We are big fans of Lottie dolls in our house, even the boys, so when we were asked to be Lottie Doll Brand Ambassadors over the Summer we were delighted. I’ve written about them before here. I’m a firm believer that dolls are for children, they shouldn’t be gender specific, just like all toys shouldn’t.
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Get Halloween Ready with DEALZ! #ad
I feel so unorganised this Halloween. We only put up our decorations yesterday and then realized we have very little…thanks to kids for breaking a few every year! So I’m heading to Dealz this week though to try get some more Halloween nik naks. I actually love these metallic tea lights, I’d keep them around
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Cognikids Sip & Dip Helpful aids for Baby Led Weaning
I’ve been a fan of baby led weaning since my 2nd kid s have done it with 3 of 4 of my kids. Actually, to be fair I did a combination of BLW and traditional weaning (spoon feeding) on the last 2 kids as sometimes it was just lot quicker and less messy to just
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Hey Kids, Can Ya’ll Please STOP Bringing Bugs Home from School?!
So the baby has a cold. As do I and the toddler. All 6 of us were just over a tummy bug too.. SO MUCH WASHING!!! Oh and we had actually bugs too….the lice kind! 3 infections within just 3 weeks of them being back to school FFS! Like I really love that the kids
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Pampers Launch New Nappy Range for Premature Babies | Ad
When I got the news that Pampers were making nappies for premature babies I instantly thought how lucky I am to be associated with a brand that wants to care for all babies in this world, especially those who are most vulnerable. There are approximately 4,500 babies born prematurely every year1 here in Ireland and while
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Alternative Easter Gift Ideas for Kids
Anyone else think Easter has just gotten so expensive over the years? Or maybe it’s just the fact I keep having more kids 😛 Ah no but seriously, this whole Easter Bunny thing wasn’t around when I was a kid. It’s like feckin’ Christmas now with the ‘Easter Bunny’ bringing a load of eggs that
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I’m Now a Memeber of the Pampers Baby Board
A couple of weeks ago, a representative from Pampers Ireland contacted me with an amazing opportunity to get involved in the brand. I often use Pampers products so of course I jumped at the opportunity to work with them. As we were finalising details around the opportunity I couldn’t disclose any information, but now I can
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The Santa Experience at Dunnes Stores
Visiting Santa with the kids isn’t one of my favourite tasks during the Christmas season to be perfectly honest. I hate the ques in the shopping centers all to see Santa for 2 mins and be rushed out. By which time, I’m already stressed from trying to keep all the kids somewhat mannerly and not running
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My Ultimate Back to School Shopping Tips
When my eldest daughter (9) started school back in 2011 I have to say I was fairly overwhelmed with all the school buying, I wasn’t sure what was necessary and what wasn’t. Also, I was under the impression school education was free, well that’s what the government say so I thought books and uniforms would
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Freddy Buttons Food Adventure Books – Review & Competition
I’ve been trying to get my 2 year old more interested in books and letting me read to her. See, she rarely sits and engages when I’m reading to the older ones. She normally starts flicking the pages before I’ve read it and flings the book across the room much to the annoyance of the
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6 months pregnancy update: Gender Reveal, Anxiety and Cravings
So I’m now 6 months, or 26 weeks. Or 14 weeks left….sounds better! I said I’d do a pregnancy update as I love reading pregnancy updates from others 🙂 The ‘Big’ scan & gender reveal We had our big 20 week scan at about 22 weeks and delighted to say everything looks ok. I was
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Family Day Out: Airfield Estate & Farm Dundrum
I have a bucket list of places I want to go to with the kids and Airfield Farm & Estate was one of places on the list. So when we were invited to check the place out a few weeks ago I hopped on the chance. Here’s how we got on. Location Airfield farm and
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Expecting the Unexpected
Have you guessed? Yes I’m pregnant! Baby no.4 is on its way!!! 😮 Are you surprised because I sure was! Not gonna lie, this one was not planned. I mean, we had talked about a 4th when I got extremely broody last summer but we decided we were definitely done for various reasons. When I
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Marks & Spencer Easter Treats
I popped along to Marks & Spencer a few days ago to see what Easter goodies I could get for the kids and was pleasantly surprised with the huge range they had. They had cute little Easter nest cakes, carrot jellies in a carrot shaped plastic wrapper even novelty gifts like a cute little bunny
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Mothercare Spring Summer Collection 2016
Last week I was invited to the Mothercare press day to see what’s coming to stores for Spring/Summer. I had a lovely afternoon checking out all the new products and clothes while catching up with some other bloggers and came home with a lovely goodie bag for the kids with some bits from ELC which
