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Hi, I’m Lucy, a 40 year old mum of two from Birmingham. A memory maker, tradition keeper, stationery addict and book lover. HR Advisor by day, content writer and sleep deprived Mama by night!
Here you can expect to find honest and impartial reviews of products and services that make parents’ lives easier. Thanks for stopping by – feel free to have a look around!Â
*gifted for review Our real mum review of the Style 4 Ever Unicorn Lava Lamp - a make your own, DIY kit that comes with everything you need to make a light up lava lamp from scratch. Make-your-own kits and craft activities always prove to be a hit with my daughters,...
The best Christmas Tonies to add to your child's collection this festive season... *This post contains affiliate links The festive is fast approaching, Mariah is rapidly defrosting and we will be picking through those Christmas wishlists before we know it. If you're a...
Predicted to be one of the top selling toys for Christmas 2024, find out everything you need to know about the educational and fun Connetix Magnetic Tiles in our tried and tested review. Choosing the best toys for Christmas can feel like an impossible task, especially...
#This is a collaborative post As someone who spends a significant amount of my day sitting on a laptop, it's fair to say I've experienced that unpleasant symptoms of eye strain and it appears I'm certainly not alone. According to recent research, 50% of adults in the...
Last Christmas, my family and I took a visit to Christmas at the Castle at Warwick Castle to make the most of their Christmas celebrations and despite it not being cheap, we had an absolutely wonderful time. As the Christmas light trail at Warwick Castle is something...
AD - Press samples It's hard to believe there are days left until the end of the Summer holidays - despite it feeling like we haven't had much in the way of sun at all. Before we know it, it will be September, (hopefully an Indian Summer) and we will be preparing for...
*Some items featured have been gifted for review Next week, Wednesday 26th June, has officially been declared as National Stitch Day. With an 11-year-old daughter who is a huge fan of the movie and has a room scattered with this adorably cute character, we're 100%...
So Slime 3-in-1 ASMR Desk gifted for review With six stackable pots of slime compounds and four decorations to add texture and sounds, the Slime Sensations 3 in 1 ASMR Desk is a fun sensory toy for children aged 6+. Will it live up to expectations? We put it through...
*Sticker Wow activity pads gifted for review* Are you heading on holiday with the kids this summer? These bright and colourful Sticker Wow Activity Pads make a fun and mess-free activity to help entertain children during travel. Here's our tried and tested verdict!...
Ad - Our Best Yoto cards for toddlers post contains affiliate links It's no secret that we're HUGE fans of Yoto in this house. We've been an avid Yoto family for a couple of years now and with a combination of the Yoto Player and the Yoto Mini, Yoto has made a huge...
*Sticker Wow activity pads gifted for review* Are you heading on holiday with the kids this summer? These bright and colourful Sticker Wow Activity Pads make a fun and mess-free activity to help entertain children during travel. Here's our tried and tested verdict!...
This is a collaborative post Looking to gift some Yoto card collections this Christmas? Why not combine with the matching book collection to create the perfect gift for curious minds? One of the biggest concerns I hear from parents considering buying a Yoto player is...
This is a collaborative post Looking for high-quality, true-to-life role play toys for kids that are just like the real thing? The Casdon Joseph Joseph toys range makes imaginative play authentic and fun. My girls have always loved role-play toys, particularly when...
Tonies nightlight purchased by myself in April 2023 Tonies fans! We have big news! The Tonies Nightlight has landed! This cute and comforting oversized Creative Tonie, part of the Tonies Sleepy Friends range, has a built-in nightlight and as well as being absolutely...
Thomas & Friends Yoto Cards gifted for review If you're avid Yoto fans like us, chances are you've heard the rumours for a few weeks now and have been waiting with trepidation for the announcement about the NEW Thomas & Friends Yoto card collection. Well, the...
This Best Easter Soft Toys post contains affiliate links Easter will be here before we know it, and if your kids are anything like mine, they get more than their fair share of chocolate to open on Easter Sunday! If you're looking for some alternative easter gift ideas...
This Ty Squish a Boos post contains affiliate links What are Squish a Boos? Squish a Boos are some of the Ty toys brands' most popular toys. Not to be confused with the iconic Beanie Babies or Beanie Boos, Ty Squish-a-Boos are soft, huggable pillow-shaped plush toys...
This Maileg Mice post contains affiliate links What are Maileg Mice? Maileg is a Danish brand of toys designed to encourage creative screen-free play and entertainment, linked to the world of fairy tales, make-believe and classic children's stories. Maileg (actually...
This Jellycat Toys posts contains affiliate links Jellycat stuffed animals and soft toys are incredibly popular and it's not hard to see why. Ask any parent what the best cuddly toy is to but as a gift for a new baby or child and the answer will be fairly unanimous -...
AD - Yoto Player and adventure jacket gifted for review . This post contains affiliate links I have been conscious for a while now of how much screen time our children are exposed to. Since Covid home schooling in particular, our children have become fully immersed...
