46th Wedding Anniversary- Things we didn't do to celebrate

Today is our 46th Wedding Anniversary. The sun is shining and we've stayed at home. We were going to celebrate with something special but a pandemic got in the way - anyway here's a list of things we would liked to have done, but along with my birthday celebrations, they will have to wait for another time.

Christmas Gift Guide 2018 - Something For Everyone

Christmas Gift Guide 2018  - Something For Everyone

*Contains PR samples

Christmas shopping, love it or hate it, we all have to do it. We all want to buy the perfect gift, something that they will love and use.

It can be overwhelming and so it often gets left until the last minute and then we fall back on the traditional, socks for him, perfume for her.

We have a selection of gifts that you may not have thought of, something for everyone. From children and the young at heart to the crafter and the home.

Not only are there gifts for everyone but for all pockets too, from a little luxury to a stocking filler for children that is free.

Christmas is about spending time with friends and family, not stressing about what to buy.

We have lots of ideas so grab a drink, get comfortable and enjoy browsing our 2018 Christmas Gift Guide.

Toddlers Easter Wish List with The Works

Toddlers Easter Wish List with The Works*

Easter will soon be here and the children off school which means the inevitable rainy days. We usually go to soft play or another indoor venue when the weather is bad but when the children are off school it can be too busy so I like to keep a few items to surprise Bear and keep him happy. I love The Works because it has a huge choice of books, craft supplies and toys and it doesn't cost a fortune.  I love browsing the internet and The Works has a great site and delivers too.

Toddlers Easter Wish List with The Works

Books

The Works books are always such good value and are top of my wish list. The only difficulty would be choosing which Easter Egg Hunt book to get (1-4). I love the look of the Easter Treats (5) book too, full of recipes for cakes and biscuits there must be at least one Bear and I can do together. Bear loves colouring (6) and stickers (7). Lastly a book that is also a craft, making animals out of egg boxes (8).

My Photography Wishlist

My Photography Wish List*

Many years ago my lovely compact camera, a Canon Sureshot, died. I searched for a replacement camera and fell in love with the Panasonic Lumex. I loved the pivot screen but I needed a new phone too so bought my first smartphone instead. Now I'm looking again and have just seen the 4K Compact System Camera Panasonic. I was amazed at how much compact cameras have advanced.

Toddler Bedroom Wish List

Bear naps every day in his own room in our house, he has occasional sleepovers too. He's 22 months now and it won't be long before his cot is transformed into a toddler bed. Unlike a bedroom at home that may be multi-purpose this is to be a place he can wind down and just sleep. It also means I have the fun of buying new bedding, curtains and a few bits and pieces to make his room all cosy. So when Yorkshire Linen* asked if I would like to write a post including some of their products I thought it would be great to compile a Toddler Bedroom Wish List.

I have two themes in mind a pastel Farmyard or a brighter Robot. He loves farm animals and has just started to love robots too. They wouldn't worry him and stop him sleeping as they don't "bite" like Dragons and Dinosaurs may do. I have chosen a lovely soft duvet too that would be wonderful to snuggle under in the cold winter months. So here are some of my favourite things.