Push Poppers – strangely addictive

Posted on 31st March 20211st April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Push Poppers to try* If you are someone who loves bubble wrap and popping it, then you will love Push Poppers. Made of soft silicone and designed in eye catching and bright colours, they are fun to play with and very cathartic and calming without […]

Zog and The Flying Doctors on DVD

Posted on 31st March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

We are big fans of Julia Donaldson and whilst my kids are a little older now, her books are wonderful and her series about Zog the Dragon is perfect for reading or being read to. Zog and the Flying Doctors is a fun and heartwarming story that has been animated and brought to life and […]

Happy to be getting back on my bike

Posted on 30th March 20212nd April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This is a collaborative post sharing why I am happy to be getting back on my bike again and some practical things I have to consider to do that safely* It’s taken a long time, several surgeries, a lot of rehabilitation, an exercise bike during lockdown, seeing my family go off for long cycles leaving […]

No make-up make-up for people who hate wearing it

Posted on 29th March 20216th April 2021 by

I don’t like wearing make-up. I am lazy and I wear it when I have to, for special occasions or work events, or when I’m feeling particularly haggard if sleep is lacking, but secretly I hate it. I hate the faff time to apply it required, I hate having to touch it up and make […]

Al-fresco dining essentials for the summer

Posted on 28th March 20218th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some items but all opinions are our own. We hope our tips for Al-fresco dining is helpful* Summer is coming and it’s the season for picnics and eating outside and embracing the better weather. I am only a fan of picnics and eating outside if it’s […]

Choc Face – make chocolate personal

Posted on 27th March 20211st April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*We were kindly asked to review a product from Choc Face for this post* If you are looking for a really special gift for someone who loves chocolate but you want to personalise it and make it different then Choc Face is where to look. They produce delicious chocolate with images rendered onto the chocolate, […]

Easter gift ideas that aren’t chocolate

Posted on 26th March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*we were kindly sent some products to review for Easter gift ideas for this post. All opinions are our own* I love chocolate, but around Easter, I actually find it can be a bit overdone and overwhelming. Don’t all shout at me, you chocolate lovers, but you have to admit that you can have too […]

Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we are at.

Posted on 26th March 202126th March 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we, personally at? A year ago, the country was in lockdown. These past few months have felt like a bit of groundhog day. Lockdown ish November, December was a bit of a twilight zone, Christmas was canceled (not that we had any plans), and then lockdown again in January. Now, […]

Skip the chocolate, have a gin instead…

Posted on 25th March 20211st April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Mermaid gin to try* It’s taken me a while, but I have finally converted the husband from being the occasional weak generic pub gin & tonic drinker to someone who enjoys craft and quality gin. I have been drinking gin and tonic for a long […]

Lateral Flow tests – how to test for Covid19 at home

Posted on 25th March 20217th April 2021 by CatsKidsChaos

As we ride out the storm that is Covid19 we are doing our best to stick to the rules in place to stop the virus spreading and keep ourselves and other people safe. During the last lockdown we shielded our daughter and this time round she’s safely back at school but as part of her […]