Geomag Mechanics Gravity Up & Down Circuits Review – We were recently sent a Geomag Mechanics Gravity Up & Down Circuit set to review (and a set to giveaway – don’t miss the chance at the bottom of this post!). It coincided with Master T’s 11th birthday which was perfect for both of us. He … Read more
Now, it has to be said that I have a bit of a scented candle obsession. I love how cosy glowing candles or wax melts make me feel on a dark night and put a glorious scent into the bargain and I am in love! Here is a round up of some of my favourites … Read more
Yankee Candle Advent Calendar 2018 – One of my favourite Christmas traditions is the advent calendar and the Yankee Candle Wreath Advent Calendar is one of my favourite advent calendars! Yankee Candle Advent Calendar I don’t know about you but I am torn when buying an advent calendar. I want every day to be a surprise, but I … Read more
Flying Tiger, York – Have you been to the new Flying Tiger shop at the bottom of Coppergate yet? It’s on the same side as the Jorvik Centre to the right of Fenwick’s. Oh my goodness, if you have kids you absolutely must! (Maybe go on your own the first time though as they will … Read more
Now, I have to confess, before this week I had never been to Thor’s Tipi Bar on Parliament Street in York. It’s only there during York’s Christmas Festival and really is a fabulous place to relax and look through the shopping haul you have just purchased at York Christmas Market! It’s surprisingly large inside. I … Read more
As you probably realise, I live just a few miles from York. We are quite rural and my nearest bus stop is three miles away so my car is pretty important to me. I drive a Land Rover as I use farm tracks and it gets very icy up here in winter. The kids love … Read more
Hotpoint ActiveCare Washing Machine Review NM11 1045 WC A UK – This week we have been reviewing a new washing machine. We’ve also done a video review if you would like a look – it’s quite long though as we seemed to have a lot to say (sorry!). The Hotpoint washing machine will take up … Read more
Now, it has to be said that Mr Wonders is much more outdoorsy than I am. Before we met he was always outdoors, climbing mountains, doing ‘wild camping’ or could be found down some dark and damp cave. By contrast I am more of a sit on a bench with a nice caffe latte and … Read more
The short damp days, uninviting outdoors and frightful weather that come with winter are only a few reasons why most dread this time of year after the Christmas decorations are down. It’s seriously tempting to stay cooped up indoors with the kids during the cold season. But we know that toddlers and young children particularly … Read more
We spent some time in Newcastle recently and visited The Angel of the North and Beamish. While we were there we decided on a trip further North. It was a lovely sunny autumnal day, the day we visited the Alnwick Garden. We began our day at the fountain, where there are lots of ride on … Read more