Shortly after Little One (my eldest daughter) was born I bought a selection of books from a lady whose little girl had outgrown. The books I bought from her were in fantastic condition and it included this book, Usborne Look and Say: Beach. I had never seen this book before nor the other books in … Continue reading Look and say books featuring Usborne Look and Say: Beach.
Little One is due to start nursery in September and my radar is on for schoolish books. On a recent library visit this gorgeous book was waiting to be read. Never Take a Bear to a School is a funny, upbeat rhyming page turner that is such a treat. Different from other "starting school" books it … Continue reading Book review: Never Take a Bear to school by Mark Sperring.
Eid by Maria MiGo is a lovely read all about how one Muslim family celebrates Eid. With its gentle illustrations and short sentences, this is a great read for children 2 years and upwards. The young boy and girl tell the story expressing their excitement for the festival of Eid. They need to find the … Continue reading Book review: Eid by Maria MiGo
Peace and Blessings, London is a stationary boutique that was launched in 2017. The boutique aims to craft gifts and stationary products that use British design and products that are environmental happy. It aims to celebrate non-mainstream festivals including Ramadan and Eid which are celebrated by Muslims. I was delighted when I was contacted by Peace and … Continue reading Review: Greeting cards from Peace and Blessings London
This yummy Chocolate Traybake is quick and easy to make. It makes a great option as a pudding, accompanied with ice cream/whipped cream and a couple of strawberries. Equally, this with a glass of cold milk, lovely! The following recipe makes about 12 portions. Ingredients 150g (5oz) self-raising flour 1 rounded teaspoon of baking powder … Continue reading Chocolate Traybake
Ramadan is a very special time of year for Muslims all around the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, where Muslims fast during day light hours. Children are not required to fast until they reach their time of puberty. However, as you can imagine there will be many children who witness … Continue reading Embracing Ramadan with an Eid ul Fitr countdown for children.
It must have been You! By Zanib Mian and illustrated by Fatima Mian. This super book is a heart warming read aloud book that my eldest daughter (whom I normally call Little One) has taken quite a liking to. It is a clever read that makes you think about children and their actions. Sometimes things seem … Continue reading Book review: It Must Have Been You! By Zanib Mian
Once Upon a Time Book Bundles is an internet based business that sells various book bundles. This includes travel book bundles, baby and toddler book bundles, monthly book bundles and special book bundles where you can purchase 10 books for £10 and 20 books for £20. The business caters for children from newly born to twelve … Continue reading Review: Once Upon a Time Book Bundles
I was really excited to receive some post from the team behind Troo Granola. They are currently a family run business and want to encourage healthier eating habits. Troo granola was also a Great Tasting Award winner in 2016. We all really enjoy breakfast in our house and granola is something we buy frequently but … Continue reading Review: Troo Granola
I wanted to purchase a single bed for my daughter however, I was aware that this would be a lot bigger then her original cotbed. Purchasing a bed guard seemed the sensible option to ensure my daughter would be safe and not fall out of the bed. There are many bed guards on the market, including ones with … Continue reading Review: Wooden bed guard/rail by BabyDan
