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1. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Review

   Posted on 8:26pm Wednesday 19th Feb 2014

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   February is the month of love and we have been talking alot about the things we love, which leads us perfectly into our review of the Tommee Tippee Perfect Prep. My gorgeous nephew has been chief tester, so without further ado, I shall pass you over to Suzi, our baby blogger .....

   I have been using the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Perfect Prep machine for a couple of weeks now and one word sums it up: Timesaving and if something is timesaving when you have a baby then it really can feel like it’s lifesaving! When you come to the end of your breastfeeding journey or this is simply not an option for you, for whatever reason that maybe, Tommee Tippee brings you as close to nature as you can get. 

   Tommee Tippee claim this machine ‘makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes’ and not wanting to blow their trumpet, I think it’s even quicker than that.

   So, how does it work? Simply, you select the number of ounces required for the feed and it dispenses a small amount of boiling water into your baby’s sterilised bottle, to which you add the milk powder and shake. This part of the process sterilises the powder (a process that is recommended by the health service but is easily missed if making up bottles using other methods). Lastly, you place the bottle back under the machine to collect the filtered cold water that makes the feed up to the right amount and to a perfect serving temperature.

    

   So, it’s quick and easy to use that is clear, but is it revolutionary enough to be worthy of paying the RRP of £100? Well to put it simply, YES! And that is not because I have money to splash around, (if only..),

   its because we no longer have to worry about preparing night feeds in advance,

   it’s because we only have to pacify our little cherub for 2 minutes if he catches us off guard hungry,

   it’s because I don’t need to worry about whether the bottle is too hot or cold,

   it’s because I am happy knowing it has sterilised the milk,

   it’s because I am not wasting water and fuel and time boiling kettles and cooling / heating bottles,

   and last but definitely not least, it’s because my husband loves it! What man doesn’t like a gadget?!

   And what women doesn’t want her man to embrace making up the baby feeds : )

   Oh and there is one more thing, it looks smart, a little bit like a coffee machine to be honest so I’m happy for it to take pride of place in my kitchen. 

   I can only highly recommend this product; its simple, slick, efficient, safe and most of all timesaving, which as I said at the start, feels LIFESAVING!

   And to show just why we both love this product, here is my husband proudly demonstrating how it works! 

   It really is that easy!

2. Why we love Joules : Review

   Posted on 7:05pm Sunday 26th Jan 2014

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   It is no secret that I have a love affair with shopping.

   It is no secret that I have two adorable daughters.

   It therefore comes as no surprise then that when I buy something, I usually have to buy two of them and whilst there is 6 years difference in age, from time to time, they do like to dress in similar clothing. (Not all of the time, obviously, as the 2 year old can still get away with cute bunny ears on her dressing gown but that is considered not cool by the 8 year old!).

   So you can imagine my delight when we were asked to review items from the new Joules range. I have to be completely honest and admit that I always thought that Joules was all about delightfully bright wellington boots and attire for country folk and whilst this may have been part of its original creation, the colourful range and beautiful prints are perfect for my "floral" named girls. 

   We choose the gorgeous quilted jackets from Joules and when I say we, I really mean me. I loved how they have a classically British look but the burst of floral lining gives them a beautifully girlie look.

   The quality goes without saying, the jackets are warm and it may sound silly but the zips work and the children can use them! I cannot tell you my frustration with childrens coats where the zips get stuck. This may sound like a small thing but when you are on a strict morning schedule, those few minutes dealing with a zip matter! Also trying to wrestle a toddler out of a jacket with a stuck zip is no fun .... but I digress. 

   

   
   

   Why we love Joules by littlelilypadco on Polyvore

   Joules clothing isnt high volume, low price, it is all about quality, style and standing the test of time. Unfortunately for me, I have now found other things on the site that my girls will look adorable in, I just don't need to let them see the horse print attire as knowing my two, they will want a horse to go with it!

3. Christmas giveaway with Serenata Flowers

   Posted on 4:25pm Monday 9th Dec 2013

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   Flowers are not just for Valentines and Birthdays but Christmas too but often they are overlooked as the perfect gift to send to someone you don't see very often, someone far away or simply .... just because you want to!

   

   We are delighted to have teamed up with the folk at Serenta Flowers to bring this giveaway to you. As an independent florist, Serenata cut out middlemen and offer cheaper flowers by buying flowers direct from the best growers and flower auctions around the world. We are told that their flowers are fresher than what you will find in traditional flower shops in the UK, since they buy flowers internationally delivered to the UK and shipped out via their Free flower delivery service the same day. 

   If you want to be in with a chance to win, simply enter using the Rafflecopter widget below and one lucky winner selected at random will win £35.00 to spend on flowers of their choice from the Serenata website! (Delivery to Mainland UK only)

   

   Good luck!

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4. I love Autumn because .....

   Posted on 2:19pm Thursday 24th Oct 2013

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   It seems to have been raining for a while now but the sunshine came out today and with the crisp autumnal air and the sun in the sky, it reminded me of all the things I love about Autumn.

   Sometimes we just need reminding .....

   

    

   1. There are amazing colours everywhere, from the leaves on the trees to the shades in the shops. Autumn is all about colour.
   2. I love the cool, crisp fesh air. Especially in the morning, you walk outside and you get that little nose tingle from the air.
   3. The temperatures have definately dropped and there is a calm feeling all around. Things are much more relaxed in Autumn.
   4. Autumn is the start of the festivities and Halloween is great fun for children (and big kids too).
   5. Creating delicious homemade soups.
   6. Going out for a early morning long stroll together, it’s nice to have the Autumn wind as an excuse to walk a little bit closer — or to buy him a gorgeous wax jacket from Joules and steal it when you need another layer.
   7. And if you can't beat them, join them. Autumn brings a whole wardrobe of possibilities, from new scarves, boots, hats and jumpers. A change in the season is a great excuse to buy new clothes in my book!
   8. Shorter days and longer nights herald the start of great TV nights in. Snuggling up on the sofa at its best.
   9. The food ..... pumpkins, spices and the scent of mulled wine.
   10. For my children, Autumn means half term and the fact that it is just that little bit closer to Christmas ....

   How about you? 

   What do you love about Autumn?

   Disclaimer : This post was brought to you in association with Joules but all thoughts are our own.

   Image courtesy of dan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net