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If you're a parent and you're reading this, I bet your children have had at least one of the books from the That's not my... series from Usborne. These touchy-feely books have been best-sellers for many years and there are over 50 different titles in the range. I reckon Essie has about 20 of them so far, so we still have a fair few left to get in order to complete her collection! The latest one added to her shelf is That's not my monkey... which was sent to us along with a matching monkey comforter from Rainbow Designs to review.
Playtime: That's not my monkey... Book & Toy | Review + Giveaway
If you're a parent and you're reading this, I bet your children have had at least one of the books from the That's not my... series from Usborne. These touchy-feely books have been best-sellers for many years and there are over 50 different titles in the range. I reckon Essie has about 20 of them so far, so we still have a fair few left to get in order to complete her collection! The latest one added to her shelf is That's not my monkey... which was sent to us along with a matching monkey comforter from Rainbow Designs to review.
Little fans of Hey Duggee will have spotted that there was another Royal Wedding that took place in May. Hey Duggee character King Tiger has met his perfect partner and gets married in a brand new episode, titled Hey Duggee & The Wedding Badge.
GIVEAWAY: Hey Duggee The Wedding Badge And 10 Other Stories DVD
Little fans of Hey Duggee will have spotted that there was another Royal Wedding that took place in May. Hey Duggee character King Tiger has met his perfect partner and gets married in a brand new episode, titled Hey Duggee & The Wedding Badge.
Do you know, I still can't believe that Essie is a year old. And I certainly haven't got my head around calling her a toddler yet. Just how much longer do you think I can get away with calling her my baby? She looks so grown up now, there's no denying that, especially when you see her walking around, chatting away, getting into mischief. Oh, so much mischief!
Mini Style: Molly Brown London Girls Jewellery Review + GIVEAWAY
Do you know, I still can't believe that Essie is a year old. And I certainly haven't got my head around calling her a toddler yet. Just how much longer do you think I can get away with calling her my baby? She looks so grown up now, there's no denying that, especially when you see her walking around, chatting away, getting into mischief. Oh, so much mischief!
It's National Weaning Week! From 7th - 13th May 2018 National Weaning Week aims to give families help, advice and recipes to make weaning as easy as possible. You can join in by sharing your experiences using #WeaningWeek2018 on social media! I have had three babies and each time they've started solids I learnt something new and discovered new products to make the experience easier. One of those is the Tidy Tot Bib & Tray set. I bought this for my daughter a few months ago and it has made mealtimes far less messy!
Win A Bundle of Weaning Goodies for #WeaningWeek2018
It's National Weaning Week! From 7th - 13th May 2018 National Weaning Week aims to give families help, advice and recipes to make weaning as easy as possible. You can join in by sharing your experiences using #WeaningWeek2018 on social media! I have had three babies and each time they've started solids I learnt something new and discovered new products to make the experience easier. One of those is the Tidy Tot Bib & Tray set. I bought this for my daughter a few months ago and it has made mealtimes far less messy!
Essie has always loved sleep aids right from birth when white noise (and rave music!) would calm her during the witching hour and heart beat sounds would reassure her through the night. And now, at 7 months old, I still use them with her! There are so many different sleep aids for babies these days and we have tried quite a few over the past few months. The latest is Betty the Bee from the Summer Infant Slumber Buddies range which we've been trying out for the past few weeks.
Baby Loves: Summer Infant Slumber Buddies - Review + GIVEAWAY!
Essie has always loved sleep aids right from birth when white noise (and rave music!) would calm her during the witching hour and heart beat sounds would reassure her through the night. And now, at 7 months old, I still use them with her! There are so many different sleep aids for babies these days and we have tried quite a few over the past few months. The latest is Betty the Bee from the Summer Infant Slumber Buddies range which we've been trying out for the past few weeks.
