Review: GoClever Terra 90 Tablet

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

terra 90Recently we were given the opportunity to review a tablet from the people at Bespoke Offers and we jumped at the chance, now as a family of laptop lovers and a single tablet that is predominately stashed out or everyone else way … since I just hate sharing, we had been thinking of investing in the future in another tablet to be used by my husband and daughter.

For us choosing a tablet is never going to be perhaps the most logical method of selecting, here is a list of things we look for in a tablet:

  • The option of using a keyboard (without having to buy a separate one)
  • We have to be able to use a device that can multi task without an issue, duel core processors are a must!
  • Fastest possible tablet (this is where Jelly Bean, android 4.1 comes in)
  • Audio Jack  - With a tween with bad music taste it has to be kept to her ears only … and hubby, since there is only so many Rod Stuart and Meatloaf songs you can listen to in a day.
  • Chargeable by USB and mains plug
  • Front facing camera – what tween doesn’t like a selfie or 10?
  • Lovely big screen – this one is 9″!

The tablet can easily download apps which will help with customising it specifically for you. We did love the shape and weight, not too heavy but heavy enough that you would forget it was on your lap. The case/key board makes it super easy to pop on and off depending on what your doing. Hubby tends to use with the case and if I get a look in I tend to use it without just as Beth does.

Our only personal niggles would is that we though it would of been nice to have a back camera too and a battery that holds charge a little bit longer than 4 hours. All in all its a nifty tablet for its price range and there are 2 happy people over here in that the internet is always at their finger tips.

Disclaimer: We were given access to the soundtrack for the purposes of reviewing. All opinions were independently formed by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse.

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Review: Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

logoHaving an inquisitive toddler on the go all day  finding things to occupy his mind and challenge him, all the while being under 90 decibels can be harder than I thought!

So recently we started looking at far quieter and more challenging activities and realised we had never really delved into the world of puzzles, so when we were contacted and asked if we would like to try a Wentworth Puzzle we were super excited!

I headed over to the site and found the website super easy to navigate so I easily found the children’s puzzles, although the youngest age for the puzzles is 3-4 years and Joshua is 2 years 8 months, I was not concerned at still ordering since puzzles are wooden and are an activity that I love and the anally retentive in me would be present when the puzzles are out as I could not cope with the pieces going missing!

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In the youngest age range there were 13 differing designs from dinosaurs to fairies and some learning puzzles too!  Being a massive animal fan my little man liked the look of the ‘Jungle Crew‘

When the puzzle arrived I loved the fact it came with a beautiful drawstring bag so even if the box became damaged you wouldn’t loose any pieces (I love it!)

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The puzzle is beautifully constructed and has some fantastic little unique shapes lurking within the puzzle  that we loved and Joshua now loves collecting these shapes first then loves leaving them to the end to add!

We loved the construction of the puzzle with lots of really unique shapes in general and the edges are well cut. With super sturdy pieces and the beautifully crafted shapes its a lovely puzzle that is built to take little fingers (or big in my case!)

Wentworth Wooden PuzzleWith a massive range to suite lots of different abilities and ages there is a puzzle for everyone.

We have loved playing with this puzzle and can see it being a favourite.

For those still needing to purchase a gift for a loved one this festive season, these would make a lovely present

Disclaimer: We were given this product for the purposes of reviewing, all opinions were individually formed by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse.

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Cutting The Cost Of Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

1395388_10153534530355397_530178541_nWe all know that with Christmas fast approaching funds are getting tighter and we are all looking for ways in which to be more economical with our cash.

Recently I was given the opportunity to see if I could economise this Christmas and see what Poundland could offer The Oliver’s. Needless to say the  hubby was super ecstatic at the chance to save and cut down, all words he loves to hear!

So we set of this weekend for Nottingham Christmas shopping and with 2  Poundland stores in the city centre we knew we would have no trouble finding it!

Now top of our list were Christmas decorations for our tree since discovering half our baubles were missing and many broken this year. We also were looking for some gift tags, and stocking filler type gifts for the kids … oh and if we were super lucky some tasty treats too ..

So what did we actually manage to get for £20 …….

What We Bought At Poundland

  • 5 x Tubs of Assorted Baubles – ready for next years (possibly this year as I cant help playing)
  • Multipack of Frazzles (7 packs) – Addictive tastiness
  • Multipack of Nik Naks (8 packs) – Needs must and these beauties are my fave!
  • Beyonce’s Crazy in Love Book – Stocking filler
  • Peter Pan Story Book – Stocking filler
  • Santa Stop Here Sign – We thought this was so cute for Joshua
  • Cloud Babies Annual 2014 – Stocking filler
  • Box of Milk Tray Chocolates – It would be rude not too!
  • Mr Kipling Bakewell Tarts – Ollie’s faves!
  • Treacle Tarts – We couldn’t help being greedy!
  • 2 x packs of AA batteries – No arguments on Christmas morning .. not about batteries at least!
  • 2 x Ice Scrapers (for cars) – 2 for £1 now it just had to be done!
  • Nair Hair Remover – No one likes hairs poking through your tights while wearing your best dress on Christmas day!
  • 2 x Sticky Gift Tags (100 per book) – Sticky so don’t fall off or require any sellotape (win win!)

