Ten reasons that all mums are awesome
7 December 2018
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Are you a mum who’s having a bad day? Feeling a little down and underappreciated? Believe me, we all have days like that. ….But I’m …
Parenting and life
Things I say way too much during December
5 December 2018
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December is here at last, and (unlike this time last week) it’s officially time to get festive. Get that tree up if you haven’t already, …
Elf on the shelf ideas: A day-by-day Elf schedule for the lazy parent
29 November 2018
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Did you buy one of those Christmas Elves in a moment of festive madness which you now deeply regret? Panicking because everyone seems to have …
When you start Christmas in November, an elf cries
28 November 2018
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Have I been in some kind of coma, or is it still November? And if it’s still November as I suspect it is… Why can …
News & reviews
Portable North Pole (PNP) review: A Santa app (with the REAL Father Christmas!)
14 December 2018
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I’ve actually had a Portable North Pole (PNP) account since before apps actually existed, and slightly worrying perhaps, before I had children. However much has …
A Christmas gift guide for awkward men who have everything already
12 December 2018
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I think most adults are fairly hard to buy Christmas presents for. After all, once we’re paying our own bills we all have our own …
A Christmas gingerbread house bake-off with NEFF & Currys PC World (an attempt was made)
11 December 2018
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This time last week I was invited along to a gingerbread house bake-off with NEFF and Currys PC World. I say invited; my friend Lisa …
Shimmeez: Cuddly, collectable soft toy friends with reversible sequins + WIN!
10 December 2018
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Reversible sequins are really popular and totally Christmassy too. They can be found everywhere at the moment; on home furnishings, clothes, and now soft toys. …
Days out & travel
Dinotropolis review: Dinosaur soft play and adventure centre at Bluewater, Kent
25 November 2018
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Dinotropolis is a new indoor attraction for children in Bluewater shopping centre, Kent. Situated in the Plaza, next to the Showcase cinema and up a flight …
A preview of the Brookside Garden Centre Christmas Grotto
15 November 2018
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We have been going to the Christmas Grotto at Brookside Garden Centre in East Peckham, Kent ever since 2014. At the time, my oldest was one …
Toys & games
Shimmeez: Cuddly, collectable soft toy friends with reversible sequins + WIN!
10 December 2018
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Reversible sequins are really popular and totally Christmassy too. They can be found everywhere at the moment; on home furnishings, clothes, and now soft toys. …
Slurpees Snot Suckers review: Gross slime stocking fillers from Bandai
6 December 2018
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If you have kids who like things that are completely gross and disgusting, then these new slimy Slurpees Snot Suckers from Bandai will be right …
Clothes, shoes & jewellery
A new autumn outfit for men from Jacamo clothing
26 November 2018
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I always thought that Jacamo clothing was specifically for big and tall men, and as my husband happens to be neither particularly, we’d never considered …
A look at the Boots mini club Autumn/Winter 2018 clothes and the Fearne Cotton collection
8 November 2018
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Back in September, my oldest and I took a trip to London to take a peek at the new Fearne Cotton collection for Boots mini …
Food & drink
A Christmas gingerbread house bake-off with NEFF & Currys PC World (an attempt was made)
11 December 2018
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This time last week I was invited along to a gingerbread house bake-off with NEFF and Currys PC World. I say invited; my friend Lisa …
Aldi Tonbridge is officially open – and this is what I bought
22 November 2018
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I’ve worked with Aldi on their famed Baby and Toddler specialbuy events, however we’ve always had to nip over to Maidstone because we didn’t have …
Kids' stuff
Portable North Pole (PNP) review: A Santa app (with the REAL Father Christmas!)
14 December 2018
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I’ve actually had a Portable North Pole (PNP) account since before apps actually existed, and slightly worrying perhaps, before I had children. However much has …
Support Save the Children on Christmas Jumper Day 2018 #ChristmasJumperDay
10 December 2018
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I’d hope that by now you have your Christmas jumpers out and are wearing them at any chance you get. We certainly are! This Friday …
Home & garden
HoMedics heated gel shiatsu back and shoulder massager: Healing hands at home!
29 November 2018
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I absolutely adore having a massage. I suffer with a bad back and find they really help to loosen up my muscles and help with …
Leesa Mattresses: Upgrading to a memory foam mattress for a good night’s sleep
22 October 2018
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According to the Better Sleep Council, a mattress should be replaced every seven years. We’ve been in this house for almost ten years now, which means …
Collaborative posts (#AD)
Playbrush: Make brushing teeth fun with a new electric toothbrush for kids
6 December 2018
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If your children are anything like mine (or in fact all the children I’ve met), then getting them to brush their teeth is probably a …
HoMedics heated gel shiatsu back and shoulder massager: Healing hands at home!
29 November 2018
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I absolutely adore having a massage. I suffer with a bad back and find they really help to loosen up my muscles and help with …