Never bored of bubbles

A Special Father's Day Gift

2013-06-18T21:13:00.003+01:00

Follow my blog with Bloglovin What did you do this Father's Day? We had a lovely day and I think Daddy was really pleased with his present this year – we made him a story book! My daughter absolutely loves stories, both reading and making them up, so it seemed the perfect idea! She made the whole story up herself, I wrote the words she thought of, and she drew all the pictures. It was so cute

Weetabix on the Go!

2013-06-18T14:28:00.000+01:00

We were kindly sent some new Weetabix on the go biscuits to try out and they have been going down a treat! Weetabix is a big favourite in our house with both adults and children, it's a name I trust and so I am always more than willing to give their new products a go. The biscuits are really yummy – like Weetabix they have a savoury, wholesome feel to them but are delicious flavours with a

Bargain boasters!!

2013-06-11T15:49:00.001+01:00

I have come to realise I am what I can only label as a 'bargain boaster' - are you? I'm sure you are supposed to be proud of having expensive items and money to splash about but I am all about the bargains. I shop around, I compare home insurance, car insurance, internet deals, look for cash back at every opportunity and have a wallet full of points cards. If somebody tells me they like my dress

Gadget Ga Ga Post 3 – Tommee Tippee Electric Breast Pump

2013-06-11T15:46:00.000+01:00

Tommee Tippee very kindly sent me an electric breast pump to try out. Again, after using it, I have found this is something I wish I had invested in with my daughter. I purchased a hand pump when I was pregnant with her and to be honest it was such hard work I soon abandoned it and substituted her with formula when I had too. Breast feeding was not plain sailing with her and the first few weeks

Gadget Ga Ga post 2 - Tommee Tippee Nappy Disposal System

2013-06-10T15:30:00.000+01:00

Once again with my first baby I had decided a nappy bin was an unnecessary expense - surely it's just an ordinary bin and you just put the nappies straight out anyway? Well no! I did try but when you have a hundred things to think about and a crying baby you don't get round to it. My sister brought one of these bins for her baby and I found myself coming round to the idea. So this time around

Gadget ga ga post 1: Gro-swaddle blanket

2013-05-29T11:52:00.002+01:00

The Gro-swaddle blanket from the gro company was one of my favourite things I had for my newborn this time around. We just had blankets for my daughter which was fine but I struggled with the swaddling when we brought her home. A friend told me you have to think of it like you're wrapping a fajita which made me laugh... I did used to work in a Mexican restaurant but even those credentials

First swim

2013-05-13T17:20:00.000+01:00

Today I took my baby boy blue to his first swimming lesson. I was so so lucky to win a years supply of water babies classes, such a fantastic prize! With the second child I don't really have time or money to take him to as many groups so this is fantastic as it is going to be our thing we do the two of us! I was nervous because he is only 9 weeks but he was allowed to start as he is over 12lb in

LolliBop Is Coming

2013-05-13T14:47:00.004+01:00

I was very excited to receive a press release about LolliBop 2013. We have been for the last 2 years (in rain and shine) and had an absolute ball! Check out our post after our fabulous day last year: http://neverboredofbubbles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/partying-hard-at-sunny-lollibop.html This year sound set to be bigger and better than ever, and is moving venue to the Olympic Park. The 'Big Bash

2 months today

2013-05-09T14:43:00.001+01:00

Never could a baby be so loveable. He's a chatterbox mimicking sounds and even joining in conversations when you are talking to somebody else. Almost always has a welcoming smile for you, except when very hungry. Will sit in his chair patiently waiting while his sister and I have breakfast, hang washing out, get dressed! Hates his jungle play mat as he seems to feel trapped under all the

Pizza movie night! Chicago Town Deep Dish Hot Dog Pizzas

2013-05-07T08:38:00.001+01:00

At the end of a busy week my daughter and I often reach Friday and decide to snuggle up and have a movie night while we wait for Daddy get home to start the weekend. We had some Chicago Town Deep Dish Pizzas to try out with our movie this Friday, and boy they were good! I have to admit I am usually more of a thin crust girl but these are delicious. They are not too stodgy and packed to the

Gadget Ga Ga

2013-04-30T21:52:00.001+01:00

I have done things backwards, with my first child I was all about the basics as I was determined not to waste my or anyone else's money on baby gadgetry that you just don't need. This time I have felt a bit differently, I already had the basics and have let people buy things that, actually, I realised could come in a little bit handy. So over the next week I am going gadget ga ga and am going

Super speedy craft, bottle top bug!

2013-04-24T12:52:00.001+01:00

Well this morning we managed to squeeze in a super speedy craft, as well as wash the dishes and hang out the washing during babies quick nap! I like to try and do something with my 3 year old while he's having a sleep so this is what we did... She has since been playing hide and seek with him in the garden - 15 minutes well spent! X

Newborns... Vertbaudet style!

