A quirky gift idea for Valentine’s day

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I have a Valentine’s gift idea for you How gorgeous is this……. Personalised ‘… Loves’ Typographic Art from www.notonthehightstreet.com is such a top idea. Look at these we made for our children this Christmas time:     I think these are FAB! , they captutre all that my two love at this particlular time in their lives, [...]

Review: Quicksmart Easy Fold Stroller

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We were sent this Quicksmart easy fold stroller to review: It has some great design fetaures and has won an Australian design award. Suitable from 6 months to 15kg. 2 fixed seat reclining positions, fixed with locking clips. Forward facing seat. 5-point safety harness. Suspension on front wheels. Linked brakes. Shopping basket. Detachable hood. Raincover. [...]

Win an LG Optimus 3D Phone in Black worth £420

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Tesco mobile always provide me with the best prizes for you all don’t they! Well this one is nothing short of amazing You can enjoy crystal-clear, eye-popping 3D imagery courtesy of the Optimus smartphone from LG. There’s no need for glasses with this handset, just shoot, show and share videos or pictures all with the [...]

A fabulous sale at Vertbaudet

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Each season I am lucky enough to choose items for my children from Vertbaudet and the current range of children’s fashion is lovely, How gorgeous is this cardigan and trousers outfit. It’s like the most comfy tracksuit you can imagine my son has wasnted to wear it all Christmas. I love it too as it washes [...]

The perfect power tool to get your man for 2012 (from a womens perspective!)

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In the best PR pitch I ever recevied I was asked if I would like my husband to receive a man iron to review whilst I received a box of pampering goodies so I didn’t get bored. Love it. This made me laugh for days. What on earth is a man iron?    Apparently this is.. This is [...]

Review: Rabbit Cottage Nightlight

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Isn’t this a gorgeous nighlight? We have been through a few in our time but we are all agreed this is our favourite. It is sweet, gentle and traditional and gives off just the right light for my daughter. It is hand painted in gorgeous pastel shades so is perfect for a nursery. At night [...]

Where do missing coats go?

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School finishes for my 2 TODAY and I could not be more delighted. Many items seem to have been mislaid.  Name labels are hanging off where my sewing let me down, shoes are scuffed to bits, cardigans are getting a bit small and there are a good few mystery mark on the polo shirts that just [...]

Review: Giggle Buddies – they’ll make you laugh!

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Every Christmas there is an irresistable ‘silly toy’ that I just adore. Last year it was a reindeer that sang and wiggles its bum. This year it’s the Giggle buddies. I was sent pup to review.  Take a look: How much fun are these! Laughuing is contagious and everyone I have shown this pup to [...]

Review: Solar powered outdoor L.E.D lights

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We are about to decorate for Christmas and I have been given to review 100  multi-colour LEDs on almost 10 metres of green cable suitable for indoor or outdoor use. They are solar powered so there is no wiring. When the battery is fully charged there’s up to 8 hours of operation time. There’s also [...]

Review: Aldi’s Christmas Goodies

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Earlier this year I did an Aldi’s taste test on my family and they came out really well for price and taste. Here is the latest selection of goodies from Aldi’s and our thoughts.   New! Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva 2006 – £5.99, 75cl Available in stores all year round.  I don’t drink but my [...]

Snapfish

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I love posting old fashioned letters and cards to people and making them realy personal. Sometimes we include a family letter telling all about our year sometimes I enclose a photo of the kids. When these are going abroad I like to really personalise them. On the video below check out these really cool stamps I [...]

Win an ‘Around the World’ Bunk Bed Buddy this Christmas!

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I have been sent an  ’Around the World’ bunk bed buddy from tidy books to review. I love it! It’s not up yet because we have a million and one Christmas jobs to do but I couldn’t hold off telling you about it because if you hop  to it there is a competition on to [...]

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