Apfelpunsch Spice Mix
I love giving hand made gifts. This 'Apfelpunsch' (Apple Punch) Spice Mix is quick to throw together, and makes a cute gift. You can pair it with a bottle of nice apple juice to make the gift a bit more
Elf on the Shelf – Yay or Nay?
With just a few days to go until the start of December, it's not only time to think about Advent calendars, but also that other daily countdown thing that rears its head during December - the Elf on the Shelf!
Planning for December
We've reached the end of the year, and the busiest time. So many things to keep on top of. I’m updating all my monthly planning posts again for this year. In case it helps anyone else be more
Christmas Time in Edinburgh 2024
There’s just one week to go until the first of Advent, and the official start to the pre-Christmas season. What’s meant to be a joyful time can quickly turn stressful for families, with parents feeling the pressure to do ALL
Scottish Author Spotlight: Lindsey Millar
This post contains gifted items. All view are our own. It's Book Week Scotland! What better time to shine a spotlight on a local Scottish author, who recently reached out to me asking if we would review her picture books and
Creamy Beef Sauce with Pasta Shells
I recently found some gluten free pasta shells at the supermarket, which I was super excited about. The recipe I had in mind for it was a creamy beef sauce. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked, so I
Book Tour: The Muttcracker
This post contains gifted items. All views are our own. It's less than a month to go until the Christmas season kicks off! One of our favourite things to do around Christmas time, is to snuggle up and read seasonal story
Mummy Toast: A Savoury Spooky Snack
It's Halloween week! Today I've got a quick spooky food idea to share with you, that's perfect for a hearty after school snack or a simple supper. Amidst all the Halloween sweeties being consumed this week, it's a good healthy(ish)
Book Tour: Happy Hills – Knick Knacks Attacks
This post contains gifted items. All views are our own. We are delighted to join in with celebrating the publication of Knick Knacks Attacks, Volume 2 in Sophy Henn's brilliant Happy Hills graphic novel series, which was published on 10 October. The
October Holiday events in Edinburgh that won’t break the bank!
It seems like only yesterday that the kids went back to school, but lo and behold it's October already and the half term holidays are not far away. I’ve pulled together my usual round-up of holidays activities in Edinburgh that
Book Review: Trick or Treat?
This post contains gifted items. All views are our own. We love seasonal story books. And I mean LOVE. So we were absolutely delighted to be asked to review the new Halloween picture book Trick or Treat? by Catherine Emmett, illustrated
Book Tour: Dragons Love Underpants
This post contains gifted items. All views are our own. Kids love underpants. They think underpants are hilarious. They think books about underpants are hilarious. My youngest even went to school one year, wearing a pair of (clean!) underpants on his