A cosy space for your kid’s room is definitely something that you want to create. After all, as a parent, you want to make them feel as safe and relaxed as you possibly can. With that being said, here are some helpful tips for creating a cosy space for your kids room. Image Source Think…
Organic CBD Gummies Review
Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing okay during this trying time and if you’re not well that’s okay too. I hope you have support even if it’s through the phone. I’ve got a review for you today for something a little different. *Disclaimer – the product mentioned was sent to me for reviewing purposes….
Exploring Internet safety with your child
The internet is a priceless tool which allows us to connect with people all over the world and provides limitless information at our fingertips. However, the internet also poses many risks, especially for our children. More and more children now have access to the internet from an early age, which can be concerning for parents…
Preparing your child for the school bus
For many children, getting the bus is just a normal part of their school day. However, like any new experience, the first time can be a daunting prospect. If you’ve decided to start letting your child get the bus to school you will want to prepare them so that both you and your child have peace of…
Should I send my child to Nursery?
The decision to send your children to nursery is very personal and parents often worry whether or not it is the right choice for their child. For a lot of people, sending their child to nursery is the only viable option should they wish to return to work, however others would argue that the benefits…
Should I encourage my child to learn an instrument?
Learning an instrument can be an enjoyable hobby that encourages a love for music and the arts. Many parents encourage their child to learn an instrument as it is an enjoyable pastime that will pull them away from electronic devices for a while whilst they engage with something a little more meaningful. An independent school in…
How you doin? My top FRIENDS Christmas Gifts from Paladone Beauty
Hey Everyone, HOW YOU DOIN? If you’ve never watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S have you even lived? I wanted to show you this epic collection of gifts by Paladone who are the official merchandiser for Friends. These are from the Paladone Beauty range! You are bound to know someone in your friends and family who are obsessed. One…
What is the Purpose of Pastoral Care in Schools?
The pastoral team in any school is responsible for the health and happiness of every student, in terms of their academic performance, relationships with their peers and teachers and within their personal lives. It is crucial to ensure every child is safe and content throughout their time at school, otherwise they won’t be able to reach their…
Should I Encourage My Child to Join a Sports Team?
Hi everyone, Extra-curricular activities are very beneficial for young people for various reasons. Most importantly, they allow children to develop many key skills that can come in handy across other areas of their education and personal lives. What’s more, being part of a sports team or other extra-curricular club will help your child forge strong friendships and…
How to Raise an Inquisitive Child
Curiosity is something that helps a child learn because it encourages them to ask questions about the world around them and how things work. Parents should inspire their children to be more inquisitive, as it’s an essential part of their education process and will help them perform well, both in school and in terms of their personal endeavours….
Why is Community Involvement so Important for Children?
Hey Everyone,It’s crucial for parents to help their children grow and develop on a personal level, as well as academically. There are lots of ways you can do this and one option is to encourage them to get involved with the community in some way or another. The idea behind this is to teach your children from an…
HEXBUG MoBots – Interactive Robot Review
Hey everyone, It’s not long until Christmas now! Around a month to go until the big day. That being said I am always on the hunt for fun and interesting presents for my little girls. We love HEXBUG and so when we were contacted and asked if we could review one of their new toys,…
How & what to think about your first car
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…
Family Games with Spinmaster – Family Games Review
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…
Smoby Medical Rescue Trolley – Childrens toy review
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…
Taking back control of your family finances
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…
Setting up your children for later life.
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…
Christmas Gift Guide – Christmas Gift Ideas for the grown ups 2020
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…
Care Bears – Huggable plush toy review
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 –…
My experience of growing my blog and Instagram account
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…
How to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
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…
What to Consider When Setting Up a Home Office
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…
Top tips for Helping Your Child Learn a New Language
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…
Top Tips for Updating Your Kitchen
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…
Decorating your home – how to style solid wood flooring.
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…
How to Add Colour to Your Home
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…
Top Tips for Helping Your Child with their Homework
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…
5 Things to Consider When Setting Up a Business
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…
Helping Your Child Resist Peer Pressure
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…
Gift Ideas for children – A birthday Gift guide for our 3 year old.
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…
Le Camarde – Negroamaro & Primitivo 2016 Wine Review
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…
Learning to love me, myself and I.
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…
Malvirà Treuve 2015 Wine Review
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…
What to look out for on a wine tasting holiday to Piedmont, Italy.
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…
The Importance of Building Good Relationships with Your Child’s Teachers
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…
How to Set Up an Effective Study Space for Your Child
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…
Let’s talk about saving money! – Some tips for saving your pennies.
