Halloween 2011

Today is pumpkin carving day, I try not to get too involved as I find the smell turns my stomach…. So after much bragging 😉 from @DhruvBaker1 about his pumpkin carving skills we… Continue reading

State of the planet – do we blame the older generation?

This is from an email I’ve just received from my dad, one of those which says things we all sort of already know but it’s well worth reading again. I don’t know its… Continue reading

Purple Mash, Purple Mash

Being stupidly susceptible to the powers of product placement (*ooooh something shiny*) and advertising, I recently bought a bag of purple potatoes. Youngest child refused to even try it so I’ve ended up… Continue reading

An Idea Which Just ‘Might’ Save The Planet?

Am wondering how much money and landfill space could be saved purely by not including one of these in every pack of sandwich bags: And don’t even get me started on these:

Text change to make a change #CharityTuesday

Today’s guest post for #charitytuesday is on behalf of the Thai Children’s Trust. Let me hand you over to Ruth who will explain more: Working for Thai Children’s Trust, I am privileged to… Continue reading

Chocolate Christmas Crackers!

I’ve found the perfect decoration for both my tree and table this Christmas! Hotel Chocolat have added some Christmas crackers to their range. Here I am reviewing the set of mini crackers but… Continue reading

Can You Give An Hour? #CharityTuesday

I’ve noticed a charity initiative currently being promoted by Heart FM – which is basically suggesting that as we all gain an hour, when the clocks go back on the 31st October, if… Continue reading

The School Place Debacle!

Who would of thought that sending a child to school could become so complicated? I didn’t, somewhat naively as it turns out as apparently it is very very hard indeed. Possibly even harder… Continue reading

Look What We Won! #SilentSunday

Is It Ok For Teachers To Swear?

Had coffee with a friend this week who told me that a teacher at her child’s school had sworn at the class. Apparently during a lesson, when losing the attention of the class,… Continue reading