tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75606350779543092252022-11-07T09:29:00.018+00:00My Monkeys Don't Sit Still Parenting a lifestyle blog all about life with my two monkeys who don't sit still!SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.comBlogger1255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-35488925483516757412019-04-02T11:58:00.001+01:002019-04-02T11:58:48.029+01:00Las Iguanas Lakeside! <span style="font-size: large;">My best friend and I meet twice a week as a rule, for dog walking, a girly chat, sometimes coffee (and cake) and even lunch, dinner or shopping. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Our get togethers are full of fun and laughter, putting the world to rights and generally good for the soul! They keep us sane and really are truly what keeps us going some days.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Night's out together (without the kids or husbands) eating, chatting and drinking are few and far between so when we were invited along to the newly re-vamped <a href="https://www.iguanas.co.uk/">Las Iguanas</a>, Lakeside, we were excited to go along for a complimentary meal.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5lxRLwKh4uI/XKM52Eqsw8I/AAAAAAAAV2U/rbGjFcIBw9QP0j7yZfpyFU2J1qj14WHPQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5lxRLwKh4uI/XKM52Eqsw8I/AAAAAAAAV2U/rbGjFcIBw9QP0j7yZfpyFU2J1qj14WHPQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1446.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y4RWrCe5458/XKM510XwvpI/AAAAAAAAV2Q/9llVm5hrrgERZD8FuzhaD8wNvfc-2klcQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y4RWrCe5458/XKM510XwvpI/AAAAAAAAV2Q/9llVm5hrrgERZD8FuzhaD8wNvfc-2klcQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1445.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We instantly noticed the party vibe. Inside was bustling with diners and groups making use of the 2 for 1 cocktails on offer! No diners using the outside seating as still a little chilly of an evening for that.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The decor Latin America inspired, vibrant, warm and cheerful. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUw2BymjegU/XKM500u82BI/AAAAAAAAV2E/zJs9VXmHJc8Zm6lfdY0nygJrvWxB2AycgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUw2BymjegU/XKM500u82BI/AAAAAAAAV2E/zJs9VXmHJc8Zm6lfdY0nygJrvWxB2AycgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1439.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6guEsneO0pw/XKM50k3wyZI/AAAAAAAAV18/w6NfsFFJ1eUZ2HvJWkRWxZ53VGASikk2ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6guEsneO0pw/XKM50k3wyZI/AAAAAAAAV18/w6NfsFFJ1eUZ2HvJWkRWxZ53VGASikk2ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1441.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We shared the mocktails (included in the 2 for 1 offer all day every day) and both ate Chilli. Mine was the mild (cocoa & ancho) chilli con carne and my friend had the veggie chilli. She's had that before and loves it. Mine was delicious and comes highly recommended! Really, it was so good.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eWf2aV3MEMw/XKM50-osGxI/AAAAAAAAV2A/xd3C4v7Bwh0sjmGOig6rt8p1x-YDOGL8ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eWf2aV3MEMw/XKM50-osGxI/AAAAAAAAV2A/xd3C4v7Bwh0sjmGOig6rt8p1x-YDOGL8ACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1440.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The lure of Coconut ice cream over took my desire for Churros but I did share a little of hers, so it was win win for me! Incidentally the coconut ice cream was amazing! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hpjfTdfDGqQ/XKM51UsuYlI/AAAAAAAAV2I/9t2d63GCmpUsoqOTjmt95q71-1SXmDRKACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hpjfTdfDGqQ/XKM51UsuYlI/AAAAAAAAV2I/9t2d63GCmpUsoqOTjmt95q71-1SXmDRKACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1442.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Phm910KVAvs/XKM51i_MEYI/AAAAAAAAV2M/6g0f3VK9cF8sWyB75Ay090izIC8GES3RACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Phm910KVAvs/XKM51i_MEYI/AAAAAAAAV2M/6g0f3VK9cF8sWyB75Ay090izIC8GES3RACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1443.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I could have been tempted to eat so much more, but honestly we were full. Definitely the 'place to be' on a Friday night for lots of cool reasons.....cheap drinks, great food, fab atmosphere, friendly and cheerful staff........</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Pop along if you can, I'm sure you really won't be disappointed. We'll certainly be going back. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers Las Iguanas....... </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We we invited for a complimentary meal for the purpose of this post.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BXAoqyCCp-o/XKM8RMVyK3I/AAAAAAAAV20/PQOzMVGROCE-BjuobBd8DLs5xWsaChoLwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BXAoqyCCp-o/XKM8RMVyK3I/AAAAAAAAV20/PQOzMVGROCE-BjuobBd8DLs5xWsaChoLwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-38489828124415972962019-03-22T12:44:00.001+00:002019-03-22T12:44:46.274+00:00Scrumbles Natural Pet Food - New Food For Daisy!<span style="font-size: large;">Daisy was 1yrs old a few weeks back. Can you believe that? We've still not had her a year but it's like we've never been without her. A few weeks before her birthday the lovely folk at Scrumbles Natural Pet Food offered to send her some new food to try. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'll be honest, I'd never heard of <a href="https://scrumbles.co.uk/">Scrumbles</a>. A British brand making cat and dog food, with no added nasties, which is naturally hypoallergenic, gluten free and with added probiotics! Worth a try I'd say! Not me of course.....but Daisy. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We were sent a 2kg bag of chicken kibble, suitable for <a href="https://scrumbles.co.uk/product/natural-dog-food/">small and medium breed daring dogs</a> not exceeding 25kg. Daisy is certainly daring, a medium breed and around 13kg......so spot on! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PgxsYdk3ehs/XJTWmrbCf4I/AAAAAAAAV08/y8irRzcGJVUzKvB_Lvgzr4IuGhGMB-WpgCEwYBhgL/s1600/e06fed1b-0277-4a12-b451-0541368aa19b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1264" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PgxsYdk3ehs/XJTWmrbCf4I/AAAAAAAAV08/y8irRzcGJVUzKvB_Lvgzr4IuGhGMB-WpgCEwYBhgL/s640/e06fed1b-0277-4a12-b451-0541368aa19b.JPG" width="504" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I let her sniff the bag first and added the kibble into her usual food to avoid a quick change of food and avoid any upset tummy. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TxsyKhYD4eY/XJTWjlrIAwI/AAAAAAAAV0I/o-R6-k24gp4MxkfGqGreAoZz6lUtsB4NQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TxsyKhYD4eY/XJTWjlrIAwI/AAAAAAAAV0I/o-R6-k24gp4MxkfGqGreAoZz6lUtsB4NQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1149.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ek9-QmBWTwo/XJTWj5tmuAI/AAAAAAAAV0M/uNBiwOb4lOI2yWDBgGlUy0tvOAAB_4Q7ACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ek9-QmBWTwo/XJTWj5tmuAI/AAAAAAAAV0M/uNBiwOb4lOI2yWDBgGlUy0tvOAAB_4Q7ACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1151.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">She can be a fussy soul, only eating certain dog biscuits and grazing on her food.....it took a few attempts if I'm honest before she would give it a try. Ultimately though, she ate it. Gradually we gave her more, so it replaced her usual food.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jhkJB1yXUzs/XJTWjttSgcI/AAAAAAAAV0E/38--aMDIgxEYTDEmzNAWf-0XC-8wdPCwgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jhkJB1yXUzs/XJTWjttSgcI/AAAAAAAAV0E/38--aMDIgxEYTDEmzNAWf-0XC-8wdPCwgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1156.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TW41RyWchaY/XJTWk3QzORI/AAAAAAAAV0Q/d465T7YGtTAnhlMtN8_iZGyOm823ZxYiwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TW41RyWchaY/XJTWk3QzORI/AAAAAAAAV0Q/d465T7YGtTAnhlMtN8_iZGyOm823ZxYiwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1157.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVUqa3wMtcc/XJTWlCChnvI/AAAAAAAAV0Y/zIDuFFXhepI1Ed991ne2d2xYjPLVj3T8wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVUqa3wMtcc/XJTWlCChnvI/AAAAAAAAV0Y/zIDuFFXhepI1Ed991ne2d2xYjPLVj3T8wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1159.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We focus on the meat content when sourcing new food usually and this is pretty good at 60% chicken (that's 35.5 freshly prepared chicken, 21% dried chicken and 2% chicken fat plus 1.5%chicken liver).</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ozEsgmyYEzI/XJTWlFFsUbI/AAAAAAAAV04/S46KGDMO9doy6aPKGPZwxhMDRTckcgmLwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ozEsgmyYEzI/XJTWlFFsUbI/AAAAAAAAV04/S46KGDMO9doy6aPKGPZwxhMDRTckcgmLwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1160.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RXomlMXJQWc/XJTWlQqLALI/AAAAAAAAV08/9zTRO19yn844XaX8_-tthPmflMI4p_0dQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RXomlMXJQWc/XJTWlQqLALI/AAAAAAAAV08/9zTRO19yn844XaX8_-tthPmflMI4p_0dQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1300.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The higher the meat content the better. I can safely say Daisy did not have any tummy issues on Scrumbles and over time the entire bag was consumed by her. The gradual change most definitely helps with the change over. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The size of the kibble is larger than she was used to but this wasn't an issue. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Would we buy it?</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I think I would. It's more expensive than the one Daisy usually has though. £11.49 for 2kg. £40 for 8kg. We pay £7.99 for 2kg or £35 for 15kg. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There are so many different brands on the market though, cheaper and way more expensive too. Ultimately it comes down to what you want to feed your dog, how they take to it, and not least the budget. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Scrumbles gets Daisy's vote for taste and no nasty additives. No iffy tummy and free delivery over £20 too! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LNQvJ4XLc8M/XJTWmUBBcNI/AAAAAAAAV08/49ByEvlxi2c4X39nEokFAE5pJ5uRDdSxACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_1385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LNQvJ4XLc8M/XJTWmUBBcNI/AAAAAAAAV08/49ByEvlxi2c4X39nEokFAE5pJ5uRDdSxACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_1385.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The website is fun and dead easy to use. You can even subscribe and save 5%. Plus 10% of profits go to animal charities. We'd definitely recommend them! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks Jack and Co!</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6aRPp9aHLvI/XJTWVR8LOXI/AAAAAAAAV0A/R3GePhDP96ExUa56GXnJIB0ywiQyLFRNwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6aRPp9aHLvI/XJTWVR8LOXI/AAAAAAAAV0A/R3GePhDP96ExUa56GXnJIB0ywiQyLFRNwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-81200992642461551332019-03-21T13:56:00.000+00:002019-03-22T12:48:52.736+00:007 Landscape Edging Ideas for Artificial Grass Lawns<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-9a0b6816-7fff-1697-58ec-689761aefc8e" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're still debating what to do with our very patchy, dog hole ridden garden! The other issue we have is next doors tree....it drops leaves and flowers all over our garden each year and therefore leaves the bottom of the garden soggy and wet! We've often thought about having the whole garden artificially turfed, that way, there will be somewhere for the boys to play football and for the dog to play! There are things to consider though. Not least the outlay and of course the design.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-9a0b6816-7fff-1697-58ec-689761aefc8e" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-9a0b6816-7fff-1697-58ec-689761aefc8e" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When buying an artificial grass, there are certain things and factors that you need to consider in order for you to achieve that perfect, natural-looking grass in your lawn. The final look of your lawn greatly depends on your imagination, your choice of artificial grass materials and the location of your residence. You need to widen your imagination. This will allow you to get the most out of the money you spent on your artificial grass. While you can hire an artificial grass designer, there are some ideas that are quite simple but can have a big impact on the view that you can do by yourself.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If by any chance you have struggled on covering those uneven edges, you can actually use some of these ideas to minimise or actually eradicate the uneven edges of your newly-installed </span><a href="https://www.grass-direct.co.uk/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">artificial grass</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Curbing</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Curbing is one of the greatest ideas when it comes to edging your lawn. This is commonly used in streets to separate the road from the pavement but you can actually use this idea to cover the edges of your lawn. However, this will require intensive planning since curbing is made of concrete so if you are not sure with the design of your lawn, consider another idea.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="468" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mHdLiWP0Rescug3ZQcTtqSQPVVdEyJp7BsalndfnT1rXASKvtlcGxY0LPdtiniZucB6vOlNucJYg6IBQHwBGK1fXzMHMe6EK10RSXU1B8y_APDCSo2Ppf73zBTj0_eF_DUA3juM-" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="624" /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: <a href="https://www.installitdirect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/artificial-turf-san-diego.jpg">installitdirect</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Paving Stones</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is, by far the most common edging decoration in almost every house with a lawn. Not just because it covers the edges of the lawn, it also creates a pathway. This is a good idea because it will protect the artificial grass from heavy foot traffic. It will also create a balance of stones and green colours.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Bendable Borders</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bendable borders offer a safer edging for your children's playground. This is also applicable to those who plan to have a regular redesigning of their artificial grass lawn because bendable borders, aside from being bendable, are actually movable. While they are bendable and movable, this kind of border is also durable.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Logs or Wood</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to create that forestry vibe, you can actually use logs or woods to cover the edges of your artificial grass lawns. You can use this on both straight and curved edges.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="468" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/PmZjtpIsS-Pi6Q1n1WhUMo0Z7vSwEpbCMcMcJV01W2WXJASmDo__CiJ_3x4vfJ4JRQqRTBAiv-S2vlj2fwhTONG7ME_S4KOsG3lFjdmmDZmcrM-PCpGvuAnK8VWnGpO41aVu2VEe" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="624" /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/06162905/images-of-gardens-outdoor-chair-800x600.jpg">realestate</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Railroad Ties</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Railroad ties offer a more vintage-looking artificial grass lawn. You can use as an edging medium on your lawn and at the same time give a wonderful aura on your back garden. Remember that creativity is the key. Aside from that, railroad ties are versatile because they can fit in almost everything including stones and gravel. This will also serve as a guideline when you are planning to install an artificial grass.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. Gravel</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want a dynamic design, you can use gravel as a border. Although it can be dirty at times, it offers a more complex design to your artificial grass lawn which is good because you can redesign your lawn anytime you want. Aside from that, you can also top the gravel with statues, or anything you want to do with it.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wood Chips or Bark</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just like gravel, you can put some wood chips or bark as your covering agent around the edges of your artificial grass lawn. Aside from being money-wise, this gives you that country-side, provincial vibe in your back garden while being in the depths of the city.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="351" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Huaixij-PWjdSvbloAhDvDzm71_GwPwy6r-w8qKG9YYtUsJtNPsFEOp9C7Dl4m2ty9ukEEl_xIiKU2zFDTi-mHEM9cspfKiU0tPGqT95-YMNAmCyPrX94LO9k6Jcw4F-K9lpR7-6" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="624" /></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: <a href="https://neograss.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/brick-paving-used-to-edge-artificial-turf.jpg">neograss</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So those are the 7 great ideas that you may want to do with the edges of your artificial grass lawn. You can do this according to your preference and you can also do this with your family as a form of bonding. Some of this ideas do not require heavy manpower.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Guest post </span></span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QLmdAk3CrUU/XJOXZQADgoI/AAAAAAAAVz0/Q4Z3iDCY8HQHKWWS5n-WfMwJF3lGJ2ChwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QLmdAk3CrUU/XJOXZQADgoI/AAAAAAAAVz0/Q4Z3iDCY8HQHKWWS5n-WfMwJF3lGJ2ChwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-5555927049982205002018-10-20T12:46:00.003+01:002018-10-22T21:16:35.493+01:00Boots from BOGS!<span style="font-size: large;">Since getting our Sprocker Spaniel Daisy back in May I thought it would be a good idea to get decent wellies for the monkeys and I to wear when walking her. Daddy doesn't do wellies, so he opted out! Now, usually I'm not a great fan myself as I find them clumpy to walk in and often uncomfortable too but that was before we tried boots sent to us from <a href="https://www.bogsfootwear.co.uk/shop/index.html">BOGS</a>! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Waterproof footwear for all the family. BOGS footwear kindly sent me the <a href="https://www.bogsfootwear.co.uk/shop/style/72103-301.html">Amanda Plush</a> boot and both the monkeys a pair of Kids Arcata Wool Stripe boots. They are suitable for temperatures below -40 (and will be taken with us when we go to Lapland at Christmas!)</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cczZsSZ7Hho/W8sJ_r3rG2I/AAAAAAAAVr8/iBn8OMtvcT40XvM3H27VToDl-mclpGH1gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cczZsSZ7Hho/W8sJ_r3rG2I/AAAAAAAAVr8/iBn8OMtvcT40XvM3H27VToDl-mclpGH1gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0551.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUsInFAw02w/W8sKIsJIgVI/AAAAAAAAVrc/Wg2qZP0O68gY2aS_U8DRttD-eZOXBbr5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUsInFAw02w/W8sKIsJIgVI/AAAAAAAAVrc/Wg2qZP0O68gY2aS_U8DRttD-eZOXBbr5ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0561.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f3eXW06MHjA/W8sKKR9DX_I/AAAAAAAAVrg/LLjZn5DRZe0j59g_PrVsYOTJeySHQcksACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f3eXW06MHjA/W8sKKR9DX_I/AAAAAAAAVrg/LLjZn5DRZe0j59g_PrVsYOTJeySHQcksACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0562.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8tQXwCBB58I/W8sKL9-fpgI/AAAAAAAAVrk/4jCQ2krJyAUK98T1dOhr563zDdUN3sfeQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8tQXwCBB58I/W8sKL9-fpgI/AAAAAAAAVrk/4jCQ2krJyAUK98T1dOhr563zDdUN3sfeQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0563.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsImydsbaTY/W8sKNcBFihI/AAAAAAAAVro/yGSIeFY_jVkJl77QAQfuZI2FzcJL5JWVgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsImydsbaTY/W8sKNcBFihI/AAAAAAAAVro/yGSIeFY_jVkJl77QAQfuZI2FzcJL5JWVgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0564.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wVffTtZYQ0/W8sKOuDdMJI/AAAAAAAAVrs/Ftv3x7kpTPMp7vXWdU-6PgJospVIDo7QACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wVffTtZYQ0/W8sKOuDdMJI/AAAAAAAAVrs/Ftv3x7kpTPMp7vXWdU-6PgJospVIDo7QACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0565.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vdWzXCZXoC4/W8sKPrSxhKI/AAAAAAAAVrw/dptobf_Gx1oOBKiXW-0kT5Vett4JaUjqQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vdWzXCZXoC4/W8sKPrSxhKI/AAAAAAAAVrw/dptobf_Gx1oOBKiXW-0kT5Vett4JaUjqQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0566.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GGJnIKOtVXk/W8sKQy23qXI/AAAAAAAAVr4/DUfOvvWiMi8bUS5uY2iQEKy6cu-Qly6YwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GGJnIKOtVXk/W8sKQy23qXI/AAAAAAAAVr4/DUfOvvWiMi8bUS5uY2iQEKy6cu-Qly6YwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0567.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Amanda Plush in Olive were ordered in a size UK 5 for me and are mid calf. They are 100% waterproof with handles either side for ease of putting on and pulling off and come with a lush faux-fur lining for extra warmth and comfort. Suitable for wear in temperatures of -25. Of course when the boots first arrived we had zero rain for about two months! Just typical. However, they have now been tested in the rain, in long wet grass and leaves on dog walks and on at least one 4 mile 'hike' whilst walking the dog. I can honestly say they are super comfy, kept my feet both warm and dry and did not squeak like some wellies do, or feel clumpy and awkward to walk in. I think the laces at the front really help to secure them comfortably, making them fully adjustable to the wearer. I really like them! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfcYV-woGW0/W8sKUZo0SiI/AAAAAAAAVtQ/HTar99uGvAQeGgbtQ2A1xwqSXrtEpVB5QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cfcYV-woGW0/W8sKUZo0SiI/AAAAAAAAVtQ/HTar99uGvAQeGgbtQ2A1xwqSXrtEpVB5QCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2944.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJdudoDLF2w/W8sKVLK35gI/AAAAAAAAVtA/aIUN_MH0HSY3GIWQbTunah9-GqHVKuFOwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJdudoDLF2w/W8sKVLK35gI/AAAAAAAAVtA/aIUN_MH0HSY3GIWQbTunah9-GqHVKuFOwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2945.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmnoJHoiXWM/W8sKVkV5qAI/AAAAAAAAVtE/UL7vfVaMVd47NjkzWba4dfYMdveC4ExSwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmnoJHoiXWM/W8sKVkV5qAI/AAAAAAAAVtE/UL7vfVaMVd47NjkzWba4dfYMdveC4ExSwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2946.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S8jTp-VOhsQ/W8sKV3IFU5I/AAAAAAAAVtE/4Lz27aqEDn4Dn08Yf4NvST6LNrjGiAi3QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S8jTp-VOhsQ/W8sKV3IFU5I/AAAAAAAAVtE/4Lz27aqEDn4Dn08Yf4NvST6LNrjGiAi3QCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2948.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QPik4JEWTvo/W8sKWd_kd2I/AAAAAAAAVtE/_amMGpzdSmQ9KDwjncH-lTxCzTqJ1vOwwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QPik4JEWTvo/W8sKWd_kd2I/AAAAAAAAVtE/_amMGpzdSmQ9KDwjncH-lTxCzTqJ1vOwwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2949.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The monkeys have worn their boots to watch football being played in the rain and on dog walks also. They have not complained of cold wet feet and their socks were bone dry! Something they are not when often wearing trainers when it rains. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">True to size, they fit comfortably. </span>Super durable, hard wearing, insulated and suitable for temperatures of -40, they are also super easy to get on and off with the side handles. Of course they have no idea we are off to Lapland but I fully intend for them to wear these there! Both monkeys have them in navy, with red and grey wool stripes and contrasting faux-fur lining. The laces are fastened with a woggle, making them so much easier for kids to secure.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E15r6WvsDWY/W8sSlT3eVKI/AAAAAAAAVtc/ksTPRNt22wkn9Xm1bo50Ska4AP4nFfN4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E15r6WvsDWY/W8sSlT3eVKI/AAAAAAAAVtc/ksTPRNt22wkn9Xm1bo50Ska4AP4nFfN4ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0553.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2hpMowHfClo/W8sSk99ATiI/AAAAAAAAVtY/CPlLW9Rk3zEoMPSsVrdpZgAneWcIYMICQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2hpMowHfClo/W8sSk99ATiI/AAAAAAAAVtY/CPlLW9Rk3zEoMPSsVrdpZgAneWcIYMICQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0555.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnR8Ao2WYg0/W8sKTzQ3ROI/AAAAAAAAVs8/J4eMksssHykL6BW-Iz2S0r2mhNwgJKfFwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnR8Ao2WYg0/W8sKTzQ3ROI/AAAAAAAAVs8/J4eMksssHykL6BW-Iz2S0r2mhNwgJKfFwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2943.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">We can highly recommends these boots from BOGS. Both types have dura-fresh technology eliminating odours. BOGS offer free UK shipping on orders over £75. The Amanda Plush are £100 on the website. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks BOGS, we really do rate the boots. I shall be wearing them from now on on dog walks, when wet and soggy under foot. We look forward to testing the monkeys ones out in a much colder climate later in the year! Shh..........................I shall update on the monkeys ones when we come back from the Artic Circle! </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-snQYD6KU-Sk/W8sTHDxo4QI/AAAAAAAAVto/W_BYjxLRuYUYFTz3nQgCUDBJkhF0u0gBgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-snQYD6KU-Sk/W8sTHDxo4QI/AAAAAAAAVto/W_BYjxLRuYUYFTz3nQgCUDBJkhF0u0gBgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-23192881346713256932018-09-20T13:21:00.001+01:002018-09-20T14:07:14.345+01:00Exploring Malaga!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Often wondered where to go for a family City Break? How about Malaga, Spain? The second highest populated City in Andalusia, it's a Mediterranean seaport on the Costa del Sol. Did you know it's the birthplace of Picasso? To be honest, I had no idea!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The best time to visit is in May-June and in September. Definitely somewhere we would consider taking the boys to one day. I've never actually been to mainland Spain and have always wanted to. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Flights are reasonably cheap and under four hours flying time from London Airports. Why not <a href="http://www.hellehollis.com/">hire a car at the airport</a> and explore the City and surrounding area whilst there? <br /><br />Of course, if the family are travelling too, you do need to check whether the car hire company provide car seats (if required) or whether you need to provide your own. Some companies provide cars to collect at the airport and others will send courtesy buses to get you to your car collection point. Then of course, once you have the car, you are free to explore as you wish. <br /><br />First stop I assume would be your hotel or base for the duration of your stay. Hopefully, you'll have checked on parking! There are loads of places to stay that's for sure. <br /><br />Whilst touring Malaga and it's surrounding areas there are plenty of places to see! The parks for one. Parque de Malaga is one not to miss. <br /><br />If culture and history are more your thing, why not take in Alcazaba? An historic castle dating back to 1057. How about Malaga Cathedral? </span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O11VSbjVIUw/W6ON6EZaYFI/AAAAAAAAVqA/kzDiuvRhhwU7LF3tzb_5U6MhLaS_3k0DQCLcBGAs/s1600/42147791_10155551446366922_6257978469389434880_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O11VSbjVIUw/W6ON6EZaYFI/AAAAAAAAVqA/kzDiuvRhhwU7LF3tzb_5U6MhLaS_3k0DQCLcBGAs/s640/42147791_10155551446366922_6257978469389434880_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: http://over40andamumtoone.com/</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can even travel further afield, ditching the car for the day and taking a day trip to Morocco, or sightseeing trip to Gibraltar. Excursions can be booked directly or through your travel company. <br /> <br />Of course, whilst in Spain you have to have tapas, there will be many Tapas bars to choose from. Book a Tapas and Wine tour, if travelling without the kids! </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With plenty of places to eat, Malaga has cuisine to offer anyone.</span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span> <br />With 320 sunny days a year, Malaga has many beaches to explore. Many have bathrooms, children's play areas and places to eat also. <br /> <br />Whilst in Spain, shopping is a must! Many shopping centres have cinemas, theatres, restaurants, bars, and bowling alleys similar to those found back in the UK. The Atarazanas - Malaga Central Market is a great place to get local produce, used daily by locals and tourists alike.<br /><br />So, you see, there's lots to keep the family entertained, not least the hotel pool! I'd say Malaga would be the perfect place to stay for just a short break or longer. Versatile and full of diversity and culture. What's not to love! </span></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DR3ua0JbOlY/W6ON6Dpv4II/AAAAAAAAVqE/bJY5dduatSc5syHchqLFUnOC_7N7k6KzACLcBGAs/s1600/42153717_10155551446486922_3011273451798265856_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DR3ua0JbOlY/W6ON6Dpv4II/AAAAAAAAVqE/bJY5dduatSc5syHchqLFUnOC_7N7k6KzACLcBGAs/s640/42153717_10155551446486922_3011273451798265856_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: http://over40andamumtoone.com/</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I once worked with a couple of lovely ladies from Spain who always said we should visit. They were the most amazing cooks....their food to die for! I will get there one day and I will taste the gorgeous </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mediterranean cuisine again! Now, where's my passport! </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Collaborative post</span> </span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9_BynVTtG6U/W6OJxGV77EI/AAAAAAAAVp0/iphBJHrPh68WbhUXnrDXrqKjmG2s8oDXwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9_BynVTtG6U/W6OJxGV77EI/AAAAAAAAVp0/iphBJHrPh68WbhUXnrDXrqKjmG2s8oDXwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-36746998345335900992018-09-17T20:48:00.001+01:002018-09-20T14:05:54.997+01:00Visiting Orlando! <span style="font-size: large;">One of the places I'd like to take the boys one day is Orlando, Florida! I've had the good fortune of going twice in the past and I think they would love it! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The first time I went was with school, many moons ago. I was 12. It was my first time away from home. What a place to go! We stayed with host families and visited all the usual places (that were there at the time). Epcot hadn't even been open that long. Now there are even more parks than before! You can <a href="https://www.orlando-ticket-deals.co.uk/">get your park tickets online</a> now but not back then! I remember we went to Disney World, Epcot (which at the time was my favourite), Wet n Wild, The Kennedy Space Centre and also Sea World.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baZ4XSYAmG0/W562O6t0V1I/AAAAAAAAVo8/7COxyS6QZk4KnVKMNpUTstdSQb9tLYCxQCLcBGAs/s1600/16998220_10155971585808009_3094899779509231452_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baZ4XSYAmG0/W562O6t0V1I/AAAAAAAAVo8/7COxyS6QZk4KnVKMNpUTstdSQb9tLYCxQCLcBGAs/s640/16998220_10155971585808009_3094899779509231452_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I'm pretty sure Universal Studios Orlando Resort and MGM (now Disney's Hollywood Studios) were not open then. Now you can get multi park tickets, for the duration of your stay. There are numerous Orlando Combination ticket packages, with 6 Disney Parks now. Not to mention all the others! WOW! Did you know there's even a Legoland Florida? I only found that out myself recently. Boy, I bet the place has changed so much.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I next went to Disney, Orlando as an adult with friends and their family. We stayed in a Villa and rented a car to visit the parks, eat out on International Drive (which was so much bigger than the time before) and to visit the shopping malls. We're going back 13 years. I remember it being just as magical as the time when I went with school and being an adult I was probably more excited to be honest! So, really there is no ideal age! Young or old, we're all still big kids at heart! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewiRRvZMXho/W562O4ZjhjI/AAAAAAAAVo4/3K-CdJvIqVAU3cU2F3lCIiC72iVf-6RHgCLcBGAs/s1600/17202793_10156011273613009_2206915661644366534_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ewiRRvZMXho/W562O4ZjhjI/AAAAAAAAVo4/3K-CdJvIqVAU3cU2F3lCIiC72iVf-6RHgCLcBGAs/s640/17202793_10156011273613009_2206915661644366534_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I really think the boys would love Universal Studios Orlando Resort the most! I think they would relate to the film themed shows and rides more than the typical Disney ones! (personally I love them all). My plan would be for us to stay in a rented Villa with Pool and hire a car. That way, you can be more flexible with meals, chill out at the villa (as lets face it visiting Orlando isn't a rest) and come and go as you please! As much as we would like to stay in one of the Disney hotels, I also think hiring a villa is more affordable! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Best time of year to go? For us it would have to be Easter! Still warm and sunny but not super hot, like in the school summer holidays out there and hopefully less packed too. I've been at Easter and in July, both great, but with a hubby who cannot cope with it being too hot and the boys, I think for us Easter is best. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsFaEXPtADc/W562O2kh4GI/AAAAAAAAVpA/zJ8JIxKo2c4dvIAuFFY1EMECQhmEnbV6wCEwYBhgL/s1600/17265030_10156011265083009_4317768644059211361_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsFaEXPtADc/W562O2kh4GI/AAAAAAAAVpA/zJ8JIxKo2c4dvIAuFFY1EMECQhmEnbV6wCEwYBhgL/s640/17265030_10156011265083009_4317768644059211361_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">You'd have to go for at least two weeks wouldn't you! I don't think anything shorter would be long enough. Three weeks would be better, but I'm not sure we could afford the time to do that. I'm super excited to see if we ever get there as a family. I really hope so! Even if we all go when they are young adults. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's certainly on the bucket list! Have you been? Want to go?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Collaborative post</span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-06BaIP7ENmM/W54jvyy8NFI/AAAAAAAAVos/caXZkUy1oGYBqRPuHP3Ydc_1YIWncIq9wCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-06BaIP7ENmM/W54jvyy8NFI/AAAAAAAAVos/caXZkUy1oGYBqRPuHP3Ydc_1YIWncIq9wCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-58263762901495408762018-08-04T10:55:00.001+01:002018-08-04T10:55:49.850+01:00Back to School with Treads! <span style="font-size: large;">The boys last pair of school shoes from a well known kids shoe shop lasted well (especially seeing as both boys feet hadn't grown from Aug 17 to April 18. They did, however after two terms of wear, really need replacing. One pair had been super glued and the other just looked tatty. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Where to find in the region of £90 though? </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I did some searching online and came across <a href="https://www.treads-shoes.com/">Treads</a>, who kindly sent us a pair of their boys school shoes for each boy. Grateful, I sent the boys back to school after Easter in their new shoes and since then they've put them to the test! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">With a 12 month indestructible guarantee, they've not had them long enough to see if this is true but so far, I'm impressed to say, they still look as good as new! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Both boys have the <a href="https://www.treads-shoes.com/boys/school-shoes/madrid">Madrid</a> style shoe. Big monkey had been sent the Toyko lace up shoe but really didn't like them and insisted he wouldn't wear them (being to lazy to wear shoes with laces), so very kindly Treads allowed me to return them and sent him a pair he would be happy with.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJFHsF2d7xU/WyAlE6WDEqI/AAAAAAAAVds/Skam3f547BIjpSDx3YB09Rv76HZ-sGC7wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJFHsF2d7xU/WyAlE6WDEqI/AAAAAAAAVds/Skam3f547BIjpSDx3YB09Rv76HZ-sGC7wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_2100.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e7bJAMJ-rPE/WyAlF-uBo3I/AAAAAAAAVeM/4oWAl6P_EWUI9rGgWlgleWVRrqE74ziAwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e7bJAMJ-rPE/WyAlF-uBo3I/AAAAAAAAVeM/4oWAl6P_EWUI9rGgWlgleWVRrqE74ziAwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_2103.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Touch fasten leather upper shoes with scuff resistant toes, these shoes are sturdy and very durable. They have a dual fit system, meaning you can adjust the width to suit the wearer. Just leave in the dual fit system or remove the orange insole, as desired. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nmIlMNLy8bw/WyAk3s5GUFI/AAAAAAAAVeA/R3MfcRgey8MbzMDWwBntZFnLA1denDLhwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nmIlMNLy8bw/WyAk3s5GUFI/AAAAAAAAVeA/R3MfcRgey8MbzMDWwBntZFnLA1denDLhwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0525.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--DQAC2SZCtQ/WyAk3KtQENI/AAAAAAAAVeE/1943EtlQaO8NRNCk1BcuD1aIdVumRHQzQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--DQAC2SZCtQ/WyAk3KtQENI/AAAAAAAAVeE/1943EtlQaO8NRNCk1BcuD1aIdVumRHQzQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0526.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I've been using either a damp cloth to wipe the shoes clean (as they were getting very dusty on the dry school field) or a liquid sponge polish. Both giving good results! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jTA9IWlJL80/WyAk4CN9PvI/AAAAAAAAVeE/5Fy0sAgdO-kJaQaSfDDkjN8LCp48uWYzQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jTA9IWlJL80/WyAk4CN9PvI/AAAAAAAAVeE/5Fy0sAgdO-kJaQaSfDDkjN8LCp48uWYzQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0527.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNgRyjItpFk/WyAk46Fx8HI/AAAAAAAAVeA/uAMykWZhc1wxfu2EvzHckMZ7k4Ept7h2gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNgRyjItpFk/WyAk46Fx8HI/AAAAAAAAVeA/uAMykWZhc1wxfu2EvzHckMZ7k4Ept7h2gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0528.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_edK63CWX4/WyAk5rb68hI/AAAAAAAAVeU/H_r-k7YXCtMXb7Q2O24sIM2xr-KfcewZwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_edK63CWX4/WyAk5rb68hI/AAAAAAAAVeU/H_r-k7YXCtMXb7Q2O24sIM2xr-KfcewZwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">These school shoes really are hard wearing and robust. Both boys run around at playtime at school, they've received no scuffs! Big monkey even plays football on the school field in his and they still look as good as new.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bb6qyiTempI/WyAlHtTe5HI/AAAAAAAAVeU/9J7W9iu6Aj0gJUNels6mb8KQ7EAa89iEgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bb6qyiTempI/WyAlHtTe5HI/AAAAAAAAVeU/9J7W9iu6Aj0gJUNels6mb8KQ7EAa89iEgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6806.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Qg7erhGuBg/WyAk6eB2xnI/AAAAAAAAVeM/_gsMlvp7wp4QTICFlk_gFWbDnd4a3La-ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Qg7erhGuBg/WyAk6eB2xnI/AAAAAAAAVeM/_gsMlvp7wp4QTICFlk_gFWbDnd4a3La-ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0531.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2zU6_AvHFhA/WyAmqng3_CI/AAAAAAAAVek/qvxQJLqO94oPLP_8RODWyhNKqjG_vKM4QCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2zU6_AvHFhA/WyAmqng3_CI/AAAAAAAAVek/qvxQJLqO94oPLP_8RODWyhNKqjG_vKM4QCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0530.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtyH7rTQr2E/WyAk7rL1Z1I/AAAAAAAAVeU/1Ohfmi0Jp-UparR0CaGu2h-KQ1ldt5UywCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mtyH7rTQr2E/WyAk7rL1Z1I/AAAAAAAAVeU/1Ohfmi0Jp-UparR0CaGu2h-KQ1ldt5UywCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0533.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QH4ASvA2Bc/WyAk8_ZKi4I/AAAAAAAAVd8/YmGruoNP6mIYjMN6K2jspchzgOr7BV48wCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9QH4ASvA2Bc/WyAk8_ZKi4I/AAAAAAAAVd8/YmGruoNP6mIYjMN6K2jspchzgOr7BV48wCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0534.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Neither boy will be getting a new pair for back to school in September. They won't need them (unless they have a massive growth spurt)! Ordering online was easy, we had been to get the boys feet measured, so just ordered in that size! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-ZdShcDIdk/WyAk_sphy7I/AAAAAAAAVeM/j7bgjpmAxuI6GBCNkarzyBvBsC4PiR8zwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-ZdShcDIdk/WyAk_sphy7I/AAAAAAAAVeM/j7bgjpmAxuI6GBCNkarzyBvBsC4PiR8zwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0579.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E88CnCHTNwU/WyAlAxec55I/AAAAAAAAVeA/tYtLrWfQOJQlDWXsqNTAZ7_xDOXjXq72gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E88CnCHTNwU/WyAlAxec55I/AAAAAAAAVeA/tYtLrWfQOJQlDWXsqNTAZ7_xDOXjXq72gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0580.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4cYcCwhQ0xQ/WyAlB-QtloI/AAAAAAAAVeE/CKZr1-ZVpVM-mTRUJQ7g1RrJ49bMnWQwgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4cYcCwhQ0xQ/WyAlB-QtloI/AAAAAAAAVeE/CKZr1-ZVpVM-mTRUJQ7g1RrJ49bMnWQwgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0581.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">For Boys aged 6-16, they are currently only £35 a pair, saving £10 on the RRP. Totally worth every penny and with free delivery and free hassle free returns too, there really is no reason not to try them. With several different styles available I know we will be ordering from Treads again, when the time comes. There are even grown up styles to suit big monkey, when he starts secondary school next year! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gHa_IbJf0i8/WyAlDVu86XI/AAAAAAAAVeI/AE3U6mnBYSkcbAZkfqnWWpHDp5OMmyqYQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gHa_IbJf0i8/WyAlDVu86XI/AAAAAAAAVeI/AE3U6mnBYSkcbAZkfqnWWpHDp5OMmyqYQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0582.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks treads, they get a huge thumbs up from us! Happy holidays all, see you on the other side! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4h1bnlA_T4/W2V1r5xvoDI/AAAAAAAAVhU/uHjg9-kMPUs_ewPls5K14sR6fmbXZ4xXACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4h1bnlA_T4/W2V1r5xvoDI/AAAAAAAAVhU/uHjg9-kMPUs_ewPls5K14sR6fmbXZ4xXACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-19334539173757388712018-07-08T15:50:00.003+01:002018-07-08T15:50:34.423+01:00Holidaying in Crete!<span style="font-size: large;">Many moons ago a girlfriend and I visited Corfu and had such an amazing time. We met another group of older women who became lifelong friends and they even attended my Wedding. We keep in touch via social media and meet occasionally too, even though one now lives in New Zealand! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I remember the holiday being one that was hot, interesting and full of laughter! We stayed in a small hotel, away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more populated holiday resorts and explored the Island. Even taking a bus ride to the Capital Kastropolis.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Since that visit I've always wanted to go to Athens in Greece and also to some of the other Greek Islands. It's not too far from the UK and full of history and Charm! Definitely on the bucket list for future family holidays and also as a getaway once the monkeys are older. Crete is one of the front runners. Although I'd be keen to visit Mykonos and Kos also.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I've been doing some research and think we'll most probably stay in one of the <a href="http://www.luxuryretreats.com/vacation-rentals/greece/crete/">Crete Villas</a> as I think flexibility is key with a younger family. Whilst hotels are great, (especially when booking an all inclusive package) I think the option of having your own pool, eating when it suits you and hiring a car to explore, all add to the experience of holidaying abroad and being able to venture out and about to explore. Of course, you needn't be tied to the villa and don't even have to cook if you don't want to. Eating out at local deli's and restaurants means you get to taste the local cuisine and get to experience local life. Just like I did when my friend and I went to Corfu! I remember having this most amazing Paella.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjcZJE1YTb0/W0IeMuOa6fI/AAAAAAAAVgU/Quf4iFK1Nggtd0vvfxG1c45U3VVaCbSLwCLcBGAs/s1600/36860341_10156769268625864_4580367932948742144_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjcZJE1YTb0/W0IeMuOa6fI/AAAAAAAAVgU/Quf4iFK1Nggtd0vvfxG1c45U3VVaCbSLwCLcBGAs/s640/36860341_10156769268625864_4580367932948742144_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Karen from https://blog.monkey-feet.com/</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">The flexibility of a villa verses hotel holiday also means no sharing of sunbeds (and even fighting to get that prime spot by the pool). No sitting in a dining hall next to people you don't want to mix with and no sharing pools or putting the kids into kids clubs. Our two wouldn't want to attend those anyway and why go away on holiday as a family, if most of the time the kids are palmed off? Of course each to their own, but we prefer staying together as a family and exploring our surroundings, finding little gems, that others may not!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">That way the whole family build many treasured memories! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Villas come in all different shapes and sizes and prices too! More affordable ones can be hired (either directly or via an agent), alone, or as part of a package. I think if we go as a family, I would be probably be inclined to book a package villa holiday (as transfers and holiday protection are often included) but should hubby and I ever be able to afford a short luxury break, I'd look to book direct and even just for the weekend. Until the monkeys are older, I'm not sure I could leave them behind for much longer! Although at times I'd quite like to!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Villas generally come with private pools and sun terraces and, they do differ in number of bedrooms and bathrooms, but depending on family size there is always a budget and villa to suit everyone. Hiring a car would be essential to us, as mentioned previously, we would want to explore wherever we stay. They can be booked ahead or when you get to your chosen destination, so again there's flexibility, which is ideal when travelling with families.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">What to do when you get there? Well, there are many beaches in Crete, being the largest Island in Greece. The climate favours the Mediterranean with mild winters, so beach holidays can be taken pretty much throughout the year. Falassarna is one sandy resort which comes to mind. There are shops to visit, marinas and many places of interest like ruins and museums. Or simply chilling out at your villa is always a pleasing option!</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Y8n7nin5o/W0IeMkMKz6I/AAAAAAAAVgQ/7WsSp4CjJ-0Z67u6KkI2GCsG0W4FQB1HgCLcBGAs/s1600/36722701_10156769267935864_1415966518952329216_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Y8n7nin5o/W0IeMkMKz6I/AAAAAAAAVgQ/7WsSp4CjJ-0Z67u6KkI2GCsG0W4FQB1HgCLcBGAs/s640/36722701_10156769267935864_1415966518952329216_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Karen from https://blog.monkey-feet.com/</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Hubby isn't keen on the weather being too hot, so for us, the best time to go would be around Easter or in September. I think he would hate the heat in mid summer! The cooler months would probably be better for the monkeys too, to be honest. They've not yet flown, so going to Crete would be a good distance for them to fly for the first time. With a flight time of just over four hours, it would be both suitable for them and for just the two of us for a quick weekend getaway. We're lucky to live close to two fairly popular airports and about an hour from another, so the choice of flights would be great.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm getting excited now, about planning ahead. First though, we have a family trip to Disneyland Paris (our first there) and an amazing surprise for the monkeys this Christmas! We're off to Lapland and they have absolutely no idea! They will be shocked, excited and thrilled. I just hope we can deal with the cold. Because if not, I shall be dreaming of a holiday in the sunshine in Crete! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have any great recommendations for the Greek Island or in particular, Crete? Places to eat? The perfect villa? Best beach? Please do comment below and let me know. Any tips would be hugely appreciated. What time of the year would you go?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collaborative Post </span></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5s9QJQYQJcs/W0IdPvqadbI/AAAAAAAAVgE/_KP5b6bpYjoAMdZ9GgCosUwsGvapEgl9QCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5s9QJQYQJcs/W0IdPvqadbI/AAAAAAAAVgE/_KP5b6bpYjoAMdZ9GgCosUwsGvapEgl9QCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-36233432073517094892018-06-05T21:18:00.001+01:002018-06-05T21:18:58.925+01:002tone Monkey Fingerlings!<span style="font-size: large;">Little monkey loves a new toy and was so excited to receive not one but two 2tone collection <a href="https://www.fingerlings.com/">Fingerlings</a> toys a while back! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DttlkpcIlJE/Wxbqx5J_jGI/AAAAAAAAVbE/sJK4JLXgfSscu5D7oGrj-pMODjS_C96XQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DttlkpcIlJE/Wxbqx5J_jGI/AAAAAAAAVbE/sJK4JLXgfSscu5D7oGrj-pMODjS_C96XQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0568.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g51NOdr6QQI/Wxbqy_UA0EI/AAAAAAAAVbM/0G7ywE0AMi0tJJOMUf8suT8kSvoFY_OwgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g51NOdr6QQI/Wxbqy_UA0EI/AAAAAAAAVbM/0G7ywE0AMi0tJJOMUf8suT8kSvoFY_OwgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0569.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c5TUWjCKQi0/WxbqyC8Qd7I/AAAAAAAAVbI/tUUJpye4LWsUKJdFwdtYdB9EPgEh4OG1ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c5TUWjCKQi0/WxbqyC8Qd7I/AAAAAAAAVbI/tUUJpye4LWsUKJdFwdtYdB9EPgEh4OG1ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0570.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Lovable finger toys that interact with the movements you make with your hands. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIROjgcyKKk/Wxbq0zG2Z5I/AAAAAAAAVcE/a2EVaeiqrAARx7yC0npQ8EeGTM2ln5GoACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIROjgcyKKk/Wxbq0zG2Z5I/AAAAAAAAVcE/a2EVaeiqrAARx7yC0npQ8EeGTM2ln5GoACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0574.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY1xfQZaUcI/Wxbq3H2hchI/AAAAAAAAVcQ/YeeN0ZibfFI9Yo1FgHnTPeSDdiQp5dc9gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY1xfQZaUcI/Wxbq3H2hchI/AAAAAAAAVcQ/YeeN0ZibfFI9Yo1FgHnTPeSDdiQp5dc9gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0576.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7fJtC-O21M/Wxbq12VkKGI/AAAAAAAAVcE/r6L-IjeusygFO9G3-5LkSn_RQ2gEjzrxACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7fJtC-O21M/Wxbq12VkKGI/AAAAAAAAVcE/r6L-IjeusygFO9G3-5LkSn_RQ2gEjzrxACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0575.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">He has Eddie and Sydney! Both from the monkey collection. By WowWee, these popular Fingerlings offer great fun and entertainment to kids!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RMgM5b5TEk4/Wxbq6HpvDkI/AAAAAAAAVcE/0uV-nqtpeAQSFb8d0PWx_gPWO6O3SRJXgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RMgM5b5TEk4/Wxbq6HpvDkI/AAAAAAAAVcE/0uV-nqtpeAQSFb8d0PWx_gPWO6O3SRJXgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6791.