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Our Top 5: Christmas Gifts For Very Busy Mums

Our Top 5: Christmas Gifts For Very Busy Mums

Wondering what Christmas gift to get your busy working mums this year? Look no further! We have compiled our Top 5 festive gifts for mums tackling everything from tantrums to teenage antics and work. 1. Base Formula Essential Oils – Gifted by Base Formula If you’re looking for something more than just a scented candle this year, Base Formula has a beautiful range of relaxing essential oils to choose from. If you’re a fan of essential oils like me, you’ll…

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Our Top 5: Children’s Games To Buy For Christmas
My Top Five

Our Top 5: Children’s Games To Buy For Christmas

This year more time at home has led to H and I reminiscing about the childhood games we used to play. Here we’ve put together our Top 5 children’s games to buy for Christmas, including some of our old firm favourites. 1. Snakes and Ladders Snakes and ladders is Cyrus’s favourite game right now. Its origins date back to India and it is played between two or more players on a board made up of squares from 1 to 100.…

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December 12, 2020
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How to Host a Spooktacular Halloween Party: Fun, Safe, Ideas
Lockdown Memories | Newcastle Upon Tyne

How to Host a Spooktacular Halloween Party: Fun, Safe, Ideas

Take Part in Halloween Fun Safely Halloween is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spooky spirit, whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a lively virtual celebration. With the ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19, traditional Halloween parties might not be possible this year. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a spooktacular time! Here’s your comprehensive guide to creating a memorable Halloween celebration that’s both fun and safe for everyone involved. How to Safely Celebrate Halloween This Year While…

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October 31, 2020
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Children’s Books for Teaching Environmental Awareness
PlayPal Picks | Newcastle

Children’s Books for Teaching Environmental Awareness

Eco-friendly tips for how we can all make a difference With climate change firmly on the agenda, it’s never too early to use children’s books to teach young ones eco-friendly tips to make a difference. Natalie Newman’s new book Lark The Shark reveals just how precious our planet is and has some eco-friendly tips on how we can all make a difference. Nicky Gould’s book Dave Explores The Great Outdoors also explores why it’s important for children to spend time…

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October 18, 2020
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Review: Personalised Christmas Stories for Children
PlayPal Picks | Newcastle

Review: Personalised Christmas Stories for Children

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Wonderbly. All opinions are our own. Personalised Christmas stories are a really special gift to give children at any time of year, but unwrapping one on Christmas morning is even more exciting. Story-telling plays a big part in our lives and I love to support new authors with their children’s picture books. As an aspiring new author myself (currently writing my first children’s picture book), I know how hard it is to keep young ones…

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October 15, 2020
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A Persian Tradition and intricacies of Freshwater Aquarium Fun
Persian Pulse | Newcastle upon Tyne

A Persian Tradition and intricacies of Freshwater Aquarium Fun

DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Mars Fishcare and the API brand. The intricacies of buying tropical fish brought unexpected excitement and challenges for our family this year, especially with the Persian tradition of welcoming a new pet fish during Nowruz. Catch of the Day Our aquarium story began with a mission to find vibrant tropical fish for little C, who was eagerly awaiting their arrival post-lockdown. The catch? We were total newbies in the world…

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September 24, 2020
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Review: Unwrapping the Delights of Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate
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Review: Unwrapping the Delights of Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate

Recently, our little Persian family embarked on a car journey with the promise of shirini-filled (sweet-filled) goodness awaiting us at Yorkshire’s Inspired Chocolate. Now, let me share the details of our fun-filled family day out before we headed to our cosy weekend retreat at The Burgoyne Hotel. Getting There: The Hunt for Shokolaat (Chocolate) Our cocoa-filled mission from Newcastle Upon Tyne wasn’t a walk in the park. After a few wrong turns and a confounded SatNav, we eventually uncovered this…

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August 29, 2020
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