Don’t get stunk out this Christmas with festive Poo Pourri!

Review & Giveaway (Gifted)¦ It can be anxiety inducing enough getting the home ready for guests at Christmas without worrying about dodgy bathroom smells. Let’s face it, when things get particularly smelly an air freshener just doesn’t do the job! Poo Pourri have been around for a few years now, solving the problem of pungent poo, naturally. However, they have just released a new set of fragrances especially for the festive season and I’ve been putting them to the test! You can also be in with a chance to win a set of your own in my giveaway! Just keep reading to find out more.

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5 beautiful gifts for baby’s first Christmas 2021

Gift Guide¦ There’s been something of a baby boom since the pandemic started. As such, there will be so many cute little babies celebrating their first Christmas this year! My Reuben was born at the beginning of January, so he’ll be one of them. He’s already loving the lights and sparkles. I can’t wait to includes him in our traditions and see what he thinks of his presents. What do you get a baby for their first Christmas, though? It’s not like they can ask for things. The best way to go is a mixture of fun and practicality. Here are my recommendations of presents that parents will love to receive and babies will feel the benefit of too!

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Review: Jaques of London toys and board games

Review – Gifted¦ Established in 1795, Jaques of London is the oldest games company and sports manufacturer in the world. Amazingly, it has stayed in the same family and is now on its eight generation! According to their website, “Jaques have been responsible for inventing many well known games, such as Croquet, Ping Pong, Snakes and Ladders, Ludo, Tiddledy Winks, The Staunton Chess Set, Happy Families, Snap and many more”.

We were recently invited to review a couple of their products and have been very impressed. See for yourself and shop at Jaques of London with a 15% discount by using this link: https://jaques.games/15off

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An awesome day at BlogOn Xmas 2021

It has been a LONG two years since the last in person BlogOn conference. It was fantastic to be back at The Coppid Beech Hotel in Bracknell with other bloggers for a day of learning, networking and fun on Saturday! In fact, I’m still buzzing as I write this! If you’re a blogger reading this, I’m pretty sure that you’ll have heard of BlogOn. It is always an amazing day out thanks to Laura at Tired Mummy of Two (BlogOn’s founder) and her team of helpers. It’s so inspiring – and if you haven’t heard, the goody bags and raffle are EPIC!

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Ideas For Gifts When You Have Older Children

Collaborative Post¦ It can be so incredibly hard to buy gifts for boys and girls when they get older. There are plenty of options for girls I guess, but even so, you may be puzzled as to what to get. A boy can play with a girls toy and vice versa. But older children especially can be difficult. Firstly they don’t tend to give you any ideas or clues as to what they would like. Secondly, a lot of things tend to cost the earth. Thankfully as they get older, they will realise what things cost so you can pick and choose between some of the times. 

Whether it is Christmas, a birthday or even to celebrate a specific occasion, you may be wondering what to get your tween or teen. Sometimes you want to think practically as well as giving them an option of some of the things they want. But, if they haven’t given you any ideas, then don’t despair. Here is a bit of inspiration to help you get the perfect gift. 

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