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ypcHBQIdBGU/Wxbq5WA7fpI/AAAAAAAAVcA/lBrXx_y58aksLALctZrC4eAelBRHPP23gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ypcHBQIdBGU/Wxbq5WA7fpI/AAAAAAAAVcA/lBrXx_y58aksLALctZrC4eAelBRHPP23gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0578.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEmxiGvHcYk/Wxbq4YecVZI/AAAAAAAAVcE/r-XMhm_TD_InEoOp2Gv78kgxFP_MimmzgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zEmxiGvHcYk/Wxbq4YecVZI/AAAAAAAAVcE/r-XMhm_TD_InEoOp2Gv78kgxFP_MimmzgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0577.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY1xfQZaUcI/Wxbq3H2hchI/AAAAAAAAVcQ/YeeN0ZibfFI9Yo1FgHnTPeSDdiQp5dc9gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rY1xfQZaUcI/Wxbq3H2hchI/AAAAAAAAVcQ/YeeN0ZibfFI9Yo1FgHnTPeSDdiQp5dc9gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0576.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GHMie81hTe0/WxbrD3i-9nI/AAAAAAAAVcM/5MFaUytZEisWLIJVbEBYZT3eeQGS3FQcACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GHMie81hTe0/WxbrD3i-9nI/AAAAAAAAVcM/5MFaUytZEisWLIJVbEBYZT3eeQGS3FQcACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0572.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">How do they work?</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each baby monkey has a sensor on either side of it's head, with over 40 sounds </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hang them upside down, tap the top of their heads, pet them and make them toot! So funny. We were in fits of giggles. Why not also blow them kisses, make them talk and rock them to sleep. These crazy creatures can burp, fart, sneeze, sing, giggle, snore and more. They even sing and the best thing? They can be switched off! </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Look at the joy on his face....priceless! </span> </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Dimensions: 6.0L x 14.9W x 22.6H cm<br />Batteries Required: 4 x LR44 (included)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Not suitable for children under 3. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Their RRP is £14.99 and they can be purchased at all good toys stores.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BPm-cyixw0c/WxbsVsSrDDI/AAAAAAAAVcY/HRlErbUVrVg_117nzh6mZS1GlUWSAuxvwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BPm-cyixw0c/WxbsVsSrDDI/AAAAAAAAVcY/HRlErbUVrVg_117nzh6mZS1GlUWSAuxvwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-61648608230147668142018-05-31T20:37:00.000+01:002018-06-03T21:21:26.311+01:00This is World Cup 2018 - Magazine! <span style="font-size: large;">As you may have gathered the monkeys are football mad and it's no surprise they are keen to follow World Cup 2018 when it starts on June 14th, in just a few weeks time. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFDSJzVOje8/WxBJ17UlbEI/AAAAAAAAVaI/31zLPi3vhVw0NOHgY7bbfldNrJDSErf7QCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFDSJzVOje8/WxBJ17UlbEI/AAAAAAAAVaI/31zLPi3vhVw0NOHgY7bbfldNrJDSErf7QCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6747.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b10bJnJy2zI/WxBJv7ACPHI/AAAAAAAAVZ8/9WYDedXcKAA_0Fc5WDhJJRSpGg0_cEWNwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b10bJnJy2zI/WxBJv7ACPHI/AAAAAAAAVZ8/9WYDedXcKAA_0Fc5WDhJJRSpGg0_cEWNwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0540.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhq5BdSAwp0/WxBJwkburKI/AAAAAAAAVZ0/bIZ6Ib979Q8cQccopxNWo0rVwAmccLVjACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qhq5BdSAwp0/WxBJwkburKI/AAAAAAAAVZ0/bIZ6Ib979Q8cQccopxNWo0rVwAmccLVjACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0539.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">They've been sent This is World Cup, a new magazine aimed at 9 to 12 year olds. "A must-have magazine for kids who can’t wait to experience the all the action of the greatest sporting event of the year!"<br />From publishers <a href="https://www.dctmedia.co.uk/magazines/">DCT Media</a>, this football fan magazine comes with a Captain’s Armband, Boom Stix, Referee Set, Giant Wall Chart, Mini Skill Ball and Panini World Cup Stickers. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Priced at £4.99 with 75 pages it's reasonable value for money. Big monkey has the Giant Wall Chart ready on his wall, to complete as the games take place. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0w1FaCFuYwM/WxBJxZv5sQI/AAAAAAAAVZ4/mTv3A48Ax4kuZV7R3zaRK8DvsoCYCgceACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0w1FaCFuYwM/WxBJxZv5sQI/AAAAAAAAVZ4/mTv3A48Ax4kuZV7R3zaRK8DvsoCYCgceACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0541.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PoglO_UCTuY/WxBJzYGAvLI/AAAAAAAAVaE/fKvzdXhhlngcnsyAtw4PZx2c_hm16tZ-gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PoglO_UCTuY/WxBJzYGAvLI/AAAAAAAAVaE/fKvzdXhhlngcnsyAtw4PZx2c_hm16tZ-gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0547.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QuWVUYAwSMQ/WxBJ0zSsO5I/AAAAAAAAVaI/0HTpaly51z0S2uufnYbLYOSkP4x2LXybgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QuWVUYAwSMQ/WxBJ0zSsO5I/AAAAAAAAVaI/0HTpaly51z0S2uufnYbLYOSkP4x2LXybgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0549.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTJR3ZuA6jA/WxBJ0OPqmFI/AAAAAAAAVaE/8LAo1gOaDnExd0ocWLIgHSG07dm2jScYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTJR3ZuA6jA/WxBJ0OPqmFI/AAAAAAAAVaE/8LAo1gOaDnExd0ocWLIgHSG07dm2jScYgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0548.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The Captains armband is way to big for both monkeys sadly. They love the referee set and the mini skills ball though! <br />The magazine is packed full of world Cup 2018 info, including group previews, a chance to win a World Cup Kit, the stadiums, ones to watch and much more. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DznGSyW_wgw/WxBJy7D1T1I/AAAAAAAAVaA/_mGxmHnYAd8N3huwiCSjxbXA28GfiTP8gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DznGSyW_wgw/WxBJy7D1T1I/AAAAAAAAVaA/_mGxmHnYAd8N3huwiCSjxbXA28GfiTP8gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0546.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3BPwnISAwI/WxBLJpn4ulI/AAAAAAAAVag/ZDSHCJq8eeMV-lZPx3r_VNyDmFs9A59xgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3BPwnISAwI/WxBLJpn4ulI/AAAAAAAAVag/ZDSHCJq8eeMV-lZPx3r_VNyDmFs9A59xgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0545.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Big monkey (10), is up with all the players and keen to read all about them in the magazine. He hasn't yet attempted the quiz but I know he will do! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can get This is World Cup 2018 from all good <a href="https://www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/this-is-world-cup.html">here</a> now.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">*Collaborative post</span> </span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7c9BIGtumy8/WxBMXgw9xTI/AAAAAAAAVao/ngoGFJkWcN4ftLk3eStGBFRO7Peo04EqgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7c9BIGtumy8/WxBMXgw9xTI/AAAAAAAAVao/ngoGFJkWcN4ftLk3eStGBFRO7Peo04EqgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-28954786773915333822018-05-27T09:37:00.002+01:002018-05-27T09:37:36.561+01:00Kitting Out Our Puppy with Pets at Home! <span style="font-size: large;">It wasn't a quick or easy decision to get a puppy. We've never had a dog before but really felt having one would compliment our family, now that the monkeys are older! We decided on a breed and after being recommended to them, put our names down on a breeders waiting list.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">During that time, I did lots of research and ummed and arred an awful lot about whether we were making the right decision. One minute, coming to the conclusion, maybe not and others most definitely yes! After around five months of being on the waiting list, as fate would have it, the Dam we had been 'paired' up with didn't get pregnant but another one had given birth to her first litter and there was one spare pup. A girl, in the original colour I had set my heart on.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_qp6PxEU7k/WwmjgKdmwqI/AAAAAAAAVXg/_Svf5pQWQyUuEEOuUGUsWO6-GOXlN-o8QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_qp6PxEU7k/WwmjgKdmwqI/AAAAAAAAVXg/_Svf5pQWQyUuEEOuUGUsWO6-GOXlN-o8QCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6512.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet Daisy</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">We had been expecting to get a boy puppy in chocolate brown but when we saw photo's of Daisy, our minds were well and truly made up!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Skipping on a few weeks, the visits had been made and we were smitten. Que a mad panic to get prepared for her to come home and kitted out for a puppy to join the family. Where to start?!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I'd popped into our local <a href="http://www.petsathome.com/">Pets at Home</a> store and looked at all the dog and puppy stuff, overwhelmed by it all to be honest! Now, I'm used to shopping but not for puppy paraphernalia!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SELgN2Z_YyY/Wwmjg4KoOxI/AAAAAAAAVXk/Z_pBK5IwbpQSfdkTzOk-JRRjSu2L7IG6wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SELgN2Z_YyY/Wwmjg4KoOxI/AAAAAAAAVXk/Z_pBK5IwbpQSfdkTzOk-JRRjSu2L7IG6wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6820.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Luckily Pets at Home is a one stop stop for all things pets and not just merchandise! They offer help and advice as well as comprehensive vet services (<a href="http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/content/vets?cm_re-Homepage-_-Service2-_-VETS">Pets for Vets</a>) and some have groom rooms too.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The local Pets at Home store manager was on hand to help me get everything ready for our new arrival. He offered advice on the food she could have (equivalent to what she was already having at the breeders) and even did a price comparison for us. He ran though the different services offered in store (from find my VIP) to grooming tips and advice on worming and flea prevention, as well as other tips for puppy. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Pets at Home Little Book of Puppy has invaluable advice for new puppy owners and even offers money off vouchers inside. Free to VIP memebers or just £1.50. I really could not fault his help and knowledge. I left the store with an array of things for our new arrival. Everything she could possibly need.</span> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpSBrcQ4XcY/Wwmjd7AHIhI/AAAAAAAAVXU/EQumKYh-hh8I3M6UaHAN_Hz-LYsXKHFXwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LpSBrcQ4XcY/Wwmjd7AHIhI/AAAAAAAAVXU/EQumKYh-hh8I3M6UaHAN_Hz-LYsXKHFXwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0583.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2YrSkW8PpYU/WwmjeI5wACI/AAAAAAAAVXY/SAQ6G6QOrpYXpUkI6zaw3Ug_UYXcncp_QCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2YrSkW8PpYU/WwmjeI5wACI/AAAAAAAAVXY/SAQ6G6QOrpYXpUkI6zaw3Ug_UYXcncp_QCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0585.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MDWGimarA5k/Wwmjiy1xkTI/AAAAAAAAVXs/R9t5bblthRQ3AomgO5j-vtLvjKOt-nZegCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6827.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4i_PvwtjB_w/WwmjkL30pGI/AAAAAAAAVXw/QylK1h2oV34UK8RC6pltvCWg4vqJKFkEwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4i_PvwtjB_w/WwmjkL30pGI/AAAAAAAAVXw/QylK1h2oV34UK8RC6pltvCWg4vqJKFkEwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6828.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KBH5SZ-lijo/Wwmk1nV3d9I/AAAAAAAAVYs/GpPvPrFvl54zTIRXMZsol6_hNwe64-RZgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KBH5SZ-lijo/Wwmk1nV3d9I/AAAAAAAAVYs/GpPvPrFvl54zTIRXMZsol6_hNwe64-RZgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0590.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I came away with a crate (that we are using for Daisy at night and when we go out and have to leave her), dog beds, treats, food and water bowls, puppy pads, a collar and lead, grooming stuff, puppy toys and more.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LMOITyZwliQ/WwmjldgeKCI/AAAAAAAAVX0/Pn7be_f7qtc9fgttWTLx-aLSAgmy1lBNACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LMOITyZwliQ/WwmjldgeKCI/AAAAAAAAVX0/Pn7be_f7qtc9fgttWTLx-aLSAgmy1lBNACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6866.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwm4Rz1aOGU/WwmjmKHjC6I/AAAAAAAAVX4/CRcw6oLCL8kTrmC6DA-ef7HOcxt9S4XhACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gwm4Rz1aOGU/WwmjmKHjC6I/AAAAAAAAVX4/CRcw6oLCL8kTrmC6DA-ef7HOcxt9S4XhACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6889.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyF9MfNRWUE/Wwmjm2WtG_I/AAAAAAAAVX8/75ihKU_sM7cXH-C1P4bAuc_3U6zqmlqDgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyF9MfNRWUE/Wwmjm2WtG_I/AAAAAAAAVX8/75ihKU_sM7cXH-C1P4bAuc_3U6zqmlqDgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6975.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RCuQLQcCz6o/Wwmjng3s9xI/AAAAAAAAVYA/SFdDYJ_SwIEL173ghLu4a_26iBkqwZ5wwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RCuQLQcCz6o/Wwmjng3s9xI/AAAAAAAAVYA/SFdDYJ_SwIEL173ghLu4a_26iBkqwZ5wwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6982.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_bg8WVtolI4/WwmjpPVatNI/AAAAAAAAVYI/7-XcGmlModw6s1kUn_SL90TiRPC2irHcACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_bg8WVtolI4/WwmjpPVatNI/AAAAAAAAVYI/7-XcGmlModw6s1kUn_SL90TiRPC2irHcACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_7041.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">I've since taken Daisy into the store (in my arms) to meet the Manager and she's been to the vets there for her 2nd injection, a first visit vet check up and to book her 2nd course of flea treatment and worming tablets. The staff have always been very attentive and the customers obviously keen to say hello to our little pup! I'm really impressed. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We shall be continuing to use Pets at Home (and Pets for Vets) for Daisy and will recommend them to others too. They have an array of stuff for all pets and even a dedicated section for Puppies too! For us, being literally just down the road, it's the perfect one stop shop for Daisy. Next time we go, she'll be on her lead and seeing the nurse for her monthly flea and worming treatments. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">She's settled in with us really well, and having had her for two weeks, it already feels like she has always been part of the family. She is using the garden for 99% of her toilet needs and is sleeping from around 9pm to 5am, with a garden visit before we go off to bed. Daisy is calm when we leave her in her crate to pop out and is calm when we return. We cannot wait to start walking her and taking her for adventures when we take her out in her crate in the car. The few journeys we've already made in the car, have been successful. The only negative we've encountered is with one neighbour, who has taken umbrage to Daisy barking at 5am on her 5th morning with us!! Needless to say, we are not impressed and that neighbour is now off the Christmas card list! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot thank Pets at Home enough for their help, support and advice. What they do not stock in store, can be found <a href="http://www.petsathome.com/">online</a>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We were very kindly gifted a budget with Pets at Home to purchase all of the stuff Daisy would need. Huge Thanks. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNwmArc6eLA/WwmgHtok0kI/AAAAAAAAVXE/fUtWh0zER6UDYnegL8skMrJDXu3aeYavwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNwmArc6eLA/WwmgHtok0kI/AAAAAAAAVXE/fUtWh0zER6UDYnegL8skMrJDXu3aeYavwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-55196668653403633872018-05-05T14:50:00.000+01:002018-05-05T14:50:16.841+01:00Meegos! <span style="font-size: large;">Last month we took part in a twitter frenzy to celebrate the release of Meegos from Click Creations. Adorable fair trade crochet collectible toys. Series One is all about Dogs and Pups! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">With six breeds in Series 1 of the 5 inch Meegos and twelve different mini Meegos, there are lots to collect. The mini Meegos come in blind boxes, so you don't know until you open them, which will be in there! There are also three Limited Edition families of pups to collect. Each of those comes with a 5 inch dog and two minis to collect.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Little monkey is dog mad.....animal mad in fact. We're even getting a real puppy of our own very soon! He was delighted when two 5 inch Meegos and 2 Pups came to stay! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erKSNHFMC8U/Wu2rFvNXH5I/AAAAAAAAVTE/PQdK243QrSULLHtSiJqdMLNJ3bTZ7QEiwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erKSNHFMC8U/Wu2rFvNXH5I/AAAAAAAAVTE/PQdK243QrSULLHtSiJqdMLNJ3bTZ7QEiwCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6567.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO6FhzPwNxw/Wu2x8P2wK8I/AAAAAAAAVU4/viWaJmgShUsL-rtQsKJ0MxL6EjmiVbuSgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO6FhzPwNxw/Wu2x8P2wK8I/AAAAAAAAVU4/viWaJmgShUsL-rtQsKJ0MxL6EjmiVbuSgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6570.