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    Do you Catan with your friends and family?

    #doyoucatan with your friends and family? We have been playing Catan for over 20 years now, in fact we had the honour of meeting the incredible creator of this award-winning boardgame, the…

    September 11, 2023 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Parenting

    Embracing change

    When it comes to change I find that I am fully resistant. I’m most comfortable in my comfort zone and this despite having always taught my children to try new things. The…

    April 20, 2023 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (Game Review)

    Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is new to the Nintendo Switch, and we’ve been having such fun with this platformer! Magalor’s spaceship has crashed on Planet Popstar, it’s up to Kirby…

    March 8, 2023 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Motherhood

    Different seasons

    The one thing that has stood out to me on my own journey of motherhood has been change. As your child grows so do you as their mother and while entering different…

    February 14, 2023 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas (Book Review)

    We’ve followed this little ladybird’s adventure on the farm, on holiday and even to the seaside, but now it’s finally time to find out What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas. The What…

    December 2, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Pokémon Scarlet (Game Review)

    Pokémon Scarlet gives you the opportunity to explore a new open-world adventure, journeying through the vast Paldea region that encompasses lakes, mountain ranges and even peaks. You’ll be able to choose between…

    November 29, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Where’s Wally? Wow Collection (Book Review)

    If you’re wondering what to get the kids to keep them busy for the school holidays, then be sure to check out the Where’s Wally? Wow Collection. This awesome set includes six…

    November 21, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Protect our Planet: Take action with Romario (Book Review)

    My kids have enjoyed reading the new Protect our Planet book. This non-fiction title encourages children to take action with Romario Valentine, an 11-year-old eco-warrior from Durban who is campaigning for the…

    November 17, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Blowback (Book Review)

    Blowback is the new thriller from James Patterson and Brendan DuBois. It centers around the new president of the United States of America, a president who is determined to take action against…

    November 15, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Splatoon 3 (Game Review)

    Splatoon 3 is a fast-paced shooter for the Nintendo Switch that features competitive online multiplayer battles as well as a story mode and horde-based co-op mode. We have spent most of our…

    November 14, 2022 by Lisa Trollip no comments
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Hi, my name is Lisa Trollip. I’m married to my best friend and co-op buddy Wayne, and we have two beautiful children together: a bubbly, fun-loving, and adventurous little girl named Amy who is eight, and a little man named Ethan who has already stolen my heart even though he is only six years old.  Read more...

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  • Do you Catan with your friends and family?

    September 11, 2023
  • Embracing change

    April 20, 2023
  • Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (Game Review)

    March 8, 2023
  • Different seasons

    February 14, 2023
  • What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas (Book Review)

    December 2, 2022
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