This time last year we still had Sky TV, and this meant access to some channels that we no longer have. One of these was the Disney channel, and it introduced Burton and Jenson to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Both boys still think back to those happy months of being … [Read more…]
Whenever I am asked what the boys might like for their birthdays, or when I am choosing a gift for one of their friends, I always say, and select, books. Unlike many toys already in their possession, I think you can never have too many books so to me it is a great gift to … [Read more…]
I love it when I hear Burton and Jenson playing together – they put on high pitched voices (no idea why!) and role play little scenes, and I love to stand and watch them through the slit of the door by the hinges, when they cannot see me standing there! Therefore, when I was asked … [Read more…]
I was sent a Dalek Mould to review from the exclusive Lakeland Dr Who baking range, and last weekend to mark the 50th anniversary episode on the BBC I made a chocolate dalek cake . However, being something of a chocolate fiend and being quite partial to peppermint white chocolate thanks to this yummy Christmas gift … [Read more…]
The boys went to a birthday party a few weeks ago, and I was trying to think of a present which was (hopefully) useful, fun and a bit different for them to give to the birthday boy. Not being terribly arty or crafty, I decided to make a homemade gift and hoped that my efforts … [Read more…]