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">He has Baxter (a Limited Edition) and Harley, (both 5 inch ones) and has headed over the <a href="https://www.mymeegos.com/">Meegos</a> website to uncover their personalities and learn all about their habitats! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8oVzyBeAKgk/Wu2rF87WrwI/AAAAAAAAVT0/2aQlA-38Udo3HwUCCE_EyYyLXKs_mRnkACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8oVzyBeAKgk/Wu2rF87WrwI/AAAAAAAAVT0/2aQlA-38Udo3HwUCCE_EyYyLXKs_mRnkACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6568.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MPU3L2zT8rQ/Wu2rHUGZJvI/AAAAAAAAVUc/0fEuVCdhklA2zsHIiFGbCidKkJf1qKlKgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MPU3L2zT8rQ/Wu2rHUGZJvI/AAAAAAAAVUc/0fEuVCdhklA2zsHIiFGbCidKkJf1qKlKgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6569.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn18uV4UIng/Wu2rGNjHAAI/AAAAAAAAVT8/mIZy2bQ5en0vmAQCXkYpCm8ojeK7A0hNACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn18uV4UIng/Wu2rGNjHAAI/AAAAAAAAVT8/mIZy2bQ5en0vmAQCXkYpCm8ojeK7A0hNACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6566.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">These very cute crochets dogs and pups are handmade in Bangladesh through a not for profit Fair trade organisation, making a real difference in over 200 villages, bringing sustainable, regular and flexible employment for women. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Each 5 inch Meegos takes five hours to make and the mini ones taking over one hour to crochet. Series 1 has created jobs for more then 4,000 women.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JRem9xUzNEY/Wu2rS_8h8mI/AAAAAAAAVUY/pQVQk4F-UCQm-z-3oiKTmRxwNDDhbVkSgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JRem9xUzNEY/Wu2rS_8h8mI/AAAAAAAAVUY/pQVQk4F-UCQm-z-3oiKTmRxwNDDhbVkSgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6578.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yULXenznEnM/Wu2rUd3IYyI/AAAAAAAAVUc/JbjxplAlqSgtQc_VgPZPBwCTenfRryqPgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yULXenznEnM/Wu2rUd3IYyI/AAAAAAAAVUc/JbjxplAlqSgtQc_VgPZPBwCTenfRryqPgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6579.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Which Pups did he get in the blind boxes you ask? </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4_XUEDTiT-c/Wu2rV3e469I/AAAAAAAAVUs/opG_7ILbMhEUTGcvHvR8rQtlO13wQizFQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4_XUEDTiT-c/Wu2rV3e469I/AAAAAAAAVUs/opG_7ILbMhEUTGcvHvR8rQtlO13wQizFQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6580.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rogyJLP9yHg/Wu2rYYKjUmI/AAAAAAAAVUk/NE8Ztv2vX8ML-WERWx0hrVywm9jITAIHgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rogyJLP9yHg/Wu2rYYKjUmI/AAAAAAAAVUk/NE8Ztv2vX8ML-WERWx0hrVywm9jITAIHgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6581.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncEJYGaJWkA/Wu2rblpBwRI/AAAAAAAAVUk/6ipPnY_zsnQjwXUtflGfDw58taIakSG8wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ncEJYGaJWkA/Wu2rblpBwRI/AAAAAAAAVUk/6ipPnY_zsnQjwXUtflGfDw58taIakSG8wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6583.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8AutDNzn0OM/Wu2rJJqbTuI/AAAAAAAAVUc/S5DuJ3OS6VYr9JK19pdVa-Dy7wiTXWr0wCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8AutDNzn0OM/Wu2rJJqbTuI/AAAAAAAAVUc/S5DuJ3OS6VYr9JK19pdVa-Dy7wiTXWr0wCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6572.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Buster (a limited edition pup) and we think Poppy! She's neither Poppy or Teddy according to the website (a unique one off). The 5 inch Meegos are £12.99 each and the minis £6.99. Both are available from Sainsbury's and Debenhams. The 2nd series will be out later this year and features wild animals.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tkohucDNNPA/Wu2rK04_9xI/AAAAAAAAVUI/1tWoxjlvVCMOgFJTJhCbZtQruGqe9tJgACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tkohucDNNPA/Wu2rK04_9xI/AAAAAAAAVUI/1tWoxjlvVCMOgFJTJhCbZtQruGqe9tJgACEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6573.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M0SKydtvrBE/Wu2rRF0qN7I/AAAAAAAAVUk/aeqShB6PHKM5xoQvH6fCaT6d5qyxDBCRgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M0SKydtvrBE/Wu2rRF0qN7I/AAAAAAAAVUk/aeqShB6PHKM5xoQvH6fCaT6d5qyxDBCRgCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6577.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMDwVMnAXFc/Wu2re02m_GI/AAAAAAAAVUs/G5MhL1JuMOEK2pnnvudMkDtohORys3oVQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_6585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMDwVMnAXFc/Wu2re02m_GI/AAAAAAAAVUs/G5MhL1JuMOEK2pnnvudMkDtohORys3oVQCEwYBhgL/s640/IMG_6585.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, we have a very impressed little monkey, who thinks they are just great. Made well, I can see them being very popular with girls and boys alike. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We love that they are sustainable and are helping women in Bangladesh to work and are looking forward to seeing Series 2 hitting the shops later this year. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kTJDOCQN890/Wu2yNo21qoI/AAAAAAAAVVA/0ZReva34fyojZl_S26GF9nuupd5KvoD2ACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kTJDOCQN890/Wu2yNo21qoI/AAAAAAAAVVA/0ZReva34fyojZl_S26GF9nuupd5KvoD2ACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-28226509670986912802018-04-30T21:30:00.002+01:002018-04-30T21:30:27.317+01:00Sweet Pups! <span style="font-size: large;">Its all about the pups here! Little monkey is into dogs big time and has a growing collection of the soft toy variety! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Imagine my interest when I happened across Sweet Pups from Trends on Instagram one day! I just knew he would love them and low and behold, we were kindly sent one for him!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">What are sweet pups you ask? I mean all pups are sweet but these......are pups disguised as sweet treats. Pastries to be exact! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-geYQSdIsjP4/Wud5EmOvbCI/AAAAAAAAVRM/gmFC2i5DmtkMmhiZ1SFs4z3hh87gGtoSACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-geYQSdIsjP4/Wud5EmOvbCI/AAAAAAAAVRM/gmFC2i5DmtkMmhiZ1SFs4z3hh87gGtoSACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3zDXxGKZwI/Wud5E_4szuI/AAAAAAAAVRs/zHXPzsz3EmMFDwlbAWvJQpY7kuZu5lYHwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3zDXxGKZwI/Wud5E_4szuI/AAAAAAAAVRs/zHXPzsz3EmMFDwlbAWvJQpY7kuZu5lYHwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0515.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">In series 1 there are 12 gorgeous breeds to choose from, priced at £7.99 each, you can collect them all.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMBjFPPNlkU/Wud5Xar9ZVI/AAAAAAAAVSU/9V1Ps5cKvL0duWv3bmzqg2_-O2pTiLP1wCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMBjFPPNlkU/Wud5Xar9ZVI/AAAAAAAAVSU/9V1Ps5cKvL0duWv3bmzqg2_-O2pTiLP1wCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0513.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KbODRtcmUkM/Wud5G663UXI/AAAAAAAAVRQ/dDNN6CXR-6cF0HZz24J3zxbjjbV00zdBwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KbODRtcmUkM/Wud5G663UXI/AAAAAAAAVRQ/dDNN6CXR-6cF0HZz24J3zxbjjbV00zdBwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0519.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Open the plastic packaging (which doubles up as a pup bed, open the pastry and turn it inside out to reveal the pup inside! Hey presto! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yGv8e8HDIiU/Wud5HipYm3I/AAAAAAAAVRU/0LU7OVuPn4UUpevdXgCUa2DZgQxYuYiowCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yGv8e8HDIiU/Wud5HipYm3I/AAAAAAAAVRU/0LU7OVuPn4UUpevdXgCUa2DZgQxYuYiowCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-geArABYaIx8/Wud5bwEW_7I/AAAAAAAAVSM/jiRpGd55heYdwzw-Isi7WQWa5FLRHR_ywCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-geArABYaIx8/Wud5bwEW_7I/AAAAAAAAVSM/jiRpGd55heYdwzw-Isi7WQWa5FLRHR_ywCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0521.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqH34CrsD1o/Wud5K-SppTI/AAAAAAAAVRs/S0y7vdQ68CERMUk_eCrOTKGJlRhGd3g7gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqH34CrsD1o/Wud5K-SppTI/AAAAAAAAVRs/S0y7vdQ68CERMUk_eCrOTKGJlRhGd3g7gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0523.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JtnYSKU0gso/Wud5shBoEgI/AAAAAAAAVSc/9GlScloYtZ8dhrxzpve1M8_Rtvk0ywmmgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JtnYSKU0gso/Wud5shBoEgI/AAAAAAAAVSc/9GlScloYtZ8dhrxzpve1M8_Rtvk0ywmmgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0524.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Each comes in a croissant, macaroon, pastry or sticky bun! Ours was inside a pan au chocolat! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cool hey! A grey and white husky. Why not take a look at the Trends UK <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Trends-UK-Ltd-174631673110538/">facebook</a> page.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wWrPOwvy2zE/WuNoMTLWFiI/AAAAAAAAVQE/D213_tCFyLEGmwoyXvUxP3OHgMek9tfOwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wWrPOwvy2zE/WuNoMTLWFiI/AAAAAAAAVQE/D213_tCFyLEGmwoyXvUxP3OHgMek9tfOwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-46197278002242742042018-04-12T21:19:00.000+01:002018-04-12T21:19:14.602+01:00Oh So Quiet! <span style="font-size: large;">2018 has been somewhat testing for the most part to say the least! Perhaps why I've been Oh So Quiet! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Let me take you back to the end of 2017 first. One of our adult niece's was badly burnt in a horrific accident whilst on holiday. She has done so amazingly well to get where she is today but it was tough! Over 4 months in hospital and very touch and go at times. Home now, I'm delighted to say.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Winter bugs and virus' have hit us all (they seemed never ending in January and February! Flying around us all like a tag team.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CQJ6MnffHcw/Ws--53xLzLI/AAAAAAAAVO4/roMF2KGfhqEecHsw0jiH3POusRnCx0NhwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CQJ6MnffHcw/Ws--53xLzLI/AAAAAAAAVO4/roMF2KGfhqEecHsw0jiH3POusRnCx0NhwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6072.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NCVMbUtGINo/Ws--5zmAhyI/AAAAAAAAVO8/ve62vUhT-yYYFBE64emkW_QLVuIB6x-PQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NCVMbUtGINo/Ws--5zmAhyI/AAAAAAAAVO8/ve62vUhT-yYYFBE64emkW_QLVuIB6x-PQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6202.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Then more recently, my brother was hospitalised with pneumonia and possible weils disease! Now home, he is recovering. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">With the usual school, home and work issues that come with modern family day living I've just not felt like sharing any news, until now, good or bad! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We've had successes and some exciting times ahead, but it's just felt like there has been one thing after another.All the while, we were plotting and planning a new kitchen which is now complete and ready for me to blog about! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">That's for another day though! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">How's your 2018 shaping up?</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F7d62GVUxA0/Ws-9cFWoknI/AAAAAAAAVOs/TEDGCZI2k_8VgP2_C9ham0_yT_InWxuwACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F7d62GVUxA0/Ws-9cFWoknI/AAAAAAAAVOs/TEDGCZI2k_8VgP2_C9ham0_yT_InWxuwACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-11174555684106228362018-03-20T20:18:00.001+00:002018-03-20T20:18:07.095+00:00Tactic - Lumo Stars!<span style="font-size: large;">Lumo Stars – the new Nordic-inspired collectible soft toys from Tactic launched this month. Brand new cute and cuddly collectibles. They are are inspired by Nordic nature and mythologies!<br /><br />These cute creatures are the perfect 'friend' for little monkey at present, as he has taken a shine to all things soft, cute and cuddly! It's helping to alleviate his desire for a real life dog too! <br /><br />Each Lumo Stars cuddly animal character is made from the softest plush with deep, colourful eyes reminiscent of the Northern Lights, creating an adorable look that children will love. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">"The first range of <a href="http://www.lumostars.com/">Lumo Stars</a>, The Northern Brights Collection, is in stores now. There’s also a free Lumo Stars <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/lumo-stars/id1305605429">app</a> where little ones can bring their Lumo buddy to life by scanning the QR code on the tag. Feed, play and take care of your Lumo Star and watch your companion grow in the magical app world.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-untS802lAJ4/WrFqYWoUkBI/AAAAAAAAVNo/9Qoc1rPp6yA8mV8MNNmjlKjiZPbbytRTgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6096.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="640" height="358" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-untS802lAJ4/WrFqYWoUkBI/AAAAAAAAVNo/9Qoc1rPp6yA8mV8MNNmjlKjiZPbbytRTgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6096.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yr9E8Q83E3k/WrFqYfe1PSI/AAAAAAAAVNg/SXq73XDLPXQHkHFXDMQUCPa3FJKWYNp2wCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6097.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="359" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yr9E8Q83E3k/WrFqYfe1PSI/AAAAAAAAVNg/SXq73XDLPXQHkHFXDMQUCPa3FJKWYNp2wCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6097.PNG" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XBX-X5wPszY/WrFqYUVDfUI/AAAAAAAAVNk/7TyWSmldZMsDfTZSxfyVjZrnYjriivNvQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_6098.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="359" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XBX-X5wPszY/WrFqYUVDfUI/AAAAAAAAVNk/7TyWSmldZMsDfTZSxfyVjZrnYjriivNvQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_6098.PNG" width="358" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The range includes collectible Mini, Classic and Big plush toys and are available from all good toy shops. RRP £3.99 to £12.99".</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qaV6ZcqXEo/WrEOOPDoBMI/AAAAAAAAVMU/liTgdS3RALod0AVcYrfSBAvqjTV_g8KoQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qaV6ZcqXEo/WrEOOPDoBMI/AAAAAAAAVMU/liTgdS3RALod0AVcYrfSBAvqjTV_g8KoQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0513.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ap2uM5raUc4/WrEOOPDXw3I/AAAAAAAAVMQ/heSURq8VcpAcOxEEjzUH7Gl10bR-GF2ZQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ap2uM5raUc4/WrEOOPDXw3I/AAAAAAAAVMQ/heSURq8VcpAcOxEEjzUH7Gl10bR-GF2ZQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0514.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQd2bU6ZEoM/WrEOOE5rBCI/AAAAAAAAVMY/8hsMLwIqYNIX0qkx7x5wWIbkHObZzTr2ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQd2bU6ZEoM/WrEOOE5rBCI/AAAAAAAAVMY/8hsMLwIqYNIX0qkx7x5wWIbkHObZzTr2ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0515.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Little monkey has been sent Blueberry the cat, Uggla the owl and Raspberry the bear on a keyring. All from the Northern Brights Collection. </span>Each comes with it's name attached along with the code for the free app and a little information on it's name day and likes!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VcXSQFl7VzA/WrEOPbVGPrI/AAAAAAAAVNA/fPzTyoLi9_MzV_td1v_y-ELJ779_cp7MwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VcXSQFl7VzA/WrEOPbVGPrI/AAAAAAAAVNA/fPzTyoLi9_MzV_td1v_y-ELJ779_cp7MwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0516.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yWhIk1tAiF0/WrEORMKyOcI/AAAAAAAAVNI/Ark3UxFFXp4zs_vpv3x2987DTWdNTktcQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yWhIk1tAiF0/WrEORMKyOcI/AAAAAAAAVNI/Ark3UxFFXp4zs_vpv3x2987DTWdNTktcQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlUsUdaqJho/WrEObeUa-eI/AAAAAAAAVNU/Y3mq-FgrdJEEnn2oU-LwcKbjlZc98UfUQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SlUsUdaqJho/WrEObeUa-eI/AAAAAAAAVNU/Y3mq-FgrdJEEnn2oU-LwcKbjlZc98UfUQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0523.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Little monkey is delighted with them. He has attached the keyring to his school bag and the Owl and Cat are tucked safely on his bed with his other beloved cuddly toys. I'm certain he will want to add to the collection.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6mxBceQt4k/WrEOP-370yI/AAAAAAAAVNE/F5-B_qAA5jMd6N1kcf_iflLcCPXqCQ8wgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6mxBceQt4k/WrEOP-370yI/AAAAAAAAVNE/F5-B_qAA5jMd6N1kcf_iflLcCPXqCQ8wgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0517.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RFg-D8fHm38/WrEOQq3vaII/AAAAAAAAVNU/sH_CWcHorrc-uvJtiVDIDx9ctVblWjdzwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RFg-D8fHm38/WrEOQq3vaII/AAAAAAAAVNU/sH_CWcHorrc-uvJtiVDIDx9ctVblWjdzwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0519.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--w9FBoAWKCA/WrEOa54JobI/AAAAAAAAVNQ/QNDtwxTraNsywU_uzygiU533CrxhmZF4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--w9FBoAWKCA/WrEOa54JobI/AAAAAAAAVNQ/QNDtwxTraNsywU_uzygiU533CrxhmZF4ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase these fab Lumo Stars from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=tactic+lumo+stars">Amazon</a>. Other stockists will be available soon! