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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!
Freddie's Flowers Vases purchased by myself. This post contains affiliate links My Freddie's Flowers subscription is my little act of self care. Once a fortnight (or sometimes even once a month), I treat myself to a Freddie's Flowers delivery and display in a...
Tonies nightlight purchased by myself in April 2023 Tonies fans! We have big news! The Tonies Nightlight has landed! This cute and comforting oversized Creative Tonie, part of the Tonies Sleepy Friends range, has a built-in nightlight and as well as being absolutely...
This is a collaborative post From travel blogs to social media and influencers, there is no shortage of sources to find your inspiration for your next trip. However, deciding which destination to settle on can be overwhelming and time-consuming. A recent survey shows...
This is a collaborative post The school holidays are fast approaching and with the lighter nights and longer days, I think we're all looking forward to two weeks without school runs, manic mornings and if we're lucky, some well-deserved time off work with the kids....
Tonies Sleepy Friends gifted for review Whilst we're a fairly tech friendly family in this house, we're also huge advocates for screen-free fun, particularly when it come's to relaxing and unwinding before bed. Having also experienced more than our fair share of sleep...
AD - This Easter Yoto Cards post includes press samples and contains affiliate links Looking for a non-chocolate treat for the kids this Easter? If your kids are anything like mine, they'll already be looking forward to their annual Easter egg hunt, enthusiastically...
This Yoto cards for older children post contains affiliate links. Yoto player previously gifted for review We're big fans of the Yoto Player in this house, having not only amassed quite the collection of Yoto cards, but listening to Yoto daily on our Yoto Mini each...
This Best Easter Books post contains affiliate links and press samples Easter is fast approaching and if your girls are anything like mine, they'll be looking forward to two weeks of school surrounded by chocolate. It's not all about the eggs and Easter hunts however,...
Thomas & Friends Yoto Cards gifted for review If you're avid Yoto fans like us, chances are you've heard the rumours for a few weeks now and have been waiting with trepidation for the announcement about the NEW Thomas & Friends Yoto card collection. Well, the...
Kings Coronation books gifted for review When is the King’s Coronation? The King's Coronation is fast approaching - on the 6th May 2023 Charles will be officially crowned King Charles III, with a bank holiday celebration to boot. Why should you celebrate the King's...
Erin is a huge fan of PJ Masks, and it has become a regular TV choice for Erin whilst she is eating her breakfast before school in the mornings! I can definitely see the appeal, just in the way banana man used to change into a superhero back in the 80's (showing my...
Erin is a huge fan of Paw Patrol, and has been for quite some time now! We have followed the series on Nick Jr since the beginning, and Erin has watched with excitement at the arrival of every new episode and character. To accompany the series, the toys have been...
Having been a huge fan of Hatchimals from the beginning, Erin was super egg'cited (eggs'cuse the pun!!) when Spinmaster launched their collectible spin off - Hatchimals CollEGGtibles last April. With prices at just pocket money prices, these fun and interactive eggs...
Even from a very young age, Erin has always had a powerful imagination. From around 18 months of age she started to act out little scenes and role play - a box would become a house, the sofa become a boat and the floor was red hot lava. It was great to watch, and as...
#AD - gifted for review My daughter is on the move! I repeat, SHE IS ON THE MOVE!!! Over the last few weeks and months we have gone from crawling to standing and cruising to now standing a little on her own, and as of last week, she has started to take those adorable...
Erin is a massive fan of Shimmer and Shine - the genie’s in training and their magical adventures on Nick Jr. These super fun genies Shimmer and Shine grant three wishes a day for their human Leah, but often make mistakes! Each episode is written to teach children...
If you are reading this thinking what or who is Luvabella then where have you been? Every year there is one toy that becomes the MUST have toy at Christmas - the one that every child wants to find under the tree, and the one that sends many parents into a stressful...
Sonething new has come to the Hatchimals world... Hatchimals Surprise. We are massive Hatchimals fans in this household, having been lucky enough to have one under the tree last Christmas for Erin to open. We recently reviewed the Glittering Garden Hatchimals range, a...
The bugs have returned. I repeat. The bugs have returned. It was always going to happen. This weekend came the first onslaught of 'bugs' since Neve's first few weeks at nursery. As a Mum with a sick phobia, looking after a small yet wriggly vomiting child was never...
Isla Fisher is one of those celebrities who never seems to age. I remember Isla Fisher from her days as Shannon in Home & Away, and more recently for her roles in The Great Gatsby and Diary of a Shoppaholic (one of my favourite books of all time). What you may not...
