#Shouting4Tamsyn

Last week Babyhuddle launched their Do One Thing for Tamsyn campaign to raise
awareness of Tamsyn Wood’s tragic situation. If you’re not familiar with her
story, please see this post.

This story is one that could happen to any of us, in fact only last month I had a phonecall to say that my husband was on the way to hospital with a rugby injury, thankfully it was only a giant hole in his leg, but the thought of him being unable to do all the things I take for granted would be unthinkable.

There are lots of different reasons why a person may find themselves having to rely upon benefits. Illness, job losses and accidents are just the tip of the iceberg. Tamsyn Wood’s story is, unfortunately, one of many. We know that cuts need to be made, especially to those who do not need benefits as much as Tamsyn. But we want the Chancellor George Osborne to know this:

By cutting benefits to those in dire need of them, the government is sending a very strong message- you are on your own.
We want to tell the government that they are wrong.Tamsyn is not on her own. YOU are not on your own. We shall stand strong together to make sure that our voices are heard. We shall make sure that the government realises that families like Tamsyn’s need benefits- to which they are entitled- in order to survive. We want to tell the government that families like Tamsyn’s will never be the same again if we turn our backs on them.

We’ve seen the power of social media when it is used for good and we know the difference that we can make.  Together, we are many voices. Many voices turn up the volume for the repressed and the lonely. Many voices empower the people who need to stand strong. Many voices can make a difference for people like
Tamsyn.

On Friday we shall be shouting for Tamsyn and we want you to join us. Share Tamsyn’s story. Share the petition. Lend your voice and make changes happen.

When:  Friday 12th October 2012, 8.30 pm
Where:  Twitter
What: #shouting4tamsyn
Why: to make changes happen

Are you in?

What Flowers To Choose For A Birthday ?

Birthdays only come round once a year, as does every other special occasion. This means that you have all but one day of the year to think of an ideal birthday gift,although it can be hard to think of something that special someone in your life would like to receive, or can it?

Some gifts from interflora work really well for specific occasions, and birthdays are no exception. Birthdays should be a lot of fun, and an enjoyable gift would be perfect.

For birthdays, some types of gift are ideal, while others aren’t right. As it’s one of the most important days of the year, any gifts you decide to buy shouldn’t be small and disposable: they should be grand, unique and beautifully presented like Interflora flowers and gifts are perfect, as, at their best, they’re great to look at, long lasting and incredibly fragrant, but which flowers are best to give as birthday presents?

I find that roses are the best flowers to give as a gift for any occasion, even as interflora anniversary gifts. They look great in a crystal vase, last for at least a couple of weeks and really brighten up a room. Lilies are also great, as they look pretty in a vase too, plus they come in a variety of colours, but I’m also partial to a lovely mixed bouquet containing a number of different flower types. A bold, colourful bouquet is perhaps the best thing you buy your loved one if they like flowers, as a bunch of limp tulips from a 24-hour garage aren’t good enough.

This is a featured post, as I am a real flower lover, especially at birthdays and christmas hint, hint!!

Toyologist Review - Hex Bug Nano Hive

Our fifth review for Toys R Us is the fabulous Hex Bug Nano Hive, the boys LOVE it!

We had only ever encountered Hex Bugs on the television until now....

The Hive is amazing, so simple, yet so effective, the boys have had immense fun moving the little pieces around, creating new obstacles for the Hex Bug to contend with.

I love the way that the Hex Bug can go down the slope, and Tyrus loves the Hex Bug even more, especiallty when he pinches it and sits there with it vibrating on his new teeth that are coming through!!

The entire structure folds up into a neat little carry case, which is good because there are a lot of little pieces to clip into place.

The boys are obviously impressed as they have added Hex Bugs to their Christmas Lists.

The only negative that we have found is the actual Hex Bug eats batteries like they are going out of fashion, luckily I stocked up on them as they take the same ones as the Scarab.

 

BIG QUESTIONS!!

Created by Faber and Faber for the book Big Questions From Little People. INFOGRAPHIC: What Big Questions are on Your Child's Mind?

Children have a knack of asking great questions. Big Questions includes over 100 real questions from children aged five to twelve, answered by some of our best-loved and our most knowledgeable experts. From Sir David Attenborough on whether there are any undiscovered animals, to Bear Grylls on whether it's OK to eat a worm.

Compiled by Gemma Elwin Harris. In aid of NSPCC. Registered charity number 216401.

 

This looks a fantastic book, I really can't wait to read it and see how the `experts' answer the questions!!

 

Toyologist Review - Galt Friendship Braids

 

Our fourth product to review was a brightly coloured box, labelled Friendship Braids, which is perfect for Neva aged 9, she adores making things and always has little clubs/groups with her friends, so she had a great idea that she would make friendship bracelets for all of her friends and her younger sister too.

The instruction booklet that comes with it, is very easy to understand and gives step by step instructions on how to make the bracelets.

There are a number of different items that you can make, and I am sure Neva will work her way through them all.



 




 

 

For now, she has made one for herself, one for her younger sister and three for her friends that she has made in their favourite colours and has carefully put them all in envelopes to give to them at school.

 

 

The entire kit costs less than £7.00 which I think is excellent value for money and would be perfect to buy for any little girl's birthday or christmas.

 

With over 60 metres of brightly coloured thread, this kit will keep them in bracelets and necklaces for quite a while!!