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQAlPBh-Hfk/WrEORaosK2I/AAAAAAAAVNQ/QZ9VI4vPyMkXcF7yPJP5p9aUJEWwVGnVgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQAlPBh-Hfk/WrEORaosK2I/AAAAAAAAVNQ/QZ9VI4vPyMkXcF7yPJP5p9aUJEWwVGnVgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQqUHU0NneQ/WrEOSvOyS3I/AAAAAAAAVNM/chVTS1xpnqU7GNxEzQ7DrhKVCNQIkVTUQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YQqUHU0NneQ/WrEOSvOyS3I/AAAAAAAAVNM/chVTS1xpnqU7GNxEzQ7DrhKVCNQIkVTUQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0522.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I think these cute cuddly toys will be very popular and look forward to seeing the next collection! Perfect as pocket money purchases or gifts. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XfBxo4MAxIc/WrFrUTHKUqI/AAAAAAAAVN4/9HjRoBrw7kkcm97Xrtl-dyrVwN_S72KtwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XfBxo4MAxIc/WrFrUTHKUqI/AAAAAAAAVN4/9HjRoBrw7kkcm97Xrtl-dyrVwN_S72KtwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-23764298996381967862018-03-09T10:51:00.003+00:002018-03-09T10:51:33.304+00:00Getting More out of the Space in Your Home!<span style="font-size: large;">If we could, most of us would move to a bigger house. But, the price of property and the moving process means that for most families staying put is the only realistic option. Therefore, we need to make the best of the space that we already have. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to do exactly that.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Create a chill-out space in the corner of a room.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If you are struggling to find somewhere to chill out try setting up a comfy chair in the corner of a room. It is a good idea to light the area in some way, so you can read or do crafts. In most cases, a stick-up wall-light or floor lamp will be the right choice.<br />You can also put up a couple of prints like the ones you can order from firms like <a href="http://hellocanvas.co.uk/">hellocanvas.co.uk</a>. Doing this personalises your little 'cubby hole' so that it feels more like your own little space and looks nicer.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-desbsfyGPrc/WqJlNb0yftI/AAAAAAAAVLg/EfilHDqUwogUppN3lvrS5G9vJ9SKn8GBgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-desbsfyGPrc/WqJlNb0yftI/AAAAAAAAVLg/EfilHDqUwogUppN3lvrS5G9vJ9SKn8GBgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1954.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make use of the space under your stairs.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Another approach is to use the cupboard under the stairs. You will be pleasantly surprised by how usable this space is. However, you need to make sure that this type of cupboard is well lit and that it is properly shelved out, so it does not get too untidy. <br />Potentially, the space under your stairs is a great place to set up a craft room or home office. If it is big enough you can set things up so you can step in and shut the door. But even if it is smaller, as you can see from this Pinterest <a href="https://www.pinterest.es/explore/desk-under-stairs/?lp=true">board</a>, you can still set the space up as an office. Some of the designs you will see there are stunning.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Use your shed.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If you have a shed, you can turn it into an office or another type of workspace. In fact, it is even possible to buy pre-fabricated garden offices. In some cases, you will not even need planning permission. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Create more outdoor play space.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Plus, sheds can make really brilliant playrooms. You should always make your garden as child-friendly as possible. This will encourage your children to play outdoors more often. <br />Setting up a swing, a trampoline, a basketball hoop, swing ball or a football goal can all be done in under an hour and does not cost much. It is surprising how much your kids will play with these items.<br />Actually, making more of your garden space is a good thing in general. Having somewhere to eat and, maybe, cook outside can make it far easier for you to keep your home clean and tidy, during the warmer months.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>A place for everything.</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">When space is short, having enough storage available is key. Stackable storage bins make sure that you use the entire cube, so a cupboard can store more. <br />Buying furniture with storage built-in is a great way of adding more storage to any home. Boarding out your loft and installing proper shelving in your garage are both good ways to significantly increase the amount of storage you have available.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Collaborative Post</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9yJ8S8kSE0w/WqJjaPxND2I/AAAAAAAAVLU/1p_cigiXtQE6bgvlPo69h_pGqfj7tuxIQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9yJ8S8kSE0w/WqJjaPxND2I/AAAAAAAAVLU/1p_cigiXtQE6bgvlPo69h_pGqfj7tuxIQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-78732903018787364942018-03-01T00:00:00.000+00:002018-03-01T13:16:58.483+00:00Fairfields Farm Heat & Eat Crisps!<span style="font-size: large;">It may or may not be known that I'm a bit of a crisp fend! I always have been and always will be. So imagine my excitement when I discovered local potato farmers Fairfields Farm. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Who are Fairfields Farm?</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />• Our families have been farming in East Anglia for three generations.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />• We harvest potatoes, maize and rye on beautiful farmland across the Colne Valley just north of Colchester in Essex. On our farm we cold store, wash, grade and bag twelve different potato varieties which are then supplied to wholesalers and retailers across the UK. We also grow our own special varieties of crisping potatoes which are hand cooked on the farm to the highest possible standards which is why we’re BRC (Grade A) accredited.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />• We deliver our crisps and potatoes to and supply crisps to partners nationally and internationally (about 20 countries)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />• We started making crisps in 2006 which then lead to the production of vegetable crisps in 2013 and most recently Lentil Bites in 2016<br /><br />• Our business is entirely energy efficient, which we believe makes us the UK’s only hand-cooked crisp company powered solely by renewable energy. We spent two years planning and building a new anaerobic digestion (AD) plant the size of about 10 football fields to enable us to do this. Situated right next to the farm’s crisp factory and potato fields it has transformed our production process. </span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Locally grown and farmed, they even do the UK's first ever Heat and Eat crisps! Yes, that's right. Crisps that you heat in the microwave and then eat! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lets take a look!</b> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"We are not your typical potato farmers. When we invented the first ever microwaveable crisps with dip here on our family farm in Essex, our friends thought we’d finally gone completely mad!<br />Husband, Robert turned-up at Tesco head office with a microwave oven under one arm and a bag of handcooked crisps in the other. After demonstrating to the buying team in February last year, the concept of hot crisps with dip was born. Six months later Heat & Eat was nationwide in Tesco stores". </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MSHOceVI95c/Wo8R-QVbx7I/AAAAAAAAVJg/0VsNVxUZD0g7VKPjIs9Owne5qmm8yWDQgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MSHOceVI95c/Wo8R-QVbx7I/AAAAAAAAVJg/0VsNVxUZD0g7VKPjIs9Owne5qmm8yWDQgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Available in two flavours (Sea Salt and Cheese & Chive) both come with a dip (Tomato Salsa and Caramelised Onion). Each contains 125g of crisps, which you heat for 30 seconds in the specially made packet then eat.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The instructions are marked out on the bag and are very easy to follow. </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3a9ERzIK5Hw/Wo8R-0dEsLI/AAAAAAAAVJ8/lMjGCNSb9UoWRGDDSdtFmSxQAKwKqqcWACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3a9ERzIK5Hw/Wo8R-0dEsLI/AAAAAAAAVJ8/lMjGCNSb9UoWRGDDSdtFmSxQAKwKqqcWACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0521.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UMNclrNiQ8E/Wo8R_xU0j3I/AAAAAAAAVKI/kVfLqJWVbtsgrLzTclaHXOU0bTECrj0bQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UMNclrNiQ8E/Wo8R_xU0j3I/AAAAAAAAVKI/kVfLqJWVbtsgrLzTclaHXOU0bTECrj0bQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0522.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />• Unzip the bag, remove the dip, microwave for 30 seconds, then dip and eat<br />• Freshly cooked taste<br />• Designed uniquely to be microwaveable whilst retaining their crunch<br />• Hand cooked on the farm using renewable energy<br />• Gluten free</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Take a look at the Fairfields Farm Heat & Eat video!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/whZpSWstYy0/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/whZpSWstYy0?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oO80lyj_WCc/Wo8SAl_k1SI/AAAAAAAAVKE/W5HLCkSNz-cSqefleX7oOVhBocHn0dX2QCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oO80lyj_WCc/Wo8SAl_k1SI/AAAAAAAAVKE/W5HLCkSNz-cSqefleX7oOVhBocHn0dX2QCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e_XYrq7Vi4E/Wo8SH7fzzEI/AAAAAAAAVKI/R8FhOCbYL10YP2PUSoj_iLigjHIwyS0WACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e_XYrq7Vi4E/Wo8SH7fzzEI/AAAAAAAAVKI/R8FhOCbYL10YP2PUSoj_iLigjHIwyS0WACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0523.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-0Ala1gOAk/Wo8SIXv7rLI/AAAAAAAAVKI/jf-dvcEc0b4uZTW9sNhZMsb1Ur7CN5wHgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-0Ala1gOAk/Wo8SIXv7rLI/AAAAAAAAVKI/jf-dvcEc0b4uZTW9sNhZMsb1Ur7CN5wHgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0525.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I have to say they are delicious. My favourite flavour are the Cheese & Chive ones with the Caramelised Onion dip. Very tasty indeed. I found shaking the bag, once heated, helped to 'fluff' them up before eating. The crisps went down a treat with us all here! Our friends enjoyed them too.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Heat & Eat are available in a wide selection of Tesco Stores across the UK to find your nearest stockist go to <a href="http://fairfieldsfarmcrisps.co.uk/">Fairfields Farm</a> online. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">GIVEAWAY</span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">We have a box of Heat & Eat Crisps to give away to one winner. The box contains <u>3 x 125g packets of the Heat & Eat Crisps</u>. To enter, please complete the rafflecopter form below. T&C's apply. UK residents only. Closes Midnight March 11th 2018. 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That recently changed when they were sent one each to try! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qyXX3VK-AwQ/WoXx5hrrX5I/AAAAAAAAVII/BbdjICq8UYED5Ng2jsjOj4qmo5z_LagMgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qyXX3VK-AwQ/WoXx5hrrX5I/AAAAAAAAVII/BbdjICq8UYED5Ng2jsjOj4qmo5z_LagMgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0514.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The new, improved <a href="http://www.johnadams.co.uk/brands/rubiks-cube/?feedType=discover">Rubik's The Original 2x2</a> cubes by </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">John Adam's </span>are sonic tiled so there's no cheating, taking the coloured stickers off and 'solving' the puzzle! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9P9jzUwqRc/WoXx5S9x2RI/AAAAAAAAVIo/vLnytEcTxws9XQxYNxg1jhODF7dh9Hr7ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0515.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S9P9jzUwqRc/WoXx5S9x2RI/AAAAAAAAVIo/vLnytEcTxws9XQxYNxg1jhODF7dh9Hr7ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0515.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d1Rk6f_kXHI/WoXx53EFkMI/AAAAAAAAVIg/Zk0VIPBGBfcDHqJVBv5mnWy9VVF0T92lwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d1Rk6f_kXHI/WoXx53EFkMI/AAAAAAAAVIg/Zk0VIPBGBfcDHqJVBv5mnWy9VVF0T92lwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0516.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">With a new, smoother mechanism the 2x2 cube is much easier for smaller and younger hands to navigate but just as hard to solve! My two monkeys have yet to completely solve theirs. Ever competitive, they have tried to out do one and other though.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-cO49irv4g/WoXx7P0nC6I/AAAAAAAAVIg/uak9W5j9XA8dmrSH_ACZnG_O8KP3mufCQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-cO49irv4g/WoXx7P0nC6I/AAAAAAAAVIg/uak9W5j9XA8dmrSH_ACZnG_O8KP3mufCQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Also known as the mini cube or pocket cube this smaller 2x2 cube has over 3.700 combinations but just the 1 solution! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaqzDLFe3bo/WoXx79onj-I/AAAAAAAAVIo/zyvBMSGvtDYq7YPxjxLofACc22ib-L6ywCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XaqzDLFe3bo/WoXx79onj-I/AAAAAAAAVIo/zyvBMSGvtDYq7YPxjxLofACc22ib-L6ywCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0527.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwB4OCCflW4/WoXx8Xn7sVI/AAAAAAAAVIo/vnUP0Gd_gSg0NFQTOEJaHL56yvTiAyiYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dwB4OCCflW4/WoXx8Xn7sVI/AAAAAAAAVIo/vnUP0Gd_gSg0NFQTOEJaHL56yvTiAyiYgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0530.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Perfect for half term boredom, trips in the car, something to keep smaller children occupied on a flight, or just for fun, anytime, anywhere! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">For ages 8+. 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And, it is the first room you visit early in the morning. Therefore, we believe that you should do everything possible to make your bathroom suite a safe haven that allows you to collect your thoughts and wind down. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to spend a large amount to upgrade your bathroom. Without beating about the bush any further, here are 5 things to include in your bathroom suite. <br /><br /><b>Install a bathroom extractor fan</b>When choosing an extractor fan for your bathroom, only the <a href="https://www.bathroomcity.co.uk/products/bathroom-accessories/bathroom-extractor-fans">best bathroom extractor fan</a> will do. An extractor fan basically helps ventilate your bathroom and ensures the complete removal of moisture from the bathroom. In addition to that, it also plays an instrumental role in controlling and eliminating bathroom odours. A bathroom extractor fan can also help keep a home safer by reducing fumes from cleaning agents. If we are to describe a bathroom extractor fan in the simplest of terms, it is a mechanical ventilation device that helps improve the quality of indoor air. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2RN9H1IP_s/WoM2HRzebCI/AAAAAAAAVHk/VKmUByF-rM8TNG49loAu91tBwhhhnxN6gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2RN9H1IP_s/WoM2HRzebCI/AAAAAAAAVHk/VKmUByF-rM8TNG49loAu91tBwhhhnxN6gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_1860.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Add a bath mat</b><br />If you want your bathroom suite to appear luxurious, we would recommend you to add Turkish and Persian rugs in your bathroom. Turkish and Persian rugs are both soft and can serve as the perfect substitute for common, terry cloth mats. You can make your bathroom more sophisticated and add personality to it by adding bath mats that boast of wonderful, eye-catching patterns and colours. Your bathroom can easily look unkempt if there is a dirty or tired bath mat on the bathroom floor. <br /><br /><b>Bathroom walls</b><br />If you don’t have the budget to change the bathroom tiles, you should use wallpapers and dress your walls up. By doing so, you will be able to completely transform the outlook of your bathroom without spending a hefty amount. You can also opt for wallpapers if you don't have the time to tackle a full renovation project. What are you waiting for? <br /><br /><b>Say no to basic lighting</b><br />If you have the standard, basic overhead lighting in your bathroom, you should get them updated immediately. There isn’t a dearth of handsome lighting options available for purchase in the market. You should particularly look for unique pieces in small hardware stores, antique shops, and flea markets etc. Unique lighting options can really add personality to your bathroom. <br /><br /><b>Add some sort of seating</b><br />It would also be wise of you to add some sort of seating in the bathroom. By doing that, you won't have to apply your pedicure on the toilet seat anymore. There are plenty of options you can choose from and some of them include a tufted ottoman, carved armchair, or a simple garden stool. Not only does the accent look opulent, but it also feels grand. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guest post.