Pexels – CC0 License Whenever we begin to learn to drive, it’s hard not to feel extremely excited. Not only are we earning our freedom (or as much freedom as is responsible in the midst of a pandemic), but we are also giving ourselves the chance to enjoy time with our friends, of determining our…
With us all being stuck at home during the second lockdown we have been trying to entertain ourselves at home. Netflix is great and so is baking but playing games together is so much more fun. When we were asked if we would like to review some family games with Spinmaster – I off course…
Hi Everyone, We’ve not done a toy review in a while so imagine how excited we were to be sent the new Medical Rescue Trolley from Smoby. Roleplay is a foundation for children’s play time and if your children are anything like mine then doctors and nurses always seem to make an appearance. What’s in…
Hey guys, It’s near impossible to go a day without spending money when you run a family household, as there’s always something that requires you to open up your purse or wallet and cough up some cash. Losing control of your finances is so easy, but the effects of such a scenario can have a…
Hi Everyone, When you have children, they become your life; no matter how old you get and how old they get, they will always mean everything to you. When you have little ones, one of the things you need to get thinking about is to look at ways of setting up your children in later…
Ho Ho Ho, Can you even BELIEVE it’s November. With Halloween gone and out of the way the shops are now jam packed full of Christmas! Here are my top picks for Christmas gift ideas for the grown ups in your life. I also have a children’s gift guide if you’d like to take a…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re doing okay 🙂 we have such a cute review for you today! If you don’t know who Care Bears are then you’re missing out. I still remember them as a child. Care Bears are a group of huggable BFFS who are bright, colourful and lead a sweet caring life.*Disclaimer –…
Hey Everyone, I hope you’re all well. Something a little different today, I’m writing about my experiences in growing my blog and Instagram account over the years. When I started blogging as a teenager it was completely different to how I Blog now. I started off on tumblr and it wasn’t long until became obsessed…
Hi Everyone, Whether you are trying to fall pregnant naturally or with the help of fertility treatment, here are some important lifestyle changes you can make to improve your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby. Visit your GP If you are planning to start a family, it is always a good idea to visit your GP for…
Hi Everyone, With the current pandemic, many of us have been forced into working from home. We’ve had to turn our living rooms, kitchens and even bedrooms into pop-up offices, in order to continue working safely. Although working from home has its benefits, like no early morning commutes and working in our pyjamas; home isn’t always the most practical workspace. A makeshift office on your dining room…
Hi Everyone,Learning a second language will not only help your child to succeed in language lessons at school, but it can also support them in other academic areas. Studies show that multilingual children have enhanced creativity and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, knowing a second language can also provide many future career opportunities. If you are looking for some tips on how…
Hi Everyone, Every homeowner (or even people renting) wants their kitchen to impress their dinner guests and thankfully, creating a new look in your kitchen doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch. Even a few simple DIY jobs can help to completely transform your kitchen design. If you need a little inspiration, here are a few easy ways to update your kitchen provided by a kitchen…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay! I know a lot of people have been doing up their homes whilst they’ve been spending a lot more time at home this year and I have a few pointers that would be great for styling out your place. Most of my inspo has come from one…
Hey Everyone, Do not underestimate the value of adding elements of colour to your home! Regardless of whether you live in a one-bedroom flat in the city or a large detached house in the countryside, you can add colour in various different ways to create a certain ambiance. Some people like to add a big, bright…
Hi Everyone, No child is fond of homework but unfortunately, it has to be done. It’s a way for teachers to assess what their students have learned during their lessons and to establish whether or not they need to go over the topic again or move onto the next. Don’t let your child master the…
Hey Everyone, If you’re thinking about setting up your very own business and becoming your own boss, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. There’s so much to consider, which can be very overwhelming, so take a step back and try and enjoy the process. Don’t rush into anything before you’re…
Hey Everyone, Peer pressure is something that every child, and even some adults, are faced with at some point during their lifetime. Young people tend to be more susceptible to it, as they want to impress their peers and “fit in”; they want to avoid rejection. As a parent, you have to trust that you have raised…
Hi Everyone, Our littlest girly Zayah is turning 3 at the end of this month. Why does she have to grow up so fast? It feels like only yesterday she was still a little baby. I thought I’d put together a birthday gift guide in case anyone wanted some lovely gift ideas for children of…
Hi Everyone, As you might have seen, I have been working with an online wine shop and have been a lucky to be able to taste some of their wines which they have hand picked from various different wineries mainly in Italy. Today I’m writing about Le Camarde – Negroamaro & Primitivo 2016 which is…