What We Bought From PoundlandI am super impressed with everything we got, the batteries and snacks are brilliant! and the Christmas range is super I loved the different style, sizes, shapes and colours of baubles and for £1 I can’t believe we didn’t find them last year so this years tree wouldn’t be looking shabby!

Thanks Poundland, we will be back, I have my eye on some cleaning things ready for the Christmas tree take down and tidy up after Christmas! I also have my eye on some wrapping paper I fell in love with that I am going to pick up and pop in the loft read for next year … yep I am that organised!

Disclaimer: We were given a voucher to spend to take part in the Poundland Bloggers Christmas Challenge. All views and opinions were formed independently by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse

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So What Do You Get The Toddler For Christmas?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Parenting Choices GuiltMy little fellow, has from a very young age been very confident about what he likes and dislikes and had been very quick on being able to vocalise it too.

Now at the ripe old age of 2 years and 8 months I thought it was only fair to give him a shot at deciding for himself what he wanted for Christmas.

So this is what my toddler would like for Christmas:

Yes you did just really hear that right, my little man is taking after his mum in more ways than one, although my sat nav doesn’t have to be red I can go with any colour!

Since making his video request he now would like a “tablet” too! he really is his mother’s son!

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Elf On The Shelf Oliver’s Style

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Elf On A ShelfWell the pesky little Cecil has had us running round like idiots .. Ollie and I for forgetting to move the damn elf and Joshua in the morning with some assistance from Beth on trying to find him.

Cecil and Elf On The Shelf has become a little like an obsession, from the moment Joshua goes to bed the discussions start on where he will go next … although I have on a couple of times forgotten even after the discussion, however my bacon was saved by Ollie diverting Joshua to the Kitchen for “a bit more looking” … phew!

Last week I was feeling anxious that in fact I had made a rod for my own back with this Tradition and that Joshua was far too small to get it. However I would have been very wrong. Joshua is loving it, he tells Beth (age 12) she must not go near him or his “magic will be gone”

We also to took receipt this week of our lovely Elf Door from The Magic Door Store and we love it!  It miraculously has remained in the same place since it was installed with no little fingers even attempting to play!

Elf On A ShelfSo far Joshua has loved every location this week but he had 2 favourites; one in his toy plane and on the zip slide with a super man cape …. you may wonder how I know they were is favourites … Firstly he never shut up about them and then told EVERYONE he saw about it … Secondly there is that mad toddler jumping that only a toddler can do … you know the one, where their feet don’t actually leave the floor but everything else is like a jump .. oh and they are super proud of themselves!

So with renewed vigour and buckets full of enthusiasm for another week of Elf On The Shelf  this week it may get a little bit more creative … well maybe!

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Tips For Taking Babies And Children On Holiday

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

babybeachThe festive season is about to be upon us and with many families about to venture off on holidays or to relatives, after my moan about packing for a holiday earlier in the year I thought I would share some ideas on how to make things easier!

For parents who have young children and are about to embark on a holiday, worrying about how they will cope with the trip can potentially make the experience a bit of a nightmare. After all, holidays should be taken to help you relax and not cause even more stress.

Before you consider booking a trip away, careful planning is required to make the journey enjoyable for both you and your child. Here are a few tips to help you for taking babies and children on holiday.

Getting Around – If you are going abroad, it isn’t only the plane journey you should consider. Taking a taxi or minibus to the airport, as well as needing one when you arrive, will mean a car seat is required for babies. You can book in advance and request one from a UK taxi firm, although it may be preferable to take a baby seat with you despite the extra luggage weight.

Food and Drink – Depending on how long you are away for, preparing the right food for your child is essential. Take snacks and liquids to keep them happy on long journeys. You as parents should know what your child’s favourite foods are, which of course may not be available oversees.  In addition, a hungry baby on an aeroplane can be a nightmare, causing distress and embarrassment for you as well; enquire with the airline about the infant food options they have available.

Entertainment – Toddlers and children will become restless on a long journey, providing some entertainment is the best way to prevent them from becoming a nuisance. There are plenty of electronic devices on the market, like mp3 players, tablets and game consoles, which will distract a youngster from the boredom. There are also cheaper thing that can be used such a crayons and mini games. I bought several in the end from a £1 type shop and then I never worried about if they got damaged or lost.