</span> </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgDmKtneUYU/WoMxhssOupI/AAAAAAAAVHY/IuznJa9tAOwmoPYiXyo1YIEGNaIDbePOACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgDmKtneUYU/WoMxhssOupI/AAAAAAAAVHY/IuznJa9tAOwmoPYiXyo1YIEGNaIDbePOACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-50759554564476616562018-01-21T00:00:00.000+00:002018-01-21T00:00:01.260+00:00My Sunday photo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w25yIaDGw34/WmOtOlm1rkI/AAAAAAAAVGk/h0DRu-AKcp0ljzw3JvfystU-V0jHfZSPwCLcBGAs/s1600/26910836_1444157112372764_620463930039721334_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w25yIaDGw34/WmOtOlm1rkI/AAAAAAAAVGk/h0DRu-AKcp0ljzw3JvfystU-V0jHfZSPwCLcBGAs/s640/26910836_1444157112372764_620463930039721334_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://photalife.com/my-sunday-photo/" target="_blank" title="Photalife"><img alt="Photalife" src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54d395d0e4b0aec4d9394b39/5523e854e4b038bf5fa4c6fc/5523e864e4b038bf5fa4d796/1428422767784/Sundaylge-e1396359989177.png?format=300w" style="border: none;" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WaImoSbGmCU/WmOtr6hx8iI/AAAAAAAAVGo/TJkDOuWkIX0lh3Mcx3mct87WsQOoInk8QCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WaImoSbGmCU/WmOtr6hx8iI/AAAAAAAAVGo/TJkDOuWkIX0lh3Mcx3mct87WsQOoInk8QCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br /><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-78994148394650906002018-01-18T11:12:00.000+00:002018-01-18T11:12:17.129+00:00Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club - Ticket To Ride First Journey - Review<span style="font-size: large;">As you may know we are </span><span style="font-size: large;">Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club members and do love our family time (which as a foursome, is less than we would like). The boys love it when we all sit together and play board games and this one was no exception! <br /> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Ticket To Ride First Journey</b></u></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Y1YmESOmbg/WlvRVaFgqjI/AAAAAAAAVEw/dl4thMvHFnIUyjASphit6PrL2Nc2JmSugCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Y1YmESOmbg/WlvRVaFgqjI/AAAAAAAAVEw/dl4thMvHFnIUyjASphit6PrL2Nc2JmSugCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0497.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RsSwaWhr5QI/Wl5j6-uIUtI/AAAAAAAAVGE/3xvoM-8es5obxNQy_kzqJl4fQ-PrAzDGgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RsSwaWhr5QI/Wl5j6-uIUtI/AAAAAAAAVGE/3xvoM-8es5obxNQy_kzqJl4fQ-PrAzDGgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0498.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How many players?</b> 2-4</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Target Age Group?</b> 6+</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xaba5tBCAi0/WlvRU0wTVPI/AAAAAAAAVFg/k1mQHMfo3T4VTeX_vgfH5jwzPIgTBwCjQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xaba5tBCAi0/WlvRU0wTVPI/AAAAAAAAVFg/k1mQHMfo3T4VTeX_vgfH5jwzPIgTBwCjQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0499.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's in the box?</b> 1 game board, 80 plastic trains (split into four different colours), 72 train cards, 32 ticket cards, 4 coast to coast ticket cards, 1 golden ticket and game instructions.<br /> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Object of the Game?</b> The object of this game is to be the first person to complete 6 tickets. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Our thoughts</b> - At first glance, in all honesty we weren’t sure if we’d be able to work out how to play the game. It didn’t appear to be obvious at first. <br /><br />After spending ten minutes working out the instructions it appeared relatively straight forward after all. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Each player uses their coloured train cards to plan a route from one destination to another as instructed on their individual destination cards.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BQ_9CvswD44/WlvRfbINg2I/AAAAAAAAVFg/0lXqykUAmI8I-RBC14k07h49fdIw27fpgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BQ_9CvswD44/WlvRfbINg2I/AAAAAAAAVFg/0lXqykUAmI8I-RBC14k07h49fdIw27fpgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0503.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EtkeR-6XgYc/WlvRg1UqIRI/AAAAAAAAVFg/tRCt1Co66mgZ9AinVDblSPj9xjS_gvNnwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EtkeR-6XgYc/WlvRg1UqIRI/AAAAAAAAVFg/tRCt1Co66mgZ9AinVDblSPj9xjS_gvNnwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0505.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCBqzdFq-h8/WlvRicZ3ZkI/AAAAAAAAVFg/yleFX5HZ5EsPLB7Bkl94MB2dvKr9fkv6ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCBqzdFq-h8/WlvRicZ3ZkI/AAAAAAAAVFg/yleFX5HZ5EsPLB7Bkl94MB2dvKr9fkv6ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0506.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Each player has their own colour train pieces to place onto the board. Every time a coloured train card matches a space on the individuals route a train can be placed on the board to create the journey.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VVr0kWNdfZQ/WlvTFAWUJXI/AAAAAAAAVFo/9RljPIbjvzorFfKGLL9nrv-DNOqtOf5gwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VVr0kWNdfZQ/WlvTFAWUJXI/AAAAAAAAVFo/9RljPIbjvzorFfKGLL9nrv-DNOqtOf5gwCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-raB0I7zhjko/WlvTFiC13mI/AAAAAAAAVFs/qB9B6dv-uqgOIn-5TSdHBrEvfGAtgODOACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-raB0I7zhjko/WlvTFiC13mI/AAAAAAAAVFs/qB9B6dv-uqgOIn-5TSdHBrEvfGAtgODOACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0502.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XBHC3jXX2_E/WlvRjgihumI/AAAAAAAAVFg/2k6R6N0E21MM1V3TgJl92Dv1ZtRny5WkQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XBHC3jXX2_E/WlvRjgihumI/AAAAAAAAVFg/2k6R6N0E21MM1V3TgJl92Dv1ZtRny5WkQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0507.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzY86_611I0/WlvRlEH3acI/AAAAAAAAVFg/qVrJyFaCmmcgiTEhRNmhx8ZqLa-KDguAQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pzY86_611I0/WlvRlEH3acI/AAAAAAAAVFg/qVrJyFaCmmcgiTEhRNmhx8ZqLa-KDguAQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0508.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It turned out to be quite a useful game for our sons as it encouraged them to sit and work out the most effective route from one destination to another. Colour recognition and planning was encouraged too, as is reading for our youngest (almost 7yr old). The destinations are based in Europe and any route can be taken to get from your starting place to your destination.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion </b>As a family game <a href="https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/">Ticket to Ride First Journey</a>, is quite entertaining, however the instructions could possibly be a little more easy to follow as there is no “START” or “FINISH” indicated. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uqu6J3iXkBE/WlvRmX4_2uI/AAAAAAAAVFg/HrrfZwbvAhQ48SzRHt-xfrLHpLLXnK3aQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uqu6J3iXkBE/WlvRmX4_2uI/AAAAAAAAVFg/HrrfZwbvAhQ48SzRHt-xfrLHpLLXnK3aQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xwRU4UPpmS8/WlvRnt9pDgI/AAAAAAAAVFg/hE_9Sp-eD1QKYULAZKZYTowcR44l1eo8ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xwRU4UPpmS8/WlvRnt9pDgI/AAAAAAAAVFg/hE_9Sp-eD1QKYULAZKZYTowcR44l1eo8ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0510.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HL3Ftycl_qY/WlvRpFXocsI/AAAAAAAAVFg/Z_blstlsVRcQ7L3JLkjq-8OPiuhG0hy1wCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HL3Ftycl_qY/WlvRpFXocsI/AAAAAAAAVFg/Z_blstlsVRcQ7L3JLkjq-8OPiuhG0hy1wCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0511.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2kXL3twiIM/WlvRqfo4j3I/AAAAAAAAVFg/dsCZOt5se8AseiaM6C3D9IpS-bzuwvo_QCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2kXL3twiIM/WlvRqfo4j3I/AAAAAAAAVFg/dsCZOt5se8AseiaM6C3D9IpS-bzuwvo_QCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0512.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I've no idea if we are actually playing it correctly but the boys (9 and 6yrs) are keen to play it together, with or without us. They don't seem to cheat (something they do with lots of other board games) and neither have they argued whilst playing it. The materials used seem to be well made and of very good quality. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The RRP is £25. Ticket to Ride First Journey can be found <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ticket-Ride-Europe-First-Journey/dp/B074N9B2XH/ref=as_sl_pc_as_ss_li_til?tag=drebelwri-21&linkCode=w00&linkId=aea35ed4a9f30377046129bc9cd44deb&creativeASIN=B074N9B2XH">here</a>! </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGzD5RAIRCk/WlvT53q4tVI/AAAAAAAAVF0/lB8OHzVBcNs7Nwpxbnv4gtXUFpbQWprDgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RGzD5RAIRCk/WlvT53q4tVI/AAAAAAAAVF0/lB8OHzVBcNs7Nwpxbnv4gtXUFpbQWprDgCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-82708082693324189312018-01-07T20:48:00.001+00:002018-01-07T20:48:13.366+00:00Losing My Way! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gNyhea7dpKQ/WlKG46PU0jI/AAAAAAAAVD0/Hv0kab_20IAVeVXAbFhd5EumdZx0SSviACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_4020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gNyhea7dpKQ/WlKG46PU0jI/AAAAAAAAVD0/Hv0kab_20IAVeVXAbFhd5EumdZx0SSviACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_4020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to 2018 folks and Happy New Year. Sorry it's a bit late! The blog will be 5 this March but I've kinda lost my way! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I don't really have anything to say.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">There is lots going on this year, most of it great but the blog has very much taken a back seat of late! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not entirely ready to give it up but in my heart of hearts I've kinda shut up! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm working lots and studying too, I just don't feel I have the time or commitment for blog writing too.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I'll be around but will be very quiet. Nowt to worry about. This just no longer feels right! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Lets hope 2018 brings you all you want it too, and I hope I get my mojo back, when I'm ready too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Please don't be a stranger and do pop by. Thanks for all your support and for stopping by.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-tfZNPc1Xo/WlKGRB6jQfI/AAAAAAAAVDs/MTcTTvFVLhI9_jFY39VbnK6-IJ4i4-aWwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-tfZNPc1Xo/WlKGRB6jQfI/AAAAAAAAVDs/MTcTTvFVLhI9_jFY39VbnK6-IJ4i4-aWwCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-44014695001889904882017-12-26T09:17:00.001+00:002017-12-26T09:17:21.158+00:00Zuru Smashers - NEW! <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boxing Day 2017 sees the release of <a href="http://www.zuru.com/">Zuru</a> Smashers, Series 1. A MAJOR new collectible sports related toy for 4 -12yr olds. We are delighted to have been asked to be some of the first people to get our hands on the new toys. How exciting. Perfect, for our sports mad monkeys! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tasked with smashing a Piñata to see what <a href="http://smashersworld.zuru.com/">Smashers</a> goodies were inside. Below you'll see our un-edited video of the monkeys smashing the huge sphere and 'unboxing' the Smashers that were inside there. Both monkey's said they loved smashing a </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Piñata</span>, but in fact, this was there very first time at smashing one!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-DkE4Wxm-fw/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DkE4Wxm-fw?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SeTuTsXf8Go/Wj2DgTz8qAI/AAAAAAAAVBY/DIR0WfigrK0mlv9MFjO4fdcA7GklWthZACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SeTuTsXf8Go/Wj2DgTz8qAI/AAAAAAAAVBY/DIR0WfigrK0mlv9MFjO4fdcA7GklWthZACLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0469.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2rDxMwhwI4/Wj2CT1tZJwI/AAAAAAAAVA0/47Ps4LyID3gO0mDoXKAdsP6H-lg1z4iKwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2rDxMwhwI4/Wj2CT1tZJwI/AAAAAAAAVA0/47Ps4LyID3gO0mDoXKAdsP6H-lg1z4iKwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0468.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qLVaFaLRCAc/Wj2De8332SI/AAAAAAAAVBg/Fw4Co_8gXDYEU4eoMC4cGaPYYn7KH8t8wCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qLVaFaLRCAc/Wj2De8332SI/AAAAAAAAVBg/Fw4Co_8gXDYEU4eoMC4cGaPYYn7KH8t8wCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0479.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Smashers is a plastic ball that you have to physically ‘smash’ to get to the sports-themed collectible character inside. The 'shattered' red ball's then double up as a bit of a puzzle, so children can try to put them back into a sphere!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">"Throw, smash, surprise, trade and collect." </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-hTq5q-ctwc/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-hTq5q-ctwc?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><span style="font-size: large;">"Smash the ball and collect them all". There are over 100 sports characters to collect. To see what's inside, just smash, smash, smash! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">With a collectors tin, Smash Bus, single and multipacks, there's something smashing for everyone! Each character promoting teamwork and sports. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gIRgPW5dxfo/Wj2CN25MUdI/AAAAAAAAVA0/QtMVJNngsDoIGbiFByS6k9K0pLh10UEwQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gIRgPW5dxfo/Wj2CN25MUdI/AAAAAAAAVA0/QtMVJNngsDoIGbiFByS6k9K0pLh10UEwQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0460.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrCOLxezbhg/Wj2CW8Kv1pI/AAAAAAAAVA0/RKFka1tatv8Y4q30AwUrnGupEk2q2jm4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrCOLxezbhg/Wj2CW8Kv1pI/AAAAAAAAVA0/RKFka1tatv8Y4q30AwUrnGupEk2q2jm4ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0472.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pr0yRG6NCnU/Wj2CZc7PbmI/AAAAAAAAVA0/w3n2m3KHHYMjLOX4wSt18OD31rSAgcmvwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pr0yRG6NCnU/Wj2CZc7PbmI/AAAAAAAAVA0/w3n2m3KHHYMjLOX4wSt18OD31rSAgcmvwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0474.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-be_hYloFKug/Wj2CLVCF0aI/AAAAAAAAVA0/Ak3OakLg0gYUh_mgej15je3Cfpq_ZfpLwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-be_hYloFKug/Wj2CLVCF0aI/AAAAAAAAVA0/Ak3OakLg0gYUh_mgej15je3Cfpq_ZfpLwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0464.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0GWKPUh9xM/Wj2CRaqHlZI/AAAAAAAAVA0/c9PkcQOiAeYEtAEWAD4fIcBMTegYzm4LgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j0GWKPUh9xM/Wj2CRaqHlZI/AAAAAAAAVA0/c9PkcQOiAeYEtAEWAD4fIcBMTegYzm4LgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0466.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBUA7C38be4/Wj2Ciqp25dI/AAAAAAAAVA0/2RFkfFLhdzQvejdAZyxvOUlMK5iQgw4ZgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LBUA7C38be4/Wj2Ciqp25dI/AAAAAAAAVA0/2RFkfFLhdzQvejdAZyxvOUlMK5iQgw4ZgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0482.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjmW-gQtKo/Wj2CemuEAfI/AAAAAAAAVA0/-TplYUvqZEM34j_fLrvxHks7rXSNebq9gCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jFjmW-gQtKo/Wj2CemuEAfI/AAAAAAAAVA0/-TplYUvqZEM34j_fLrvxHks7rXSNebq9gCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0481.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Each toy and pack comes with a collectors guide, there's even a collectors app! Can you find the Super Rare Smashers? Or the Game Changers? We now have a fab selection and what's more the Smashers Bus opens out into a football pitch with shoot out and goal! Football is the monkeys favourite sport! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cusuAiBV9o0/Wj2C9BgQgJI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/KZPpIazQ-VQAfnVTDy15xB17x6h7X1fxwCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cusuAiBV9o0/Wj2C9BgQgJI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/KZPpIazQ-VQAfnVTDy15xB17x6h7X1fxwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0492.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_SywRMRilxg/Wj2Cy66eX_I/AAAAAAAAVBQ/rtDsmLMhRpAEjOE-IFCLMlrE4ndnAJQEgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_SywRMRilxg/Wj2Cy66eX_I/AAAAAAAAVBQ/rtDsmLMhRpAEjOE-IFCLMlrE4ndnAJQEgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0489.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4IY3ifPW10/Wj2Cl2-ZJOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/3zTAgf8e9WQNOFDLh4IRQKRlTt6YDWs2ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4IY3ifPW10/Wj2Cl2-ZJOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/3zTAgf8e9WQNOFDLh4IRQKRlTt6YDWs2ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0485.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--B9nyRgGRPk/Wj2C2BKmbDI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/O_2o47u-yHcW0C8i6ru9GEvPGPKa_ya4QCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--B9nyRgGRPk/Wj2C2BKmbDI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/O_2o47u-yHcW0C8i6ru9GEvPGPKa_ya4QCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0490.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YR3PhzgPFJQ/Wj2C5fMINRI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/gDMVV7Xk8hMGSPd-r3YV2SoCq-s1camrACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YR3PhzgPFJQ/Wj2C5fMINRI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/gDMVV7Xk8hMGSPd-r3YV2SoCq-s1camrACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0491.