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.
Shake That Weight
There are many diet plans on the market, all of which promise to shred those pounds off your body, but do they work? II’ve tried a few different ones, from Diet Chef to SlimFast and now Shake That Weight. They contacted me to review their 2-week Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD), which I was keen to give it a go.
Bruschetta With Tomato Salsa and Basil
Fresh, flavorful, and delightfully simple, the sun-kissed Italian cuisine is heaven on a plate.
One of my favourite things to eat is Bruschetta, whenever we go out to eat, if Bruschetta is on the menu I order it. The bruschetta, with its history spanning centuries of Tuscan tradition, may seem like just a slice of garnished bread, it is actually a light, flavorful, enjoyable dish - many would say, the perfect starter.
Air Hogs RC Thunderbirds 2
Air Hogs RC Thunderbirds 2 brings you an Authentic Thunderbird 2 design from Thunderbirds Are Go TV show, and the attention to detail is fantastic.
Pet Parade Family Mum and Baby from Flair
Pet Parade is a popular range of collectable toy pets - and they are super cute. Summer's seen the adverts and has asked for them for Christmas, so when we received a set for review, she was super excited. It's our first Pet Parade and she wasn't disappointed.
Project Mc2 Adrienne's Bath Fizz with Experiment
Adrienne Attoms is part of the Project Mc2 collection of dolls that involve the S.T.E.A.M. approach to education. (Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Math). They are designed to encourage and stimulate interest in science and math.
SCA Summer Cleaning Challenge
If you are a regular reader you will know that we are currently having a lot of building work done to the house - I've gone on about it enough. We had an extension built, then we had walls knocked down, steals put in, and now we are currently having the walls plastered. Next, it will be the garage conversion.
I Just Love It, Personalised Back To School kit
Summer just started full-time school and she is loving it. She gets a bit teary eyed when I hug her goodbye and wish her a good day, she squeezes me and tells me she misses me. I then wave her off and leave her to her day. She loves learning and she loves being around her friends, so school really suits her.
Grocycle - Grow Gourmet Mushrooms
Over the past year, I've been giving 'grow you own at home' a try and I think everyone should. I love using herbs when cooking and many times I go to the supermarket to buy fresh herbs and they don't have the one I want, thus, I embarked on growing my own - so much more convenient and super easy to do (although, a few of my herbs did die off, but it is a learning process).
Othello
It's a game of strategy for two players, played on an 8×8 grid board. Included are 64 game pieces called discs, each disc has a white side and a black side. Players take turns by strategically placing disks on the board with their assigned color facing up. The game begins with 4 discs placed in a square in the middle of the grid, 2 facing white side up and 2 facing black side up, diagonal with each other.
Back to School and One at College
After a super school holiday (we squeezed loads of fun stuff in), with some bumps and bruises along the way, the kids are back into school and so far so good they seem settled and content.
Holster Brands Beauty Pack
I love finding products that make life easier and tidier. I always try and organize my things so that I know where they are and how to find them, there is nothing more frustrating than needing an item and for the life-of-me, I can't find where you placed it. I love any item that helps me get organized (storage - I love storage solutions), in addition, a tool that helps keep things safe, i.e. like the hair straighteners, when using them I worry that I may burn something (done it before). With Holster Brands they design products for these needs - organisation and safety - Perfect, right?!
My First Bananagrams
My First Bananagrams is like Scrabble but without the board. This version of the Bananagrams game is designed for younger kids and packed in a green fabric banana shaped bag, it's a lovely playful learning tool. The game has and encourages lowercase letters and word-building, combo-letter tiles to help your child enjoy wordplay and word games.
Timmy Failure
Timmy Failure is a boy detective who lives with his mum. He was expelled from school but is allowed to return on a probationary basis. At school, a fellow student hires him to find the Miracle Report. Timmy’s quest takes him on a journey and through the story you follow him on his crazy adventure.
Aquabeads #aquabeads
Comeround.com invited us to join in their latest campaign, Aquabeads. We were sent a large hamper of Aquabead goodies. Included in the pack was the Aquabeads Complete, along with mini kits and demo samples.
breathease Cleaning Range
Breathease is the UK's first household cleaning range developed, tested and proven to be suitable for people with asthma and allergies. It is accredited and supported by Asthma UK.
Review: Where's Wally Activity Books
Where's Wally has been enjoyed and loved by Adults and Children since the 80s. And, I've been buying Where's Wally books for my boys over the past decade but never seen an activity one until now.
Vax PowerWash 2200W Complete Pressure Washer
Pressure Washers are so handy, I've been meaning to get one for so long, but always borrow my dads. So when I was approached by Vax to review their PowerWash 2200w Complete, I couldn't wait to give it a go.
Puzzle and Games for Kids
https://www.puzzlegamesforkids.com/, a Swedish educational technology company who develop free educational online puzzles and jigsaws for toddlers and pre-schoolers+.
We love puzzles, whether it be a physical puzzle or one that can be played on a portable device. Puzzles on portable devices have become more and more popular in recent years, they are easily accessible, fun, less mess, and the services can offer a good array of different puzzles.
Harry Potter Studio Tours
Last week we headed to Hertfordshire to visit Harry Potter Studio Tours. It was our first time and we were all very excited.
The Studio Tour takes you through a magical journey between two very large sound stages, where you will see many props, costumes, and special effects displays; as well as an outdoors area where you can visit and experience many of important sets and props for the Harry Potter movies.
Ted Baker Kids Bedding Range
I'm a big fan of Ted Baker clothing, I have a few dresses and tops hanging in my wardrobe. I love the style, the quality, and the designs. So when I was invited to review the new Ted Baker Kids Bedding range I was over the moon (a bit of a pun here).