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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!
It’s no secret that we’re huge Yoto fans, having enjoyed our Yoto Mini and Yoto player both inside and outside the home for many years with my two daughters. Despite being a massive hit in most cases, every year after Christmas I see a number of posts from...
*This post contains affiliate links Like many 8-year-old girls, my daughter is absolutely obsessed with all things Sanrio at the moment, especially Hello Kitty & Friends. This year, the Hello Kitty craze is hitting harder than ever, as its her 50th Birthday. As...
This is a collaborarive post My girls love craft activities, so every Christmas I try and treat them to something creative that will keep them entertained during the school holidays. We recently came across the range of Air Brush Neon toys - offering the perfect...
*Contains affiliate links. Some items gifted for review* Buying Christmas gifts for tweens can be tough. Not officially a teenager but generally no longer into traditional toys, it can be really difficult to find gifts that tweens will genuinely love. If you're...
*This post contains affiliate links While at the time of writing, there isn't an official Yoto Advent Calendar, here are our hints and tips for how to make your own. From the best fill your own advent calendars to the best Yoto Christmas cards to pop inside, here's...
When it comes to buying Christmas gifts for the man in your life, it can be a little tricky to know where to start. Some men are incredibly difficult to buy for, many just go out and buy things they want themselves, and other's simply keep their hands so close to...
*AD -Some of the books featured in this post are press samples. This post contains affiliate links Christmas is one of my absolute favourite times of year and whether it's creating a book advent or simply gifting books for Christmas, you can...
Ad - This guide includes PR Samples and affiliate links When it comes to Christmas Gift ideas for women, like a lot of men, Mike always moans that he hasn't got a clue. In fact, he'd go so far as to admit that he is pretty hopeless at knowing where to start when it...
AD - This post contains press samples and affiliate links It never ceases to amaze me when I see the requests on the girl's Christmas lists to Santa each year. Some of their requests I anticipate - others I most definitely don't (Full-sized skydancer anyone??) As a...
*This is a collaborative post From stickers to stationery to bookmarks, toys and temporary tattoos, here's our pick of the best affordable stocking fillers from Rex London - with a wide range of fun designs that your kids will LOVE to unveil this Christmas Kids LOVE...
*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...