Blade & Rose are a family-run British clothing brand which is now stocked worldwide after starting in 2010. Their funky knitted leggings with brightly coloured spots and stripes were a huge hit with cloth bum mums thanks to their stretchy, brushed cotton being perfect for fitting over nappies. This year they have brought out an adorable collection of leggings and accessories for the festive season and kindly sent Essie a pair of their super cute Christmas Gingerbread leggings along with a coordinating long-sleeved raglan top.
Mini Style: Blade & Rose Christmas Gingerbread Leggings + GIVEAWAY!
Blade & Rose are a family-run British clothing brand which is now stocked worldwide after starting in 2010. Their funky knitted leggings with brightly coloured spots and stripes were a huge hit with cloth bum mums thanks to their stretchy, brushed cotton being perfect for fitting over nappies. This year they have brought out an adorable collection of leggings and accessories for the festive season and kindly sent Essie a pair of their super cute Christmas Gingerbread leggings along with a coordinating long-sleeved raglan top.
I am so excited to reveal that our favourite Christmas event, the Santa Spectacular event at Willows Activity Farm in Hertfordshire, is back next month! The boys always love this festive fun-filled event and I am so looking forward to taking Essie as well this year. Willows Activity Farm are kindly giving readers the chance to win up to four tickets so that you can go too!
Giveaway: Win tickets to Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm
I am so excited to reveal that our favourite Christmas event, the Santa Spectacular event at Willows Activity Farm in Hertfordshire, is back next month! The boys always love this festive fun-filled event and I am so looking forward to taking Essie as well this year. Willows Activity Farm are kindly giving readers the chance to win up to four tickets so that you can go too!
This term Noah has been learning all about nature and mini beasts at nursery school. The children have being doing all sorts of fun things: they hatched butterflies, had an ugly bug ball and have been reading books with creepy crawlies. It was great timing when we were sent a little box of games relating to one of our favourite nature-inspired stories to review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 4-in-1 Games Cube from Paul Lamond Games.
Playtime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 4-in-1 Games Cube Review & Giveaway
This term Noah has been learning all about nature and mini beasts at nursery school. The children have being doing all sorts of fun things: they hatched butterflies, had an ugly bug ball and have been reading books with creepy crawlies. It was great timing when we were sent a little box of games relating to one of our favourite nature-inspired stories to review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 4-in-1 Games Cube from Paul Lamond Games.
Back in autumn I received a beautiful unique watch to review from JORD, who create gorgeous wooden timepieces for people who value sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. Ian loves watches and was a little envious of mine, so when JORD offered to send a piece from their range of men's watches for him I just had to say yes!
Review & Giveaway: JORD Conway Wood Watch
Back in autumn I received a beautiful unique watch to review from JORD, who create gorgeous wooden timepieces for people who value sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. Ian loves watches and was a little envious of mine, so when JORD offered to send a piece from their range of men's watches for him I just had to say yes!
On Sunday it's Mother's Day here in the UK and to celebrate PacaPod are giving you the chance to win one of their gorgeous new Richmond baby changing bags in dusty pink - which is the same one that I have and love!
PacaPod Mother's Day Giveaway
On Sunday it's Mother's Day here in the UK and to celebrate PacaPod are giving you the chance to win one of their gorgeous new Richmond baby changing bags in dusty pink - which is the same one that I have and love!
A few months ago we got to try some of the gorgeous leggings from independant British brand, Lamb & Bear. We fell in love and they are now some of J's favourites, he chooses his navy Quack Quack leggings over anything else every time whilst I adore his grey Leopard Prowl pair. Alex, the owner and designer behind the brand, has kindly offered a pair of leggings and matching dribble scarf for me to giveaway to one of my lucky readers!
Giveaway: Lamb & Bear Childrenswear
A few months ago we got to try some of the gorgeous leggings from independant British brand, Lamb & Bear. We fell in love and they are now some of J's favourites, he chooses his navy Quack Quack leggings over anything else every time whilst I adore his grey Leopard Prowl pair. Alex, the owner and designer behind the brand, has kindly offered a pair of leggings and matching dribble scarf for me to giveaway to one of my lucky readers!
