Sunglasses For Older Kids

I have noticed this behaviour with my oldest child, he is no longer a kid at such and as a result he doesn't want to be associated with babyish accessories either such as batman lunch boxes or superman school bag or even Ben 10 sunglasses. It is with this mind that I have decided to a post on sunglasses for the older kids.

Boys

Children's Aviator Sunglasses In Silver £7. This sunglasses whilst placed under the boys categories, it can easily be worn by boys and girls alike.

Girls

Girl Aviator Sunglasses, Brown/Pink £6

Girl's Cat's Eye Tortoise Shell Sunglasses £6

Mini-Me Version Of Valentino Rockstuds Pumps

Studded T-Bar By Venetia £145.50
These days designers are creating mini me version of their adult clothing to cater for those wanting to wear the same style of clothing with their children. Immediately I saw these Venetia studded t-bar shoes it reminded me of  Valentino Rockstud Leather Pumps. They are indeed very cute and if I may add a showstopper. The studs on the shoes makes a prominent feature in a good way of course.

There are three colours to choose from, pink, lilac and black in children sizes from UK 28 to UK 37.

Little People Sunglasses For Younger Kids

The little sunshine that I have seen in the past few days, has got me thinking about getting the children's summer wardrobe ready- if not physically but at least to have mental pictures of the things I did like for them to have.

One of those things on the purchase lists is sunglasses. I love looking at kids sunglasses especially the character inspired ones and the way they look on their little faces.

Boys

Spider-Man Sunglasses  £6 (Marks and Spencer)

Colour Changing Kids Sunglasses £6 (Marks and Spencer)

Thomas & Friends Sunglasses £6 (Marks and Spencer)

Girls

Disney Frozen Kids Sunglasses £7

Heart Shaped Glitter Sunglasses £6

Floral Print Oval Sunglasses £6

Daisy Print Gingham Dress | Perfect For Summer

Toddler Girls Daisy Gingham Dress £20 - £22 - Woolworths | Very

When I think of gingham dress, what spring to mind is summer school uniform. So if I find myself in the mood of wanting to buy gingham related outfit for my little girl, it has to have something much more. Something that will make it not too appear like a school uniform. And this gingham dress with daisy print fits the bill perfectly. The floral print on the dress adds just the right amount of cuteness that is perfect enough to look so adorable on your little girl.

This Is What School Lunches Look Like Around The World

I saw this article few days ago whilst on MSN website which featured school lunches across the word. I remember my school lunch days not with fond memory if  I may add, it usually consist of tuna sandwich, a piece of cake, fruit and drink or chips, cake and fish fingers  because I didn't like the look of the rest cooked foods on offer. It was nothing like the lovely food featured by MSN.

I have picked some of my favourites based on the food I still love and loved as a child growing up ( rice, plantain) as well as the ones I would have love to try if I had the opportunity as they look lovely and I hope would also translate to tasting lovingly too.

I am a big fan of plantain as I get to eat it at least three times a week. Everything about the food looks lovingly and delicious.

The main appeal for me with the Spanish school lunch are the shrimp, rice, tri colour pepper and off course the soup.

 

Everything on this plate looks pretty, healthy and colourful too.

For more information on school lunches around the world click here! 

Skribbles Trainers - Draw | Wipe | Draw

Children might be happy for you to pick out an already made shoes for them which is fine if this is what both of you want. As for those with children of their own or that work with children will tell you, children will appreciate something more if they are involved in the creating process whether it is pizza making or cake baking or simply designing something to be used in the house.

I came across this interesting concept called Skribbles. In a nutshell children get to customise their own shoes to their individual taste with their own scribbling in their own chosen colours.

And there are three colours to choose from navy blue, neon black and pink paradise in kids sizes from 10 to 3. Retail price each pair is £39.95.

Skribbies Neon Black High Top Trainers

Skribbies Navy Blue High Top Trainers

Skribbies Pink Paradise High Top Trainers

What about rain? Will the ink come off?

No. As long as some time has been given for the ink to dry onto the shoe surface your drawings should stay on even if it rains!! The longer the ink has been on the shoe the more resilient they are to scuffing and extreme weather conditions.

Bon Voyage With Petit Jour Paris

Petit Jour Paris is a company based in Paris that specialises in creating line of products that make life fun for children. The days even for kids, travelling is much more than just finding yourself in a destination of your choice. It also the whole travelling experience from the moment you start to pack your suitcase to the moment your feet the touches the place that you will be staying whether hotel or villa or rent accommodation.

You can enhance your kids own travelling experience by getting one of these suitcases by Petit Jour Paris. 

