My 2011 vital statistics
57 – Number of films I watched in 2011. Looking back on the list, a lot of them were quite duff. The Smurf Movie I can […]
The Christmas journey of the other cake
Remember I told you about our Christmas tradition of The Other Cake? Well, here’s the rest of its journey: First of all I got the […]
And the winner of the world’s worst competition is…
I have a piece of paper in my hand. It contains the judgly deliberations of Daughter of Mine who (after homework but before tea) drew […]
All the gossip from the Tots100 Xmas party
What happens in Butlins stays in Butlins So said an off-the-leash parent blogger last night. However, I already had the headline of this post in draft, […]
Christmas Tradition Bloghop – The other cake
Salt and Caramel has asked bloggers to share their favourite Christmas traditions and recipes, so I thought I would share The Other Cake with […]
The Tots100 Christmas party song
On Saturday, parent bloggers from the Tots100 index will gather at Butlins in Bognor Regis to party and celebrate Christmas. I am very excited to […]
Live blog: At home with the kids during the teachers’ strike
It’s 30th November. Today I was invited to a press event in a wine emporium, and the launch of Mario Kart 7. But I am […]
Why I’m supporting Home-Start with my book
I’m really excited that the publication date for my book about toddlers is only days away – it should be available before Christmas, in paperback […]
Hit me with your magic stick: Lego Harry Potter Years 5-7 Wii game review
Those screams you heard reverberating round the cosmos were not because I had been torturing the children again. In fact, it was the reaction […]
The world’s worst competition – win a foot grater – COMPETITION NOW CLOSED
You know how sometimes a competition sounds great, then you click on the link and it ain’t so hot? Not here. I’m promising little […]