Review: One Third Stories [AD]
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may know that I am very passionate about nurturing language learning in children (in case you missed it, you can read the tips I shared in my previous post). Our
How to Survive a Scottish Winter
Happy New Year everyone! As much as I have enjoyed having a little rest from blogging, it feels good to be back after the holiday break. Are you full of resolutions for the year ahead, or does the post-Christmas slump
Toys for Boys – An Alternative Gift Guide
In the run up to Christmas, the internet is always flooded with gift guides of all descriptions. My favourite gift guides for kids are those that are themed by interests - such as gift guides for explorers, music lovers, little
How to Stock a Play Kitchen
As I mentioned in my post from yesterday, a play kitchen is a fantastic toy to encourage role play, and the one we made for our elder son five years ago is still going strong with his little brother. But,
Review: Busy Me Time For Tea Set [AD]
One of the most popular toys - apart from cars and Lego, of course - that our boys have is their play kitchen. A play kitchen is a fantastic toy for role play - we made ours for our eldest when he
Review: Adopt an Elf for Christmas [AD]
Do you have a Christmas Elf in your house? We will have one for the first time this year, as the folk from ‘Elf for Christmas’ have kindly sent us one of their Elf Toy & Magical Reward Kits for
Advent Calendar & Stocking Fillers for Kids Age 3+
Yesterday, I promised you some ideas for filling a DIY Advent Calendar. My boys are 3 and 7, and will pretty much be getting the same. A couple of things are recommended for ages older than 3, but the little
Alternative Advent Calendar Ideas
It's that time of year again, when you think you still have a good few weeks to get yourself organised for Christmas, then suddenly realise it's less than 10 days to go until 1st December and you haven't got the
A Paw-tastic Birthday
My youngest has just turned 3, and after giving his big brother a spectacular unicorn birthday surprise just ten days earlier, I felt like I had to make it up to him too. Luckily, his wish for a Paw Patrol
Mapping Our World
Today, I’d like to talk to you about maps. I love maps! My dad taught me how to read maps when I was a kid, and I’ve always liked to have some hanging up, first in my room, then in
Guising & Turnip Lanterns – Scottish Hallowe’en
I love Hallowe’en! As you can probably tell, from the blog and my Instagram over the last couple of weeks. In Germany, Hallowe’en is not traditionally celebrated. When I went to high school there, is was virtually unknown, though in
7 Tips for Keeping Safe at Hallowe’en
So, we’ve read our favourite Hallowe’en books, watched some Hallowe’en movies, and made our Hallowe’en costumes. As we prepare for the big night itself, I thought I’d share some of our top tips for keeping everyone safe this Hallowe’en, whether