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So, this weekend the Bear turns 4 years old. I can’t believe it. At first, I was in a little bit of a panic as to what to get her, as to be honest she already has so much. Then I realised that for a child like the Bear – someone who loves everything small and cute and who is obsessed with small world play – lots of little small things was actually the perfect solution.
Therefore, these are our recommendations as to what to buy a 4 year old girl.
When we think of our home and how we want it to look, that includes hardwood flooring in the living room and beautiful tiles throughout the kitchen and dining room. Unfortunately right now, with two little people it’s more bump proof with carpets throughout except for in the kitchen and in the conservatory. That means cleaning that area is currently different to the rest of the house and usually involves me on hands and knees with floor wipes. Not only is this labour intensive, but it’s not an environmentally sustainable option. So, enter the steam mop. More specifically, the Shark Steam Pocket Mop.
I’m sure anyone with a three-year-old right now has a deep knowledge of a certain boy and his team of pups. Darcie fell in love with the PAW Patrol when she was around 2 and it doesn’t look like it’s showing signs of easing any time soon. So, when the team at Penwizard got in contact to let us know they had a new personalised book – your child’s adventures with the PAW Patrol – coming onto the market this past July, I knew a certain little girl who would be captivated.
She already loves books – something that I am so proud of – and I hope her love of books is something that she keeps as she grows up. Some of her favourites already include a few PAW Patrol adventures, so I knew that adding her into the story would be an instant winner.
At the moment there is a real passion for all things vintage and it’s something that I am completely obsessed with. The garden is no exception. Think upcycled pots, different shapes and sizes as well as plants of all colours and varieties. I’m always on the lookout for things to add to our outdoor collection so when the people from Vintage Apple Crates got in contact to ask us t0 test out one of their garden tools apple crates to use around our home or garden I was happy to find a home for it.
If you’re familiar with the blog, then you know that I love photography. With over 47,000 photos hiding away in my Flickr account – all added since 2013 – it’s safe to say that I spend a lot of time looking through my lens. Although I started life in the darkroom with black and white photography, times are now digital and our images are often locked away online in the cloud. Needless to say, I am always looking for gift ideas to put my photos to good use. Therefore, when Cheerz got in contact offering me credit to spend on their site, I was very VERY excited. So, here’s my top picks for your photographs! [Read more…]