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I am a bit ‘bah humbug’ over Halloween so to try to get me in the ‘spirit’ before the big day I read this new release from Carolyn Arnold. Halloween Is Murder is a fun novel centred around a pair of private investigators, Sean and Sara MacKinley, and their team. They have to negotiate with […]

Matthew’s school was lucky enough to be visited by award winning author Ali Sparkes who gave the children an inspirational talk that had Matthew completely enthused about writing. After school we went along to the book signing, and wow, I think every child in the school went along to buy copies of Ali’s books and […]

Now if I say this is the most revolting, grotesque thing I have ever been sent to review, then you could be excused for avoiding it…But don’t! On this occasion it is actually intentional! I was sent a Scary Peeper to try out in advance of Halloween and it would also be fun for practical […]

These ice cube trays and kettle are a fun colourful addition to any kitchen. Let’s begin with the ice cube trays…   When I was weaning Zach, I broke all of our hard plastic ice cube trays trying to get his purees out, often chipping away or twisting them until they cracked and became unusable. […]

I feel fortunate that I have never personally experienced burglary. Chris has not been so lucky 🙁 and one of Matthew’s school friends was burgled earlier this year. The impact on children can be somewhat greater than we imagine. Children live in a world of simple opposites and definite answers. But the things that happen […]