Giveaway – Nature’s Purest cuddle robe set

March 9, 2014 By in Giveaways and Competitions, Reviews Tags: , , , 14 Comments

Before Jasmin was born we were sent some beautiful items from Natures Purest to review. I hadn’t heard of the brand before, but since discovering them, I have been hooked. I love their commitment to organic cotton and everything we have reviewed or bought ourselves has been really high quality. We are huge fans of their baby blankets, and Jasmin has spent many hours peacefully sleeping all wrapped up in hers. She has incredibly sensitive skin, so I like knowing I’m putting her in organic cotton which has been produced without nasties and doesn’t contain harmful dyes.

Natures Purest is now launching its softest ever towelling, made under the same high safety and ethical standards from 100 per cent organically grown cotton with no harmful chemicals. To me, it goes without saying that I want to use soft, safe cotton towelling on my baby after a bath. This range from Natures Purest makes it easy to do that.

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To celebrate the launch of the new range, I’ve got one Sleepy Safari cuddle robe and mitt set to give away. All you need to do to enter is leave a comment below saying why you would like to win. It’s a lovely little prize, perfect for a baby, and it would make a beautiful gift. This competition is open to entrants aged over 16 and UK residents only. It will close at 10am on March 18 and the winner will be notified by email and announced in the comments below and on the Mummy Says facebook page. Just leave a comment saying why you would like to win.Good luck! X

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Waving at shadows

March 8, 2014 By in Linkys, Love, Motherhood, Sons Tags: , , , , 6 Comments

“My shadow is in the nursery.”

I heard Milin say those six words while his Daddy was putting him to bed this evening. His Daddy wasn’t too sure what he was talking about, but I knew immediately. I left the laundry I had been thinking about putting away, and instead went into Milin’s bedroom where the two of them were reading books.

Milin’s nursery teacher had told me on Thursday they had been learning about shadows. I hadn’t told Tony and Milin hadn’t mentioned shadows at all – so I’d not thought more of it.

And then, they came across the shadows in Dr Seuss’ ‘Did I ever tell you how lucky you are?’ book tonight. Tony must have been reading it out loud to Milin – which was what prompted his sentence about his own shadow being “in the nursery”.

My heart melted as I realised he thought his shadow only existed in the classroom he’d been in on Thursday.

I went in to his bedroom and explained to him that his shadow was always with him. The light was on as it was dark outside, and I showed him my own shadow. I waved at it, it waved back. Then, Milin stood up and we found his shadow. It wasn’t just at nursery. It was at home with him too. He waved. His shadow waved back.

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My little boy who is two years and two months old has found his shadow. He looked at it in amazement, his eyes and mouth open wide. I’m not sure what he thinks of it just yet, but in that moment tonight when he found it, I felt like I couldn’t love him anymore my heart was so full.

Watching your child learn, watching their mind take in new ideas, and watching them understand new concepts is a magical thing. Milin has found his shadow. I have a feeling we will be looking for it and waving at it a lot more over the coming days.

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Whatever the weather

March 7, 2014 By in Family fun, Linkys, Love, Motherhood Tags: , , , , 11 Comments

I’ve realised this early spring that winter didn’t get me down. Its dark mornings and afternoons, its seemingly endless rain and repetitive storms – The season bothered me less than any winter I can remember. And I think I’ve got Milin and Jasmin to thank.

These two little people made me get out and about and into the weather – no matter what. It was rare that the rain or wind or cold was enough of a reason to keep us indoors. Yes, we put off outings until downpours had passed. Yes, we altered plans and adjusted what we did on certain days to make life easier. But largely, we were outdoors doing things.

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We didn’t give up our regular park walks, our little woodland explorations or riverside discovery forays. We didn’t give up our family walks out in the fresh air at the weekend with Tony. We didn’t give up our habit of getting outside every day to tire us out and clear our minds. And it worked. We got through winter with little cabin fever to speak of.  (Apart from when we all got swine flu. Being stuck indoors for two weeks while so incredibly unwell was really rubbish.)

Having children makes you get out and do things. There’s no time to rue the weather, there is no option of whether or not to get up and go. And once you’re out there, raincoat, wellies, woolies and all – you realise how much better the world looks when you have a clear mind and see it in natural light.

Our wellies got incredibly muddy this winter, but my outlook was rarely darkened by the season. How could it have been – when my days looked a little like this…?

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Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

Mother’s Day Giveaway – Rahua hair prize pack

March 7, 2014 By in Giveaways and Competitions, Reviews Tags: , , 31 Comments

Mother’s shouldn’t have to wait for Mother’s Day to be made to feel special. But since that certain day on the calendar is just around the corner, I’ve got a lovely giveaway which would make the perfect gift for a mum who deserves a treat. (And, let’s face it, all mums deserve a treat every day!) It’s a prize pack from luxury beauty retailer Urban Retreat, and a gift which will no doubt go down very well on Mother’s Day – that is if you can bear to part with it.

The giveaway is for a prize pack of goodies from natural hair brand Rahua. Pronounced Ra-Wa, the Rahua collection of rejuvenating hair products are designed to renew damaged hair using ingredients and a botanical oil found in the Amazon rainforest.

All you need to do to enter is leave a comment below saying why you would like to win.

One winner will win a prize pack containing a Rahua shampoo which is organic and ideal for colour-treated hair. And just so you know, the Rahua oil fortifies damaged strands and regenerates the scalp. Also in the pack is the Rahua conditioner which is again organic. A Rahua hair mask, a voluminous spray and a Rahua hair wax are also included. This really is a lovely gift selection – and what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than indulging someone with a little bit of luxury.

The giveaway is open to UK residents only who must be aged over 16. It will close at 10am on March the 18 and the winner will be picked at random. To enter just leave a comment below saying why you would like to win. The winner will be notified by email, and announced in the comments section below and on the Mummy Says Facebook page. Also, in case you needed reminding of that date – Mother’s Day in on March 30th! Good luck x

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