A boy, a zoo, and an autistic meltdown | Days out

Two boys hugging in what looks like an upturned giant plant pot at Chester Zoo

Let me tell you a little story. One that isn’t shown by the abundance of happy photos taken during this day out.

One Friday in August a family went to the zoo. Mummy and Daddy, with their 7 and 9 year old boys.

The 9 year old (J) is autistic, with suspected ADHD. The 7 year old (N) is currently undergoing referrals for assessments too.

The family were hoping it was going to be a day of fun and adventure; seeing lots of animals – especially the meerkats, penguins and red pandas! Read more

Getting back together with a Jack’s BBQ | AD

sausages and burgers grilling on a barbecue

With gathering restrictions eased further and the summer season here, we’re finally able to get together with friends & family again, and begin having fun times like we used to.

Add to that the Euro 2020 tournament being in full swing, when is a better time than to have a garden gathering with a barbecue? A BBQ is one of my favourite things in the summer – I’d have one every week! Read more

Christmas at Jack’s supermarket | AD Review

I think we’ve all realised that Christmas is going to be a lot different this year than it usually is. No trips out, no big gatherings, no Christmas parties. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t still enjoy all of the festivities, right? Other than spending time with family and seeing them open their presents (I’m more of a giver than a receiver), do you know what my favourite part is? FOOD! A lot of people have a lot less disposable income this year too, so we need to find savings anywhere we can. That’s where Jack’s Supermarket comes in handy. When you head to your local Jack’s you can find all your festive favourites for less!

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Fun DIYs To Up Your Hosting Game This Winter

Christmas is almost here once again, and although this year has felt like more of a challenge than most – a lot of us are still looking forward to spending some quality time with the people we love over the festive season. 

If you are hoping to host some of your closest family and friends at home this Christmas and want to make the most of the time – there are some great DIYs you can do to up your hosting game and really make an impression on your guests. 

Here are some of the fun things you can do this winter to host better at home. 

kitchen island with lights above and four seats in front of it, Fun DIYs To Up Your Hosting Game This WinterImage  Read more

Harry Potter Magical Capsules | Review #AD

If you’re a long time follower of the blog then you may know that some of my household are big Harry Potter fans. If you’re a new reader then hi – I hope your love of all things Potter brought you here! As a family we have quite a collection of Harry Potter merchandise; from Lego to clothes to books to car stickers (don’t judge me!) and much more. The newest addition is a Magical Capsules surprise toy.

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