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Being a busy family there are always things we need to print off; tickets for days out, the latest of our cherished pictures and lots of various business documents. Sadly, I am the kind of person who always forgets to buy ink, so we are always unable to print when we really need to. Like our Olympic tickets when we …
With a toddler in the house, one thing you can be assured of in our house is that we create a LOT of rubbish. Depending on where you live, getting rid of the rubbish can be a complex task. There are different bin for various items and it can end up with your kitchen looking like a recycling plant! We …
When I first heard about Zinc Flyte Case Scooters I was blown away by how inventive the idea was. My second thought was how much Baby would love one; she is scooter obsessed and LOVES her suitcases. The Zinc Flyte Case Scooter, as the name suggests, combines a lightweight scooter with a hardshell suitcase. Genius?! The last time we went …
We wanted to get Baby a special present when she turned three and wracked our brains trying to think of something she would love. She is very lucky to already have a playhouse in the garden, various tents and tee pees, a kitchen and a dolls house. All the big bases covered. Then a wonderful friend suggested a dressing up …
Last Wednesday our little angel turned three! She had been so excited for weeks and had been literally counting down the days. We got off to a wonderful start when she went downstairs to be greeted by this awesome Frozen banner announcing a party! As a Frozen obsessed little girl her day couldn’t have started any better. Her party goodies …
We spent last weekend in the Isle of Wight and yesterday I shared our wonderful accommodation with you, Chale Bay Farm. Today I wanted to share with you a little more about what we got up to when we were over there. We travelled over on Wightlink Ferries and it was so nice to have a quick and quiet crossing. We arrived …
Last weekend we were lucky enough to be invited to the Isle of Wight for a family break. We had been looking forward to it for a couple of weeks, especially when we found out we would be staying at the wonderful family-friendly Chale Bay Farm, situated in the south west of the island. The setting really is as idyllic …
A few months ago my sister-in-law and I started reviewing the Polar Loop 2 Activity trackers. We have both been wearing them every day and so I thought I would share a little more about the trackers with you all. The appearance of the Polar Loop 2 Activity Tracker is similar to other activity trackers on the market; a soft plastic moulded strap. This …
There are brands you just adore. Before I became a mummy I was a keen horse rider and loved to treat myself to a Joules jumper, hoody or gilet whenever I could. They combine such wonderful colours and prints, with great design. Joules have been selling their modern vibrant take on the British country look for more than 30 years and their range …
Occasionally there is a brand whose name is synonymous with quality and style; Jojo Maman Bébé is one such brand. So when they asked if Baby would like to try some pieces from their current range we jumped at the chance. The first outfit was the Elephant appliqué skirt and the super cute Floral trim breton stripe top. One of JoJo’s signature …
Well, it’s a walking marathon, but it’s still a marathon right?! I am going to go from coach potato to marathon walker. What has inspired this change? Getting my hands on a Polar Loop 2 activity tracker. When I was asked to try out the Polar Loop 2 I already had a fitbit and wondered how this would be different, …
Following on from my round-up of Valentine’s gifts for her, I thought I would share some present ideas for all the chaps out there. I hope it gives your some inspiration for the men in your lives. David Beckham Instinct Sport from Lloyds Pharmacy- The Beckham name is synonymous with quality. Whether football or fashion, the Beckham brand is exceptional successful. Man Cave …
Not long now until Valentine’s Day, do you love it? Or hate it? I love buying people I love presents, so I am so up for any excuse to do just that. Obviously, I don’t mind receiving the odd little treat too! Here are some lovely things that you could drop hints about, or be less tactful and email this …
The weather of late has not been ideal. We are more fortunate than so many people in the country, in that we haven’t had flooding, just many many wet days. I am not a fair weather person, but having adventures with a small person, when it is constantly pouring down is tricky. We will have just left the house when …
I love tea and drink more than my fair share each day. If we go out for the day I always take my Thermos King Travel Mug with me to keep me going on the journey. Over the years I have tried many thermal mugs, but most make the tea taste strange. Not with the Thermos mug, it tastes wonderful. I …
