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Hatch Cards – Augmented Reality Greetings Cards

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Hola chicos,ย Hatch Cards are the coolest greeting cards ever! A Hatch Card is a greeting card that comes to life using augmented reality via your smart phone or tablet. We were sent some to try out and review. … [Read more...] about Hatch Cards – Augmented Reality Greetings Cards

Review – Cuddledry Swim Supersoft Swim Poncho Towel

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Hola chicos, I was so excited when Cuddledryย contacted me,ย a company that I have lovedย since discoveringย them when Bella was a little baby whenย we needed baby towels. I was given the opportunity toย review aย product from their Cuddledry Swimย range. … [Read more...] about Review – Cuddledry Swim Supersoft Swim Poncho Towel

Review – Flair’s Pet Parade Play Garden for Kittens

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Hola chicos, if you follow my blog you might know that I love cats. My girls therefore also love cats, especially Bella whoย lovesย animals! We were so excited when we got the opportunity to review a new Pet Parade Play Gardenย playset from Flairย which was all about kittens!!! … [Read more...] about Review – Flair’s Pet Parade Play Garden for Kittens

Review – Snackeez 2-in-1 Snack and Drink cup!

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Hola chicos, I received a super cool new product from Character Options to review which is the Snackeez. Have you heard of it or seen it on TV? Snackeez is a revolutionary way to take food and drink together in one convenient unit without the messย and fuss of multiple containers! … [Read more...] about Review – Snackeez 2-in-1 Snack and Drink cup!

Playmobil Carrying Case Shop Review

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Hola chicos, I was lucky to be able to go to the Toy Fair UK 2016 back in January where I got an appointment to have a chat with the lovely people atย Playmobil. They were at the stand Gallery 210 and they were showing their latest toys for 2016. It was a massive stand and full of … [Read more...] about Playmobil Carrying Case Shop Review

Mother’s Day Must Have Hamper

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Hola chicos, I was contacted byย Social Network Solutionsย a few weeks ago to be part of their last campaign that involved receiving a personalised Mother's Day Must Have Hamper with a variety of different products that mummies like me would love to have for Mother's Day. This … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Must Have Hamper

Woodland Party – Talkabout Floor Puzzle by Orchard Toys

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Hola chicos, when I was little, one of the things that I used to enjoy most was doing puzzles. There is something about it that I find so entertaining and relaxing. I think what I love the most is to see how the picture of the puzzle gradually forms. ย As Official Orchard … [Read more...] about Woodland Party – Talkabout Floor Puzzle by Orchard Toys

Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magic Review

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Hola chicos, who doesn't love toys? We certainly love them and our girls even more so! When we had the opportunity to review a new toy at home we were all super happy to give it ago! This time we received the super funย Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magicย . … [Read more...] about Flair 2-in-1 Sticker Magic Review

“Eric Says Thanks” Children’s Book Review & Giveaway

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Hola chicos, we were recently contacted by the lovely people atย The Good Book Companyย and who kindlyย asked us if we would like to review a copy of their bookย Eric Says Thanks.ย We love books so we immediately said yes to this opportunity. … [Read more...] about “Eric Says Thanks” Children’s Book Review & Giveaway

Castle Hotel Windsor Review

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Hola chicos, getting through January and February is not that easy as it feels like an eternity to finally start feeling some warmth and watching the sky getting sunnier. At the moment its wet and darkย which isย not very nice, so I was really in need of a good cheer up. I was … [Read more...] about Castle Hotel Windsor Review

Thai Kosai Massage Therapy Review & Giveaway

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Hola chicos, being a Stay at Home Mum is not easy, in fact it is a hard work. You have to take care of your kids 24/7 and also be sure that your house is in a perfect state too. On top of this I have the hours I put in to blogging. Overseeing it all is really tiring and it's no … [Read more...] about Thai Kosai Massage Therapy Review & Giveaway

Converse from Cloggs Home of Footwear Review

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Hola chicos, Nick & I were lucky to be contacted by the lovely people at Cloggsย to do a review of their shoes.ย I wasย very excited about this opportunity as I'm always happy to get aย new pair of shoes.ย We went to their website and first weย started browsing for the different … [Read more...] about Converse from Cloggs Home of Footwear Review

Review of Muggle Tours for Harry Potter Fans & Giveaway

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Hola chicos, we have all been inundated for years withย Harry Potter books and movies. I don't think there is anyoneย around the world that doesn't know who Harry, Ron and Hermione are? Of course, all of you know them because they are the main characters of the fantastic Harry … [Read more...] about Review of Muggle Tours for Harry Potter Fans & Giveaway

