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Yoto Audio Partner World Book Day

Celebrating World Book Day 2023 with Yoto – the official Audio Partner

World Book Day is on the 2nd March, and we will be be celebrating our love of books, reading and stories. This post is written in collaboration with Yoto, who are the Official Audio Partner of World Book Day 2023. GET 5% OFF A YOTO PLAYER OR YOTO MINI USING THE CODE AFF-WHINGE5 HERE Did You Know? It turns out

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Best portable children’s audio players: Comparison of the Voxblock, tonies Toniebox, Yoto Player, Yoto Mini Timio & Little Morphee

This post about the best children’s audio player for 2023 contains affiliate links; more information here. This has been updated from the previous article; best audio players of 2022. Portable Children’s audio players are rising in popularity, giving kids a screen-free option for entertainment which is popular with parents who are concerned about screentime. But which are the best portable

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Voxblock review: A new screen & Internet-free audio player for kids

Disclaimer: I was sent this Voxblock free of charge for an honest review, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. If after reading this Voxblock review you want to buy one, then can get 5% off your order if you use the code WHINGEWHINGEWINE at checkout. With parents always on the look out for screen-free

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Win some beautiful Zita West Skincare products for mums-to-be

Note: This post was written in collaboration with Zita West. You can get supplements from Zita West suitable from trying to conceive, conception to birth and beyond. I have not personally tried the Body Balm or Back Ease Massage Oil offered as prizes here. I was recently approached to review some lovely skincare supplements, but with them being aimed at pregnant and new

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Picking a holiday with kids? Consider Tenerife for a family friendly holiday

Collaborative post. All images copyright Jamie, Daddy & Dad. According to surprising new research, despite the cost of living crisis the majority of Brits are still planning trips overseas this year. And who can blame them? After years of travel restrictions due to lockdown and what’s felt like the coldest, longest winter ever, who doesn’t want a bit of sunshine?

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Vikki Gerrard La Crosse WI Explores How Sustainable Winemaking is Changing the Wine Industry

This is a collaborative post: Winemaking is an energy-intensive and water-dependent process that has a significant environmental impact. However, as awareness of sustainability issues grows, so does the desire to reduce the ecological footprint of winemaking. Vikki Gerrard La Crosse WI is a leader in sustainable business practices and is exploring how sustainable winemaking is changing the wine industry. The

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The Ivy Soho Brasserie review: A Valentine's Meal with OpenTable

A Valentine’s meal at The Ivy Soho Brasserie with OpenTable

I worked with OpenTable on this restaurant review, who contributed towards the cost of a meal at The Ivy Soho Brasserie in London. Words and pictures are my own. We were given the opportunity to book a restaurant in Soho via the OpenTable website and with Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought we’d opt for something a bit more special than

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Best ways to enjoy sweet wine

This is a collaborative post: Sweet wine is a type of alcoholic beverage that can be used in many different ways, both as an accompaniment to food or as the star ingredient in drinks, sauces, and more. Although sweet wines are usually associated with dessert-pairing and special occasions, they are beneficial when used around the kitchen. They provide a complexity

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