A few months ago I attended an event and at the end of the day we were given a goody bag which contained a Mia Tui cross over body bag! I know, brilliant, right?! There and then I fell in love with the colour and the gorgeous soft leather, not to mention their beautiful designs. When I returned from the …
Are you all set for Christmas? All the presents wrapped and under the tree? No? O.K, then if you’re quick you might just be able to pick up some lovely gifts from Zazzle. I am a big fan of Zazzle and have reviewed their products here on the blog before. They have such a wide range of products that you …
This week Baby received a package from Egmont, a copy of the brand new Bob the Builder magazine which included the free gift of a toy hammer. Now, I did think twice about giving Baby a weapon, but in for a penny..! Bob the Builder has been around since 1998 and underwent an overhaul in 2014, when the design and voice over …
When I received an email a few weeks ago from London RIB Voyages™ asking me if we would like to go on a Jingle Bell Blast, how could I refuse! London RIB Voyages™ was established in 2006 as the first speedboat operator on the river Thames. They have claimed many awards including “Best New Tourist Attraction: Gold Award” from Visitlondon and were voted Five Stars ***** …
I have a very poor skincare routine, I think it is a bit of a stretch to actually call it a routine. As I am approaching 40 (18 months to go!) I have realised that I need to start caring for my skin a lot better, if I don’t want to end up looking like a Shar Pei. I was very …
I was recently asked to review a Polar Loop activity tracker. I have been terrible at keeping active recently and so thought this project could be just what I need to get into a routine where activity plays a more significant part than it does now. There are so many activity trackers on the market and I already own a fitbit, …
This Christmas is going to be so exciting. As we head towards Baby’s third Christmas, her excitement levels are building too. She is so much more aware of the idea behind Christmas this year, which makes it MUCH more fun. As soon as December arrives I like to have the month of festive activities planned for Baby. As part of this …
I was so happy to receive an early Christmas present from Franco Florenzi recently. I had been looking for a new watch and they kindly sent me their Classic Falcone. Franco Florenzi is a British company, which had its birth on a beach in the South West of England. They are all about effortless elegance and their pieces are suitable for all occasions, …
Baby loves Disney and so when we were asked to review their new digital service, the new DisneyLife app we were over the moon. DisneyLife is a subscription service costing £9.99 per month and it’s available at www.DisneyLife.com, the App Store and Google Play. If you sign up now, you can try it for a month for free. The app gives you …
Christmas is now so close that I can almost smell the Turkey. I adore Christmas and I’m so excited to experience it this year with Baby. She is a almost three and is loving the preparations so far; I can only imagine what she will be like on the big day. B&Q kindly offered to collaborate with us to give our …
When I was a child we had a real tree at Christmas. Then I left home and my mum bought me an artificial tree. That tree is now in our attic; yes, 20 years later it is still going strong, but it isn’t a ‘proper’ tree. I longed for a real tree to make Christmas feel perfect, especially now Baby is …
Body wrapping is big news in the quest to shed a few extra inches. For years it has really been in the realms of beauty salons and large price tags, however now Shrinking Violet has created a home version. I have discussed my long standing weight issues before on this blog, so needless to say I am always looking for …
I love nothing more than being cosy and I think this is a love that Baby has inherited. There is something about the dark winter nights that make me want to don my PJs and cuddle up under a throw, preferably with a chai latte, and not emerge until Spring. The lovely people at BHS offered to send Baby a …
Recently Baby has developed a real interest in prams and taking her dolls for walks round the house in her super cheap (and falling apart) pram that we bought a few months ago. She was so happy and excited to receive a new solid wood pram from Mamas & Papas. The Babyplay three in one pram looks great, with it’s spotted …
For so many families with kids, YouTube is part of their lives; whether it is watching other kids open Kinder eggs or learning from educational content, the internet giant helps most of us out on a daily basis. Baby’s first experience of YouTube was sitting with Mr Hubby, before bed, watching In The Night Garden. Now she loves to watch Thomas and Peppa …
