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Oscar-nominated entertainment company, Magic Light Pictures, with Stormcloud Games, have launched The Gruffalo Games app based on the much-loved picture book, The Gruffalo, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Coinciding with The Gruffalo’s 15th anniversary celebrations children get to pit their wits against The Gruffalo in his first ever iOS mobile app. … Read more
Education plays a key role in the survival of adversity. I truly believe that I would not be the survivor I am today without it. I think one of the most important parts of this is the ability to read. The ability to read also provides you with the tools to write; as it expands … Read more
My son has just started secondary school, his homework was to pick a book to read for ten minutes at school today. This was really easy for him as he loves reading and finds it all too easy. Reading has opened up a whole new World to him, he can immerse himself in fantasy and … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so I was delighted to be asked to take part in the Regis Stone Non-Stick Breakfast Challenge. I was interested in the pans ability to be used with no additional oils or butter as I am a Zero Waste Ambassador. I was asked to create my … Read more
Now the children are going back to school you may start to be thinking about Christmas. It is around now that you can grab some really good bargains. If you know what you are after that is even better. Lego itself is always going to be in the top toys for Christmas but it is interesting … Read more
So here it is National Zero Waste Week. This year the theme is One More thing. Well I already reuse my bags at the supermarket, compost , own a Mooncup, used real nappies, breastfed, have a soda stream machine; Last year I looked at my recycling habits and this year I am shopping naked! That is that have pledged to do … Read more
Xeno the Interactive Monster – Top Toy Christmas 2014 We were invited to a special day at London Zoo with Xeno (RRP £79.99). Now if you have not heard of Xeno then I am sure you will, as I predicted that he is going to be one of the top toys this Christmas. He comes in … Read more
Back to School for the Unorganised So I have just started thinking about getting the school kit ready. I try to get organised I really do, but it usually ends up with an idea, or even a list and I just never seem to find the time to get around to it. People being ready … Read more
With the School holidays coming to an end we have decided to stay indoors and wind down a bit. We have been really busy outside of the house but now it’s time to just relax. Here are some of our favourite things we have been up to, they are all great rainy day, or pyjama … Read more
My older two boys were booked in at Cotswold Archery, which is located in the grounds of Farncombe Conference Centre, which is in the stunning Farncombe Estate, (Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LJ). Everything was provided (including a drink during an interval) and they had 2 hours of demonstration and practice – with around 3 or 4 bows. The initial day … Read more