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…
Little people & Big Minds – Imaginative Play Ideas
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…
Helping Your Child with their Social Skills
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…
Kid K’nex Review – Oodles Of Pals & Rockin Robots 3+
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…
I whale always love you – Jana Reinhardt Jewellery Review
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…
Exploring STEM Subjects with Your Child
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…
Benefits of Hemp CBD
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…
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 – Our journey over the years
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…
Making dinner time more fun – Munchy Play Review
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…
Bubbly baths are the best – Sanex Dermo Kids Bodywash Review
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…
A beautiful French Red. Shrinking Violet 2016|Syrah| IGP Pays d’Oc review.
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…
Garden Ideas – One year since we moved in.
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,…
Learning more about Wine – The flavours of Chianti Classico
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…
How to Raise a Science Lover
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…
Exploring Creative Writing with Your Child
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…
The most refreshing summer wine – Peter Zemmer | Riesling 2019 Review.
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…
What are the Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities?
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…
My top 5 favourite WordPress plug ins for custom fonts
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…
Zara’s Turning 5! – My birthday gift guide for my daughter
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…
Epic UK Blogger Giveaway! Win a £100 Amazon Gift Card!
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!…
Home made pizzas with the girls – Pizza Dough Recipe
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…
Creating Children’s Party invitatons with Design Bundles.
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…
How to Raise an Optimistic Child
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…
Why is reading so important for kids?
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…
Understanding the dangers of too much screen time.
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…
What are the benefits of outdoor learning?
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…
Sweet like chocolate… or even better – Moscato. Volo Di Farfalle 2019 Review
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…
Decorating our home during lockdown.
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…
The perfect wine for a barbecue – Diecianni 2018 Review
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…
AD – Creating Fathers Day Cards with Font Bundles
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*…
AD| My Top 5 Fathers Day picks from Moonpig.
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…
Aura Made – No.3 The Healer – Hand Poured Candle Review
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…
My Top Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2020
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…
How Do Lifestyle Choices Affect Your Child’s Education?
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…
Promoting a Love of Learning within Your Home
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…
Helping Your Child Become More Confident
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…
Top Tips for Helping Your Kids with Maths
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…
AD | Treasure Hunt – Indoor and outdoor children’s game review.
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…
AD | Beach Bounce 3D board game review. Bringing the beach to our home!
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…
UpCircle Beauty Review – Natural and sustainable skincare |AD
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,…
Keeping the kids Entertained with Spinmaster – AD
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…
AD| BLUEFIN Fitness 4D Vibration Plate Review – Working out at home.
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…
AD | Tutti Rouge – The Fuller Bust Company – Lingerie Review
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…
Three Little Z’s Mothers Day Gift Guide – Gift Ideas for Mum
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…
Wheesht Skincare Review – Natural Vegan Friendly Skin Care
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…
AD | Jooki player review – screen free fun for kids!
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…
AD| Funatic Foam Review – Good Clean Bath Time Fun for Kids
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…
AD | Cheeky Wipes Reusable Cloth Sanitary Pads Review
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…
Tesco Extra Sandhurst Café Launch Event – Bloggers Brunch
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…
Sassy Shop Wax – AD| Wax Melts Review
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…
Hugo & Me children’s clothing review – AD
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…
Valentines Day Gift Guide 2020.
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…
Moving Schools
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…
CarGoSeat Review – A booster seat that transforms into a luggage case!
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…
A family day out in the London Bridge Area
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…
Petit Fernand – Clothing Labels Review
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
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…
Family Christmas Gift Guide for the Grown Ups!
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…
Cooking with Schwartz Smoked Paprika – My smokey honey mustard chicken recipe | AD
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,…
Family Christmas Gift Guide for the little ones!
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…
Halilit Toddler Musical Orchestra Gift Set Review
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…
Dreamtex Bing Children’s bedding set Review.
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…
Speedy Beedy Game Review
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…
Hatchimals Pixies Royal Snow Ball Toy Review
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…
Pomsies Lumies Toy Review
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…
Little Brian Paint Sticks Art Station Review
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…
The Christmas Cart – Personalised Christmas Stockings Review
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…
5 years without you – Baby Loss Awareness Week
“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…
BlogOn Conference 2019 #BlogOnToys
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…
Finding financial peace of mind for your family
There’s little that is easy about having a family, but it’s true that some aspects of domestic life are more difficult than others. Take your finances, for instance. At a time when wages are not rising in line with the cost of living, more families than ever are experiencing problems when it comes to getting…
Taking a night off from being a mum and dad
(Image Source) Family life is always a blessing, with mums and dads across the world cherishing the time they get to spend with their little ones. You will enjoy weekends spent enjoying the outdoors and evenings watching your favourite shows together, with life moving quickly as the children stop being quite so little. Throughout this…
Points and tips for conference success
If you are hosting a conference then one of the most important elements and consequently one of the major players in the success rate of the event is the actual venue in which it is situated. In order to pick the best conference venues for you, you will need to carefully contemplate and consider certain…