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The monkeys loved smashing the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Piñata</span> to see what was inside and were just as excited to see which Smashers they had. There's a great selection for their Collectors Tin and the bus even stores 50 Smashers. You can get them in single packs, 2's or even 8. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mboYDhF10w4/Wj2Co-Y2mZI/AAAAAAAAVA0/7h4wosyUIXYlcZj5qjBjqJ2KyKTs9IQtQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mboYDhF10w4/Wj2Co-Y2mZI/AAAAAAAAVA0/7h4wosyUIXYlcZj5qjBjqJ2KyKTs9IQtQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0486.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EieKpDqqbpM/Wj2Cr2Sxg0I/AAAAAAAAVBQ/k9fLTiZKY9o48I9lNDMWUnkAPVeH4M1kgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EieKpDqqbpM/Wj2Cr2Sxg0I/AAAAAAAAVBQ/k9fLTiZKY9o48I9lNDMWUnkAPVeH4M1kgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0487.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5s-9LrOY_I0/Wj2Cv6wCIcI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/Jxt3Sj7EWikJdQKwdpy0ntIAgy6rUQYrQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5s-9LrOY_I0/Wj2Cv6wCIcI/AAAAAAAAVBQ/Jxt3Sj7EWikJdQKwdpy0ntIAgy6rUQYrQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0488.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHGB3OW5zS0/Wj2Cba18iOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/A285loDvJu0EtlN2sL0kG5UWqjkFV1hcgCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHGB3OW5zS0/Wj2Cba18iOI/AAAAAAAAVA0/A285loDvJu0EtlN2sL0kG5UWqjkFV1hcgCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Kids can explore which characters they have, swap them, play footy with the bus football pitch and even try and and rebuild the bright red sphere's. Each Smasher has a Smasher Points value (SP), so collect the most valuable team! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We are loving these new collectibles.............and are honoured to have been asked to be one of the first to grab them and get smashing! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks Zuru. Like ZURU on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/ZURUToysCompany/about/">@ZURUToysCompany</a>, <br />or Follow on Twitter <a href="http://zurutoys/">@ZURUToys</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GBd6AhWph-0/Wj2M5k1IIjI/AAAAAAAAVBo/7UQDSBuenkIqpV4T_oC2cyjOOxRTGwrVQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GBd6AhWph-0/Wj2M5k1IIjI/AAAAAAAAVBo/7UQDSBuenkIqpV4T_oC2cyjOOxRTGwrVQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-39763781559866208032017-12-11T00:00:00.000+00:002017-12-11T00:00:46.309+00:00Stocking Filler Idea's for Kids!<span style="font-size: large;">Each year I find it hard to think of things the monkeys would like in their Christmas Stockings, so I wondered maybe others might be having the same dilemma! I've come up with a few great suggestions here, but of course these are just a few possibilities! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ooxEj-DtAgw/WhctAZ2QpqI/AAAAAAAAU9g/-30VSbnOZyc_AETWdlI8i8O_5Qn7j4IiACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ooxEj-DtAgw/WhctAZ2QpqI/AAAAAAAAU9g/-30VSbnOZyc_AETWdlI8i8O_5Qn7j4IiACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0333.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The ever popular puzzle brand Rubik's now have a range for juniors! <a href="http://www.johnadams.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">John Adams</a> Rubik's Junior Animal Puzzles. For ages 4+ and just £9.99 each, they can be found on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Adams-10510-Rubiks-Puzzle/dp/B06WLHXMDM/ref=pd_cp_21_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W911Y7C3FAA356FYNZFA" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a>. As featured on <a href="http://www.itv.com/thismorning">This Morning</a>! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dBfN3xqhv2E/WhctA1QcujI/AAAAAAAAU9k/3Q5wSJLjbcg5VkZo2Cc4EVmNMxXcdGZ9ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dBfN3xqhv2E/WhctA1QcujI/AAAAAAAAU9k/3Q5wSJLjbcg5VkZo2Cc4EVmNMxXcdGZ9ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0394.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">With the New Paddington Movie out now, these <a href="http://www.university-games.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">University Games</a> Paddington Spot the Difference and Colour On items will make great stocking fillers. For ages 8+ and 3+ there's something for older and younger children. Both available from <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/paddington-spot-the-difference-game/p3201097" rel="nofollow">John Lewis</a> at £7.99 each. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aVAk27PNGS4/WhcrvhAqu4I/AAAAAAAAU9A/sFbAV94c4wMGX3z5CqlwI4oLF-ycqP55ACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aVAk27PNGS4/WhcrvhAqu4I/AAAAAAAAU9A/sFbAV94c4wMGX3z5CqlwI4oLF-ycqP55ACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0342.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">A game in a tin! <a href="https://www.esdeviumgames.com/featured-product/timeline/" rel="nofollow">Timeline</a> from Esdevium Games is perfect for older children, aged 8+. This one is all about British History, but there are many more! £13.99 from <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/timeline-british-history-game/p3254737?s_kwcid=1dx39700020748881774&tmad=c&tmcampid=1&gclid=CLGsrNLn89cCFVeZGwoddGYDjw&gclsrc=ds" rel="nofollow">John Lewis</a>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-km4Zgj_Mdew/WhcrvQ7drsI/AAAAAAAAU88/8UDQoI_muXgvK15UWZ2AVUZ273Oap8rHQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-km4Zgj_Mdew/WhcrvQ7drsI/AAAAAAAAU88/8UDQoI_muXgvK15UWZ2AVUZ273Oap8rHQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0393.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">At first glance, this looks like a girls magazine but in fact it's a plush toy! <a href="http://shnooks.zuru.com/" rel="nofollow">Shnooks</a> by Zuru. Unpack it and watch it expand up to 8 x it's size! Groom it an collect them all. One for the girls, this costs £7.99. There are 6 to collect. From major toy retailers, including <a href="https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/fashion-and-dolls/other-fashion-and-dolls/shnooks-plush-assorted/p/160568" rel="nofollow">Smyths</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nQWKbNgEKe4/WhcrvMzujpI/AAAAAAAAU84/P-zz9Syg76Q4H4vS7I9LcwkvwzKVMAfIQCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nQWKbNgEKe4/WhcrvMzujpI/AAAAAAAAU84/P-zz9Syg76Q4H4vS7I9LcwkvwzKVMAfIQCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0396.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Zuru <a href="http://www.maykaworld.com/" rel="nofollow">Mayka</a>, the original toy block tape. Ingenious tape that you can stick Lego and other compatible bricks onto! Around £10-£14, use it as a base for hanging creations upside down, horizontally or vertically! Get it from <a href="http://www.argos.co.uk/search/mayka/" rel="nofollow">Argos</a>. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjCmn1nnspY/WhcrwZl9WqI/AAAAAAAAU9E/qjrRkWwsjr0tngSKBCC8ZytY4IcuQnkcACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjCmn1nnspY/WhcrwZl9WqI/AAAAAAAAU9E/qjrRkWwsjr0tngSKBCC8ZytY4IcuQnkcACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">How about some Hallmark <a href="http://www.hallmark.co.uk/itty-bittys/" rel="nofollow">Itty Bittys</a>? Lots to collect and different collections available. These Justice League ones make a full set. There's even Christmas themed ones! Buy from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_p_6_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A468292%2Cp_89%3AHallmark%2Cp_6%3AA3P5ROKL5A1OLE&bbn=468292&hidden-keywords=itty&suppress-ve=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1479816412&rnid=367778011&lo=toyssuppress-ve=1&ie" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a> for £6 each.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jQRNkbZg8fA/WhcrwiWNVQI/AAAAAAAAU9I/JFE5sXV00tIK76WHWuCEb6oqbwF5L2yggCEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jQRNkbZg8fA/WhcrwiWNVQI/AAAAAAAAU9I/JFE5sXV00tIK76WHWuCEb6oqbwF5L2yggCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0405.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The latest Despicable Me 3 movie is out now on DVD. A great stocking filler for Minion fans and great family viewing too! £10 from <a href="https://www.tesco.com/direct/despicable-me-3-dvd/103-8644.prd?skuId=103-8644&pageLevel=sku&sc_cmp=ppc*PX+-+GMO+-+Entertainment+-+Direct+Payment*PX+-+Bing+-+Shopping+GSC+-+All+Products*PRODUCT+GROUP103-8644*e&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PX%20-%20Bing%20-%20Shopping%20GSC%20-%20All%20Products&utm_term=4584138854408288&utm_content=Bing%20-%20DVDs&gclid=CMHZ5YHv89cCFQedGwod31AK0g&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CODC64Hv89cCFQ6nUQodGbQG3A" rel="nofollow">Tesco</a>. Perfect viewing after those belly's have been filled and Dad is sleepy on Christmas Day! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hdoet2l5QSU/WhcrxjoriXI/AAAAAAAAU9M/kSkKthVEdM8Fy6-63xWQEy3sKuyuTZFpwCEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0449.jpg" width="426" /></div><span style="font-size: large;">New Trolls Holiday on DVD. "When the Queen of the Trolls, Poppy, finds out that the Bergens do not have holidays, she enlists help from her friends, Branch and the Snack Pack, to help her bring holidays to the Bergens" £4.99 from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trolls-Holiday-DVD-Joel-Crawford/dp/B075DQ5DZB" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSAzgVYBiME/WhcryHF7JtI/AAAAAAAAU9Q/l1IlxitFp3En3ArRuJisquPExuGdtoHCACEwYBhgL/s1600/DSC_0452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zSAzgVYBiME/WhcryHF7JtI/AAAAAAAAU9Q/l1IlxitFp3En3ArRuJisquPExuGdtoHCACEwYBhgL/s640/DSC_0452.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">These 'his and hers' Kevin and Katie Carrots from the <a href="https://www.aldi.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Aldi</a> Christmas Adverts are actually now sold out, but if you were lucky enough to get hold of any, why not pop them into the kids stocking! Money raised from the sale of these lovable plush carrots goes to the <a href="https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/">Teenage Cancer Trust</a>. Just £2.99 each. From Thursday 14th December you can get baby ones too! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iOcrAfX9Oj0/WhcsA4Ex0_I/AAAAAAAAU9U/5Z8FVT4bl48hDLJvFkp-XfFd5oGtMGjPQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iOcrAfX9Oj0/WhcsA4Ex0_I/AAAAAAAAU9U/5Z8FVT4bl48hDLJvFkp-XfFd5oGtMGjPQCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0406.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">For your Minion fan, there's the new Despicable Me 3 </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Despicable-Me-Mineez-Minions-Collectors/dp/B01N2NMZ0I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1512512845&sr=8-5&keywords=despicable+me+mineez" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-size: large;">Mineez Minions </span>Collectors Tin</a>. Collect mini Minions and store them in the tin! Lots to collect. £14.99 from Amazon.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Mrx7Niz_YU/Wi2YB87QvWI/AAAAAAAAU_E/jcc3PIlaX2YZtv4chl1ZmftlIldSNLwsgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Mrx7Niz_YU/Wi2YB87QvWI/AAAAAAAAU_E/jcc3PIlaX2YZtv4chl1ZmftlIldSNLwsgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0453.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3QPlS9_YMIQ/Wi2YCBPE4nI/AAAAAAAAU_I/WXJ5GzOkYw4WY6LSDNDhbUcLS60TFNyOgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC_0456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3QPlS9_YMIQ/Wi2YCBPE4nI/AAAAAAAAU_I/WXJ5GzOkYw4WY6LSDNDhbUcLS60TFNyOgCLcBGAs/s640/DSC_0456.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, maybe some <a href="https://www.pokemon.com/uk/" rel="nofollow">Pokemon</a> merchandise! The <a href="http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1816846" rel="nofollow">trading cards</a> are always popular and will make a perfect stocking filler. These plush Pokemon toys from Tomy are great too. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pokemon-T18536D15LITTEN-8-Inch-Litten-Plush/dp/B06XWBYZC2/ref=sr_1_18?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1512938305&sr=1-18&keywords=pokemon+plush" rel="nofollow">Litten and Owlet</a> cost from £9.99 each. All Pokemon gifts can be found at various retailers! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So, there you have it. A quick guide for some Kids stocking ideas. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We wish you happy shopping and of course don't forget the chocolate coins and selection box! </span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9RW8ClglgQ/WhctbsX_GQI/AAAAAAAAU9o/4eFc1jMX4VUqSzCbpcrRns2aAL0rQb8vQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9RW8ClglgQ/WhctbsX_GQI/AAAAAAAAU9o/4eFc1jMX4VUqSzCbpcrRns2aAL0rQb8vQCKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><br />SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7560635077954309225.post-78100751016666951102017-12-06T22:41:00.002+00:002017-12-07T11:50:59.825+00:00The joy of mixed breeds – why each one will melt your heart<span style="font-size: large;">As some of you may know, we may be getting a puppy in the new year! It's not been an easy decision and we've taken a long time to look at the right breed for us. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Whether it’s a cockapoo that belongs to your mum, <a href="https://www.douglashallkennels.co.uk/breeds/cross-breed/" rel="">labradooble puppies for sale in Manchester</a> or <a href="https://www.puggle.org/">Puggles</a> to adopt at your local <a href="https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/" rel="">rescue centre</a>, mixed-breed dogs are just as sought after as their pedigree counterparts. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />So, before you buy your next purebred dog, consider the magic a mixed-breed dog can bring into your life. Just remember, as with anything, there are ups and downs to consider.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dDUEEPBrHwU/WihxKdyqyaI/AAAAAAAAU-w/7bv-N_NGMDkNW1VgP7XAkMOj314yjb9OwCLcBGAs/s1600/24829530_10213518553972545_1542142042_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="604" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dDUEEPBrHwU/WihxKdyqyaI/AAAAAAAAU-w/7bv-N_NGMDkNW1VgP7XAkMOj314yjb9OwCLcBGAs/s640/24829530_10213518553972545_1542142042_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Liz Tumbridge (http://www.hartofthemunchkinpatch.co.uk/)</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>One of a Kind</b><br />Every dog is unique, even purebred dogs. Purebred dogs have their own personalities and usually show minor differences in appearance. However, each mixed-breed dog is one of a kind! Even if you meet a similar dog, no two are quite the same. Yes, even pedigree litter mates are genetically unique, but your mixed-breed dog truly stands alone. A wonderful reason to consider a mixed-breed. <br />Mixed breeds are thought to adjust more easily to a variety of households and living conditions, whereas purebreds tend to be bred with a specific skill set in mind, such as herding or hunting.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>You can have your choice of size and colour</b><br />Mutts come in all sizes -- small, medium, large, and XL. They come with short, long, curly, or wiry coats in every colour. They may have small ears that stand up, or big floppy ears that flap in the wind. Mutts come with long or short legs, and big fluffy tails, or no tail at all. Whatever your taste in canine companions, you can find a mixed breed dog to fit the bill!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Worth the Gamble</b><br />Mixed-breed dogs are not necessarily predisposed to hereditary problems. This is not to say your mutt will be perfect, but mixed breed dogs are less likely to possess breed-specific hereditary heath and behaviour problems. <br />If your dog is a Labrador mix, she could still have hip dysplasia, but it may be less severe because the breed is basically “diluted.” A Chow mix may be less likely to have aggression problems than a purebred (though not all Chow Chows are aggressive).<br />Although any dog may have serious hereditary problems, it may worth the risk to get a mutt. However, while the mystery of a mutt can be exciting, it is important to prepare yourself for a few surprises along the way.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Available and affordable</b><br />Everyone knows that owning a dog is not cheap. With vet bills, dog food, treats, toys, paying for kennel stays amongst other things, owning a dog is a huge commitment. But in addition, just purchasing a particular pedigree breed can come with a high price tag – especially if that breed is “in fashion” and high demand. <br />Mixed breeds are readily available at reputable dog breeders, and they are usually weaned and partially house trained to boot! However, the same goes for your adopted shelter dogs. Many are usually neutered when they meet their prospective new owners and are up to date with their vaccinations.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br />In addition, there are always mixed breed dogs in abundance waiting to be loved! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Collaborative post</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvPqnx38JUw/WifP8xh7g5I/AAAAAAAAU-Y/A10BOq91FEIN5TIQhlbH-SZ2DxTrUnkjACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="142" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvPqnx38JUw/WifP8xh7g5I/AAAAAAAAU-Y/A10BOq91FEIN5TIQhlbH-SZ2DxTrUnkjACKgBGAs/s1600/MONsig.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>SitStillMonkeyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02911056134019562143noreply@blogger.com0