• Home
  • Motherhood
  • Family
  • Parenting
  • Reviews
    • Books
    • Toys
    • Movies
    • Gaming
    • Tech & Gear
    • Care
    • Food
  • Features
    • Events
    • Guides
    • Interviews
    • Fun Stuff
  • Competitions
  • About Me
    • In The Media
  • Contact Me

Forts and Fairies

  • Features, Reviews

    Five new children’s picture books your whole family will love

    There is a wonderful selection of new picture books for children available for children aged three to seven years, with everything from a new story from popular children’s author Julia Donaldson to…

    March 4, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home (Book Review)

    The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home by Joanna Nell is a heart-warming story about the challenges faced when growing older, the struggles of an ageing body and mind and the loneliness…

    March 2, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    The Push (Book Review)

    The Push is the heart-wrenching new book from Ashley Audrain, a gripping story about the expectations of motherhood and living in the shadows between the love and fear of being a mom.…

    February 26, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Speedy Bosh! (Book Review)

    Since we’ve made the change to include more plant-based food into our diets I was excited to check out the new Speedy Bosh! recipe book. The number one bestselling authors Henry Firth…

    February 16, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise (Game Review)

    I think one of the main resolutions each of us make every year is to get more fit. It’s something I myself resolve to do but then my good intentions seem to…

    February 15, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Future Friend (Book Review)

    Future Friend is the new adventure from best-selling author David Baddiel. The hilarious story of Pip and her new best friend Rahul is illustrated by one of our favourite illustrators Steven Lenton.…

    February 11, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (Game Review)

    From the moment I held Nintendo’s new golden Game & Watch in my hands I could not stop smiling. There’s something just so special about holding this retro console and playing the…

    February 9, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Features

    Celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary

    It’s the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., which means that Mario’s adventures have been entertaining players of all ages for over three decades now. To celebrate Nintendo has released new games…

    February 9, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    The funny thing about Norman Foreman (Book Review)

    The funny thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson is a heartwarming story about love and loss, about the value of friendship and finding family, and discovering a bravery you didn’t think you…

    February 8, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
  • Reviews

    Little Monsters (Book Review)

    Little Monsters is a fun new picture book from popular children’s author David Walliams that celebrates finding your individuality. Howler is a little werewolf with a big problem, he’s just not scary!…

    February 4, 2021 by Lisa Trollip no comments
Older Posts

About Me

About Me

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 five, and a little man named Ethan who has already stolen my heart even though he is only four years old.  Read more...

SA Parenting Blog Awards

Latest Comments

  • Lisa Trollip on Don’t be shy, Bushbaby (Book Review)
  • Ayanda on Don’t be shy, Bushbaby (Book Review)
  • Tanya Hanna on Foster a love for reading with the Disney Book Club
  • Lisa Trollip on Disney Christmas 2020: From Our Family to Yours (Gift Guide)
  • Lisa Trollip on Disney Christmas 2020: From Our Family to Yours (Gift Guide)
  • Tanya van der Merwe on Disney Christmas 2020: From Our Family to Yours (Gift Guide)

Latest Posts

  • Five new children’s picture books your whole family will love

    March 4, 2021
  • The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home (Book Review)

    March 2, 2021
  • The Push (Book Review)

    February 26, 2021
  • Speedy Bosh! (Book Review)

    February 16, 2021
  • Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise (Game Review)

    February 15, 2021
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
© 2020 Lisa Trollip. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions. Back to top