Hi Everyone! Self love is a tricky subject isn’t it. For some it may come across as arrogant, but it’s actually really healthy to love yourself. I have two little girls who love to copy my every move and so I would never want to portray any self confidence issues on to them. I would…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay! We’ve been so busy with our daughter going back to school it’s definitely been a shock to the system having to wake up super early! It has been lovely getting to relax with family over the weekends though and we have been enjoying a glass of wine…
Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. Can you believe that summer is nearly over now! This year has gone past so quickly. Today I’m writing about how to gain the most of a wine tasting holiday. Coming from a travel and tourism background I find all of this so interesting. When you see…
Hi Everyone, As you can imagine, a teacher plays a vital role in your child’s education. They spend a substantial amount of time with your child and can have an incredible influence on your child’shappiness and success at school. Many experts and researchers say that teachers are the second most important person in a child’s life, because they have such a…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all well and enjoying summer! Considering schools across the UK and other parts of the world are currently closed, it’s important for children to have a well-designed study space at home where they can complete their work. A study environment for children or adults plays a huge role in their…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all well! I thought I’d talk to you about saving money. Not many people like to talk about their finances but this more about saving for things such as a wedding, birthdays, Christmas or a family holiday. It’s hard to save money isn’t it. Something always comes along unexpected that…
Hey Everyone, Isn’t it the most beautiful thing seeing your children’s imaginations run wild. We have two little girls and I love to watch and listen to them chatting as they make up their stories own little games together. *Disclaimer – This is a sponsored post although all words are my own* Imaginative play is…
Hey Everyone! Adults and children alike possess different strengths and different weaknesses; socialising and interacting with new people comes naturally to some, whilst others struggle. However, social skills can be worked upon and developed over time, so there’s no need to worry if your youngster is struggling socially. Some children are naturally very sociable, while…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the last couple of weeks of the summer holidays. One thing I find a bit difficult is trying to keep the kids entertained. My two get bored so quickly so we need something that they can keep on playing with for a while. That being said we were…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying the cooler weather. What a heatwave eh? If you watch my Instagram stories on a regular basis you’ll see that I wasn’t too impressed. Something that did brighten my mood was my beautiful new necklace. *Disclaimer – The necklace was sent to me to review. All opinions are…
Hey everyone, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. These four subjects are an important part of your child’s education because they help to build up a strong foundation of life skills, such as problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking. STEM subjects are also crucial for students because many key industries require graduates with STEM-based…
Hey Everyone,Are you searching for something to help with your underlying health issues? Look no further: hemp CBD can help you with a range of medical problems. Here is a list of some of its benefits. Stress Stress is something that ripples through many Americans every single day. A doctor might prescribe you something to…
Hi Everyone, I couldn’t let world breastfeeding week pass by without saying a few words about our journey. Some of this I’ve touched on in previous blog posts but I am still feeding my almost three year old now so it’s different from before. I’ll start from the very beginning of our journey. When we…
Helloooo everyone! I hope you’re all okay 🙂 Today’s blog post is a review of Munchy Play – the first kids plate with a built in track. When I was contacted by them and asked if I would like to review them I was so excited as I knew both of our girls would LOVE…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all well. Today’s blog post is a review of the Sanex Kids Bodywash. My two little girls absolutely love a bubble bath, the more bubbles the better. We like to make bubble beards and bubble hats with all of the foam. *Disclaimer – This is a sponsored blog post but…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the summer. We are in full swing of the summer holidays now although the weather can’t seem to make its mind up at the moment. It’s a sweltering hot evening right now though and I’m enjoying a glass of red. You might have seen that…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all well and having a lovely summer! We have officially lived in our house for a year now. We moved into this place on 25th July 2019 on the hottest day of the year (typical when you need to carry heavy things!) *Disclaimer – This is a sponsored blog post,…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying summer and all that comes with us (although saying that, it’s actually raining right now, typical British summer eh).*Disclaimer – this is a collaborative post, all words and opinions are my own.* You might have seen that I’ve recently partnered up with a lovely company…
