What I’ve done lately

What I’ve done lately

    Today the children went back to school. I wasn’t massively keen on getting back into the routine. Now that they’re a little older I actually really enjoy the school holidays. We get up late, have lazy days, and thoroughly enjoy unstructured...
Halloween With Poundland

Halloween With Poundland

  The Purple family love Halloween. We’ve enjoyed spooky Halloween tea, a Halloween party (click link to see how to plan your own party) and of course trick or treating in past years. This year I was invited to try Poundland for my Halloween supplies. I...
How To Make Toffee Apples.

How To Make Toffee Apples.

I love toffee apples, they are such a great accompaniment to the autumn celebrations of Halloween and Bonfire Night. I have always bought my toffee apples ready made but this year I fancied learning to make my own. Then Tate and Lyle got in touch and offered me a...
Halloween costumes

Halloween costumes

I love halloween, as far as I’m concerned it’s a brilliant opportunity to dress up, be silly with the kids, and perhaps even throw a party. This year the purple family will be throwing a halloween party, playing some games, eating some spooky inspired food...