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By Little Mummy, November 20, 2009 12:39 am

1. Whisky Beer

Whisky Beer or Ale is something we stumbled across when we were shopping at Ocean Terminal, that’s where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored by the way. There’s a specialist whisky shop with a very passionate employee who was more than happy to show us everything in the shop which is when we found out about whisky beer, it’s essentially beer that is conditioned in oak casks so the beer takes on the unique flavour of that particular whisky.

Here’s more from the website where you can buy it;

How appropriate that Tullibardine should produce a Whisky Ale. The Distillery sits on the site of Scotland’s first ever brewery, a purveyor of fine ales enjoying the royal patronage of King James IV after his coronation in 1488.

This remarkable Blackford 1488 Whisky Ale is brewed with the pure crystal spring water and malted barley used in the distillation process. It is conditioned in individually numbered oak casks which have been used in the maturation of the majestic Tullibardine single malt Scotch whisky, its distinctive character beautifully balanced by the lightness of touch so familiar to Tullibardine connoisseurs the world over.

2. Toy Story Mania for the Wii

We were given a complementary copy of this and really enjoyed it, be warned it’s highly addictive. It’s one of the best kids computer games I’ve played, based on the ride in Disneyworld you face a number of challenges including bursting balloons and saving aliens. The whole family can enjoy this one and it’s only £17 or so on Amazon.

3. Beatles Rock Band

I think we’re going to buy this between us. I saw it all set up in HMV and it looked like a lot of fun, we may buy the standard version though which is cheaper than the Beatles version.

4. Oban Tweed Ness

Finally, a fashionable way for women to wear tartan. The range includes outfits, hats, scarves and purses. The vibrant colours and excellent design will make this a successful Scottish brand.

5. Keep Calm and Carry On
During 1939 when the war with Germany was impending the Ministry of Information printed a number of posters urging people to “Keep Calm and Carry On”. The posters were never officially issued and thus widely unseen by the British public, until now.

I love the slogan’s simplicity, it’s become a bit of a family motto and the poster is now framed and hangs proudly at the front entrance of our house. If I get stressed or worried (which is really bad for kicking off my crohns) I sometimes go to the poster and remind myself to “Keep Calm and Carry On”

I’m hooked now and want the hoody, the mug, the….. I’ll need to get started on my christmas list.

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By Little Mummy, November 18, 2008 12:36 pm

Here’s our Santa Top Ten…

In at number one, we’ll be spinning around on these pink fifi roller skates. I love Fifi and the Flower Tots. It’s girly, fun and innocent. If this list were written in September number one would have been a duck, because every two year old needs an outlet for their stale bread.

Just off the top spot at number two is a doll’s car seat, what budding parent would be without one?

Down two at number three is a doctor’s set, best to keep your future options open, this can double as a vet/nurse/midwife set.

At number four, it’s an old classic – Kerplunk. Because I like it. And if I have to spend my days playing then it might as well be games that I enjoy. Yes, I am that selfish.

Ding, ding at Number five, this handy cash register with scanner. Why go to the shops when you can just spend the afternoon playing shops, no heavy bags…

Just outside the top spot at number six, for our viewing pleasure…..drumroll please… it’s the Peppa Pig boxset.

Slipping down at number seven. Because six babies aren’t enough, the new addition to our family is Darla (sorry no photo, she’s obviously been sent to Santa to be gift-wrapped)

At number eight, the one she didn’t want but which I bought anyway because when it’s built she’ll love it, a wooden dolls house.

A new entry at number nine, a last minute decision, it’s this snazzy shopping trolley. How long til she sits in it and breaks it? ooooh about five minutes!

Just scraping in at number ten, the babies can’t do without it any more, it’s a new rocking crib, we don’t need social services rocking (excuse the pun) up due to insufficient sleeping provision. Look, please don’t take them away, it even has a canopy!

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By Little Mummy, March 2, 2007 2:55 am

We recently celebrated a first birthday. Erin received a lot of excellent gifts, here’s what I would have bought for a one year old.

1. Books

Books would be my number one choice. Erin loves them, they last for a long time and aren’t that expensive. Oh, and they are educational too

2. Light & Sound Toys

As much as I said I wouldn’t go the plastic fantastic route, Erin loves them and for solo play they are ideal.

3. Musical Instruments

Specifically rattles, tambourines and drums. All one year olds strive to make as much noise as possible, I figure if the noise is constructive then all the better for my ears

4. Walk/Push Along Toys

We have a wooden push along toy and a fairy princess sit and ride toy. Now I just need to persuade Erin to get up on her feet and use them!

5. Talking Teddies

Erin really liked these, so we bought her one for her birthday. Her initial reaction was…how can I put it…a little cold, but she has warmed to ‘Emily’ now.