identifiable of the dinosaurs. Pronounced STEG-oh-sore-us this plant eater lived about 150 million years ago in the Jurassic Period. Its … Read more

Mother’s Day After Loss – A letter to my Mother

loss of mother

Whether you have lost your Mother, your child, or both, then Mother’s Day can stir up all manner of emotions. I wish I could say that it will just be a sad day, a day to allow yourself to cry – but grief isn’t that straight forward. I would like to be able to promise … Read more

Sweet Dreams Little One Book Review & Giveaway

sweet dreams little one

Sweet Dreams, Little One took me on an emotional ride from start to finish. Reliving the pain as I empathised with what it is like to lose a mother too soon.  Following Massimo’s agonising journey  into, and through, adulthood. Funny, emotional, insightful – this book had me laughing, crying, sympathising and reflecting from start to … Read more

Pinkoddy Blog Your Heart Out

When I started Pinkoddy, I seemed to be tagged in a lot of these memes, and now I rarely have time to do them. But Kel, from Writing, Ramblings and Reviews has been a supporter of me and the Pinkoddy brand since the very start. Therefore, it would be awfully rude as to ignore the … Read more

Mother’s Day Canvas Offer

four brothers

With just over a week to go to Mother’s Day there’s not much time to get a really special gift. So I’m here to tell you about a fantastic offer on a personalised canvas. There’s 72% off a 60cm X 40cm Canvas until Sunday March 23rd 2014 – meaning they cost ONLY £14.99 each! With … Read more

Real life Maths – Counting Money

real life maths with money

One of the ways to engage someone in a subject like maths is to show how it can benefit them and their life. I love maths because it is one of the things I did at school that being good at helped. I guess it’s easy for me to say as I come from a … Read more