Toniebox 2 review and Tonieplay: Tried and Tested

by | September 14, 2025 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

*This is a collaborative post. Toniebox 2 review item gifted for my honest review When it comes to screen-free ad-free audio, there are two major players in the market - Tonies and Yoto. There has long been much debate about Yoto vs Tonies and whether the Toniebox or...
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Free printables to help make the most of your Yoto 

by | January 4, 2025 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

It’s no secret that we’re huge Yoto fans, having enjoyed our Yoto Mini and Yoto player both inside and outside the home for many years with my two daughters.  Despite being a massive hit in most cases, every year after Christmas I see a number of posts from...
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Best Yoto cards for toddlers for fun and engaging audio

by | January 2, 2024 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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The Best Book and Yoto Card Collection Combinations

by | November 8, 2023 | Books, Reviews, Screen Free Kids, Toys & Games | 0 Comments

This is a collaborative post Looking to gift some Yoto card collections this Christmas? Why not combine with the matching book collection to create the perfect gift for curious minds? One of the biggest concerns I hear from parents considering buying a Yoto player is...
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Best Christmas Yoto Cards for all ages

by | October 9, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

Looking for some fun festive audio content on the countdown to Christmas? It's never too soon to get into the winter spirit! Thanks to the wide range of Christmas Yoto Cards suitable for children of all ages, you can bring on those festive feels as part of your...
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Best Halloween Yoto Cards for spooky audio fun

by | September 14, 2023 | Blog, Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

This Yoto Halloween cards post contains affiliate links Are you looking for some spooky but not scary Yoto cards to add to your Yoto library his Halloween? We're huge fans of our Yoto Player and have amassed quite a collection of Yoto Cards over the last year. Here...
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Best Yoto Cards for Every Age Group 2025

by | September 1, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

This Best Yoto Cards round up includes affiliate links and items previously gifted for review. Last updated June 2024 Yoto Players and Yoto Minis have grown hugely in popularity over recent years - and with good reason! A great way to encourage some quiet, ad-free and...
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The Best NEW Yoto Cards to add to your library this Summer

by | July 10, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Reading Chest Book Subscription REVIEW

by | June 18, 2023 | Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Yoto Player 3rd Generation REVIEW – Tried & Tested

by | June 10, 2023 | Blog, Reviews, Screen Free Kids | 0 Comments

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...
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Welcome to Real Mum Reviews

Welcome to Real Mum Reviews

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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! 

Time for the WHOLE Story

Time for the WHOLE Story

by | Sep 1, 2017 | , ,

Last week, whilst at a play date with a friend I realised one thing that I won’t miss about maternity leave and time with my children.

The Half Stories.

Hundreds of the bloody things.

Preparing for University with UniFood Direct

Preparing for University with UniFood Direct

by | Sep 1, 2017 | ,

Going to University was one of the best experiences of my life. Except for the food. Eating normal food on a student budget was never easy! What did you eat during your first few weeks at University? Beans on Toast? Packet Noodles? Chip Butties? Did you begrudge those...

Time for a break?

Time for a break?

by | Sep 1, 2017 |

When was the last time you took a lunch break? An actual full lunch hour? Despite being on maternity leave for the last 12 months, I very rarely have had what I would deem to be any 'me time'. I very rarely stop working, and even in the small snippets of potential...

REVIEW – Hogarth’s Kids Afternoon Tea Solihull

REVIEW – Hogarth’s Kids Afternoon Tea Solihull

by | Aug 30, 2017 | ,

  UPDATE 2022 - After a terrible customer service experience at Hogaths Solihull today, I can sadly no longer recommend this establishment or the afteroon tea. What used to be one of my favourite establishments and now I will most likely not return.  Afternoon...

Why I won’t ever be a Full Time Blogger…

Why I won’t ever be a Full Time Blogger…

by | Aug 30, 2017 | ,

When I set up my blog just over four years ago, I did it for one reason and one reason only. I wanted to keep my mind active. Having worked in an office environment most of my life, the thought of being on maternity leave filled me a little bit with dread. Whilst I...

Hump Day Linky 30/8

Hump Day Linky 30/8

by | Aug 29, 2017 | , ,

Welcome back to Hump Day Linky and thanks for joining me on my weekly linky to celebrate Hump Day - the middle of the week, and the downhill journey to the weekend! Last week we had Erin's preschool leaver's assembly and I was amazed that I managed to hold back the...

6 reasons GBBO just isn’t the same…

6 reasons GBBO just isn’t the same…

by | Aug 29, 2017 | ,

So we've said goodbye to Mary, Mel and Sue, we've welcomed new hosts and a new channel. Whilst I still liked it, I still didn't want to like it. Here's 6 reasons why GBBO will never be the same again... A distinct lack of soggy bottoms. The sharp intake of breath and...

Last week as a pre-schooler!

Last week as a pre-schooler!

by | Aug 28, 2017 |

Today marks the start of our Mother Daughter Date Week. Just Me and Erin, thick as thieves, out there against the world. One of the things I was most worried about when expecting my second child was my Erin getting jealous. My best friend, my first born, and the sole...

What is Sarahah – what you NEED to know

What is Sarahah – what you NEED to know

by | Aug 26, 2017 | ,

The world of social media moves pretty fast, and even as a fairly tech savvy blogger, I sometimes struggle to keep up. In the last few years, my social media existence has gone from just the odd poke on Facebook to daily use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram...