Monthly Archives: November 2011
Win a Weekend in Cornwall
Have you ever thought of visiting Cornwall outside of traditional holiday periods? Today I am giving one lucky reader the chance to win a weekend in a luxury 3 bedroom apartment so you can try it for yourselves. There are … Continue reading
Butlins and Happiness – New Online Resource for Families
Ahead of the Government publishing its own report on the state of the nation’s happiness next year, family holiday firm Butlins has launched its own barometer of harmony at home with a study of more than 3000 parents and children. … Continue reading
Lego Harry Potter 5-7 Years – A Review
My 7 Year old is steadily working her way through the Harry Potter books, so this game has arrived at an opportune moment. Lego Harry Potter 5-7 years covers the last 3 books of the series and as my daughter … Continue reading
Top 5 Books for Children Under 5 as Chosen by my Children
My competition to win 6 Picture Books has prompted some wonderful comments about reading with young children. Lots of the comments suggested that parents were always keen to find new books to share with their children. I have already written a post … Continue reading
Pat the Cat HD (Rhyme & Read) iPad App – A Review
Colin and Jacqui Hawkins’ books with thier comical pictures and witty text are a great way to teach early readers about onset and rhyme. Onset and rhyme is the ability to put together an initial letter sound with its … Continue reading
The Pleasure of Reading to Children – Win 6 Children’s Picture Books
There has been a lot in the news in recent weeks about both the benefits and pleasures of reading to young children. A recent study suggested that reading to children was the highlight of many parents’ day. This is often the case … Continue reading
Butlins Mum Ambassadors
For some time I have had a big, red Butlins Ambassador badge at the side of my blog and I am conscious that I haven’t yet explained what it is. I have been chosen as 1 of 10 Butlins Mum Ambassadors. My … Continue reading
Disney Universe – a Review
It is quite a while since we used our Xbox 360 without the Kinect unit so I wasn’t sure how my 7 year old would react to a conventional game. However after playing Disney Universe for a few days she announced “I love … Continue reading
Mobile Phones in Nursery
Today I received my daughter’s Pre-School’s mobile phone policy. I think it is fairly standard since the child abuse case at Little Ted’s Nursery in Plymouth. The policy states that anyone working/helping at the pre-school must keep their mobile phones … Continue reading
