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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 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...
This is a collaborative post Politeness goes a long way in helping a child know their place in the world and how it can help them make new friends, develop their understanding of what it means to be respectful, and more. It is important to prioritise teaching your...
This is a collaborative post University can feel like a daunting prospect for a lot of students, especially those at reaching the final stages of Year 13, where they will be preparing for results, getting into the university they wanted, and any backup plans. The best...
This is a collaborative post Mindfulness could be an area that will help your child work on ways to improve their personal development. It’s the art of taking a step back and understanding what is happening with your child’s thoughts and feelings, and how they can be...
This Yoto Mini Player Review includes items gifted in exchange for our honest review *UPDATE - The Yoto Mini is now back in stock with a new battery following the 2024 battery recall.* It's no secret that we're a big family of bookworms in this house. We read books...
AD - This post is in collaboration with Very Think you know Barbie? The new Barbie movie has opened our eyes to a brand new era of Barbie dolls - with a more inclusive and diverse range of dolls than ever before. So.... unless you've been living under a rock for the...
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...
*This starting school books post contains affiliate links* So the summer holidays have arrived, and for many of us, it's an opportunity to spend six weeks away from school runs, manic mornings, packing lunchboxes and trying to find that one school shoe that is never...
This is a collaborative post Book subscriptions are a great way to encourage your children to read for pleasure, expanding their vocabulary and widening the range of titles that they're exposed to as they grow up. Here's everything you need to know about the *NEW*...
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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...