Thinking Slimmer Slimpod Gold Programme – Progress Update 1

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Hola chicos, I recently told you about myย goals for 2016 and ofย those,ย theย first goal for this yearย is losing weight. In order to achieve this I'm now testing the Slimpod Gold Program fromย Thinking Slimmerย which is a 12 week program. … [Read more...] about Thinking Slimmer Slimpod Gold Programme – Progress Update 1

First Goal for 2016: Losing Weight

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Hola chicos, at the beginning of last week I published a post about My Goals for 2016ย and my first personal goal was losing weight. This is something that is bothering me a lot lately, as I mentioned in that post, I managed to lose about 13 kilos before I was pregnant with my … [Read more...] about First Goal for 2016: Losing Weight

Fly London Ankle Boots from Bells Shoes

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Hola chicos, since the winter arrived I have been looking for comfortable ankle boots to use every day for the school run, for the journey to theย nursery, walks to the playground at the park, some casual boots that I can wear during the week. Something easy to put on and take off … [Read more...] about Fly London Ankle Boots from Bells Shoes

Toucan Box Review, Trial Code & Giveaway

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Hola chicos, if you are regular reader of my blog you will know that I have 2 girls, Bella whoย is 5 years old and Sienna whoย is 16 months. They are really active kidsย and it can beย difficult to keepย them entertained. I'm really bad at craft but my girls love doing this type of … [Read more...] about Toucan Box Review, Trial Code & Giveaway

‘Cookson Christmas’ on Drama – The Girl

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Sponsored Post Hola chicos, Christmas is upon us and we have been busy getting everything ready for it! This is the perfect time of the year to sit on your sofa with a cup of tea or a coffee, a blanket to warm your legs, cuddled up withย your hubbyย or partner in front of the TV … [Read more...] about ‘Cookson Christmas’ on Drama – The Girl

Being part of Miffy Mums

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Hola chicos, I'm so excited to tell you that I'm now part of Miffy Mums. You haveย probably seen that beautiful badge that I have in my sidebar on the right! Isn't it lovely? It's such a lovely character, who wouldn't be happy to be part of this group of Mums? Miffy is just an … [Read more...] about Being part of Miffy Mums

Orchard Toys Christmas Surprises Game Giveaway

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Hola chicos, I'm so excited to tell you that I have another great GIVEAWAYย for you and this one is just perfect for Christmas!! Christmas Surprisesย fromย Orchard Toysย is a fun game that your little ones will love to spend time with around the Christmas Holidays, although they can … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys Christmas Surprises Game Giveaway

Magic Desktop Review: Is Your Computer Safe For Kids?

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Hola chicos, its amazing how quickly kids are able to learn how to use new technology. My 5 year old knows exactly how to useย an iPad and has done for sometime. Since starting to use a computer at school and seeing Mummy and Daddy using our computers, she now wants to spend time … [Read more...] about Magic Desktop Review: Is Your Computer Safe For Kids?

#GiveTheGiftOf reading to your child with Miles Kelly

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Hola chicos, I have some exciting news to tell you. As you already know we are huge fans of Miles Kelly. I already told you all about them in a previous post where I reviewed one of their amazing book "Hans Christopher Andersen's Fairy Tales" and we also ran an amazing book … [Read more...] about #GiveTheGiftOf reading to your child with Miles Kelly

Welcoming Home our Elf on the Shelfยฎ

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Hola chicos,ย we have some exciting news to tell you! We have a new visitor in our house! We are allย so excited but Bella is the one that is completely over the moon! We have adopted a new scout Elf who will be with us from now until Christmas! Bella has named him Felix.ย I'm so … [Read more...] about Welcoming Home our Elf on the Shelfยฎ

Orchard Toys – Slug in a Jug Review

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Hola chicos, I am very happy to tell you that from now on my family and I will be reviewing games and toys from Orchard Toys. We have always been fans of Orchard Toys and now that we have been madeย Orchard Toys Official Testers,ย we are all very excited about it!! You might notice … [Read more...] about Orchard Toys – Slug in a Jug Review

Trespass Snowy Down Parka Jacket Review

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Hola chicos, I'm loving this Autumn season and all those beautiful leaf colours that are all over the ground. It looks like a gorgeous painting. We are starting to feel the cold now and the days are even more rainy than usual. Therefore choosing the correct outdoor waterproof … [Read more...] about Trespass Snowy Down Parka Jacket Review