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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 Review includes items gifted in exchange for our honest review It's no secret that we're a big family of bookworms in this house. We read books together every single day without fail and as a result, the girls have both grown up having a big love for...
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 - Items gifted for review. This post contains affiliate links Have you heard about the NEW Blume Dolls yet? The girls both absolutely love collectible toys, and as a parenting and lifestyle blogger, I am usually pretty on the ball when it comes to hearing about...
#Ad - Products gifted in exchange for our honest review Both of the girls (and I!) are huge fans of Playmobil. Having been a fan since my own childhood back in the 80s, it is so lovely to now be able to share the experience and imagination of Playmobil with two...
#ad - Items gifted in exchange for review Who doesn't love a trip to the arcade? Even as a young child I remember going to the arcades with my parents when I was on holiday and BEGGING them to try and win me a toy from the grabber machines. After numerous attempts...
#ad - we were sent the Paw Patrol toys featured within this post In this house the love for PAW Patrol is strong. Rescue dogs in training each with their own special skills, these pups have become heroes for many when trouble strikes in adventure bay, and are loved...
#Ad - Press Samples provided for review. This post contains affiliate links Introducing the new breed of Hatchimals - Hatchimals Pixies!! Have you heard of Hatchimals Pixies yet?? Erin has been a massive fan of Hatchimals right from the very beginning, when the first...
#ad - Whirli Toy Subscription received for review Have you heard of the Whirli Toy Subscription box yet? As Mum to two daughters, and a parenting and lifestyle blogger, this house has seen more than it's fair share of toys. Some toys become long term hits, getting...
Erin absolutely love dogs, and has been dropping not so subtle hints for weeks now as she is desperate to have one of her own. So when Puppy Dog Pals first appeared on our screens late last year, I knew straight away that she would be hooked. Not only is the theme...
Introducing Fingerlings Hugs.... Since the original Fingerlings range launched in 2017, Erin has been a massive fan, with her beloved pink cheeky monkey hanging upside down on his climbing frame in our lounge and regularly getting into mischief. Neve is always...
Erin absolutely loves activities that we can do together whilst her sister naps. Since Neve arrived on the scene our time for craft and creativity has been somewhat limited, so we grab what little opportunities we do have whenever we can, sitting down and playing...
Now that Erin's started school, I try my best to include some educational playtime in our evenings and weekends. It can be hard at times, especially since her younger sister arrived on the scene, to do some of the activities we used to do when it was just the two of...
