Our October Books: what my kids are reading this month

We’ve got some great October Books that I’ve hidden in the cupboard from my kids, waiting for this month to roll around.

Our October books include Where’s Wally Double Trouble, Emma Yarlett’s Beast Feast and Sophie Dahl’s Madame Badobedah. We’ve also got a new author with a completely different style in The Corner of my Eye. It’s a strange choice for us, both story and illustration wise but there was something about it that drew me to it.

11 Father’s Day Books for youngsters to gift their dads.

Every father’s day I make sure our gift to dad includes one or two Father’s Day Books. Books that celebrate him or the relationship between children and their dads. I’ve found 11 Father’s Day Books to choose between and I’m sharing them with you with plenty of time before Father’s Day should you think one […]

How to choose a trampoline

There are so many trampolines are the market now, how are you meant to make the right decision. There are four key components, made up of other elements that will help you choose a trampoline that’s perfect for your family.

Giraffes can’t dance – books for kids

Giraffes Can’t Dance This is such a lovely story.   Giraffe’s can’t dance is about Gerald who is desperate to dance with the other animals. This gorgeous story from Giles Andreae is about being yourself and persevering to find your joy. It’s a great story for bedtime or otherwise, for toddlers and younger school-going children. The […]

Is the Entertainment Book worth it?

Is the Entertainment Book Worth It?  In 2017 we bought our first Entertainment Book and with the next edition now available I find myself asking is the Entertainment Book worth it.   The Entertainment Book costs $70 and comes with hundreds of specials for your selected area. If you’re not sure what it is then […]

33 Mothers Day Gifts 

33 Mothers Day Gifts From my experience it is usually the moms who are responsible for gift giving. So what happens when it’s time to get the Mom a gift? Panic? Chaos? Bad gifts? Mom’s send this list of Mothers Day Gifts to the dads, spouses or kids with a hint on what you want. […]

A Squash and a Squeeze – one of Julia Donaldson’s best

A Squash and a Squeeze   A Squash and a Squeeze is one of our children’s favourite books. Both children recite it almost perfectly as their dad reads it to them at night, they have heard it that many times. A Squash and a Squeeze is one of our favourite Julia Donaldson books. When we […]

The Bicycle

The Bicycle The Bicycle by Colin Thompson and Quentin Blake has that familiar feeling because the front page drawing is by the same man who drew all the Roald Dahl books. This is not an ordinary book and if you don’t understand the background you may think it a little weird. I did at first. […]