UK Family and Lifestyle Blog
I’ve recently been introduced to My Book Heroes. They are personalised books for children that guide them to discover and develop important life skills such as courage, leadership and determination. Through their adventurous stories they have the child at the centre and make them the main hero. They show that heroes don’t have […] Read more…
Last Wednesday we were invited* to Liverpool to have lunch at Wheelers of St. James, one of Marco Pierre White’s restaurants situated in the four star Pullman hotel on Kings Dock. The restaurant specialises in meat and sea food dishes but says it does offer vegetarian dishes, the day we went, there was only one […] Read more…
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Meet Blizz…A Crate Creature! Lucas was asked if he would like to be sent* one of the creatures to see what he thinks of it. There are 4 Crate Creatures to collect, Blizz, Pudge, Sizzle and Snorthog. Lucas was sent Blizz who like him, loves to have an ice lolly! As the name […] Read more…
I love Skip Hop bags, Lucas has previously had the Skip Hop Dino Little Kids Backpack and also has the Giraffe suitcase. When the lovely PR people offered to send* Lucas a new bag for nursery, I was very happy to see their new designs. They sent Lucas the Bailey Bat Little Kids […] Read more…
Lucas was sent* a Weekend Box last week which is a fortnightly or monthly subscription box, aimed at children 3-8 years old. The boxes are posted on Tuesdays with the aim of them being delivered Fridays but in some exceptional circumstances it may be Saturday. They are delivered through the letterbox so you don’t need […] Read more…
A while ago, I was very lucky to be whisked off to London to be treated* to a gel manicure, back massage and afternoon tea by Bio Sculpture. Up to this, I hadn’t heard of them before. Bio Sculpture started in 1988 by Elmein in South Africa who couldn’t find any premium nail polishes […] Read more…
On Wednesday we were invited* to The Brasserie in Lancaster. The Brasserie is the first part of transforming the Royal Kings Arms into a luxury boutique hotel. There is a stunning bar area to the left as you walk in and to the right is the restaurant. The wooden tables are set […] Read more…
Last Friday we were invited* to Llangollen for their International Eisteddfod. Every summer since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of the world’s most inspirational cultural festivals. It is six days of singing, dancing, competitions, performances and international peace and friendship. We didn’t really know what to expect but were looking forward […] Read more…
Last year I was very lucky to be sent a Frankie watch from Jord wood watches. When they got in touch with me again, I jumped at the chance to review* one for my Dad. We were sent the Men’s Hyde Ebony and Iron. It is an absolutely stunning minimalistic […] Read more…
Having attended Geronimo Festival the last 2 years and camping for the first time last year I was looking forward to going with Lucas being older this time. The festival was well sign posted and the car park was well attended. We exchanged our tickets for wrist bands at a kiosk in the car park and […] Read more…