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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 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...
Heading to an Alphabet Fancy Dress party this year? Have you been asked to dress as a character that begins with the same letter as your name? Or are you a group of friends planning costume parties for every letter of the alphabet? Being given a specific letter for...
With the Christmas holidays coming so late this year (my girls didn't break up until the 22nd), a lot of our festive school holiday activities have been enjoyed AFTER Christmas. Despite the weather and the fact that Father Christmas had already been and gone, we had a...
This is a collaborative post and contains press samples and affiliate links We're all looking to spend a little less this Christmas, but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. Rather than buying lots of plastic tat stocking fillers that your family simply do not need,...
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...