Towards the end of last year I visited The Baby to Toddler Show in London and stumbled across the Babease stand. It caught my eye because the stand was covered in beautiful vegetables and intriguing looking pouches, and I just had to take a closer look. In a market dominated by fruit-based baby food, award-winning Babease leads the way with a new generation of vegetable-led, vegan-friendly, organic baby food. As they say, it isn't baby food but food for babies!
Giveaway: Babease Food for Babies
Towards the end of last year I visited The Baby to Toddler Show in London and stumbled across the Babease stand. It caught my eye because the stand was covered in beautiful vegetables and intriguing looking pouches, and I just had to take a closer look. In a market dominated by fruit-based baby food, award-winning Babease leads the way with a new generation of vegetable-led, vegan-friendly, organic baby food. As they say, it isn't baby food but food for babies!
Have you heard of Hygge? It is the Danish concept of cosiness, calm and simplicity and it's such a simple idea that to Danes I am sure it must seem bizarre that we need to be told about it! I love the way we can embrace ideas from other countries and cultures and make them part of our own lives in some way, such as the way we do with music and food. Denmark is the happiest place in the world, so perhaps this lifestyle has something to do with it?
How to Live a More Hygge Lifestyle + GIVEAWAY
Have you heard of Hygge? It is the Danish concept of cosiness, calm and simplicity and it's such a simple idea that to Danes I am sure it must seem bizarre that we need to be told about it! I love the way we can embrace ideas from other countries and cultures and make them part of our own lives in some way, such as the way we do with music and food. Denmark is the happiest place in the world, so perhaps this lifestyle has something to do with it?
I remember when I was writing my post about the 2016 Stick to Stigu Planner I had thought my life was busy. And it was. Two children, two step-children. Wedding planning, holiday planning. Volunteering and blog life. Well, 2016 ended up being even busier! With the start of school for Little N, another baby on the way and working from home added to my ever growing schedule. The need to be organised is a priority, but so is the need to switch off for five minutes. And that's where the Stick to Stigu Planner comes in.
Review & Giveaway: Stick to Stigu 2017 Planner
I remember when I was writing my post about the 2016 Stick to Stigu Planner I had thought my life was busy. And it was. Two children, two step-children. Wedding planning, holiday planning. Volunteering and blog life. Well, 2016 ended up being even busier! With the start of school for Little N, another baby on the way and working from home added to my ever growing schedule. The need to be organised is a priority, but so is the need to switch off for five minutes. And that's where the Stick to Stigu Planner comes in.
Win tickets to the Baby to Toddler Show at ExCeL, London!
The Baby to Toddler Show is taking place for the very first time at ExCeL London on the weekend of the 19th to 20th November 2016.
Win tickets to the Baby to Toddler Show at ExCeL, London!
Win tickets to the Baby to Toddler Show at ExCeL, London!
The Baby to Toddler Show is taking place for the very first time at ExCeL London on the weekend of the 19th to 20th November 2016.
If you've been following me on Instagram recently, you will have noticed a gorgeous new accessory adorning my wrist: a beautiful wood watch from JORD, who create unique timepieces for people who value sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. I had been admiring these unique watches for some time, so when JORD got in touch to offer me one to review I was rather excited. I haven't seen anything quite like these watches and couldn't wait for it to arrive.
I have very small wrists, so I asked JORD for their suggestions on what would suit me. There are several stunning designs in their range of women's watches, made out of woods such as sandlewood, maple, ebony, koa and even striking purpleheart. I was recommended to go for something from the Frankie 35 series which has a smaller face and would look great on my dainty arms. After much delibteration, I chose the Zebrawood & Navy watch which JORD had adjusted to my size requirements before shipping it out to me. JORD ship their unique watches worldwide and shipping is free!
