Since I started my baby-led weaning journey, my mama is always looking out for healthy toddler and baby snacks for me; I would be more than happy to snack on chocolate all day but for some reason she won’t let me. She likes to make sure that my snacks are tasty as well as healthy, so she was very happy when some Plum Baby Little Yums arrived for me to try!
Little Yums are yummy organic wafers made with buckwheat, fruit and vegetables. They’re suitable for babies and toddlers from the age of 6 months and their shape and size makes them a great snack to encourage self-feeding. The wafers feel hard when I hold and bite them, but they easily dissolve in my mouth. They are really nice to have when teething as chewing helps sore gums. I have 8 teeth currently coming through as well as the 8 I already have!
Little Yums come in 2 flavours: spinach, apple & kale and pumpkin & banana. I can’t quite decide which one I like the most! The flavours are very delicate which is good for tiny tastebuds like mine. There is no added salt or sugar in these wafers, nor is there any pretend flavours, it is all natural and good for me. I let my mama have a taste as I love sharing, but she prefers her big biscuits.
There are 6 packs in each box and each pack has 3 little wafers. They are the perfect snack to take out with me to toddler group or playdates. Sometimes I just eat 1 and save the rest but sometimes I scoff all 3. Mama puts 2 packs in her bag just in case. I hope she gets me more Little Yums, they are only £2.49 per box and they’re available at supermarkets. .
What snacks do you like to eat?
Disclosure: We were kindly sent Plum Baby Little Yums for free to review, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own.
REVIEW: Plum Baby Little Yums
Since I started my baby-led weaning journey, my mama is always looking out for healthy toddler and baby snacks for me; I would be more than happy to snack on chocolate all day but for some reason she won’t let me. She likes to make sure that my snacks are tasty as well as healthy, so she was very happy when some Plum Baby Little Yums arrived for me to try!
Little Yums are yummy organic wafers made with buckwheat, fruit and vegetables. They’re suitable for babies and toddlers from the age of 6 months and their shape and size makes them a great snack to encourage self-feeding. The wafers feel hard when I hold and bite them, but they easily dissolve in my mouth. They are really nice to have when teething as chewing helps sore gums. I have 8 teeth currently coming through as well as the 8 I already have!
Little Yums come in 2 flavours: spinach, apple & kale and pumpkin & banana. I can’t quite decide which one I like the most! The flavours are very delicate which is good for tiny tastebuds like mine. There is no added salt or sugar in these wafers, nor is there any pretend flavours, it is all natural and good for me. I let my mama have a taste as I love sharing, but she prefers her big biscuits.
There are 6 packs in each box and each pack has 3 little wafers. They are the perfect snack to take out with me to toddler group or playdates. Sometimes I just eat 1 and save the rest but sometimes I scoff all 3. Mama puts 2 packs in her bag just in case. I hope she gets me more Little Yums, they are only £2.49 per box and they’re available at supermarkets. .
What snacks do you like to eat?
Disclosure: We were kindly sent Plum Baby Little Yums for free to review, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own.
It was my birthday last week and I was very kindly invited to stay at the Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel, right in the heart of Shakespeare country. Little N, Ian and I packed our bags and headed off on a mini road trip.
The 4-star Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel is situated right in the heart of the historic town of Stratford in an absolutely beautiful building full of character and charm. It is close to lots of restaurants and bars, the canal and theatre. It has 78 rooms each with their own Shakespeare-inspired name, Othello's AA Rosette restaurant, 2 bars and a courtyard garden as well as 3 function rooms. You can dine at Othello’s Brasserie or relax with drinks or afternoon tea in the Quill Bar & Lounge, pictured below.
We arrived at the hotel shortly after lunchtime, were warmly welcomed and checked in quickly, and given the keys to our room. Our room was up some stairs then along two corridors which made us smile because the floors were rickety and several of the doors to the hotel rooms were sloped. It was lovely to see that the hotel had not succumbed during renovation and has managed to keep its 17th century charm - oak-beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and antique furniture – but still providing all of the modern luxuries that you would expect.
Our room, or should I say suite, was huge! Little N’s face was a picture, he was so excited when we walked in. He promptly ran off to investigate whilst we sorted our bags. Our suite featured a spacious seating area with a TV and a small office area with a desk, whilst the main part of the bedroom had our very comfortable king-sized bed, TV, mini-bar and tea & coffee facilities. I’m pretty certain that I have lived in flats that are smaller than this room! The room was clean, tidy and well-presented, with additional pillows and bedding provided as well as a ready-prepared travel cot and bedding for N.
The bathroom was stylishly done and immaculately clean; you’d think it was a brand new fitted bathroom. Lots of towels and toiletries were provided as well as little extras such as a vanity kit, shoe-shiner and shower cap.
