Review: Hotel Chocolat Valentine Chocolates

Disclosure: We were given these chocolates free of charge for the purpose of the review, all words and opinions are our own.

We don't usually make a big fuss for Valentine's Day. As a couple we like to treat each other now and again to nice things - a book, an LP, nice wine, big bag of posh crisps...we treat each other quite regularly so we don't really go over board on special occasions. However, if we wanted to do something really special, and say it with chocolate - then these chocolates are definitely the ones that we would say it with.

Top 5 Energy Wasters In your Children's Bedroom

Your children's bedroom is the centre of their world and a place you work hard to make safe for them. It can also be a place where a lot of energy gets used up: children have a huge variety of energy-hungry gadgets available to them, and if they aren't carefully watched, a lot of this energy can simply go to waste. However, there are things you can do to make sure your kids' bedroom is energy-efficient.

Review: JUST EAT App

We were given a voucher to cover the cost of our food in exchange for an honest review. All words and views are my own.

We were really excited to get a chance to work with JUST EAT to review their app. As you can probably guess, I am a bit of a nerd and I really like getting techy with such a normal thing like ordering a take away! Add to that the fact that I wouldn't be cooking and you have one happy Mummy!
We were looking forward to doing the review on Saturday night when we were all relaxed and enjoying our weekend, and were looking forward to an easy tea. It wasn't all straight-forward, but JUST EAT's customer service was spot on.

Review: Baby Care Product Bundle

We were sent these products free of charge for the purpose of the review. All words and opinions are our own.

Over the Christmas period all of our girls were poorly. We still managed a great Christmas - but they all had illnesses of some description. Rosie had croup, Alice had a chest infection and Emily had tonsillitis - and to top it all off they all had conjunctivitis - all at the same time. So they were all on medicine and we had a long bout of sleepless nights. If you have kids you will know that awful helpless feeling you have when they are poorly. You can't really do anything other than cuddle, keep them fed and hydrated and make sure that they take their medicine. You just wish that you could swap places with them don't you.

Review: LeapPad Ultra

We were sent the LeapPad free of charge in exchange for an honest review. All words and opinions are our own.

We were very excited to be given the opportunity to review the amazing LeapPad Ultra. This treat came just after Christmas. Just when we thought we had enough toys. However, the LeapPad has proven a firm favourite in our house. What follows is our review of the product. Emily and Alice have been playing with this for just over a week now and they have really enjoyed it.

Giveaway! Family Ticket to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester

What a great January it is turning out to be for giveaways! We have never been to the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Manchester, but we do plan on visiting - it looks like an amazing day out.

Psych'd: Guest Post from an OU Psychology Student

This is a guest post from a fellow OU student and blogger also from the Merseyside area. It's great to read another student's point of view, and to have a glimpse into another experience. I regularly read this blog and really enjoy looking at the reading lists he posts.

Kevin writes a great blog about his OU journey at Psych'd, pop over and take a look. You can also follow his on Twitter @picklewalsh. Enjoy!

Giveaway! £50 John Lewis Voucher

I don't know about you but I find January really dreary. The Christmas and New Year period is over and it's back to work in the freezing cold. Add to that 'dry' January and it's just pretty miserable isn't it.
In January I do like to have a bit of a de-tox for my body and try and treat myself. I find long walks and family time (as well as me time!) helps cheer up January.
If you're feeling a bit like this maybe this little giveaway will cheer you up!

Safety In the Workplace

I am really very lucky that I do have a job that I enjoy. I know that I moan about the travelling and the childcare...but really I am looked after in my job. We always have health and safety checks, we have our allocated break times and I also work on a flexi-system which is great with having the kids as you can imagine. Some people aren't as lucky to be working in jobs that they enjoy, and worse still they are working in hazardous conditions. With that in mind I have put together a little list of things that you can do to ensure your own safety at work.

British Red Cross Baby & Child First Aid App: Review

 This is a review of a free App available from British Red Cross, as tasked by Mumsnet. This review entitles me to entry into a draw to win first aid equipment, all words and opinions are my own.

Safety is first when it comes our children. If you're like me you will be very conscious of keeping your babies safe and well - I am often heard saying "Alice - get down you might fall" and "Take some food out of your mouth before you choke." If the falling or the choking did happen, would I know exactly what to do?
The British Red Cross have devised a free Baby and Child First Aid App. I was really glad to be picked to review this by Mumsnet. Safety of our children is so important, and I am so glad that I have downloaded this app. It really is so useful. What follows is my honest review. You can download it free yourself here: