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Hever Castle Christmas Grotto and Trail 2019 review

Hever Castle: Christmas Grotto and Alice in a Christmas Wonderland light trail (review)

For kids & families /

Disclaimer: We went along to the Hever Castle Christmas Grotto and Alice in a Christmas Wonderland light trail press evening for free in exchange for this review. Words and pictures are my own. Having last visited Hever Castle in the heat of summer, this time was quite different; a trip after dark, with hats coats and scarves to see the […]

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Thackerays Tunbridge Wells Restaurant review (1)

A meal at Thackeray’s restaurant, Tunbridge Wells

Food & drink, Restaurant reviews /

Disclaimer: We received a complimentary lunch for two in return for a review of Thackeray’s restaurant. Thackeray’s in Tunbridge Wells is a formerly Michelin-starred restaurant, named after novelist William Makepeace Thackeray who resided in the building which is, at over 300 years old, the oldest building in Tunbridge Wells. I have visited several times before – at least once with

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Home security protecting home against burglary (2)

11 tips for protecting your house against burglary this Christmas

Home & Garden /

This post was written in collaboration with Verisure and contains affiliate and commercial links, see more information here.  Before I had children I was a Community Safety Manager for many years, and part of my job was to reduce crime by dispensing safety advice to residents about how they could protect their property. Protecting your home against burglary Having your property

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What makes the perfect Christmas gift? Dos and Don’ts of picking toys for kids

Collaborative posts (#AD), Parenting, Parenting, Politics and Life /

This post was commissioned by Wicked Uncle, whose new article The Secret Life of Toy Designers finds out what goes into making a hit Christmas toy. I have worked with Wicked Uncle several times; to see my review posts go here. It’s now November, and therefore it’s now officially acceptable to mention (not DECORATE for, MENTION) the C word. And

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Eufy Robovac 30C review robot vacuum cleaner robot hoover review (42)

Ten reasons to get a robot vacuum cleaner: Eufy Robovac 30C review

Home & Garden, Technology /

Disclaimer: We were sent this Eufy Robovac 30C robot vacuum cleaner by Anker to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here.  Scroll down for the Eufy Robovac discount codes UK | Save up to £100 on eufy RoboVac What’s in the box? In the box, you get a Eufy

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Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Pumpkin Hunt

A (very wet) day of pumpkins at Four Winds Farm and Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

For kids & families, Parenting, Politics and Life /

This week has been the first of a two-week half term holiday for us. And it’s been cold, and wet, and a bit rubbish frankly. Our plan was to take the kids to the local pumpkin patch yesterday. It’s become something of a tradition, and it gives me something pretty to put on Instagram. Unfortunately it rained so hard that

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Luvabella Newborn baby doll

Luvabella Newborn: Spin Master’s new interactive baby doll review

Toys & games /

Disclaimer: We were sent this Luvabella Newborn interactive baby doll to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here.  Spin Master’s original interactive doll, Luvabella, was a huge Christmas hit two years ago (you can see our review here). This year, there is a new Luvabella doll – a newborn

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Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Mighty Jet Command Centre

Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Mighty Jet Command Centre review

Toys & games /

Disclaimer: We were sent this Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Mighty Jet Command Centre to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. The Mighty Pups toys pictured were purchased separately. Paw Patrol is the one thing my son loves before everything else (including me, probably) and the newest Paw Patrol

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