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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
*This is a collaborative post While it may feel like a lifetime away, the school holidays tend to absolutely fly by. Before you know it, the September term will arrive with a vengeance, leaving you feeling frazzled, frenzied and unprepared. Although I hate to admit...
AD This Alternative Easter Gifts post contains review items and contains affiliate links Easter is fast approaching, and for us parents, so is the prospect of spending another half-term break madly trying to find affordable days out and fun ways to entertain the kids....
#ad - contains press samples Mother's Day is fast approaching - a day where we can all take a moment to say thank you to the Mum's and mother figures in our lives. If you are a Mum yourself, it’s also the perfect day to have a bit of appreciation for what can often...
*gifted experience If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you'll know only too well how challenging it can be to buy presents that really impress. If you're looking forr something a little bit different for a birthday gift for a child aged 9+, look no further. I...
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...
If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know just how much I love Christmas. From sharing book advents to hanging twinkly lights, reconnecting with family and snuggling down for festive movies and hot chocolate, it's fair to say that being a Mum at...
Ad - This guide includes PR Samples and affiliate links Seeking Christmas Gift ideas for women? Whether you're shopping for your partner, your sister, your Mum, or your mother-in-law this Christmas, we have lots of lovely gift ideas for you to consider, some of which...
*This post contains affiliate links Whether you opt for the NEW Yoto Advent Calendar card (Morris and the Magic Bell) or decide to make your own, here are our hints and tips for how to countdown to Christmas with your Yoto player. From the best fill-your-own Advent...
*This Night Lark duvet review contains affiliate links Have you heard of a coverless duvet before? Like many busy parents, there are certain household jobs that I absolutely despise. With the exception of putting clothes away (which seem to sit around in piles for...
I've been hosting the Facebook group Yoto Fans UK for some time now - a community where Yoto fans based in the UK can share hints and tips, buy and sell Yoto cards or ask for advice on building their Yoto collection. As the group has grown, it's become a little...
*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...
