AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell and there’s so much to entertain the whole family whilst you do your Christmas shopping! 

Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

#TheLexiconBracknell #Merry&Bright
AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! We had our first Glow Marwell experience tonight - and we loved it. It may even be the best light trail we have been to.

We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparent AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparents this year? @famileo_uk is a wonderful gift, giving the recipient a personalised gazette of family news regularly throughout the year - and it costs from just £5.99 a month. 

Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing the Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing these updates every week but I like having somewhere to put all these photos!

They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your kids will love? Claim your FREE Banjo Robinson activity pack today!
 
Reading for pleasure is a key indicator of a child’s future success, but if your child doesn’t love to read, what can you do? We know it’s not always easy keeping kids entertained and away from screens, so we’ve partnered with the award-winning @banjorobinson to gift you a FREE activity pack, worth £9.99.

Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

#catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofig #catsofinsta #catlovers #adoptdontshop #rspcarescuecat #kittensofinstagram #kittens_of_instagram
[AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing abo [AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing about our half term break at @pottersresort and it’s over on the blog if you want to go have a read.

I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

How has your half term been?
[AD - Press Trip] We’ve loved spending half term [AD - Press Trip] We’ve loved spending half term at @pottersresort in Norfolk. With great food, an action packed schedule of entertainment and activities plus everything included in the price of your break - even drinks - it’s a fantastic way to holiday as a family, giving quality time together in the nicest of surroundings. 
I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel  of our trip.
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Blogger Behind the Blog · September 27, 2018

Blogger Behind the Blog {Kelly Allen Writer}

Here’s this week’s instalment of Blogger Behind the Blog where I interview a blogger all about their reasons for blogging and what it means to them. This week I’m joined by Kelly Allen Writer.

Blogger Behind the Blog {Kelly Allen Writer}

Here’s Kelly with more about her blogging life:

Where did your blog name come from?

I started the blog when I decided to extend and finish my novel, it has grown into a family lifestyle arts and culture blog from there, but the name has stayed the same: Kelly Allen Writer.

When did you start your blog and why?

I started about 4 or 5 years ago and I just kept a diary of events. Since then it’s grown to include reviews and sponsored posts too. I started it as a diary journey of writing my novel and family life.

What did you do before you blogged?

I was training to be a midwife and my Dad died. He inspired me to do the things I love (write!) and spend more time with my children.

What was your first post?

No idea. Probably an introductory post, but I think it’s gone since I’ve moved platforms a few times haha!

What inspires you to blog?

Life, my family and making a living.

What post has had the best response, which post are you most proud of and which post did you enjoy writing the most?

My miscarriage posts had a really positive response, with lots of people appreciating my honesty. Although I didn’t enjoy writing them, they were very cathartic.

Have any of your posts not had the response that you expected?

I never know what to expect, I think you get used to going with the flow when it comes to blogging!

Where do you see your blog in a year’s time?

No idea. I’d like to have more of a ‘following’ and bigger readership, as well as earn a full time wage from it. A girl can dream, right?!

What is your favourite thing about blogging?

Freedom. I can do it all from home and fit it in around home education and other commitments.

…and your least favourite?

Trying to be ‘seen’ in a very saturated blogger world.

What’s the best blog post you have ever read?

Anything by Constance Hall!

What blog do you love to read and why?

Constance Hall; she’s raw and honest and I love her!

Do you do anything differently now to when you started blogging?

So much! I never used to have photos on my posts, or links. I’ve evolved slowly over the past 4/5 years.

Is blogging what you expected it to be?

It’s better.

What’s been your favourite blog collaboration to date?

Anything to do with any of the Cardiff theatres, it’s a pleasure to promote Cardiff’s culture scene.

Are there any brands you would love to work with, why?

London theatres, I think I might cry if I was asked to review!

Have you had any blogging fails so far?

I’ve made mistakes. All I can do is apologise and fix things.

What is your biggest blogging hope, dream or ambition?

I’d like to be recognised as a valid theatre reviewer and maybe work with an online magazine reviewing theatre and film.

What do you do when you’re not blogging?

Spend time with my lovely family!

and lastly, tell us all a random fact about yourself…

I have a masters degree, I think this surprises some people(!).

Blogger Behind the Blog {Kelly Allen Writer}

Now that you know all about Kelly Allen Writer make sure you go and read her blog. Make sure you follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram too. Thanks so much Kelly for being involved!

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  1. Kelly Allen says

    September 27, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you for having me 🙂

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