After a busy day strolling around Stratford we came back to our hotel room for the night and had quite possibly one of the best night’s sleep EVER. The curtains were all blackout which makes such a difference but most importantly, the hotel is so quiet! Despite being in the centre of town and despite being quite a large, old building, we did not hear a peep from the other rooms or from anywhere else in the hotel. Little N slept soundly in the cot until early morning when he joined us for cuddles in the bed.
All 3 of us woke early and headed down to breakfast; the variety on offer was vast and included a full cooked breakfast, cereals, pastries, fruit and yogurts. Everything was available as a buffet so we could simply help ourselves, other than the toast and hot drinks which were made to order and brought over by the staff. Little N had cereal, toast, bacon and cheese (toddlers eh!), I had eggs, toast and a pastry, while Ian seemed to have a plate full of meat and eggs! We were all stuffed to the brim with breakfast, juice and tea and ready for another day exploring gorgeous Stratford.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel and if we ever go back to Stratford, which I am sure we will, we will certainly book to stay here again. The rooms are fantastic and the location is perfect for seeing the sights.
For more information check out the hotel’s homepage here: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-6630-mercure-stratford-upon-avon-shakespeare-hotel/index.shtml and if you decide to pay a visit to Stratford, let me know!
Disclosure: Our lovely stay in Stratford was complimentary, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own.
A birthday trip to Stratford Upon Avon – part 1
It was my birthday last week and I was very kindly invited to stay at the Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel, right in the heart of Shakespeare country. Little N, Ian and I packed our bags and headed off on a mini road trip.
The 4-star Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel is situated right in the heart of the historic town of Stratford in an absolutely beautiful building full of character and charm. It is close to lots of restaurants and bars, the canal and theatre. It has 78 rooms each with their own Shakespeare-inspired name, Othello's AA Rosette restaurant, 2 bars and a courtyard garden as well as 3 function rooms. You can dine at Othello’s Brasserie or relax with drinks or afternoon tea in the Quill Bar & Lounge, pictured below.
We arrived at the hotel shortly after lunchtime, were warmly welcomed and checked in quickly, and given the keys to our room. Our room was up some stairs then along two corridors which made us smile because the floors were rickety and several of the doors to the hotel rooms were sloped. It was lovely to see that the hotel had not succumbed during renovation and has managed to keep its 17th century charm - oak-beamed ceilings, open fireplaces and antique furniture – but still providing all of the modern luxuries that you would expect.
Our room, or should I say suite, was huge! Little N’s face was a picture, he was so excited when we walked in. He promptly ran off to investigate whilst we sorted our bags. Our suite featured a spacious seating area with a TV and a small office area with a desk, whilst the main part of the bedroom had our very comfortable king-sized bed, TV, mini-bar and tea & coffee facilities. I’m pretty certain that I have lived in flats that are smaller than this room! The room was clean, tidy and well-presented, with additional pillows and bedding provided as well as a ready-prepared travel cot and bedding for N.
The bathroom was stylishly done and immaculately clean; you’d think it was a brand new fitted bathroom. Lots of towels and toiletries were provided as well as little extras such as a vanity kit, shoe-shiner and shower cap.
After a busy day strolling around Stratford we came back to our hotel room for the night and had quite possibly one of the best night’s sleep EVER. The curtains were all blackout which makes such a difference but most importantly, the hotel is so quiet! Despite being in the centre of town and despite being quite a large, old building, we did not hear a peep from the other rooms or from anywhere else in the hotel. Little N slept soundly in the cot until early morning when he joined us for cuddles in the bed.
All 3 of us woke early and headed down to breakfast; the variety on offer was vast and included a full cooked breakfast, cereals, pastries, fruit and yogurts. Everything was available as a buffet so we could simply help ourselves, other than the toast and hot drinks which were made to order and brought over by the staff. Little N had cereal, toast, bacon and cheese (toddlers eh!), I had eggs, toast and a pastry, while Ian seemed to have a plate full of meat and eggs! We were all stuffed to the brim with breakfast, juice and tea and ready for another day exploring gorgeous Stratford.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel and if we ever go back to Stratford, which I am sure we will, we will certainly book to stay here again. The rooms are fantastic and the location is perfect for seeing the sights.
For more information check out the hotel’s homepage here: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-6630-mercure-stratford-upon-avon-shakespeare-hotel/index.shtml and if you decide to pay a visit to Stratford, let me know!
Disclosure: Our lovely stay in Stratford was complimentary, however all thoughts and opinion remain my own.
I picked up these two gorgeous offerings from LUSH when I was away in Stratford-upon-Avon for my birthday: Golden Egg bath ballistic (£3.50) and Bunch of Carrots bubble bars (£5.95). They are just so perfect for Easter!
