Gyoza: Ultimate Dumpling Cookbook, 50 Recipes from Tokyo's Gyoza King, by Paradise Yamamoto, the head chef and founder of Tokyo's mamgyoen Dining Club, will teach you everything you need to know about making your own gyoza at home. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Thank you to Tuttle Publishing who kindly sent us a copy of Gyoza to try out and review. One food that you will certainly come across in Japan is Gyoza. They are particularly ... read more
Learn Japanese Nursery Rhymes
Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain, and Other Favorite Songs and Rhymes by Danielle Wright and illustrated by Hellen Acraman is a cute and fun book (with free audio CD included) for young children. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Thank you to Tuttle Publishing for sending us a copy of Japanese and English Nursery Rhymes to enjoy and review. In addition to the book and audio CD, it also includes ... read more
Gourmet And Fiesta Degustabox
We recently received our December Degustabox with a Gourmet & Fiesta theme. Thanks to Degustabox UK for sending this box our way so that we can share our review with you. Most months there are two boxes, one with alcohol and one without; when you subscribe to Degustabox you'll choose which box is your personal preference. There may also be different product flavour versions available randomly within boxes. However, as reviewers, we often receive most or all of these variations so we ... read more
How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Family Holiday to Cyprus
Although not known for being one of the cheapest destinations in Europe, Cyprus is still an incredibly popular holiday area for families due to its beautiful beaches and year-round sunshine. However, if you are on a fairly strict budget, can you still plan a trip to this Mediterranean island which is renowned for its natural beauty and amazing local produce? Of course you can. You just need to know how. From saving money on flights to choosing the perfect accommodation for your ... read more
SchoolhouseTeachers.com Reviewed
Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. This post contains affiliate links. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is one-family one-fee online home education resource run by The Old Schoolhouse. We've received a Ultimate PreK-12 Annual Membership and have been checking it out. It holds a wealth of information on a wide variety of ... read more
Cute and Elegant Japanese Note Cards
It's always great to have a stack of blank cards around as they can be used for any occasion at all from birthdays to thank yous, to "Hi, how are you?" This has been a very busy year for us, and I've had so many thank yous to write, so I was very happy to receive these Japanese note cards and be able to share them with you. For the more mature recipient, Geisha photographs are elegant and for the younger crowd, Japanese Cats are adorable. This post may contain affiliate links through ... read more
Winter Warmers Degustabox Review
We recently received our November Degustabox with a winter warmers theme. This box has received mixed reviews in social media, but what did we think? Thanks to Degustabox UK for sending this box our way, we can share our review with you. Most months there are two boxes, one with alcohol and one without; when you subscribe to Degustabox you'll choose which box is your personal preference. There may also be different product flavour versions available randomly within boxes. However, as ... read more
Biographical Movies Gift Guide For Mum #FoxChristmas
Make the popcorn and grab the blanket and cozy up with Mum to watch her favourite Christmas movies! I have a merry mix of titles up for grabs, with one lucky winner receiving a festive bundle of 5 (mostly) biographical movies! This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. I’m working with Fetch and #FoxChristmas to bring you a quick review and giveaway of these films: The Greatest Showman The Favourite Bohemian Rhapsody Murder on ... read more
The Map Design Toolbox
The Map Design Toolbox: Time-saving Templates for Graphic Design includes a handy DVD with over 600 illustrated vectors. It can be used in a myriad of ways, and so many more that I haven't thought of yet. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Gestalten kindly sent us a copy of The Map Design Toolbox: Time-saving Templates for Graphic Design to try out and review. It was authored by Alexander Tiberius, and Stilton publishing and is quite ... read more
JLPT Study Guide – My Review
Learning a second language can open up the world in many ways, and Japanese is a good one to learn. Some people pick them up as easy as learning a new recipe, but for others (like me), it can be a real struggle, but not impossible. Japanese can be difficult, but it is also mostly phonetic, which is a definite plus, and when you set yourself a measurable goal, you have something to work towards, which is where the JLPT Study Guide comes into play. This post may contain affiliate links ... read more
