‘The Hunger Games’ – Book Review

February 24, 2012

This is a guest post from my thirteen year old daughter who is an avid reader probably averaging two books a week during term time. Having read the book myself I agree with her review. Do not be fooled by the teenage genre. The Hunger Games is a science- fiction, adventure, action, and post- apocalyptic [...]

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Sweet potato and coconut soup

February 22, 2012

After another fab lunch at my favourite place to eat Soho Joe’s there was mention of sweet potato and coconut soup. I just couldn’t resist trying to concoct my own version to keep us all warm during the last couple of weeks of freezing temperatures. As usual it’s all very easy to make,the ingredients can [...]

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Young Travel Writer Competition

February 21, 2012

I particularly like anything that encourages children to write and what better excuse than the chance to win a holiday for the whole family to an Al Fresco holiday park just by writing about their holiday. Al Fresco holidays are family camping holidays in Europe but in the comfort of luxury mobile homes. Equipped with [...]

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Kymera wand – the ultimate gift for those that have it all

February 20, 2012

What do you give someone that has it all? A Kymera wand of course. Made by The Wand Company it is the ultimate present for the gadget geek or budding wizard. Beautifully presented and packaged this wand puts all of Hogwarts teachers and pupils wands to shame. I have to admit to a little stomach [...]

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‘Kids Bee Happy’ sand art review

February 19, 2012

I have never done sand art before, mainly because I imagined a whole load of mess and sand scattered for ever more around the house. It turns out that I was very wrong. A few weeks ago we were sent some Kids Bee Happy Sand art packs to try out. Each pack contains 2 large [...]

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Do your teenager’s friends have car insurance?

February 15, 2012

I am sure you are aware having read previous posts that now my son has reached the age of seventeen I worry about all the pifalls of driving. Also a lot of his friends drive and while I know they are sensible it only takes one mistake for something terrible to happen. I drill into [...]

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The Queen of Hearts

February 13, 2012

Saint Valentine was a priest martyred in 269AD. He is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, beekeepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travellers and young people. Source Across cultures the heart shape ♥ has long been recognised as the symbol for love. It was thought the soul was stored there [...]

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Keeping our children safe online

February 8, 2012

How many of us have children that use the internet regularly? My children spend half their lives on there whether it be Facebook and Twitter for the older ones or Moshi Monsters and Club Penguin for the younger two. Then there is google and other search engines that they use to help do their homework. [...]

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Big Miracle- a review

February 7, 2012

For a very very long time I have been obsessed with whales. Probably my biggest must see before I die is to see a blue whale. I have researched how and where and it is on the agenda of life. I have been lucky enough to see humpback whales and that was a highlight of [...]

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Snow Angels by John Thompson – a review

February 2, 2012

Do not be lulled by the sweet title of this book, this is a graphic and violent story of murder, rape and brutality. Set in Finland, I found reading about the culture very interesting. Life is harsh and alcohol plays a big part of everyday life in winter. Inspector Kari Vaara is head of the [...]

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