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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 Taking your child for their first day at nursery can be an emotional and unfamiliar experience for both you and your little one. It’s also an exciting and positive time that’ll give them their first taste of independence and you some spare...
This is a collaborative post When it comes to planning out design efforts, or anything else for that matter, it’s unlikely you consult magic practitioners or mystical creatures before making your decisions. But the truth is that at least in some part, magic can exist....
This is a collaborative post If you are going to be travelling to London, then we want to know that you’re not going to get lost on the way. London is a big place, and it’s very easy to get confused if you don’t know where you are going, or if you don’t know where you...
This Best Yoto Cards round up includes affiliate links and items previously gifted for review. Last updated June 2024 Yoto Players and Yoto Minis have grown hugely in popularity over recent years - and with good reason! A great way to encourage some quiet, ad-free and...
This is a collaborative post As a mum, you will need to look after the family's health. Yet, you need to ensure that you do not leave your health behind. You need to take good care of yourself too so you can be well and healthy, without any health concerns or...
Heading on holiday for the last weeks of summer? Already thinking about your October half-term holiday? Whether you're packing up for a long car journey down to the coast, a train trip to visit relatives or even a long-haul flight to (hopefully) warmer and sunnier...
This is a collaborative post Sometimes, to teach our children lessons that are so important in life we might feel that we need to make a fresh start. It's something many parents consider these days because of current circumstances. There might be limited scope for...
This is a collaborative post For many families, the festive season is an exciting time filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. However, let's not overlook the bustling behind the scenes — especially for mums. They are often the ones meticulously planning...
This is a collaborative post If you have tried dieting time and time again but never had much success with it, then you will know how frustrating this can be. You may feel as though nothing you do works and that every time you end up at square one again. If you want...
This is a collaborative post One area that children could choose to explore is coding. Having lessons can help them not only with their personal development, but in ways that can help them with their problem solving, creativity and interests in the world of...
I absolutely love Autumn. As much as I love the Summer and enjoyed the freedom of early morning runs and long sunny afternoons in the garden, I love it when the nights start to draw in too. The colours that Autumn brings with the oranges, yellows, reds and golds is...
***This post contains affiliate links. These books were received as advance review copies via NetGalley*** On the run up to Christmas, there is nothing better than snuggling up inside under a blanket with your children and emersing yourself into a good book. As...
#AD - Item Playmobil 70094 - Mermaid Playmobil gifted for review As you will know from our previous Playmobil reviews, both of my daughters are HUGE fans of Playmobil, as am I - despite rapidly approaching *ahem* 40! I have loved Playmobil since my own childhood back...
AD - Items sent for review We're slowly reaching the end of a very long 3 months. 3 months at home with our children, attempting to home school whilst juggling work and home life and at times, clinging on to our sanity for dear life. Whilst many children are returning...
AD - This post is in collaboration with MentalUP Have you heard of MentalUP before? If you haven't and you are now entering your thirteenth week of home schooling; trust me when I say you will be thankful that you have. As lockdown stats to ease around the country,...
AD- Gigantosaurus game gifted for review Erin has really started to enjoy playing games on the PS4, but aged 7, there are only specific games that we allow her to play. Not only do they need to be age appropriate with no violence and minimal scary parts but they need...
*Product gifted for review If you have seen my previous reviews you will know that my girls are both big fans of Scruff-a-Luv products - the abandoned and unloved characters that need to be washed and nurtured to bring them to life. This Spring saw the release of a...
AD - Baby Born Bathtub product gifted for review. This post contains affiliate links My youngest daughter is nearly four and is pretty much doll obsessed. She loves acting out little scenes with her dolls, pretending to feed them, and getting her baby dressed and...
AD - Product sent for review. This post contains affiliate links If you're not familiar with Scruff-a-Luv's, then quite frankly, where have you been?? These adorable toys represent unloved and abandoned pets that are found curled up in a little ball. In order to bring...
AD - Item gifted for review If your kids love surprises, then they will LOVE the NEW Smashers Epic Dino Egg from Zuru, with over 25 exciting surprises nestled safely inside. With Easter on the way, this is a great option for a chocolate alternative Easter gift, with...
