I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Gift Lists/Wish Lists · November 2, 2022

Practical Gifts for Babies and Toddlers

Disclosure: The products featured were sent for inclusion in this gift guide however all opinions are my own.

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I always find it so hard to buy gifts for babies and toddlers. They always have everything they need and there are only so many toys that a baby can play with. So I thought it might be nice to put together a few gifts for babies and toddlers that are practical. Useful gifts that babies, toddlers and their parents would appreciate plus a few toys and fun things for good measure.

Toiletries and Bathing

Babies and toddlers often have plenty of toys and clothes so one thing I love to gift is good quality toiletries. Baby Kingdom create dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and vegan friendly products made to protect your little one’s skin. One of our favourite products this year is the Body Cream that can be used daily to leave skin feeling nourished, soft and hydrated.

Baby Kingdom Body Cream

Original Sprout also have this fantastic Baby’s First Bath set which would make a wonderful gift. Original Sprout has a lovely range of luxurious shampoos, conditioners, styling and body care products that are suitable for the entire family and the set includes Hair and Body Wash, Scrumptious Baby Cream and a Cradle Cap Comb.

Original Sprout Baby's First bath

Munchkin have a fantastic range of bath time products and we’ve tried many of them over the years. This Bathtime Fun Bath Toy Bundle is a fantastic gift to make bath time as fun as possible. The set includes a Scuba Buddy swimming toy, foam letters and bath crayons, everything you need for the best bath time!

Munchkin Bathtime Fun Bath Toy Bundle

Meal times

Munchkin also have a lot of products for meal times and one of our favourites are their Miracle 360° Sippy Cups. Available in a range of colours, they are spill proof and leak proof and have a spoutless dentist approved design. A fantastic step up from a traditional sippy cup. You can see all Munchkin’s fantastic gift options here.

Munchkin Miracle 360° Sippy Cups

Another great brand where mealtimes are concerned is Mamamade. Not only do they create delicious nutrient-rich meals, fabulous finger foods and tasty breakfast bowls for little ones but they have a great range of tableware products too.

Mamamade Bowl, Spoon and Bib

Mamamade make Silicone Suction Bowls, Silicone Weaning Bib and Baby Weaning Spoons in a variety of colours, creating a perfect gift for any weaning baby or toddler. The products are all really well designed and easy to clean too.

Books

We’ve recently been introduced to the Mizzie The Kangaroo range and absolutely love the brand. Every single Mizzie product has been designed to help children learn through play by stimulating the senses, developing fine motor skills, teaching cause and effect and encouraging the love of reading and singing. You can see the full range of bright and colourful Mizzie The Kangaroo products here.

Mizzie The Kangaroo range

Every parent will be familiar with Sophie la Girafe and Sophie now has a whole range of books too. Sophie Goes to Sleep is a great gift for any baby this Christmas, and a fantastic first bedtime book too. Following Sophie in her bedtime routine, it will be a soothing end to the day for any child.

Sophie Goes to Sleep

Toys

One of our favourite things to gift this year is a Tonies Toniebox Starter Set. Toniebox is a complete audio system for children aged 3+ that stores up to 90 minutes of audiobooks, music and educational fun for children. It has a 7 hour battery life for listening on the go, plus a vast collection of Tonies to collect.

Tonies Toniebox Starter Set

Each Tonies character has a story that downloads onto the Toniebox the first time it’s used and then each time the child puts the character on the Toniebox it plays that story. There are also Creative Tonies that you can fill with your own audiobooks, stories or adventures to play whenever you like.

Tonies Toniebox Starter Set

Toniebox is a fantastic gift that can be enjoyed for years. There are no screens, no cables and not even any tricky buttons. Toniebox gives young children something fun and engaging to listen to and play with and it completely revolutionises bedtime too! It’s no surprise that it’s the fastest growing preschool toy in the UK in the last 12 months and so a fantastic gift for even the youngest of children that will be enjoyed for years.

Taf Toys Newborn Kit

Another of our favourite finds for babies this Christmas is the Taf Toys Newborn Kit. Specially designed for newborns, it’s full of the most needed developmental toys for babies. It contains twelve must have newborn developmental products and a developmental guide that explains how using each toy inside this kit helps the baby to develop. Everything is beautifully made, it’s a box of fun that any family would treasure.

Taf Toys Newborn Kit

Another great gift for even the smallest of babies would be the Chicco Baby Bear Night Light. Baby Bear is a soft night projector that symbolises bedtime for any baby. Pressing bear’s tummy to activate the light which automatically turns to standby mode after 20 minutes. The projections change colour accompanied by relaxing music or nature sounds. It’s a really lovely gift for Christmas or any time of the year and comes in a range of colours too.

Chicco Baby Bear Night Light

Cuddly toys are another fantastic gift for babies and toddlers, especially if they’re made to last. Peter Rabbit toys are ones that have been loved by children for generations and Enesco have a beautiful range of soft toys, including this Benjamin Bunny, that will be treasured for years to come.

Enesco Benjamin Bunny

Another lovely brand of baby accessories and toys is Penny and Lola which launched in 2021, supporting the NSPCC. The Penny and Lola range is based on the characters from The Happy Song by Imogen Heap and aims to spread the happiness of the song through their beautiful products.

Penny and Lola

I love the brand and know that any family would love the animal characters that instantly give a baby a happy, fun, cute and imaginative furry friend. You can see the full product range here.

Clothing

One of my favourite gifts for babies is shoes. They’re the sort of thing new parents often don’t think to buy until a baby is walking but soft sole shoes are a great gift for little ones. Bobux have a beautiful range of Bo-Buddies that allow a baby’s feet to breathe in the soft premium leather but will a;sp feel stable for standing with non-slip suede sole. You can see the full range here.

Bobux Bo-Buddies

Something special

Baby blankets are something that children, and the whole family, really cherish and keep for years – often passing them down to siblings or even the next generation. I love the Disney range from Enesco and this Disney Baby Blanket is simply beautiful. A wonderful gift for Christmas.

Disney baby Blanket

Something Different

Something completely different, but a fantastic gift for new or expectant parents would be one of Bambino Mio’s complete sets – saving them from ever having to buy a nappy again! At such a financially difficult time, saving money is at the forefront of many people’s minds and so using reusable nappies could save a family money that could be better spent elsewhere.

Bambino Mio’s complete set

Bambino Mio’s complete sets make it simple for parents to get started on their reusable nappy journey and is the most convenient and cost-effective way to purchase everything they need from baby to toddler, plus they create a better planet for future generations.

So there you have all our practical gift ideas for babies and toddlers. I know they have always been the hardest for us to buy for so I hope it gives you some inspiration and if you’re looking for even more ideas, you can see all our gift guides here.

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