Wheeled Luggage by Petit Jour Paris $128

Wheeled Luggage by Petit Jour Paris $128

Backpack & Fanny Pack by by Petit Jour Paris $49

Safari Sleepwear

Bedhead Sleepwear $64  | Ugg Olsen $109.95

May your kings and princes have a peaceful sleep in these lovely nightwear!

Sassy Bloom Box!

There are some things that I come across on the internet or parent related website every now and again, that I say to myself, I wished I have this when I was pregnant. One of those things I wished I had access to is the Sassy Bloom Box service.

I have not personally had the opportunity to use the service as I am currently not pregnant and my children are older than 2 years, but from what I have read on the internet, there's a mix review on how good the service is. So all I could say is that it would probably be better to subscribe to the service if you are able to afford the monthly fee and then see how you feel about the whole experience.

The Sassy Bloom Box is an award winning monthly subscription service for pregnant women (3rd trimster), babies to age 2 and new parents!

Below are some of Sassy Bloom Box features:

• Beautifully presented and tailored to your baby’s age, stage of development and gender! 
• Bonus products for mum and/or dad included in selected boxes. 
• Personalise the box with your child's name, date of birth and gender. 
• A wonderful surprise each month! 
• Suitable for new and expecting mothers from 3rd trimester of pregnancy to 2 years. 
• Join the latest baby concept to hit the UK! 
• Delivering some of the latest and most innovative mother and baby products available - saving time and money! 
• Developed and tested by a team of trusted mums. 
• Each Sassy Bloom box contains a selection of 4 - 6 baby products, hand-picked for your little one. 
• Free delivery included! 
• As featured by: BBC, Hello, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Times, heart fm, Baby London, Metro, Baby & Pregnancy. 
• A fun way to shop, save and discover!

See more at: Sassy Bloom

The Cash Card With Parental Controls. Try goHenry‏

If there's one thing that I will tell my younger self, it would be the importance of being armed with excellent money management skills. And already, I have started talking to my children ages 8, 7 and 5 years on the importance of having good money management skills. This on-going (note I use the word 'ON-GOING'), because changes as we get older and this is applicable in all facets of like.

I came across this rather unusual concept called goHenry. An excerpt from their website www.gohenry.co.uk describes it as a new way for young people to develop great money habits; we're not a bank, and we don't think like a bank. We think that experience in a safe environment is the best way to learn, and that learning about money early should be fun and should set children up for life.
A small group of friends and parents who just wanted to help our children and teenagers understand how money works in the modern world.

And to be honest, we struggled. Our children borrowed our cards to spend online, pocket money using cash was often a source of family debate - who'd had what, for what, and when.

Their main objectives are:

1. A safe environment where our own children and teenagers can learn about earning, saving and spending by doing it for real themselves, but with our oversight and guidance
2. In a way they understand and enjoy - and that meant creating great web and mobile apps (though it works very well without the app too)
3. Something that makes our lives easier!

In a nutshell, goHenry is an online account for you, and a linked account for each of your children. All managed through beautiful mobile and web apps. Your children get their own goHenry pre-paid card with parental controls. You set the rules and limits, can allocate pocket money automatically or set chores for your children to earn extra money. Your children gain independence and learn by doing, all under your watchful eye. For more information visit their website at goHenry. 

Have you tried goHenry before or you are an active user of this new money spending concept? I would love to hear from you. Do you think that there's something much better than goHenry that we should know about?

Girls' Calf Hair Pochette

Girls' Calf Hair Pochette reduced to £23

Just the perfect size of bag for your little one to carry all her important stuffs. She might only be little but she has her own belongings that she regards so dearly.

Furniture Of The Week: Minnie Mouse Table and Chairs

There's so much of the Minnie Mouse Table and Chairs inspired furnitures to choose from, so what I have done is picked on my favourites, I hope you like them.

Minnie Mouse Dressing Table and Chair £64.99

Minnie Mouse Chair £79.99

Disney Minnie Mouse Saucer Chair £19.99

Disney Minnie Mouse Table & Chairs $57.99

Fun Looking Rain Boots For Boys and Girls

There's been a dramatic change in the weather as of recent. Although most mornings are still as chilling as pre-spring 2015. But what consoles me is that I keeping reminding myself that the days are getting longer, the kids and I are beginning to indulge in ice-cream a lot more  and I am really looking forward to dressing lighter, doing away with those heavy duty winter coats and taking part in more outdoors activities.

With spring comes April showers and I though I feature some really cute looking rain boots both for boys and girls.

