6 things to consider before taking your children on a weekend away… alone
25 May 2018
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As a blogger, I (and my family) get to do some really fun things. A lot of this comes down to my ability to drop …
Latest posts
Car journeys: With v without kids (guess which is more fun?)
18 May 2018
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If you see me and I look like I’m going to burst into tears, it’s probably because just had the privilege of spending £700ish on …
Eight time-saving hacks for the busy stay-at-home parent
16 May 2018
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As a stay-at-home parent, you can find that the burden of the daily chores; the admin, the cooking and cleaning, falls to you. Not ironing …
Bizarre swimsuit trends for 2018: A round-up
9 May 2018
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Last year saw the hairy chest swimsuit and fish flops taking over the internet (and, more importantly, our Facebook group Dafuq Is Dis) but so far …
Toys & games
Hatch friends forever with Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Season 3
26 May 2018
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We have been fans of Spinmaster’s Hatchimals CollEGGtibles since series 1 first burst into toy shops. Now Hatchimals CollEGGtibles are launching season 3, and we were …
Posh Paws Jurassic World two Fallen Kingdom range of Dinosaur soft toys
25 May 2018
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I did warn you it might get a little dinosaur-heavy over in the toy corner; for what small boy can resist a dinosaur? Especially a …
Posh Paws plush Chewbacca collection to celebrate Solo: A Star Wars Story
20 May 2018
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In case you live on another planet and were unaware, there is a new Star Wars film coming out towards the end of the month. …
Untamed Raptors: The Fingerlings dinosaurs (with video) + WIN
18 May 2018
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Quick warning: You might notice a theme going on over the next few weeks in the toys we are reviewing; it’s about to get quite …
Days out & travel
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park in Dorset: A review
22 May 2018
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Recently I was asked to review a holiday cottage in the New Forest, which happened to be near the border of Dorset. When looking into …
A long weekend in the New Forest & The Tallet holiday cottage review
21 May 2018
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Recently we’ve been here, there and everywhere. I was looking forward (well, kind of) to a weekend at home sorting the garden out, but when we …
Peppa Pig World has two new rides and we went to try them
14 May 2018
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Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park theme park has recently expanded, with two new rides; Grampy Rabbit’s Sailing Club and The Queen’s Flying Coach Ride, …
A long weekend in the Isle of Wight: The Needles, Blackgang Chine and Sandown Pier
8 May 2018
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Because we never do things by halves, on the day that we returned from Bluestone, rather than going home and taking a long nap we …
Kids' stuff
Molly Brown London: Engraved & personalised necklace review
14 May 2018
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Molly Brown London is a British brand making beautiful keepsake jewellery. Although anyone could wear their jewellery, and they do have a few ranges specifically …
A review of the Ladybird ‘Ready to Learn’ collection from The Book People
1 May 2018
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As I have previously mentioned, my daughter is very ready to start school. At my last meeting with her preschool teacher she absolutely agreed, and said …
Busting myths about extended rear facing car seats as Axkid Ambassadors!
1 May 2018
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We are really happy to announce that we are officially Axkid Ambassadors! We have had Axkid Minikids for both of our children (now almost 3 and …
The Aldi Baby and Toddler Event 2018 is on!
15 April 2018
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The Aldi Baby and Toddler Event is on online NOW and coming to stores from Thursday 19th April 2018. If you are expecting, have a baby …
Home & garden
A brilliant birthday present with CanvasChamp + WIN
17 May 2018
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One of the best things about having children is that if you can’t find a suitable gift then a picture always make a great present …
The new Yvonne Ellen home scents and fragranced candle range from Wax Lyrical + WIN
3 May 2018
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Yvonne Ellen is a homeware company selling china, linen and home accessories. They have some amazing vintage style crockery which I am completely in love …
Vorwerk Kobold VK200 upright vacuum cleaner: Complete home system review
2 May 2018
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I received a Vorwerk Kobold VK200 vacuum cleaner, floor mop and attachments on loan for two weeks to trial and I was compensated for my …
My-Picture.co.uk: A review of framed photographs by post
21 April 2018
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It is one of the tragedies of modern day life that we no longer print photographs. Despite taking silly amounts of pictures, and even having …
Food & drink
BKD Mini Bakers Club review: A children’s subscription box
25 March 2018
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You can get a subscription box for everything nowawdays. From gardening to wine, there’s one for everyone. There are loads out there for children too! …
What to expect at a Gin Festival and five reasons to give it a go!
18 March 2018
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This weekend, I went along to Maidstone Gin Festival. I hadn’t been to one before, however I was flanked by two friends (and expert gin-drinkers) …
Mother’s Day gift ideas: Lovely things and where to find them
28 February 2018
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Mother’s Day is on March 11th and it’s fast approaching. Whether you think that it’s a Hallmark holiday or that all mums should be spoiled …
Ready Brek pancake recipe: Wheat free and Syn free Slimming World friendly oat pancakes
13 January 2018
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Here is my super easy recipe for yummy wheat free and Slimming World diet friendly Ready Brek oat pancakes. If you are looking for something …
Collaborative posts
Love Layla: Funny greetings cards for Father’s Day with 20% discount code + WIN!
3 May 2018
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Love Layla are a brilliant family-run greetings card company who have a no-BS approach! They make brilliantly funny, downright rude and often inappropriate greetings cards …
A review of the Ladybird ‘Ready to Learn’ collection from The Book People
1 May 2018
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As I have previously mentioned, my daughter is very ready to start school. At my last meeting with her preschool teacher she absolutely agreed, and said …
Busting myths about extended rear facing car seats as Axkid Ambassadors!
1 May 2018
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We are really happy to announce that we are officially Axkid Ambassadors! We have had Axkid Minikids for both of our children (now almost 3 and …
Love Layla: Funny cards for Mother’s Day with 20% off code
5 February 2018
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Hopefully you have Valentine’s day ticked off and in the bag, and so it’s time to look to the next event on the card-buying calendar. And a …