I am so in love with my new timepiece; I'm almost a little scared to wear it in case I break it somehow! I really needn't worry though, as the natural zebrawood has been hand-finished and treated with tung oils to protect it. It is splashproof and comes with a gorgeous presentation box and cushion which I use to store my watch when I'm not wearing it. It also comes with one year's warranty for added peace of mind. JORD don't just make unique watches for women, check out the range of men's watches, too!
It gets a lot of attention, being both minimalist yet striking in appearance, and it's quite funny to tell people, "yes, it's really made out of wood." It is such a comfortable watch to wear and I often forget I even have it on. And with such a natural look it just goes with everything! Keep an eye on my Instagram feed for more ways to wear it.
WIN $75 TO SPEND WITH JORD!
JORD have an exclusive giveaway for readers to win a $75 e-gift code to spend in the shop. Simply fill out the form. All entrants will automatically receive a $20 e-gift code, too!
The contest will close 13th November 2016 at 11:59pm CDT. Both the $75 and the $20 codes will expire on 28th February 2017.
How would you style your JORD Wood Watch?
I was gifted the
Wooden Wristwatch
for this feature.
Review & Giveaway: JORD Frankie 35 Wood Watch
If you've been following me on Instagram recently, you will have noticed a gorgeous new accessory adorning my wrist: a beautiful wood watch from JORD, who create unique timepieces for people who value sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. I had been admiring these unique watches for some time, so when JORD got in touch to offer me one to review I was rather excited. I haven't seen anything quite like these watches and couldn't wait for it to arrive.
I have very small wrists, so I asked JORD for their suggestions on what would suit me. There are several stunning designs in their range of women's watches, made out of woods such as sandlewood, maple, ebony, koa and even striking purpleheart. I was recommended to go for something from the Frankie 35 series which has a smaller face and would look great on my dainty arms. After much delibteration, I chose the Zebrawood & Navy watch which JORD had adjusted to my size requirements before shipping it out to me. JORD ship their unique watches worldwide and shipping is free!
I am so in love with my new timepiece; I'm almost a little scared to wear it in case I break it somehow! I really needn't worry though, as the natural zebrawood has been hand-finished and treated with tung oils to protect it. It is splashproof and comes with a gorgeous presentation box and cushion which I use to store my watch when I'm not wearing it. It also comes with one year's warranty for added peace of mind. JORD don't just make unique watches for women, check out the range of men's watches, too!
It gets a lot of attention, being both minimalist yet striking in appearance, and it's quite funny to tell people, "yes, it's really made out of wood." It is such a comfortable watch to wear and I often forget I even have it on. And with such a natural look it just goes with everything! Keep an eye on my Instagram feed for more ways to wear it.
WIN $75 TO SPEND WITH JORD!
JORD have an exclusive giveaway for readers to win a $75 e-gift code to spend in the shop. Simply fill out the form. All entrants will automatically receive a $20 e-gift code, too!
The contest will close 13th November 2016 at 11:59pm CDT. Both the $75 and the $20 codes will expire on 28th February 2017.
How would you style your JORD Wood Watch?
I was gifted the
Wooden Wristwatch
for this feature.
Back in May, Debenhams launched their #KnowYourSize campaign to encourage women to use their free expert bra fitting service so that they can reap the benefits of a correctly fitting bra. 8 out of 10 women in the UK currently wear the wrong size bra, thanks to outdated fitting techniques such as the "plus four" method. As part of this campaign Debenhams have been kitting me out with some beautiful lingerie. This month I have been sent a beautiful bra from Triumph and Debenhams are kindly giving away a bra to one lucky reader, too!
Debenhams Bra Fit Challenge #KnowYourSize | Review & Giveaway: Triumph Modern Bloom Bra
Back in May, Debenhams launched their #KnowYourSize campaign to encourage women to use their free expert bra fitting service so that they can reap the benefits of a correctly fitting bra. 8 out of 10 women in the UK currently wear the wrong size bra, thanks to outdated fitting techniques such as the "plus four" method. As part of this campaign Debenhams have been kitting me out with some beautiful lingerie. This month I have been sent a beautiful bra from Triumph and Debenhams are kindly giving away a bra to one lucky reader, too!
