Family Diary Things that have made me happy this week Posted on March 7, 2014August 21, 2024 By Becky To start with, I am VERY grateful for the fact that the mornings are getting lighter. I wouldn’t say i’m bouncing out of bed, but it’s a hell of a lot easier to get up when it is light…. Read more
Desserts Luxury White Chocolate and Blueberry Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding Posted on March 6, 2014January 23, 2026 By Becky Recipe at a Glance Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Serves: 8-10 people Difficulty: Easy Best For: Dinner parties, Sunday lunch, special occasions Make Ahead: Can be assembled 2 hours ahead and baked when needed THIS has to be one of the best desserts I’ve EVER tasted, and was what… Read more
Photo Projects The 52 project 2014 – 9/52 Posted on March 5, 2014August 21, 2024 By Becky Freddie: Such a sweet, honest little chap, he always wants to please you. Sasha: Dressed and ready for Tumble Tots. Hands always in her mouth at the moment, more teeth are coming through- tis a nightmare on the grumps-front! BeckyMeet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper –… Read more
Parenting Please mind the gap – The truth about having two babies close together Posted on March 5, 2014August 21, 2024 By Becky Even when I was pregnant with Freddie, Adam and I knew we wanted a fairly close age gap between our kids, maybe about 2 years. I certainly didn’t want a big gap like I had between my brothers (who are 8 and 10 years older), but even so, we… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids More Amazing Wooden Train Track Creations! Posted on February 27, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky BeckyMeet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests!… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Sensory Play Tuff Spot Tray Ideas – Trams in the snow Posted on February 23, 2014October 3, 2025 By Becky For aaaaages now, Freddie has been pretending that he is driving his toy trams ‘through the snow’, after viewing probably one too many You Tube videos of the Croydon Tramlink during winter, so I thought it would be good to combine this love with some sensory play tuff spot tray… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Tuff spot play – Trams in the snow Posted on February 23, 2014 By Becky For aaaaages now, Freddie has been pretending that he is driving his toy trams ‘through the snow’, after viewing probably one too many You Tube videos of the Croydon Tramlink during winter. So, what better way to make the smallest man in my life happy, than to bring his tram-loving imagination… Read more
Photo Projects The 52 Project 2014 – 3/52 Posted on January 28, 2014May 11, 2016 By Becky Sasha: Won’t let ANYONE lift her into this seat, or buckle her in – ‘Miss Independent’ this one… Freddie: Always such a happy chappy, can’t believe he’s nearly 3 now! BeckyMeet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London!… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Montessori at home – Pipe Cleaners and Colander Posted on January 23, 2014 By Becky Over the last year or so, I have dabbled with some Montessori-inspired activities with both Freddie and Sasha. I like the way this method encourages self-learning and motivation to learn new skills. In turn, this builds confidence- something that I think Freddie in particular benefits from. Most of the activities… Read more