Hi Everyone! Science is such a diverse subject. I used to love learning science when I was a child. It can develop a child’s curiosity, build their knowledge and give them a better understanding of how the world works. Science can also help children to develop certain skills, such as problem-solving, communication and investigation. If…
Hi Everyone, Today my post is all about creative writing. Our daughter Zara has just turned 5 and so she will be doing a lot more creative writing when she starts in year 1 in September.Creative writing is a fun way to increase vocabulary, improve handwriting skills and develop emotional skills. Parents can help to…
Hi Everyone, This weekend we have been celebrating our daughter Zara’s fifth birthday. On her actual birthday we took a trip to Legoland but this weekend we threw her a party and invited our close friends and family to celebrate with us. We decided to crack open one of the lovely bottles we were sent…
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing good 🙂 in this blog post I am going to be talking about different extra curricular activities that are great for children.When children take up an extra-curricular hobby of some sort, they learn an abundance of skills, many of which you may not have even considered. Lots of…
Hey everyone, I hope you’re well and enjoying these sunny days! This post is mainly about blogging so if that’s what you do then you’re at the right blog post! Today I’m writing about my top 5 WordPress plug ins for adding custom fonts. These can be free fonts or some that you may have…
Hi everyone, It’s our daughter Zara’a FIFTH birthday this month. I honestly can’t believe we are going to have a five year old little girl. I remember people saying how time goes so incredibly fast once you have children and boy were they right about that. It only feels like yesterday we were anxiously waiting…
Hey Everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I am so very excited to be sharing this blog post with you all as it contains such an epic giveaway! I’ve teamed up with lots of wonderful bloggers to offer you the chance to win a £100 Amazon gift card to spent on whatever you like!…
Hey everyone! There’s nothing quite as delicious as freshly cooked pizza, especially when it turns out even better than a takeaway. I’m currently munching on my leftovers as I write this. *Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post although all words and opinions are my own* Now that our kitchen has finally been sorted out…
Hi Everyone, I hope you are all okay. Our beautiful rainbow baby girl Zara is turning 5 this month. I honestly don’t know where the time has gone or how I’ve suddenly got a sassy mini me but I’m super excited for her birthday. With everything going on at the moment I’m not really sure…
Hi Everyone, Optimism is a positive mental attitude, which as you can imagine, is incredibly important for children to practice. Optimism helps us to feel happy and confident and it also motivates us to keep trying, even when obstacles get in our way. It is important to teach children how to be optimistic, so that they will be much better…
Reading offers numerous benefits to kids. Reading not only helps kids learn, but it can also beused for entertainment and relaxation. Whether your child is a budding bookworm or they are just learning to read, here aresome great reasons why parents should encourage reading at home… Expands knowledge. The more you read, the more you learn! An independent school in Letchworth Garden City believes…
In today’s digital world it is very difficult for children to avoid computers, tablets and smart phones. Although technology has many benefits to offer the younger generation, like instant access to educational resources, too much screen time is becoming a growing concern for parents. Excessive screen time can negatively impact a child’s health and development. Therefore, it is important for parents to keep a close eye on screen time, as well as monitor the type of…
Hey Everyone! Outdoor experiences offer many benefits to your child’s development. These benefits can range from developing their personal skills, to encouraging problem solving and team work. Outdoor learning can also help to strengthen many academic skills, such as numeracy and literacy. Using outdoor activities, parents and teachers are able to demonstrate that learning can occur anytime and anywhere; not only in a classroom environment. Outdoor challenges…
Hey everyone, We are fully into the swing of summer now, although it’s not the summer we all thought we would be having with everything going on around the world. We’ve got to make the most of these situations though and now that we are able to spent more time with our loved ones it…
Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay. It’s been a funny old time hasn’t it being told to stay at home for weeks on end. It really makes you look at all the things you appreciate about your home and all of the things that you’d like to change. *Disclaimer – This is a…
Hey everyone, I’ve recently just celebrated my 29th birthday , I can’t quite believe I’m not in my last year of my twenties but hey ho life goes by way too quickly. Disclaimer – this is a collaborative post although all words and opinions are my own* What better way to celebrate a summer birthday…
Hi Everyone, I hope youre all well! With it being fathers day so soon and the shops only just reopening now, I thought I’d show you some ways to make fathers day cards from the comfort of your own home. *Disclaimer – this is a collaborative post although all words and opinions are my own*…
Hey Everyone, It’s not long now until Father’s Day. (We’ve got my birthday first!) Have you bought your presents and cards yet? I’m quite an indecisive person and sometimes leave it too late to get what I actually want but this year I am prepared and these are my favourite gift ideas from Moonpig. *Disclaimer…