Hands up if you've ever managed to get through the first trimester of pregnancy without experiencing the dreaded "morning sickness"? Hmm, as I suspected - not many of you! Overall, I really enjoy pregnancy and everything that goes with it. But not the first trimester. Those first few months really suck for me, and it hasn't gotten any easier with each pregnancy. It's such a trying time, especially as like a lot of mums I keep my pregnancies secret until I've had my scan, so spend weeks suffering alone. And there aren't many things on the market for helping with pregnancy sickness, especially natural products. That's where fabulous new pregnancy brand Myrtle & Maude come in!
Review & Giveaway: Myrtle & Maude for Mummas-To-Be
Hands up if you've ever managed to get through the first trimester of pregnancy without experiencing the dreaded "morning sickness"? Hmm, as I suspected - not many of you! Overall, I really enjoy pregnancy and everything that goes with it. But not the first trimester. Those first few months really suck for me, and it hasn't gotten any easier with each pregnancy. It's such a trying time, especially as like a lot of mums I keep my pregnancies secret until I've had my scan, so spend weeks suffering alone. And there aren't many things on the market for helping with pregnancy sickness, especially natural products. That's where fabulous new pregnancy brand Myrtle & Maude come in!
Back in May, Debenhams launched their #KnowYourSize campaign to encourage women to use their free expert bra fitting service so that they can reap the benefits of a correctly fitting bra. 8 out of 10 women in the UK currently wear the wrong size bra, thanks to outdated fitting techniques such as the "plus four" method. As part of this campaign Debenhams have been kitting me out with some beautiful lingerie. This month I have been sent an utterly gorgeous Freya bra and brief set and I have a set to giveaway to one lucky reader, too!
Debenhams Bra Fit Challenge #KnowYourSize | Review & Giveaway: Freya Fancies Plunge Bra & Briefs Set
Back in May, Debenhams launched their #KnowYourSize campaign to encourage women to use their free expert bra fitting service so that they can reap the benefits of a correctly fitting bra. 8 out of 10 women in the UK currently wear the wrong size bra, thanks to outdated fitting techniques such as the "plus four" method. As part of this campaign Debenhams have been kitting me out with some beautiful lingerie. This month I have been sent an utterly gorgeous Freya bra and brief set and I have a set to giveaway to one lucky reader, too!
We've teamed up with Gravity Force to offer you the chance to win four free jump sessions at their St Albans site, which opens 17th August. The boys and I will be there on the launch day and will be telling you all about it! In the meantime, read on to find out how to win four free jump sessions for you and your family and how to get 25% off by pre-booking!
There is something for everyone at Gravity Force. “Gravity Jump” is the core session and gives you access to all the park’s facilities. “Gravity Tots” kids’ class is suitable for toddlers from walking age up to five-years-old, along with any parents or guardians. “Gravity Fit” provides a high intensity, low impact structured fitness class that burns fat whilst building, toning and defining muscle. Children can also host their birthday parties at the trampoline park.
Giveaway: Win Jump Sessions at Gravity Force St Albans, opening 17th August
We've teamed up with Gravity Force to offer you the chance to win four free jump sessions at their St Albans site, which opens 17th August. The boys and I will be there on the launch day and will be telling you all about it! In the meantime, read on to find out how to win four free jump sessions for you and your family and how to get 25% off by pre-booking!
There is something for everyone at Gravity Force. “Gravity Jump” is the core session and gives you access to all the park’s facilities. “Gravity Tots” kids’ class is suitable for toddlers from walking age up to five-years-old, along with any parents or guardians. “Gravity Fit” provides a high intensity, low impact structured fitness class that burns fat whilst building, toning and defining muscle. Children can also host their birthday parties at the trampoline park.
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