UK Family and Lifestyle Blog
Reviews of products we have used from beauty to toys and household. Reviews of places we have visited for days out and nights away
At the beginning of the month we took the very long drive down to Bluestone, Wales. We were invited* for a midweek break. We set off early on bank holiday Monday and it took us about four and a half hours to get there. From where we live near Chorley, I would say we […] Read more…
Last week we spent a lovely week in Bluestone in Wales and we are planning on going to France once our house sale completes so it’s a great time for Lucas to have been sent* a Trunki for his travels. I think everyone has heard of Trunki now, known for their […] Read more…
I was recently asked if I would like to review a power pack which can be personalised. I didn’t have to think about it, as being the owner of an iPhone, I know how much I need power packs to keep my phone going. I can’t get through the day with my phone without […] Read more…
Lucas got the Crate Creature, Blizz last year and was recently sent* some of the newer Crate Creature toys including a KaBOOM box, Crate Creature Basher and Barf Buddy. KaBOOM box, Nanners Lucas received the KaBOOM Crate creature called Nanners. There are 4 creatures to collect and all come in their own […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago, my friend and I took the children to Blackpool for the day. We both love Blackpool, it’s filled with a zillion memories from us going with families when we were younger, getting the train when we were old enough to venture their on our own and once we […] Read more…
Calling all aspiring racing car drivers! The new YouDrive range from Little Tikes gives children the chance to feel like a real racing star. This fully functioning RC has motion steering for pro-like turns, and with only a start and stop button on the remote, it’s easy for any Little Tike to get in […] Read more…
Yesterday, my cousin and I took* Lucas to the Indoor Funfair in Liverpool. The Indoor Funfair started last year in Yorkshire and returned there in the February and, this week is Liverpool’s turn! Held at the Exhibition Centre on the Docks, the funfair is on until 22nd April. You book into a 3 […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago, we were invited* to COSMO in Manchester for some dinner. Located in Deansgate it is easy to get to by car or public transport. COSMO Authentic World Kitchen is inspired by the best five star hotels in the world, which bring a choice of fresh food under the […] Read more…
We were invited* along to Cottons Hotel & Spa in Knutsford, Cheshire to sample their much talked about Easter afternoon tea. The journey from ours was easy with it being mainly the motorway and then a main road from exiting. There were plenty of parking spaces when we arrived and from pulling up, we […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago my Mum and I went to The Club and Spa Chester for a relaxing spa day and afternoon tea. We were treated* to it from the lovely people over at Buy A Gift. It’s part of their Premium Spa Day with Lunch or Afternoon Tea and Treatments for […] Read more…