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Toy Reviews »

[ 23 Jul 2008 | 6 Comments ]
Wall:E for the Wii

Wall:E is the latest ‘kid’s’ movie from Disney Pixar.? The plot, from what I’ve gleaned from the game seems to be: The world has been gripped by consumerism which has resulted in it looking like a rubbish dump.? Wall:E a kind of rubbish crunching and sorting machine has been sent to Earth to sort out the mess.? The aim of the game is to move through the levels and save the world, i believe there’s also a little romance later on.
Unfortunately we didn’t get to ‘later on’.? Wall:E is a …

Edinburgh »

[ 18 Jul 2008 | One Comment ]
It was like being Rosie & Jim…

Remember Rosie & Jim….you know the puppets that sail about on the narrowboat having various adventures…. watch this clip to refresh your memory!
Rosie & Jim
Well it wasn’t the Ragdoll we were on but Zazou.
We went on a cruise and dine through Edinburgh on Friday night. Erin was thrilled with being on a narrowboat even though she doesn’t know Rosie & Jim, she just stared at me blankly when I sang the theme intro to her (kids these days…!). I had portobello mushrooms with salsa verde, steak, and lemon cheesecake, which …

Activities »

[ 16 Jul 2008 | One Comment ]
Egg Carton Caterpillars: The Easiest Craft Ever?

When choosing activities for a two and a half year old I find simplicity the key.? Any more than 3 steps and I’m afraid you’re asking for trouble, lucky this activity only has three steps then eh!? Seriously though, this activity was soooo age appropriate and Erin was thrilled with the result, definitely worth a blog…
You will need (for two caterpillars):
One egg carton
4 Straws
Green Paint and Brush
One Marker pen
Scissors
1.? Cut the egg carton until you’re left with two pieces, each with 3 ‘cups’, see picture(!)
2. Paint green and leave …

Site News »

[ 12 Jul 2008 | 5 Comments ]
This and That

I’m not a great fan of these type of posts but I am desperate to tell you a few things;
1. Please check out this post ‘SexEd from Early Years’ at British Parent Bloggers and get involved in the discussion.
2. I have a cool new three piece suite, I’m pretty excited as a) it’s the first ‘new’ suite I’ve ever had b) It’s a funky teal and grey and brown colour c) The chair is a swivelling, rocking, recliner d) Erin hasn’t spilled anything on it yet and it’s …

Recipes »

[ 11 Jul 2008 | No Comment ]
Homemade: Herbs & Pesto

The growing season began in March, I was so keen I started in February, deciding initially to start with a few pots (next year I hope to progress to raised beds and then a small greenhouse).? So far we’ve harvested (with mixed success) lettuce, chives, parsley, strawberries, rosemary and basil.
Lettuce
I used wooden trough and sowed a ‘mixed bowl’ variety.? I’ve managed about three salads but think I’ll hold off growing again until I get a greenhouse as I found the leaves easily drown especially during a downpour – and this …