I had a gift voucher left from Christmas so popped in to pick up a face mask and a shampoo bar; the glistening pile of Golden Eggs immediately caught my eye and the Bunch of Carrots are such a novelty. Both of these smell incredible, the Golden Egg like toffee and the Bunch of Carrots so fruity and refreshing. I am really going to enjoy using them! Find them at https://www.lush.co.uk/
Happy Easter everyone!
A LUSH Easter
I picked up these two gorgeous offerings from LUSH when I was away in Stratford-upon-Avon for my birthday: Golden Egg bath ballistic (£3.50) and Bunch of Carrots bubble bars (£5.95). They are just so perfect for Easter!
I had a gift voucher left from Christmas so popped in to pick up a face mask and a shampoo bar; the glistening pile of Golden Eggs immediately caught my eye and the Bunch of Carrots are such a novelty. Both of these smell incredible, the Golden Egg like toffee and the Bunch of Carrots so fruity and refreshing. I am really going to enjoy using them! Find them at https://www.lush.co.uk/
Happy Easter everyone!
With spring well and truly upon us – I am LOVING the sunshine! – and Easter just around the corner I decided to do a little Easter themed design on my nails. I used a pearlescent nude as my base with white polka dots, whilst on my ring finger I used the white as a base and then painted a little Easter bunny. Isn’t he sweet!
I used Posh, Purity, Vogue, Swag and Trist from the Artistic Colour Gloss range of gel colours.
What are you wearing on your nails?
NOTD: Easter themed nails
With spring well and truly upon us – I am LOVING the sunshine! – and Easter just around the corner I decided to do a little Easter themed design on my nails. I used a pearlescent nude as my base with white polka dots, whilst on my ring finger I used the white as a base and then painted a little Easter bunny. Isn’t he sweet!
I used Posh, Purity, Vogue, Swag and Trist from the Artistic Colour Gloss range of gel colours.
What are you wearing on your nails?
The sickness has now completely eased and so, touch wood, have the horrendous headaches, hurrah! I’m at that funny limbo stage of not really having any symptoms and just looking like I’m carrying a bit of a food baby. I’m still suffering with food aversions – I cannot stand the thought of green vegetables – and I’ve been craving fresh coconut, very random!
I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend!
14 Weeks of Bump
The sickness has now completely eased and so, touch wood, have the horrendous headaches, hurrah! I’m at that funny limbo stage of not really having any symptoms and just looking like I’m carrying a bit of a food baby. I’m still suffering with food aversions – I cannot stand the thought of green vegetables – and I’ve been craving fresh coconut, very random!
I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend!
I bought quite a few skincare goodies recently, plus a new foundation. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Revlon Nearly Naked foundation that I bought last time, but my friend says Revlon PhotoReady foundation (£12.99) is amazing so I picked up a bottle of that instead. I got the right shade this time which helps of course!
Origins Drink Up Intensive overnight face mask (£22.00) is one I see raved about time and time again, and every time I see it mentioned I always say I’ll try it out then manage to forget. I can’t wait to find out if it as wonderful as everyone says!
Whilst this looks like quite a lot of ESPA purchases, I only actually bought the ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud (£18.00) and the ESPA 24-Hour Balancing Moisturiser. The rest were free samples! The samples include the Refining Skin Polish (which I love!), the Super Active Skin Radiance Moisturiser, the Super Active Skin Radiance Mask and the 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturiser. The Pink Hair and Scalp Mud is another product that a lot of people seem to love so I’m looking forward to trying it out.
What have you treated yourself to recently?
New Things #3
I bought quite a few skincare goodies recently, plus a new foundation. I wasn’t a huge fan of the Revlon Nearly Naked foundation that I bought last time, but my friend says Revlon PhotoReady foundation (£12.99) is amazing so I picked up a bottle of that instead. I got the right shade this time which helps of course!
Origins Drink Up Intensive overnight face mask (£22.00) is one I see raved about time and time again, and every time I see it mentioned I always say I’ll try it out then manage to forget. I can’t wait to find out if it as wonderful as everyone says!
Whilst this looks like quite a lot of ESPA purchases, I only actually bought the ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud (£18.00) and the ESPA 24-Hour Balancing Moisturiser. The rest were free samples! The samples include the Refining Skin Polish (which I love!), the Super Active Skin Radiance Moisturiser, the Super Active Skin Radiance Mask and the 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturiser. The Pink Hair and Scalp Mud is another product that a lot of people seem to love so I’m looking forward to trying it out.
What have you treated yourself to recently?
You may have noticed that I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog as well as social media recently. I have had a good reason for it - I’m pregnant again and expecting baby #2 in October! Little N made our pregnancy announcement using this sweet and simple prop.
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You may have noticed that I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog as well as social media recently. I have had a good reason for it - I’m pregnant again and expecting baby #2 in October! Little N made our pregnancy announcement using this sweet and simple prop.
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