by admin.maria | Aug 13, 2019 | Book Review, Depression, Diversity, Lifestyle
Ok, full disclosure I don’t normally read fantasy novels. I’m paranoid that my imagination would let me down. Yet, when I read the plot for The Storm Crow, I knew I had to read it, so I accepted a reviewer’s copy. It ticked my boxes: strong female lead, sword... 
by admin.maria | May 9, 2019 | Book Review, Diversity, Product Review, Product Review- books
We first met Princess Arabella back in 2016. I bought the books at the Cassava Republic UK Launch, in London. I also met the author Mylo Freeman and interviewed her for the blog. We fell in love with Princess Arabella’s cheeky spunky personality. Now, she’s a little... 
by admin.maria | Mar 26, 2019 | Diversity, Education, Product Review, Product Review- books
When I was first offered a review opportunity for From Anna Wintor to Zadie Smith (A to Z), I was uncertain. Perhaps it was the title, in my mind it would be images of personalities. I can stand corrected and totally got the mission of Raimah Amevor, author of the... 
by admin.maria | Dec 11, 2018 | Children's Toys, Diversity, Multicultural, Multicultural Products
I’ve been writing about diverse toys for years. There is a lack of diverse toys on the Great British high street, which is a shame. During this season there is a high volume of toy shopping and it’s glaring how absent those toys are. On Instagram I often see the... 
by admin.maria | Mar 5, 2018 | African, Diversity, Family Films, Film Reviews, Film Screenings
A few weeks ago I attended the private screening of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther movie, hosted by Vlogger Influencers Curlture. The event was held at Cineworld, Wood Green, London and sponsored by Revlon Realistic and Black Girl Gamers. If you have not seen the... 
by admin.maria | Feb 21, 2018 | Carnival, Chinese New Year, Diversity, Family Meals, Family Recreation, Festivals, Lifestyle, London
Chinese New Year fell on the week of school half-term this year. I seized to opportunity for us to mark the occasion with family days out, as well as arts and crafts. In a previous post, I talked about the challenge of celebrating our cultural heritage in February.... 