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Ten cardinal rules of buying Christmas presents for other people’s kids

Collaborative posts (#AD), Gift guides, Parenting, Parenting, Politics and Life, Toys & games /

This post was written in collaboration with by Wicked Uncle, the home of brilliant children’s presents. I have worked with Wicked Uncle several times; to see my review posts go here. It is now November, and therefore I do decree that it’s officially acceptable to mention (not DECORATE for, MENTION) the C word. (On this occasion, I do in fact […]

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The 2021 L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar unboxing & review

Health, fitness & beauty /

Disclaimer: I was sent the L’Occitane Classic Beauty Advent Calendar 2021 free of charge but words and pictures are all mine. In a month we’ll be on the countdown to Christmas, and if you’re looking to treat yourself to the perfect beauty advent calendar then L’Occitane have three different advent calendars this year. I absolutely love L’Occitane products and for

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Instaglam Glo-Up Girl Dolls

Glo-up Girl Dolls: Wake up to make up makeover fashion doll unboxing review

Toys & games /

Disclaimer: We received this Glo-up Girl doll to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. Although she still loves playing with her fashion dolls, it’s probably fair to say that my seven year old enjoys spending as much time as she’s allowed on YouTube watching videos of guinea pigs

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How you can still enjoy your favourite foods on a personal diet plan

How you can still enjoy your favourite foods on a personal diet plan

Health, fitness & beauty /

This post was written in collaboration with The 1:1 Diet plan. One of the biggest misconceptions about dieting is that you have to be ultra-restrictive which means giving up what you love. Dieting can be seen as a lifestyle that forces you to say no to your favourite foods. People who plan to diet often put it off because they’re

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#AD Delicious pulled pork: How to make a really easy and versatile family staple

Collaborative posts (#AD), Food & drink, Recipes /

Disclaimer: This #PerfectPulledPork campaign is sponsored by Love Pork and written in collaboration with Britmums. Join the Love Pork mailing list for exclusive content and recipes straight to your inbox! Sign up now. One thing no one really mentions about adulthood – and particularly, being a parent – is that you have to think about what you (and your family)

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48 hours in Naples: Another (slightly less) useless travel guide

Holidays & staycations /

It was my birthday, so I picked a European city at random to visit for two nights. That city was Naples in Italy. So what was it like? Let’s be frank; Naples (or ‘Napoli’ as it’s actually called – I’m not sure why we insist on giving places different names when they already have a perfectly pronounceable one. Seems a

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science mad metal detector review

A cracking Christmas list for Science Mad Kids

Toys & games /

Disclaimer: We were sent these Science Mad! toys (Weather Station, Night Vision Goggles and Metal Detector) to review free of charge by TrendsUK, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here.  Christmas is approaching, at least according to my kids who have already presented me with toy catalogues with an alarming number of items

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Jaques of London wooden toys (61)

Jaques of London: A review of the oldest toy company in the world

Toys & games /

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post. We were sent this wooden chess set and giant tumble tower from Jaques of London to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. You can get 15% off at Jaques of London using this link: https://jaques.games/15off What is Jaques of London? Jaques is actually the oldest toys and games manufacturer in

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