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.
Lawn Croquet Set
I love introducing new games to the children, especially games that can be played outdoors. And, Lawn Croquet is a classic and traditional game, one that the kids haven't played before. So I was super excited when were sent Garden Games Lawn Croquet set to review.
Lawn Croquet is a simple but fun game.
LED Hut Garden Challenge
I was invited to take part of the blogger challenge of revamping the garden in summer with some exciting pieces from LEDHut. We're currently having an extension built and renovations being done on our home, which is exciting, but at the same time, means our poor garden has suffered. It has effectively become a building yard. The decking has suffered massively, the grass is dead, the garden is scattered with bits of plaster, bricks etc.
Cry Babies Doll
Summer loves her new doll. We were sent one of the Cry Babies, Lea, from IMC. She was super excited as she had seen the TV advert a few times, and couldn't wait to give her a go. Since we had Lea, Summer has taken her everywhere, and really enjoys playing and looking after her new baby doll.
Casdon Henry household cleaning set
Summer loves to watch and copy me clean the house. She enjoys to get involved and 'help', however, it's not always safe to allow them to handle the household cleaners. So when we were invited to review the new Casdon Henry household cleaning set, I thought it would be perfect fun way allowing Summer to use her imagination to help me 'clean' the house with her new set - at the same time encouraging her.
Fuzzikins Dozy Dogs
Fuzzikins DozyDogs craft set.
This school holiday, arts and crafts projects have the kids occupied and kept them from getting bored, especially on rainy days - also, it keeps them away from too much screen time.
So we were excited to be sent Fuzzikins DozyDogs craft set to review.
Bibetta Neoprene Lunch Bag
The kids are back to school soon - a new year and for Summer she is starting full-time school for the first time - eekk.
So that means, school dinners and pack lunches. She wants a packed lunch 'just like Jacob', and she is quite excited about it.
PEPPA PIG SCHOOL HOLIDAY BUNDLE PART 2
We've been having lots of Peppa Pig fun this summer holiday. The kids have loved trying out all the new Peppa Pig goodies. It's been a great mix, from board games, books, and bedding. You can see Part 1 of our review here.
Flair Rugs - Tinker Bell
Summer celebrated her 4th birthday this week, she is growing up way too quickly. We've promised her a bedroom makeover, she has it all planned out, she wants a new cabin bed (like Jacob's), new curtains and a new rug. She currently has a small Peppa pig rug but wants a princess or fairy bedroom theme. So when Flair Rugs offered to send us the Tinker Bell rug from their kids collection to review it, we were excited.
QUECHUA 2 SECONDS EASY II FRESH & BLACK POP UP TENT
My oldest son and his friends will pack up, jump on the train and head off and wild camp, they do it now and then, and normally cram into one tent. So when we were invited to review the Quechea 2 Seconds Easy II Fresh & Black pop up tent, I knew it would be perfect for my son.
Caribbean Food Week with Grace Foods'
It's Caribbean Food Week the 22nd - 29th August. During this week we celebrate all things Caribbean food. And, Grace Foods, the UK’s number 1 Caribbean food and drink company, is at the forefront of celebrations. This year Grace Foods UK is holding its first ever Caribbean Food Week Food Festival at Windrush Square in Brixton, London (Friday 26th – Saturday 27th August), featuring Caribbean street food, live cookery demonstrations, music and more! It's a free event and perfect if you want to join in the celebrations and try some yummy Caribbean food.
Serenz Allergy Relief CO2 Spray #serenz
I've suffered from sinus issues for many years now. My right nostril often closes up and causes me all sorts of issues - including the horrid sinus headaches. I have had sinus issues so often, I am used to it. I use an array of nasal decongestants, and I always have a bottle of Olbas oil nearby, so when I was invited to review the new product Serenz, I was excited to give it a go.
Crikey Bikey - TEACH YOUR KIDS TO RIDE A BIKE WITHOUT STABILISERS
We bought Jacob a bike for his birthday last year, but he refuses to ride it as it doesn't have stabilisers, 'I'm not riding my bike without stabilisers', and that was that - he was adamant that he would fall, he can't ride his bike without his stabilisers. No matter the encouragement his bigger brothers gave him, or me and his dad, nothing, he simply wasn't going to do it.
Review: BRIO Parking Garage
The Parking Garage Set from Brio is the perfect addition to your BRIO collection. If you have a wooden train set this set will compliment it perfectly. If you don't have a wooden train set this would be a great starter to building your own BRIO wooden toy city.
The Importance of Exfoliating your skin
When I hit my mid-30s, my skin took a turn for the worse. Acne, eczema, dry flakey skin... And, I avoided exfoliators like the plague, believing that it was too harsh on my sensitive skin, that it would make my skin worse.
How wrong was I?
London Tower Bridge - Family Trail App
We were invited to take the family to visit the London Tower Bridge, to give the Trail app a try.
The Family Trail app is an app designed to complement your visit to the London Tower Bridge. It gives you an interactive experience allowing you a chance to explore the bridge and its workings in a unique and fun way. The app has an educational angle so you can learn lots of interesting facts and history about the bridge.
Hasbro's NERF Supersoakers
Jacob is a NERF Nerd, he loves anything NERF. He's slowly collecting all the different types of NERF guns and already has a huge array. One thing he didn't have that was on his wish list, was the NERF Supersoaker. So we were super excited to be invited to review both the NERF Supersoaker Squall Surge Water Gun and the NERF Supersoaker Tornado Scream Water Gun.
The Plastic People
My dad's pride and joy, his greenhouse.
It's great because we get lots of fresh, veg, from runner beans, to lots of tomatoes to cucumber - and the kids love 'granddads' cucumber. Both Jacob and Summer snack on cucumber most days, but they always ask for 'granddads' cucumber - it tastes sweeter than supermarket cucumbers and they love how granddads cucumber is all bumpy on the outside.
Oh Happy Day Card Kit from Stampin’ Up!
Oh Happy Day Card Kit from Stampin’ Up! is a lovely kit. It includes bright, fun colors and patterns, and all the parts and pieces you need to make 20 unique occasion cards. It also includes a great stamp set with a black ink pad.
Peppa Pig School Holiday Bundle Part 1
Summer loves Peppa Pig (what pre-schooler doesn't?!) so when we were invited to become part of the Offical Peppa Pig blogger team, we were super excited. We were sent a huge box of Peppa Pig products to review, perfect for some school holiday fun. We've been trying them out the past couple of weeks playing and testing out all our new Peppa Pig products.
Debenhams discounts & offers with My Favourite Voucher Codes
We're well into the summer holidays and we've been up to all sorts. Apart from being busy with all the building work that is going on in our house at the moment, I've been trying to get the kids out and about as much as possible. Either popping down to the beach or down to the park, somewhere where we can take the dogs too. When hubby is off on the weekends, we do more exciting stuff, like trips to London and other fun things too. It's not over yet - we've got plenty planned for the next few weeks. We're off to Thorpe park next week, Harry Potter Studios the following week, then we will be celebrating Summer's birthday and finally, we are off to Center Parcs.