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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 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...
*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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New Yoto Cards gifted for review Last month we were lucky enough to head to the Yoto Play date in London, celebrating the launch of the brand new 3rd generation Yoto Player. In addition to announcing the exciting new features of the 3rd generation player, the team at...
AD - This Harry Potter LEGO Sets 2023 post contains affiliate links It's no secret that we are HUGE Harry Potter fans in this house. From growing up with the books as a child myself, to enjoying the series with my two daughters, we have amassed quite the collection of...
AD - This post features press samples Like many fans of the Peter Rabbit movie, my girls were left a little disappointed to hear that understandably given current affairs, the release of Sony Pictures "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" movie has been delayed from its...
AD - This post includes press samples sent for review Have you heard of Rainbocorn Sequin Surprises yet? A great alternative Easter gift for those who want to maintain the egg theme without giving the kids too much chocolate, Rainbocorn Sequin Surprises are a super...
AD- this post is in collaboration with Wicked Uncle Now the girls are getting older, one of my favourite parts of the weekend is when we get to spend quality time together and simply sit and play. Growing up in a technical age, my girls love a bit of TV and Screen...
#AD - items sent for review The Hatchimals Family is growing - with the arrival of the NEW Hatchimals WOW Llalacorn! We are big fans of Hatchimals in this house. From the early days when we first heard about the toys that needed nurturing in order to hatch from their...
#AD - Features review items and press samples (marked with a *) Contains affiliate links Are you looking for the best Frozen 2 gifts and toys? The week has finally arrived. Frozen 2 is hitting our screens tomorrow and I have two girls at home that are so excited they...
#AD - This post includes press samples and affiliate links* It's the most magical time of the year, but also one of the most stressful. The nights are drawing in, the doors of the advent calendars are opening faster than we can keep up with and before you know it...
#AD - Products sent for review. This post contains affiliate links* Have you heard of B friends yet? The girls both absolutely love playing with their dolls, and now Neve is 3, her and her sister actually play really well together, acting out little scenes and using...
#AD - Gifted for review Its time to introduce the Frozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll. With just a week until the long awaited Frozen 2 movie release, I have two VERY excited girls on my hands, and have to admit, I am quite looking it forward to it too! We are off to the...
Have you heard about the new Race with Ryan game yet? If you know anything about my girls, you'll know that they both love a bit of YouTube. Whilst I never quite understood the fascination of watching another child opening packaging, they are absolutely obsessed, and...
#AD- Gifted for review We are big fans of the Ice Age movies in this household, having enjoyed watching them as they were released in the early naughties. Throughout the movies, there has been one character who was always sure to raise a laugh - Scrat. Becoming almost...
