I’ve been feeling a lack of time for creativity recently, but I finally managed to make one of the beautiful designs from the August My Greeting Box. The focus technique was watercolour, and while I’ve always been a little nervous of painting, I managed to do OK with two …
Wine for Mummy – The BIB Wine Company
There are many reasons for making sure there is wine for Mummy. Let’s face it, children are awesome, but there’s nothing like putting your feet up with a glass of wine after a long day with the little darlings. (Please note: I am in no …
Review: My Greeting Box – September 2018
Crafting can be wonderfully therapeutic, but it can be difficult to know where to start. My Greeting Box is the answer! Every month you are sent a box containing everything you need to create three beautiful card designs. There is a different technique to try every time, …
Made for Women: Coalatree Trailhead Adventure Shorts
Women need practical outdoor clothing too! When I saw Coalatree was bringing out a shorts version via Kickstarter of their unisex Adventure Pants, I had to check them out. I wrote a review of the Adventure Pants from a woman’s point of view because the pants are …
Coalatree Adventure Pants – A Review for Women
Coalatree Trailhead Adventure Pants have lots of reviews, but it’s difficult to find any specific reference to these pants for women. (For the benefit of British readers, we’re talking about pants in the American sense, ie. trousers. Not undercrackers, or something that’s crap.) The Adventure …
Review: Mila & Pheebs – August 2018 The Back To School Box
Yep, it’s almost the end of the summer holidays! But Mila & Pheebs has come up with a terrific box of goodies to get your kids in the mood to go Back to School. It’s amazing what gets fitted into that box. It’s small enough …
Review: My Greeting Box – August 2018
My Greeting Box is a lovely subscription box that contains everything you need to create beautiful handmade cards. The lovely bright box come right through the mailbox. Even though the contents are practical it is beautifully presented. This month’s technique is watercolour, and the designs are a …
Review: Weekend Box July 2018 Kids’ Activities Subscription Box
Weekend Box is a box of fun crafts and activities for children age 3 – 8. Briefly, it costs £8.95 per box including shipping, and includes four themed activities to Make, Bake, Explore, and More! You can read a bit more about it here. This month’s theme is Mischievous Monsters. How very appropriate! Look at the lovely mailing …
Review: Mud & Bloom July 2018
We’re a little behind with our gardening fun at the moment. We were away until the beginning of August, so we’ve only just now had a chance to get to the July Mud & Bloom box. Hopefully the belated planting won’t matter! (Also, my pictures …
Review: My Greeting Box – July 2018
My Greeting Box has everything you need to create beautiful handmade cards. Even the box is lovely! It fits through the mailbox, sealed with fantastic bright tape, and the supplies insides are beautifully wrapped in tissue. The July My Greeting Box has the perfect theme …