2013-04-22T11:38:00.000+01:00

With the arrival of our baby boy we were so lucky again with gorgeous gifts from friends and family. Our little boy is well kitted out for a couple of months and I have picked up some great gift ideas for a few expectant mums I know! One of my favourites was a newborn set sent to us from Vertbaudet. I found that actually we had hardly any newborn clothes ready for him as people tend to buy a

Help! How do you do it?!

2013-04-04T18:21:00.001+01:00

Well we are approaching our baby blue turning 1 month old. My 3 year old has been really good with everything and we are doing well! I have had no time to write any blog posts though, I have to seize every moment when baby is in his cot to clean, make Squiggles dinner, get those baby grows in the wash, and read some of those stories I have been promising all day! I'm not the first person with a

Daddy's back to work

2013-03-26T13:03:00.001Z

So yesterday was our first day without Daddy around to help as his paternity leave came to an end. We have got used to having him around and hanging out as a family so it was a sad day. I was all ready for chaos to commence but yesterday went shockingly smoothly! I got showered and dressed, made breakfast and actually ate it together. I was pretty chuffed with this, I even managed to get some

Tommee Tippee launches the Perfect Prep Machine at the Excel Baby Show

2013-03-25T15:22:00.001Z

A few weeks back I was invited to the Baby Show to find out more about Tommee Tippee's launch of an exciting new product. Unfortunately I was feeling very heavily pregnant and just at the end of my last week commuting I just couldn't face travelling anywhere and so I wasn't able to attend. They very kindly sent me through the information though and as a mum with a new baby the product is very

Alphablocks Phonics First Steps DVD review

2013-03-25T11:10:00.001Z

We were sent an Alphablocks DVD to review from Abbey Kids and I couldn't wait to receive it as I am a big fan of the show. We are a bit late with this review due to the distraction of the arrival of baby brother but my 3 year old has been enjoying this a lot over the last few weeks! It's provided a great distraction for my daughter for those inevitable moments when mummy has been a little bit

Welcome to the world

2013-03-12T09:28:00.001Z

After everyone telling me there was no way my baby was coming out anytime soon, he decided he did want to meet us after all and was born the day before my due date! I am completely in love, he is such a lovely baby and totally gorgeous and totally scrummy! The birth just felt completely surreal. On Friday morning I headed to my midwife check up, the head wasn't engaged yet and we chatted about

Competition time – Happy Mum-To-Be Day from Cussons Mum & Me

2013-03-04T09:56:00.000Z

I'm really exited to be running another competition and the chance to win a lovely Mum to be prize from Cussons. My baby is actually due on Mother's Day so it could be a big one this year, and I am feeling in need of some pampering! This set looks very appealing to me. The competition ends Friday 8th of March so get those entries in and best of luck! Entry is via the rafflecopter, check out

Find me a gift of relaxation this Mother's Day

2013-03-01T21:18:00.000Z

It is finally March which also means that Mother's Day is fast approaching. I have been on the lookout for little trinkets (on my little budget) that just show mum I care and this Bomb Cosmetics candle sent to me from Find Me A Gift is a great find. I just love the name of it – any mums out there in need of Blissful Rest? Yep, thought so and although us mums might not completely achieve full

The ups & downs of 38 week bump

2013-02-27T16:09:00.002Z

So here I am, only a few days away from 39 weeks and a strange thing has happened... I feel like I am going backwards! My daughter would already have been born by this point and I thought I might find it depressing going over that point but I don't at all, it would have felt too soon really. Last week was my final week at work and I felt really tired and emotional and like I might pop at any

Review – MaterniCare Pre and Post Natal Nourishing Cream Review

2013-02-20T09:24:00.001Z

For the last week I have been lucky enough to be testing out MaterniCare, a new pre & post natal nourishing cream. With a unique blend of rich plant oils and essential vitamins it is designed to nourish and care for your skin as your bump grows and then to support your body as it recovers. I am now at 37 weeks and I honestly wish I had discovered this cream earlier! It's brand new on our

Maternity inspiration at Vertbaudet

2013-02-20T09:04:00.004Z

I have spent many an evening browsing the Vertbaudet website. Usually for clothes for my little girl and often at their gorgeous ranges for children's bedrooms. More recently (due to my current state) my attentions turned to their maternity clothes. Dressing your bump can be a tricky time, not wanting to spend too much on clothes you may never wear again, but at the same time wanting to feel

Al Fresco 'Young Story Writer of the Year Competition'

2013-02-16T19:28:00.000Z

Oh I do love a good competition and here is a fantastic one for you, I only wish my daughter was old enough to enter it! Al Fresco holidays are hosting a national 'Young Story Writer of the year' competition. They have teamed up with children's book author, Jeremy Strong, to give children a chance to explore there story telling and writing skills. I love it when competitions are creative and it

36 weeks

2013-02-12T16:17:00.001Z

The strangest thing about being 36 weeks pregnant is the idea that I could go into labour in 2 weeks or 6 weeks time. It seems such a huge difference! My daughter was born at 38 weeks and a few people have said the second normally follows suit... others however have said it makes no difference! I'm trying not to assume he will come early as I think that will make being overdue really hard!