Books, you can never have enough books. They are brilliant as quick Christmas presents or stocking fillers but also children do actually love them too.  ... VIEW POST

Trying to think of what presents to get other children than yor own is a nightmare. So here is a handy quick list to give you some ideas. ... VIEW POST

I just lovvvveeee Christmas films. For me they have to have a hint of magic and a dash of glitter though. Last year my favourite was Disney's new A Christmas Carol. Animation at its best. The kids favourite is Grinch with the Santa Movies always being dragged out each Christmas Eve. Love Actually makes me smile and cry at the same time and lots of all round sighs of contentment. What is your favourite Christmas Film? ... VIEW POST

I don't really do reality TV, or any TV really. I can't sit still that long to watch things and wonder off. I even struggle with films and normally end up sleeping through them. But I do love I'm A Celebrity so Get Me Out Of Here. Loved it from its first series and still an avid watcher. This years line up full of the usual. A few people I have no clue who they are till the kids tell me, the token golden oldies and sporty ones. This year I think Scarlet is going the be Queen. Who do you ... VIEW POST

If you have totaly forgot, ran out of hours in the day or kids suddenly DO want to do Halloween, I have 20 last minute Halloween Bakes you could whip up. 1. Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Baking Beauty 2. Easy Halloween Recipe No Bake Peanut Butter Bit Pumpkins Not Quite Susie 3. Peeps Ghost Brownies Cincy Shopper 4. Halloween Pretzels The Monday Box 5. Bloody Cupcakes Living Sweet Moments 6. Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits Halloween Treats Couponing for 4 7. Easy Candy Filled ... VIEW POST

My two are too old for Halloween, which is typical now that it's starting to really catch on here in the UK. Back when they did celebrate it, it wasn't a big deal. A scary mask and empty pockets were about all you needed. Now it's so much more. It's about decorating the home, throwing a party, having scary food and costumes. But of course, you do need to follow some rules which I think is really good. In collaboration Bright Horizons Nursery in Wimslow. See our disclosure policy for more ... VIEW POST