What I'm Saving For In 2017

As I write it's 186 days until Christmas and for those that think it's too early to start thinking of the 'big day' then you may be wrong. Yesterday Argos announced their predictions for the toys that will be on the top of children's Christmas lists this year. I am like a 'big' kid when it comes to Christmas as it usually means that my favourite brands will be releasing some new gadgets. If you have read any of our previous tech posts, then you will know that I do love my gadgets, and it's no surprise that these 3 below will make up my most wanted gifts for Christmas 2017.

Top Tips For Planning A Birthday Party

Over the years we have had so many different types of birthday parties for big J. We have had everything from play area's to go karting. Planning a boy's birthday party can be a tricky task and now that he is older it hasn't got any easier. After a certain age the idea of having a number of kids around to play in your home can become boring, if not daunting. We have compiled some great ideas which are sure to make any boy's birthday party memorable.

Father's Day with Hallmark at Tesco

Soon it will be Father's Day and to help celebrate the day Tesco sent us a huge box of goodies to treat Daddy. I actually buy all our cards for birthdays and celebrations from Tesco throughout the year as I love their choice of cards. Hallmark at Tesco have just released a huge range of Father's Day cards and they are fab. 

Disney Limited Edition Designer Fairytale Ariel and Eric

When I heard that Disney were releasing a Designer Fairytale Limited Edition of the Princesses I knew instantly I wanted to get them. I had seen a few images that fans had uploaded from the D23 convention and they looked amazing. The fifth and final set to be released was Ariel and Eric.

Printable Activities For Kids

Half term is approaching quickly and whilst I love being off with the boys it is hard to keep both of them entertained all the time. I make sure I have a rough plan of what we are going to do and when we are going to do it. Obviously outdoor activities depend on weather so I have to make sure my plans are flexible. I recently came across printable activities for kids and it will be a perfect solution for those rainy days.

The activities which are free to download and print off kept little J busy at the weekend while we had a pyjama day. He loves drawing and painting and the sheets were perfect.

Disney Cars Are Back In Town

The movie Disney Cars has a special place in our hearts as it was the first movie big J ever watched at the cinema. It wasn't the first movie we went to see, that was Happy Feet. We didn't actually get in to screening for that one as he was too scared but that's another story. So Disney Cars was a part of our lives for a long time until big J grew out of the toys and the movies. It was a 'Toy Story 3' moment, you know when Woody and Buzz are preparing themselves for the attic, we packed up the cars and playlets and off to the loft they went. It's was so sad when they went up and I honestly didn't think they would see the light of day again.