Chocolate Apples
We are having a wee Hallowe'en gathering this weekend, so Oskar and I have been busy planning what treats to serve up. He suggested toffee apples, but I'm not so keen on toffee or caramel apples as they are so
{Scotland} Pumpkin Picking at Kilduff Farm
Is it even Autumn if you haven't visited a pumpkin patch? Actually, we'd only ever been pumpkin picking once before, and that was last year when we had actually gone apple picking only to discover the farm in question also
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
15 Great Hallowe’en Picture Books
I'm so excited about our latest book round-up, because Hallowe'en is one of my favourite times of the year. What many people don't know, is that Hallowe'en originated from the Celtic traditions in Scotland and Ireland, and not as commonly
September Snapshots 2018
September in Snapshots, according to my iPhone… For more daily snapshots, you can follow me on Instagram at @photojennic!
How to Throw a Circus Party on a Budget
So a week ago I turned 40, and I decided to embrace this major milestone of my life by throwing a big circus themed party. I had seen loads of pics of gorgeous circus and carnival themed parties on Pinterest, so
Roast Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
Have I mentioned before how much we love soup season? I just can't stop blitzing any vegetables in sight in to soup. It's cheap and it's simple. The most easy and straight forward way is to just chop the veg
Picture Books We’ve Been Reading in September
Happy Friday everyone! I can't believe September is almost already over. I also can't believe I am 40 years old today! Yes, it's my birthday today, and I've just hit 'publish' on my latest video. In this episode, I'm sharing
Teddy Bear Breakfast Treat
Today I have a really quick, simple and fun breakfast treat to share with you. And if you choose a peanut butter that's low in salt and doesn't have any added sugar, then it's pretty healthy too! All you need
What Mummy is Currently Reading!
Hi everyone! You're probably used to me by now sharing book recommendations for kids. Well, I also get asked a lot if I ever have time to read books for myself and if so, whether I could share some recommendations
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
Chapter Book of the Month: Flying Fergus
We're mixing things up a little in the book reviews department, because as much as we all love picture books, my older boy thought it was about time we shared some recommendations for chapter book too! So I'm going to