New Year Countdown with Kids
Last year was the first year we let the kids stay up as long as they liked on New Year's Eve, aka Hogmanay here in Scotland. Mr Fox (who was 3 then) made it to about 9pm, and Oskar (who
Christmas Activity Book
How time has flown! Tomorrow, our school breaks up for the Christmas holidays and next week it's the big event itself! I thought I was fairly organised, but suddenly there seem the be a gazillion little things I still need
Review: Nick Cope’s Latest Children’s Album
I have a real treat for you today! But let me rewind a little to this past Summer, when I was combing through the Edinburgh International Book Festival children's programme choosing events to take my boys to, and came across
Activity Advent Calendar Tips & Template
Whether you are looking for an alternative to chocolate Advent calendars (anyone else still working their way through the Hallowe'en candy?), are tired of those pre-filled toy calendars that just add more plastic tat to your house, or are simply
Advent Calendar & Stocking Fillers for Kids Age 4+
With just over ten days to go until 1st December, it's time to get your Advent calendars organised! When I was kid, we always got Advent calendars filled with little gifts each day. My calendar was a cross-stitch sampler with
Review: Giraffes in Scarves Game [AD]
If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that as a family we love board games. A lot! We love them all year round, but no more than during the gloomy later Autumn and Winter months, the
Review: Toca Life Holiday! Sticker Book [AD]
It's a bit quiet on the blog this week, as the Autumn half term holidays are in full swing here in Edinburgh. But I did want to take a moment to share a great activity book with you that we
Review: Fuzzikins Campervan [AD]
It may feel like the Summer holidays are just behind us, but in Edinburgh we're already half way to the school Autumn holidays! My kids would love to go camping, but I'm not really thrilled by the idea. So in
Review: Construction Cars Set [AD]
Do you have kids who are obsessed with toy cars? My boys are both real motor heads, so were really excited when we were recently sent a set of Cat® construction cars from Toy State to review. We took them with us
Review: Sticky Stick Sticker Book [AD]
Are you kids fans of Hey Duggee? If they are, you've probably already got the Stick Song stuck in your head. If they're not, you will after hearing it. Either way, you're welcome! My boys love Hey Duggee. They love the
Review: Superhero Lotto Game[AD]
We're in week 3 of the Scottish summer school holidays, and our board games collection has been getting a good work out. Today I wanted to share one of the latest addition to our collection with you, which is another
Review: Orchard Toys Mini Travel Games [AD]
Disclosure: This post includes a gifted product we were sent for review. All opinions are our own. With the summer holidays quickly approaching, my mind has been turning to how I will keep my boys entertained while we are on vacation.