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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!
This is a collaborative post It's no secret that we absolutely love books in this family. We read every single day without fail and for good reason. Not only does it help expand our children's vocabulary and comprehension, but it's a great way to switch off, relax and...
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 -...
This Tonies Shelves post contains affiliate links Thanks to the huge range of adorable Tonies Characters to choose from and the brand new Tonies that are being added every single month, the Tonies Toniebox has grown hugely in popularity over recent years. A child...
Ad - Yoto Moshi Cards gifted for review We're huge Yoto Player fans in this house. Over the last few months in particular, it's fair to say that Yoto - the screen free kid friendly audio player and the Yoto Mini - have totally transformed my children's bedtime...
This is a collaborative post. Press samples Valentine's Day is fast approaching and chances are, given the state of the world and the rollercoaster that has been the global pandemic, followed by a cost of living crisis, you've probably missed out on the last few...
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...
AD - Mela Weighted blanket review features gifted item. This post contains affiliate links Sleep has always been a little challenging in this house. Whether it's simply the reality of being a Mum of two, an overactive brain, or the panic and anxiety that seems to have...
A step by step guide on how to make your own Yoto cards in the UK using downloadable mp3 content or voice recordings.
One of the biggest worries from parents buying their child a Yoto Mini or Yoto Player for a gift is Yoto Card storage - specifically, how to store the Yoto cards and ensure they don't get lost. The Yoto cards are relatively small in size, measuring 15.5 x 10.1 x 1.3cm...
Late last year, my Dad took on the Wicked Uncle challenge. He will be the first to admit - he is hopeless at buying presents for the children in our family, so when Wicked Uncle challenged him to use their website to buy gifts and test out the response, he was more...
Who doesn't love the fairies? I absolutely love watching Erin use her imagination. There is nothing cuter than having insight into the mind of a nearly four year old, and the magic that seems to live around every corner. From Father Christmas and Elf on the Shelf to...
Erin loves animals and has done since a very early age. Given the choice, she would go to the safari park every single day. She also loves imaginative play, and ever since she was very young has loved playing with 'characters', developing her own stories and creating...
If you haven't heard of Shimmer and Shine yet, where have you been? Erin has become slightly obsessed with these genie's in training and their magical adventures on Nick Jr, and I have become ear wormed by the theme tune! Trust me, when you've heard it, it will stick...
If you read my blog regularly, you will know that we are HUGE fans of The Gro Company products. Neve has been a huge fan of the new Spring Ranges of Gro Bags - we love the bright and colourful designs as well as the travel options which are perfect for when Neve is...
Neve is now 6 months old, and loves nothing more than to play and discover the world around her! She wants to touch and explore absolutely everything - reaching out to feel textures, and responding well to bright colours and sounds. When we were given the opportunity...
Yesterday, I shared my Alternative Easter Gift guide - as much as I love chocolate (and so does Erin!), I cringe at the amount of cocoa that gets consumed over the Easter holidays! At just 4 years old, I never cease to be amazed at the amount of chocolate eggs she...
Ever since I was a child, I have been a massive fan of Eric Carle's book - The Hungry Caterpillar. My Mum used to read it to me as a child, and just like my daughter does today, I had a massive fascination with poking my fingers through the holes as the caterpillar...
As regular readers will know, I love crafting with the girls. I also love gifts with sentiment, and would much rather receive a personalised or home made gift than an expensive item with no thought behind it. As a result, when it comes to planning gifts and cards for...
Erin is nearly four years old, and I cannot believe that she will be starting school this September *sob*. In preparation for this, we have been trying to work with Erin to help her understanding of letters and numbers, and teach her how to spell and write her name....
