I love discovering new health and beauty products, especially if they are not just kind to your skin but kind to the environment too. Our latest discovery is Utama Spice – a brand that have been making the purest skin care products for over thirty years in Indonesia. What is Utama Spice? Utama Spice have... The post Introducing Utama Spice Sustainable Living Products appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

Nine years ago LP started nursery. She was a few days past her third birthday and it was a huge change for us. Going from days at home, in our PJs, watching cartoons and having a pretty slow pace, to suddenly having somewhere to be first thing in the morning. But, we settled into the... The post No More School Runs {Ordinary Moments} appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

When we travelled to Billund Denmark in May half term we spent half of our trip at the Legoland Castle Hotel, having stayed at the Legoland Hotel on our previous visit two years ago. We then moved to Lalandia for the second half of our trip. The Legoland Castle Hotel is right next door to... The post Legoland Castle Hotel Billund Review appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

When we were holidaying in Wales over Easter we spent a day at Penrhyn Castle – and it may well be one of the best National Trust properties we have ever visited. Like with all national Trust sites, you get free entry and free parking with National Trust membership. What is Penrhyn Castle? Penrhyn Castle... The post Visiting Penrhyn Castle and Garden National Trust appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

Back in 2016, Little Man started nursery. He’d seen his big sister going to nursery and school so when his turn came he couldn’t wait. He loved his teachers, his new friends and the new routine. He blossomed at nursery, and went through speech therapy alongside his time there to get him ready for school... The post End of Primary School for Little Man {Ordinary Moments} appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

As the school year draws to a close, most kids look forward to a break from the classroom. But did you know that the long summer holidays can affect kids’ attainment? Often referred to as the ‘Summer Slide’, extended time away from school during the summer holiday can lead to learning loss, which leaves some... The post Keep Kids Learning This Summer – Preventing the Summer Slide appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

I love making shortbread. It’s so easy and quick to make and always turns out well. But, it’s nice to make different types of shortbread, adding a flavour to suit your tastes, the occasion and what you have in the kitchen at the time. Our latest creation is stem ginger shortbread, made with a combination... The post Ginger Shortbread Recipe appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

Reading is a big part of life for many families. From those first bedtime stories as babies, through to reading most days after school, it’s something many children and adults really enjoy. Now, thanks to Books2Door there’s a new way for your children to enjoy books – through Box2Door, the Books2Door book subscription service. What... The post Introducing Book Subscription Boxes from Books2Door | AD appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

The weather this year is so strange isn’t it? We haven’t had very much sun at all, and most days have been cold and grey. It’s already getting towards the end of June and I don’t really feel like summer is here yet – or even around the corner! So how do you dress for... The post Summer Ready with Cotton Traders appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more

As any regular reader will know, we love making new fudge recipes and when I saw Choc Nibbles in the shop I thought they’d be a great basis for a lovely, new fudge creation. What are Choc Nibbles? Choc Nibbles are the Nibbliest Nobbliest chocolate treats around. The classic Choc Nibbles are the perfect blend of... The post Slow Cooker Choc Nibbles Fudge Recipe appeared first on What the Redhead said ..read more