If you know me personally, or even just through social media you’ll know that I am a big lover of candles, wax melts and aromatherapy products. They make any home feel much more cosy and create a relaxed atmosphere. In my house, having a lovely candle burning makes me feel happier. *Disclaimer – This is…
Hey Everyone, I thought with Fathers Day approaching I would share some of my favourite gift ideas with you all. If you’re struggling for ideas then I hope that this helps you! *Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post although all words and opinions are my own* Jam on toast Safe Social Distancing Father’s Day…
Hey Everyone! When it comes to education, all parents want the best for their children. There are lots of things that we can do to help them perform well in school; we can motivate them and cheer them on, sit with them whilst they do their homework and even help enrich their learning outside of the classroom. However, the…
Children are not born with an innate drive to learn and succeed; this is something that parents have to promote within their homes. In fact, parents play a vital role in the academic success, or failure, of their children. It’s not an easy pursuit, which is why I have teamed up with a primary school in Gerrards…
It’s important for young people to have confidence in their abilities in order to succeed both academically and on a personal level. Without self-assurance, they will find it difficult to build healthy relationships, contribute in lessons and they might suffer with anxiety when it comes to things like homework and exams. Parents can help their children…
Maths can be a challenging subject for many children and even for their parents; it doesn’t always come naturally to everyone. Nonetheless, you will need to be on hand to help your child with their maths homework from time to time, so it’s worth brushing up on your knowledge. Here are some tips from an independent school in Kent. It’s worth mentioning…
Hi Everyone! I hope you are all okay 🖤 Having two little girls at home means we need constant entertainment so I was super grateful when we were sent some brand new games from Tactic. *Disclaimer – this is a collaborative post, although all words are my own* Treasure Hunt is a super fun new…
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay during this difficult time. Spending so much time at home means we’ve been playing even more games and we were very lucky to be sent some brand new games from Tactic. *Disclaimer – this is a collaborative post, although all words are my own* Let me tell…
I’m a sucker for trying out new skincare and so when I was contacted by UpCircle Beauty asking if I’d like to try their products I was super excited. This skincare company turns leftover ingredients with more left to give into quality skincare products. What’s not to love about that? Their skincare products are natural,…
Hey Everyone! I think we can all relate to the headaches and mess that come with keeping the kids entertained especially when we’re having to spend all of our time at home. We are big fans of Spin Master Toys and I thought I’d show you all a couple of bits that have been keeping…
Hey everyone! I’ve recently been testing out this awesome 4D Vibration Plate from Bluefin Fitness! I haven’t been to the gym in about two years so when this opportunity came around I thought it would be perfect as I’d be able to workout at home (when the girls are in bed). My children are still…
Hey everyone, I’ve basically been living in the ugliest maternity/nursing bras for years as I’m still breastfeeding our youngest! So when I was given the opportunity to try some beautiful lingerie from Tutti Rouge I couldn’t resist. *Disclaimer – The items mentioned in my blog post were gifted. All opinions are my own* Tutti Rouge…
Hey everyone! With Mother’s Day fast approaching I‘ve been a busy bee looking for the perfect gift for Mum. I’ve curated a list of my favourites for you so if you’ve been stuck on ideas, look no further! *Disclaimer – This is a collaborative blog post* Ozaren Aromatherapy Ladies Balance range. – Treat your mum…
I don’t know about you but I love trying out new skin care! I wouldn’t say I have a favourite because I’m always switching for something else. My skin is forever changing and at the moment goes from looking great to looking like a spotty teenager thanks to my monthly cycle treating me well… cheers…
Hey everyone! I have something very exciting to show you which is the Jooki Player. Now I knew my two little girls would like this as they enjoy listening to music but this just takes it to a whole new level! Disclaimer – this is a collaborative blog post although all opinions in this review…
Hey everyone! First of all I just have to say that these smell INSANELY GOOD! We’ve been kindly gifted these spray foam soaps to try out for the girls. We received blue bubblegum and pink berry which are pink and blue coloured. They also have a green one that is apple scented so I’m going…
Hey everyone! *Period Chat Alert* I have recently taken the plunge into using reusable and eco friendly sanitary products and I’ve got a review for you today for some reusable cloth sanitary towels from one of my favourite brands Cheeky Wipes. Disclosure – this is a collaborative post although all opinions are my own! If…
At the end of last month we were invited to Tesco Extra in Sandhurst to attend a brunch as they were celebrating the launch of their newly refurbished cafe and menu. I was quite excited about this as this is our local Tesco and we often walk there to do our shopping. Is it bad…
Now it’s no secret that I love a good wax melt, I’m kind of obsessed with them and love our home smelling fresh! So I was really excited when Sassy Shop Wax sent me some of their wax melts to review. I was sent three of their scents from their best sellers and wow they…
