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Tiny Twisted Tales by Calvin Innes: a children’s book review

Posted on May 9, 2013 by GG

I have read several of My Little Big Town’s books for children. I have previously reviewed Gorgeous George and the Giant Geriatric Generator, and adored the cheeky illustrations from Calvin Innes. Tiny Twisted Tales are a series of books that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Childrens Book Reviews, Miscellaneous, Reviews, Videos | Tagged Actually Mummy, books, children's books, children's reading, YouTube | Leave a comment

How to still dress cool at 50 with Zalando

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Helen

Simple! Take one very cool Zebra print jacket…
add one set of hot jeans…
and the coolest boots in the world.

Ease one 50 year old Mum into jeans (they’re stretch…), checking purchased length was exactly right for the perfect “tuck-into-glorious-boots” effect.
Slip aforementioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged clothes, Zalando | 7 Comments

A half-term family holiday in France is closer than you think

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Helen

It’s snowing. Again. I’m bored now, and instead of the excitement of a glittering white blanket of silence outside, all I see out of my bedroom window is another long day indoors. I might momentarily relish the slothful prospect of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged France, Holidays, siblu, swimming pools | 5 Comments

Costumes and ideas for World Book Day

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Helen

Our school stages a non-uniform “come as your favourite book character” day every year on World Book Day. In 2013 World Book Day will be on Thursday 7 March, and the Bug has been pondering his costume for a while. … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft, Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged cake, dressing up, star-wars, World Book Day | 7 Comments

Choccywoccydoodah: the secret room (wedding story part 1)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helen

As she turned the corner into Foubert’s Place and laid eyes on the shop, she stopped. “Oh, that’s the one,” she breathed. “That was my cake.”

Only it wasn’t. The white chocolate wedding cake in the Choccywoccydoodah window had been the … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged cake, chocolate, London, Weddings | 26 Comments

Book review: Monty and Milli: the totally amazing magic trick

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Helen

By Tracey Corderoy and Tim Warnes. Review by the Bug, aged 5.

My brother is not one for practising his writing. But he has recently acquired the ability to read, and can be found most mornings, long before M&D’s alarm goes … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged book review, early readers | 15 Comments

Shrek the Musical: best pantomime ever!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Helen

Me and the Bug have been begging to see Shrek the Musical ever since it was first advertised. The prices of West End Theatre tickets being what they are, M&D restrict us to one show per year, and I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged charity, London, theatre | 3 Comments

Christmas Hamper contents for kids

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Helen

During the holiday season, a hamper usually arrives for us from Grandma. She finds it really convenient to order, they deliver, and Mummy consumes the contents before Christmas Day shares the spoils. And it’s not just Grandma; lots of people … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Reviews | Tagged Christmas, Christmas gifts Christmas hampers | 1 Comment

Wot so Funee? Top Christmas present for big kids (and Dads)

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Helen

STOP!!
If your name is Actually Daddy, stop reading this post right now.
I said stop…………
Do not. Scroll down. Any further.
Unless you want to ruin your Christmas surprise. It is lovely. It’s a lovely selection of pants, to be honest, and the … Continue reading →