Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
Review: BRIO Horse Stable and Jumping Pack
BRIO is a toy my children have played with for many years, going back to my first son who is now 16-years-old, I remember buying him his first BRIO train track. Today that same train track is played with my youngest two. Jacob who is 6 and Summer is 3.
Shrek's Adventure
When we were invited to visit Shrek Adventure to say the kids were excited is an understatement - during the car journey, they even imitated Donkey's 'are we there yet' - it was funny at first but then.... not (although, my fault, I started it).
I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised on how great the whole experience was. I think hubby and I enjoyed it just as much as the kids. I'd read a few reviews online before we went to try and understand what the attraction is. It's far better than expected, it is something you really have to go and do to experience.
Review: Milk & Biscuit Kids Clothing
I love buying new clothes for the kids, something that they will wear often, creating memories, and that they will enjoy wearing. Most of all I love discovering exciting new brands I've not previously come across, so when Milk & Biscuit kids clothing reached out to me to review their kidswear, I was super excited.
5 Minute Fun
We were one of the lucky few to be given first access to a fab new fun 5 Minute Fun.
5 Minute Fun email you two free 5-minute fun activities to you each morning. It's free to join, and each week will present a new theme of a different learning area, made up of free and exciting educational activities and ideas for you to try out together.
Air Storm Z-Tek Bow and Air Storm Firetek Rockets
The boys love anything that they can target practise with, or to just aim and shoot. They have an array of different toy guns and bow an arrows at home - it one of their favourite things to collect and play with.
Bratz Music Festival Doll #BratzFest
We are a nation of festival lovers - a survey carried out by the iconic fashion doll Bratz, discovered that 7 out of 10 parents are keen to head to a festival with their kids instead of on a traditional summer holiday. And it’s no surprise that Glasto was the pick of the bunch with 1 in 5 (22%) of parents keen to attend.
Project Mc2 Circuit Beats
Project Mc2, an original Netflix series with a set of toys to match. Project Mc2, a team of four super-smart and cool girls who use their love of science and their spy skills to go on missions for a secret organisation, NOV8 ('innovate').
We've reviewed the Project Mc2 dolls before, and Summer really enjoys playing with them. So when we were recently sent the Project Mc2 Circuit Beats for review, we were super excited. Summer loves her dolls but she loves music too.
Bridget's Beauties
Being a small cup size (A) I struggle to find a bra in my size, only last month I spent two days going from shop to shop trying to find at least one bra in my size. When I did, it wasn't what I wanted, but I had no choice but to get it as it was the only one I found! The bra doesn't give me the support or the shape I want, which is hugely frustrating. Then I was sent a bra and brief set by the lovely people from Bridget's Beauties and all my problems were solved.
Review: Lights by TENA Encourages us Ladies to Say ‘C’est la Vie!’ To Oooops Moments™
Oops moments. I've had a few of those over the years, whether it's accidently going out with a top inside out or experiencing a little leak during a gym session.
NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Review
We're a WiFi traffic busy home. I work from home online, the TV has internet, Sky TV accesses the internet, our two teenage boys have XBoxes, PS4s, iPhones, iPads and the younger kids watch YouTube on the iPads. We use steaming applications too, like Netflix, Amazon Prime etc.
All these devices and applications meant we had experienced no end of Wi-Fi issues.
myStyle Surf Style Jewellery
We were sent Interplays mySyle Surf Style Jewellery set for review.
The kit allows you to design and make surf style bracelets and necklaces, it is a really lovely craft kit from Interplay. The set is nicely put together with the included parts that all feel really good quality.
Stickibox Craft Kit for Children
Stickibox was founded by two mums, Pip & Kerry, who were inspired after watching their children create a car our of an empty cardboard box. And, Stickibox was born. All of Stickibox products are made in the UK and each kit is made from recycled material which can be recycled again after use.
Kid's Mac in a Sac
Come rain or come shine we take the dogs and kids out for walks. Whether that be in the woodlands, the marshes, or the beach, no matter the weather we love to get outdoors. We normally leave it to the kids to decide where they want to go for the walk, we then pack our backpack and head off.
Vanilla-Filled Chocolate Cookies - "LIfe is Sweet" The Hummingbird Bakery
The Hummingbird Bakery, famous for their Red Velvet, have been bringing us the finest authentic American cakes and desserts to London since 2004. They are six The Hummingbird bakeries across London and serve traditional American cupcakes, layer cakes, brownies, pies, tray bakes, cheesecakes, whoopie pies and many more delicious and unique desserts.
Rock Pooling in West Runton
Haven Holidays want to encourage you to get outdoors this summer, thus, they have designed an activity guide full of exciting and fun ways to do just that. We were approached by Haven Holidays to choose one activity from their 2016 activity guide and to share our experience.
The End of Yet Another Era - Teenage Son Finished School
The end of yet another era. They come thick and fast, too fast.
It only seems like yesterday when he was my baby boy, my first baby, oh how I used to just cuddle him hours and hours on end, never wanting to let him go or let him out of my sight and now he's a fully fledged grown up. Whilst there's apart of me that's a little sad, I'm also incredibly proud of him and excited. I am excited for the future, his future, and I can't wait to see what he does with his life.
SBC Skincare Arnica Gel
I swear by Arnica gel and have been a long time fan of SBC's Arnica Skincare Gel (15-years). Arnica is a natural, plant-based gel derived from the plant Arnica Montana. It's a non-oily gel that is a light and easy to apply. It absorbs quickly into the skin and works wonders in soothing the affected area.
The Lion Guard Twitter Party
Disney’s The Lion Guard is a fun, animated tv series based on The Lion King. The new animated series is based around Kion, son of Simba and Nala. Kion leads the Lion Guard, a team of animals who's job is to protect the Pride Lands. To compliment this new series Flair has released an exciting new range of toys, like the Defend the Pride Lands play set, which features a boulder launcher, waterfall, motorised vine lift and collapsing rock ledge. Included is a Kion action figure. The new range of toys include all the favourite Lion Guard characters with fun accessories.