Fun Looking Rain Boots For Boys

Yellow Space Boys Wellington Boots | Mr Tickle Wellington Boots  | Pirate Rain Boots | 

Mr and Mrs Wellington Boot

Fun Looking Rain Boots For Girls

Heart-Printed Rain Boots | Mr and Mrs Rain Boots | Floral Print Wellington Boots | 3D Butterfly Wellington Boots

Somerset by Alice Temperley Girls' Swing Collar Coat

Somerset by Alice Temperley Girls' Swing Collar Coat reduced to £45, originally priced £60

I know that our mind set right now is all geared towards getting ready for the spring and summer season. So if you like quality things but are not happy paying full price for them, then now is the right time to start thinking of items you would love for your child to wear when the cold season does its yearly rounds and buy them at a reduced price NOW.

Take a look at the girls' swing collar coat if it ticks all the right boxes and you are looking at buying either 5 years or 8 years, then head over to John Lewis whilst stock last.

Be Inspired: Marks and Spencer Yellow Cotton Rich Chinos

Yellow Chino Trouser £10 | Pure Cotton Striped Jumper £10 | Suede Riptape Moccasins £24 - £26

Yellow Chino Trouser £10  |  Baby Gingham Shirt £32.50 | Red Pre-Walker Shoes £49.50

Yellow Chino Trouser £10 | Check Shoulder T-Shirt £40 | Dolce & Gabbana Blue Jelly Shoes £47

Bright and Colourful Dr Martens Zip Boots

Dr Martens Lace Up & Zip Boots £46

I have never considered buying Dr Martens boos for my little girl until I saw little girl rocking the pink version.  And all I have to say is that they are really beautiful. Though there are zips and laces, I am not too sure if the laces are functional or just there as decorations.

The boots are made of soft durable leather with an air cushioned sole.

The Honest Company Fruit & Veggie Wash

The Honest Company Fruit & Veggie Wash £4,78

I know that most people are worried about chemicals found in foods and other household items and it is for this reason that gave rise to organic based products. So whilst doing my usual browsing, I came across fruit and veggie wash by The Honest Company. I have ever thought of buying wash for fruit and veggie as I felt using ordinary water would suffice. I personally have never used any product from The Honest Company found by Jessica Alba but they are great reviews on their products -  which I guess says something good about their product lines.

I know the ethos of The Honest Company is based on having products for family and home that are
natural, safe, beautiful and effective. Having said that, I would really love to give their products a try but I don't think the fruit and veggie wash would be high on my list. What are you thoughts?

All Things Red Shoes Boys & Girls

Looking for ways add a pop of colour to your little angles looks? Why not start with the shoes.

Boys

Slip On Loafer £52.50 | Supra Red Trainers for Boys £48 | Red Boys Booties £66 | Red Converse Crib Trainers £26.50

Girls

Red Bar Shoes £74 | Dolce & Gabbana Floral Slip Ons  £202.50 | Red Jelly Shoes by Vivienne Westwood £68 | Red Leather Shoes £24 - £26 | Red Strap Ballet Pumps £15 - £17 | Blumarine Red Patent Leather Flats £97.45

Luxury Gold Accessories For Babies

People say that your little prince or princess deserve a unique welcome into the world. Do you think that unique welcome deserves for you to spend money on baby items worth over £24,000.00. Well even if you don't think so, an online luxury retailers for babies called Suommo seems to think IT IS OK as they have created Doll Baby Bottle and Dodo Dummy both made of diamond and pure gold. Both items can be engraved if you so wish.

Pure Gold and Diamond Doll Bottle £38,180.00








18 Carat Gold Dummy £24,900.00

Be Inspired: Marks and Spencer Textured Skater Dress

Textured Skater Dress £16 - £20 | Toe Cap T-Bar Shoes £14 - £18

Textured Skater Dress £16 - £20| Girls' Fringe Flower Necklace £19 | Girls' Classic Patent Ballet Flats £74

Textured Skater Dress £16 - £20 | Gold Pump Flats £194 | Leopard Print Belt £7

Which of these looks would you love to try on your daughter and WHY?

Baby Bodysuit For The Football Fans

I was looking at Mothercare website when I came across these beautiful bodysuits for babies which are football themed, I thought they were cute and felt it was a good idea to share them with you. I also have to admit because of the internet, there's so much choice to choose from, I seem to have forgotten about mothercare, and I am talking about a few years back.

Liverpool Bodysuits (0 - 18 months) £12 - £13

Tottenham Bodysuits (0 - 18 months) £12 - £13

Arsenal Bodysuits (0 - 18 months) £12 - £13

Manchester Bodysuits (0 - 18 months) £12 - £13