reviews
SHARPER VISION WITHOUT THE SPECS // trialling 1-day acuvue moist multifocal contact lenses
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NOT BLINDED BY THE LIGHT // trialling the starry night roller blind
Completing Big Sis’s Space bedroom with this gorgeous ‘Starry Night’ kids’ blackout blind
GETTING PIGGY WITH IT // our fun day out at kew little pigs
Lil Sis is obsessed with pigs. I’m not entirely sure where it came from, as – prior to this summer – she’d never seen an…
STYLISH STORAGE // when you’re strapped for space
The Brabantia Linn Clothing Rack provides the perfect mix of style and function, for homes with limited space.
WINDOW TO THE DIGITAL WORLD // great laptops for kids
We put the new Acer Swift with Intel Core i5 Quad Core Processor and Intel® Optane through its paces.
REDUCING HOUSEHOLD WASTE – what we’re doing & how we’re doing it
I’d been feeling increasingly guilty about the disposable plastics we used at home. We’d started drinking bottled water when we lived in London after being…
TENTS & TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS // check out our garden camping adventure
We had a little back garden camping adventure, thanks to Blacks and Millets.
DELICIOUS JAPANESE DISHES // sampling the kids’ menu at yo!
We were invited to visit Yo! to enjoy their ‘Kids Eat Free’ summer offer.
SWEET OASIS // mummy me-time & afternoon tea at the ivy marlow garden
A deliciously indulgent afternoon tea at The Ivy Marlow Garden
DELECTABLE BREKKIE // reviewing the andrew james volcano waffle maker
Big Sis and I make thick, fluffy waffles, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit.
A BONNY WEE BOY // reviewing baby annabell’s brother
Lil Sis reviews the realistic baby doll with the real tears
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE // trialling the leesa mattress + discount code
My thoughts, after sleeping on a Leesa foam mattress
THE DASTARDLY DEALINGS OF AUNT ALBERTA // the awful auntie stage show
The girls and I went to the theatre production of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie to see his delightfully diabolical tale brought to life.
ENJOYING MORE FAMILY TIME // a review of the portmeirion botanic garden range
Celebrating the 100th birthday of ceramic designer Susan Williams-Ellis AND giving away four family tickets to the iconic and quirky Portmeirion Tourist Village.
ORGANIC SKINCARE FOR TEENS & TWEENS // how to look after delicate skin
Skincare for tweens – Big Sis tries out the three-step Oy! ‘My Skin Goals’ set.
AL FRESCO AFTERNOON DELIGHTS // our perfect picnic picks
Picnic essentials – make the most of summer by going al fresco!
CONVERTING MY FASHION PHOBE // camouflage kid’s bomber jacket
Big Sis has a casual, sporty style and we often find ourselves browsing the ‘boys’ section to find her perfect outfit.
LAST-MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS DAD WILL LOVE
Some fab and affordable gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day
RETURN TO GIGGLING SQUID // family-friendly dining
Lil Sis is what you’d call a cautious eater. Convincing her to try something new can feel like I’m asking her to conduct a death-defying…
PICTURE PERFECT // quality photos, printed at home
I’ve made no secret of my addiction: my name is Jacqui, and I’m a photoholic. The advance of the digital age only helped to fuel…
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
