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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 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 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...
*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...
