reviews
GIVING WINTER THE BOOT // navigating a frosty spring with bogs wellies
What, exactly, is going on with the weather at the moment? First, we had snowmageddon then winter tried to bully spring with some punishing arctic blasts, and…
SWEET NEON DREAMS // a delightfully eccentric trip to god’s own junkyard
Walking through the doorway, I don’t know where to look first. Everywhere I turn I’m greeted with glittering, glowing neon – a twinkling wonderland of…
TIMELESS DESIGNS FROM MOLLY BROWN LONDON // luxury children’s jewellery
We were thrilled to try a piece of luxury children’s jewellery from Molly Brown London’s contemporary range.
BATTLING SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER // the needlite daylight desk lamp
Needlite mimics natural sunlight to increase productivity and reduce the effects of seasonal affective disorder
CLIVEDEN HOUSE // THE LUXURY SPA WITH THE SCANDALOUS PAST
The Cliveden House luxury spa is an oasis of calm with a fabulously scandalous history.
THE PIZZA KITCHEN // restaurant quality pizzas, straight from your freezer
Restaurant-style pizza treats straight from your freezer
STYLISH AUTUMN FASHION // why I love this joanna hope leather jacket from jd williams
When I was invited to try an autumn jacket, I knew it had to be this stunning contemporary style.
MAKE TOOTH BRUSHING A FUN CHORE, NOT A BORE
Read what the girls thought of the Oral-B electric toothbrush, and the Disney Magic Timer App
PADDINGTON BEAR 2 // the nation’s favourite bear returns
What we thought of this magical sequel, featuring the nation’s favourite furry bear.
KNOCK KNOCK, WHO’S THERE? // ring video doorbell
Stylish and functional – trialling the clever Ring video doorbell, from Maplin
WEAR A SMILE EVERY DAY // reviewing the smiggle jewellery range
Smile is a fun, sparkly range of kids’ accessories from your favourite stationery store.
ANGELA LANGFORD SKIN CARE // tailored just for you
The Angela Langford range is a bespoke natural skin care recipe, tailored just for your skin.
WHIMSICALLY WONDERFUL // our alice in wonderland tea party
A peek inside our Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon tea
SPLATTERINGLY GOOD FUN // pie face sky high review
I’ve always tried to teach the girls not to take themselves too seriously. Kiwis are notoriously self deprecating (if you’re over-sensitive you won’t survive long…
BRINGING NATURE IN WITH A DIY BIRD BOX KIT // fun activities for kids
When I look back on my own school holidays, the days that really stand out are the ones that barely cost a penny. My friends…
SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE // win a jar of pierre marcolini’s luxury hazlenut spread
Chocolate. That got your attention, didn’t it? My kids – like pretty much every other child on the planet – LOVE the gooey brown goodness,…
A SPOT OF TEA WITH PORTMEIRION // afternoon tea week
Portmeirion invited us to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week
STYLISH SCHOOL UNIFORMS // that don’t break the bank
Don’t spend more than you have to on stylish, functional school uniforms.
THE SWEET LIFE // the fragrant world of num noms
Num Noms are the latest craze in kids’ collectibles, each with its own food-themed fragrance
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.
