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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!Â
AD - This is a collaborative post Does your child love phonics and reading? If your child is an early or emerging reader and the books sent from school just aren't enough, or is a reluctant reader who needs a little extra encouragement, a Reading Chest Book...
This is a collaborative post It's no secret that we're huge fans of Yoto - the kid's audio player which puts children in control of audio content such as books, music, meditations, educational content and more, including free podcasts, radio and soundscapes. Having...
Daddy. Dad. Pops. However you refer to the men in your life, Father's Day is fast approaching. The 18th of June 2023 is the one day of the year where we are encouraged to pay homage to the Father Figures in our life, on the basis that we probably take them a little...
This is a collaborative post UPDATE - Our FULL review of the Yoto 3rd Generation player is now available here. Head straight to the full review It's no secret that here at Real Mum Reviews, we are huge fans of the Yoto audio player for kids. One of the things I...
This is a collaborative post As your parents become older, they may begin to experience various mental and physical health challenges that require you to take a more active role in their care. This is a situation that many of us can find particularly difficult, as it...
This is a collaborative post. Photo Creator Instant Camera gifted for review Is your child forever taking selfies? Do they love scrap booking, journalling or getting creative? The Photo Creator instant camera with built in printer makes a fun first camera for kids. if...
This post is in collaboration with the Godiva Festival Looking for a fun day out for the whole family this summer? Fear not - the Godiva Festival is BACK in Coventry's War Memorial Park this June/July, with a 'Go Wild' family offer that's bigger and better than ever!...
This is a collaborative post One of the things we love the most about Yoto, along with the extensive range of screen-free entertainment, is the fact that they continuously listen to their community. Yoto put its customers at the forefront of everything it does, taking...
This post is in collaboration with Wicked Uncle Are your kids completely obsessed with unicorns? It's fair to say that children's love for this sparkly mythical creature shows no bounds, so to help you out with gift ideas, we've rounded up some of the best unicorn...
This is a collaborative post Over the last few years we have become increasingly concerned about car crime. Since we moved to our house almost 10 years ago, the crime rates in our area have increased dramatically, especially since covid. With my partner having a...
*AD - This is a collaborative post. This post includes affiliate links* I love the preschool age. With my youngest daughter having just turned 3, she has reached the age where she is learning every single day, absorbing information like a sponge, and desperate to...
#AD - Owleez Review sample A hugely popular toy last Christmas was Owleez, the incredible interactive owl that children can teach how to actually fly - is still just as popular as it ever was, only now it can be secured for a much more reasonable price. We were...
#AD This is a collaborative post The girls love a bit of TV before school or whilst waiting for their dinner, and as someone who has seen more than her fair share of PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and Peppa Pig, I always get a bit excited when a new show arrives on the...
AD - This post is in collaboration with Reading Eggs Since Erin started reception in 2016, she has been on quite the reading journey. Those of you who have followed by blog for a while will know that it hasn't all been smooth sailing. When Erin started school, she was...
#AD - This post is in collaboration with Zapf Creation. Growing up, both my daughters have absolutely loved playing with dolls, and as a parent, there is really nothing cuter than watching your own little ones interact and nurture their very own baby, replicating your...
#AD - This is a collaborative post with Harper Collins "Meet Class 2L, These kids are excited. Today's Show and Tell day, and you've been invited". Ask Erin what her favourite part of the school day is, and up there with the PE sessions and playtime with her friends,...
#AD - This post is in collaboration with DHX Brands / Twirlywoos Where will your Twirlywoos Big Red Boat take you?? At 2 years of age, Neve is an incredibly happy and inquisitive child, who loves nothing more than to 'help' Mummy and be involved with the days'...
#AD - Samples sent for review - contains affiliate links* Erin has always been a huge fans of surprise reveal toys, and now 2 and a half, Neve is following closely in her footsteps. Both are big fans of BABY born dolls and creative play, so we were very excited to...
#AD - items gifted for review. This post contains affiliate links Those of you who have met my daughter will know that she is more than a bit of thrill seeker and has a real need for speed. She literally NEVER sits still, is always running, dancing or cycling and...
#AD - Items gifted for review Is there any such thing as mess free painting? Now, thanks to Little Brian Paint Sticks - I can safely say that I really believe there is! Neve absolutely loves to paint. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that given the choice of doing...
