We were recently contacted by Love 2 Read to see if we would like to review one of their lovely books. After a quick look at their website, we jumped at the chance. Baby loves books and I think personalised books are a great way of encouraging reading and engagement. As Baby is 15 months old, on Love 2 …
Konfidence Swim Range Review
Back in March, Baby was chosen to be Konfidence Swimologist and we were sent lots of lovely swimming goodies to test out during Baby’s lessons. She has now been swimming for 7 weeks, so I thought it was time to share our thoughts on these products. Baby Warma – These are soft neoprene wetsuits. Most baby swimming classes will recommend …
JJ Cole Satchel Changing Bag review
We were recently sent a lovely ‘Satchel’ changing bag to review, from JJ Cole. Our first impressions It is more of a Daddy friendly bag, than my current patent cream Sugar Jack changing bag. He loves taking that one out and about! Very roomy. Carrying handles and a padded shoulder strap. Multiple useful compartments. Great quality materials. What JJ Cole …
Baby Lurve review & Cuddledry towel giveaway!
Baby Lurve is a successful family run business offering a wide range of products for babies and children. They have two stores in Leicestershire, as well as selling online, all over the world. We were recently asked to review a Cuddledry supersoft toddler bath towel and we selected a giraffe print. It was great timing for us, as I needed …
I’m ‘Taking Shape’ – Stylist session
I recently contacted Taking Shape to see if they would be willing to help me dress for Brit Mums Live. Since having Baby and suffering from bad SPD, I have put on a lot of weight and I am really unhappy in my own skin. Going to an event, which will be full of beautiful well dressed women is a …
Jinjabiscuit BPA free children’s tableware – Our Review
We were recently sent a feeding set from Jinjabiscuit to review. Jinjabiscuit is a new start up business that create eco-friendly, safe, children’s tableware. Jinjabiscuit products are; 1 Safe and durable – Jinjabiscuit dishes are made of 100% food grade silicone. Silicone is a natural material, made of rock and sand heated at high temperatures and is very stable. It …
Lamaze toy review -Win your story made into a book
‘Purring Percival Lamaze Toy’ We were recently asked to review a Lamaze toy and we were very glad to help. One of Baby’s first toys was Sir Prance-a-lot from the Lamaze range and she loves him so much. We also have Freddie the Firefly and Kerry the Fairy! I am a big fan of Lamaze for the quality of the …
Belo & Me Lunch Bag Review
We were recently asked to review a jute lunch bag from Belo & Me. I love bags and so jumped at the chance. It was a little tricky to choose, as Belo & Me have a wide range of designs and colours. They also do shoppers too! In the end I plumped for a pink little bird design, as it …
We are Konfidence Swimologists! + Competition!
Baby learns to swim with Konfidence Baby and I are thrilled to be able to announce that we are official Swimologists (Ambassadors) for Konfidence. Konfidence is Europe’s largest designer and manufacturer of baby swimming products, buoyancy aids, UVPF sun protection clothing and wetsuits for children up to 14 years of age. Founded in 1998 and based in Cornwall, Konfidence is …
Pink Lining Wheelie Case Review
Our house is currently under invasion by builders, who are changing our heating system. They are be ripping out our old coal fire and putting new heaters in each room. So with a baby and two small unruly dogs, we took the decision that Baby and I would be better out of the way. So we have gone to stay …
Baby’s a Pucka Baby (Puckababy review)
I am so excited (and very lucky) to have secured sponsorship for BritMums Live from Puckababy. Puckababy make beautiful baby sleeping bags and baby wrappers. We were recently sent ‘The Bag’ (4 seasons baby/toddler sleeping bag). We picked the grey dot colour scheme, but there are five different colour options. The main unique, and in my opinion, amazing positive about …
Snapfish Review
I was recently lucky enough to be given £35 to spend on any item I wished from Snapfish. As I have blogged about previously, I want to create a photo wall in our living room. So this was a great opportunity to get another canvas print. I had a little look around the website and decided on a collage print. …
Zizzi restaurant review
Over the Easter weekend we were invited to Zizzi in Basingstoke to sample the new Spring menu. Baby’s Aunty and Uncle were staying with us, so it was so lovely to all go out together and enjoy each others company without someone (usually Baby’s Aunty) having to cook. Unfortunately it was a bit calamitous getting there. Although Basingstoke is only …
Baby’s Beautiful Birthday Jewellery-Anna Lou Review
I was recently contacted by Anna Lou of London and asked if we would like to review some pieces of jewellery from their Miss Anna range. I had not heard of Anna Lou before, but I had a quick peek at the website. Anna started selling her pieces on Portobello Road Market in 2004 and within months her designs were …
Little Sweet Designs Print Review
I was recently asked to review a print from Little Sweet Designs an award winning boutique, specialising in stunning nursery prints and children’s gifts. Little Sweet Designs website is a collection of such pretty things, canvases, prints, door plaques, bean bags…everything to make your little one’s nursery or playroom beautiful. I especially love the hangers, so pretty! Most of the …
Mother’s Day hamper review
This year will be my first Mother’s Day. I am really looking forward to it and I was thrilled when Spicers of Hythe contacted me to ask if I would like to be sent a hamper to enjoy. Obviously I was delighted. I received the Tea Time Tray, which is priced at £28 including VAT and delivery. Spicers was established …
Ella’s Kitchen’s Incredible Edible Forest!
Last Tuesday Baby and I were invited to the media day and opening of a secret event organised by Ella’s Kitchen. We would loved to have gone, but London is quite a trek for us and Baby was a bit too poorly. Being big Ella’s Kitchen fans, I was so excited to receive the information on what actually went down! …
Introducing my BritMums Live 2014 sponsor
I am so pleased to be able to announce that Puckababy are sponsoring me to head off to London to attend BritMums Live, the UK’s largest social media conference and blogging event. Puckababy make unique sleeping bags and baby wrappers that combine amazing quality with innovation. Their three main products are; The Original (baby sleeping bag), The Gogo (multifunctional babywrapper) …
Our Little Winter Adventure – The Vyne
“The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time” Lewis Carroll (Alice In Wonderland) We decided to take part in the ‘BritMums Barny’s Winter Little Adventure Challenge’, as we love to get out in the fresh air and enjoy our family time. For the last couple of weekends the weather has been against us, but this weekend we needed …
Our Picture Wall – Canvas Design review
I have the idea of creating a photo wall in our living room. I love the idea of loads of pictures, in mismatched frames together forming one piece of art. Although most of the pictures will be in frames I like the idea of a central picture being a canvas (that way it would tie in our big wedding canvas, …
My new look blog! Thanks to Make Life Beautiful/Ellie All at Sea
I started blogging to have a place to record our family life, so that we wouldn’t forget the small seemingly inconsequential moments, that actually matter the most. I began to really enjoy it and now after only just over 5 months it has developed into something much more. I write about a broader range of subjects, work with brands and …
Calling all Bakers! Sugar and Crumbs Review
I am a keen baker and was recently sent some flavoured icing sugar and cocoa powder from the lovely people at Sugar and Crumbs. Sugar and Crumbs is a family run business that offers a range of icing sugars, cocoa and sugar paste, in great natural flavours. They have 24 icing sugars, 5 cocoa powders and 15 different sugar pastes. …