We recently received some beautiful children’s clothes from Hugo & Me who very kindly gifted them to us to review. Hugo & Me have an ever growing collection of baby and children’s products. All of the products have been hand picked by the founder Victoria for their style and ethic. First up I chose this…
Hi everyone! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching I thought I’d share with you all some beautiful gift ideas that would make the perfect treat for your loved one. Have a look and see if anything tickles your fancy! *Disclaimer – This is a collaborative/sponsored blog post* If you are looking to make more ethical choices…
On the first day back to school after the Christmas holidays it wasn’t just an ordinary first day back for our daughter Zara. She had her first day at school for the second time! We made a big decision to transfer to the nearest school which was our 2nd choice school when we did the…
Hey everyone! We recently received a package from CarGoSeat which we were very kindly gifted. Here’s my honest review for you all. CarGoSeat is a lightweight booster seat which also doubles up as a pull along wheeled suitcase for children. It is suitable for children 22kg to 36kg and 125cm in height or taller. It…
We recently went on a family day out in London and apart from the train strikes/delays and the bitterly cold weather (well it is January after all) we had such a wonderful time. *This is a collaborative blog post. The spending money was gifted by hotels.com but all views are my own* We don’t live…
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I’m back with a review for you! When Zara started at “big school” in September I went on a hunt online for some customised clothing labels so that I could put them on her new school clothes. I ordered some stick on clothing labels, stick…
Dear Zachary, I am missing you. I miss you every day, all year around but I miss you even more right now (is that even possible?) We went to see Zara perform in her school play today. You would have loved it. Zayah was clapping her hands with the cheesiest smile on her face and…
Ho ho ho, Christmas is well on the way now and I’ve found some amazing gift ideas that I’d love to share with you all. I’ve also written up my Family Christmas Gift Guide for the little ones which you can read here! * Disclaimer – this post contains some products that were gifted. All…
I absolutely love cooking at home and trying new recipes. The only bad part about it is the washing up! This is my spin on one of my favourite recipes honey mustard chicken. *Disclaimer – This post is sponsored by Schwartz. All opinions are my own* The smokey paprika gives it another dimension of flavour,…
With Black Friday over and out of the way and Christmas just around the corner I’ve decided to put together a gift guide to help people get ideas for Christmas presents. We have two little girls earthside and one little boy in heaven. These are a few of my favourite bits I have found. *This…
Have you got the #AwFactor? *This is a collaborative post, we were gifted this set to review. All opinions are honest and my own*We’ve been creating our own musical masterpieces with this Musical Orchestra gift set for toddlers from Halilit. What’s in the box? This 5 piece musical gift set contains 1 super cute ocean…
We’ve seen every single episode of Bing in this house as our 4 year old Zara has watched it since she was a baby and now Zayah loves that little bunny too! *This is a collaborative post as we received the bedding for reviewing purposes – all opinions are my own :)* We chose to…
I first came across the Speedy Beedy game when I attended the BlogOn Conference in September. I was walking around the brand den and this game really caught my eye. Mainly because it was so cute, bees and flowers? What’s not to love about that?! *This is a collaborative post as we were gifted the…
My daughter Zara loves Hatchimals. I think she loves it as it’s a complete surprise what’s inside! She’s one of those kiddies who will sit and watch toy reviews on YouTube. *cough* Ryan *cough* This is a collaborative post and we were kindly gifted these toys for review purposes. There are lots of different types…
Hey everyone! I first saw Lumies when I attended the BlogOn conference in September. Read about my time at BlogOn here! They are absolutely adorable and I knew that the girls would love them. *This is a collaborative post and we were gifted the toys for a review.* As you can see from the photo…
We were already a huge fan of the Little Brian Paint Sticks and so when we were given the opportunity to review the new Little Brian Paint Sticks Art Station I was so excited. Our daughter Zara is 4 years old and absolutely loves painting, drawing and all things arts and crafts. What’s in the…
Hey everyone! Now I know it’s not even Halloween yet but once the clock ticks midnight on the 31st of October everyone will be going Christmas mad! We were very lucky to be sent the most beautiful personalised Christmas stockings from The Christmas Cart. The Christmas Cart are an online shop who specialise in personalised…
“All I want is for Zachary to be remembered” It’s baby loss awareness month and also the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week which makes me feel like I can share as little or as much of our son Zachary without feeling judged. It’s been over 5 years since he was born sleeping, if he…
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since a posted on here! Last weekend I attended my first EVER blogging conference and I thought I’d share my experience with a little run through of my day before I forget anything! 📸 – Liz Murray www.thatlizandthoseboys.com I’d been umming and arring over it for a while before…