What to Pack – Remember to pack for both you and your baby; many baby products are a lightweight and easy to fit in a suitcase. It is imperative to take enough clothes, nappies and medicines if needed, along with suitable food and drinks. As children get older, they can use their own initiative to pack but you should take control over their passport and tickets. Also be sure to pack health kits with items such as plasters, sun lotion and antiseptic creams included. To make sure I didn’t miss anything I wrote a list before and ticked off each thing once it was in the case. I also ensured that each persons items were split over the 4 cases we were taking, this ensured that if one of the cases went missing we still had some clothes for that person.

Baby Equipment – Taking such items as cots and highchairs is obviously not feasible if you are travelling abroad. If you are staying in a villa, check if these facilities are available, whilst for hotels you may need to pay extra for these provisions. If you intend to swim in the sea or a hotel swimming pool whilst away, a baby swim nappy is highly recommended. These are specially designed by companies such as Splash About to prevent accidents from happening in the water, we loved our and we even reviewed our swim jacket for Joshua  earlier in the year.

Taking your baby or child on holiday doesn’t necessarily mean your trip will be spoilt However, it does mean that more preparation is needed to ensure both of you have the best experience possible. Think about travel arrangements, especially for babies under the age of 3, and also how to keep your child entertained throughout long journeys.

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Magic Moments 9/12/13

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

magic momentsYay it’s nearly Christmas!! Things are getting a whole lot more magical than in previous weeks and months for us and we are already looking forward to what 2014 has in store for us.

Don’t forget on the Christmas front, Magic Moments will be having a rest over Christmas allowing us all to make lots of new Magic Moments I have no doubt!

Monday 23rd December & Monday 30th December there will be no #MagicMoments … however I will be super excited to be back and reading on Monday 6th January.

Thank you everyone for taking part and for all the sharing that is happening over on Twitter and  amongst yourselves on Magic Moments Group on Google+

Don’t forget that linkys only work when people take the time to visit and share with others. With such a large crowd linking in please don’t think you have to comment on every one. I know many of you don’t have time for this and it’s unrealistic, however please visit as many as you can manage.

For anyone visiting for the first time and would like to link up you can find more information HERE It would be great to see you linking up and sharing your #MagicMoments

If you would like to participate I would love it if you would pop on the Magic Moments badge or a link back to me  and I will happily share your post on twitter. It also helps others to see where you are linking up and they may decided to pop over and link up too! Remember the more people who take part and link up, the more people who are likely to visit.





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Smiling Through The Pain

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

smile that hides the painThis story has been brewing for some time now, In fact it started to radically rear its ugly head back in Feb/March.

I took a trip to my local GP with abdominal/pelvic pain that never really seemed to go away however it seemed to be increasing and on occasion it took my breath way.

Over the last few years I have been no stranger to pain, due to the fact that I suffer with SPD after my pregnancy with Joshua over stretched my pelvic ligaments. However this was new pain and more to the left hand side than to the right. This is a long and drawn out story so I won’t bore you with the ins and outs other than to say I visited my GP 6 times in 7 months, I had internal and external exams and even had an internal and external ultrasound.

By mid-October I had lost the will to live, the pain was increasing, I was bloated and my GP’s response was to tell me to take stronger pain killers and come back in a month. This was the ever helpful advice I pretty much received on each visit.

Over the last few months I had become irritable, tired, withdrawn and resentful, resentful that I was beginning to think that in fact I was going slightly insane, that maybe this pain had never really been there at all and I was become a hypochondriac.

Late October I went for a last ditch attempt and I made the drastic decision to move to a Dr’s out of the village we live in to a practice in another village. Needless to say they were not overly impressed at my attempts but after filling them in on my woes they took pity and agreed the whole family could move to them.

Within days I had received my new patient appointment and I was then able to book my full appointment, however for 3 weeks I chicken out, however after a particularly bad few days I finally booked my appointment.

I visited my New GP on Wednesday 27th November and after taking a whole 35 minutes.. Yes you read that right 35 whole minutes of non-pen holding and full direct eye contact followed by an internal exam he decided that I needed to see a consultant urgently. Less than 24hrs after I saw my GP I received a phone call from the hospital (yet again surprising me at 8.30 in the morning) to say I was booked in and must attend on Wednesday 5th December.

After having attend last week all I can say right now as I am a little shocked but it seems my GP thought I may have had Cancer, however they now think that my chance of having Cancer is 0.01% (although a biopsy will be performed) however it seems I was not wrong I am in fact in pain (I am not mad after all) in fact the shock came from the Consultant in that I had lasted so long in this pain.

So I will be having surgery in the coming weeks/months to repair some acute adhesions, stemming from my caesarean scar as it seems I don’t heal well and internally my scar has over healed, sealing some of my internal bits together.

My surgery will be started and hopefully completed while I am under general anaesthetic and hopefully it will remain as key hole surgery, however this depends on what mess they find while in there.

Sitting here now, I can truly hand on heart say I am happy, joyous even, for nearly 8 months I became depressed, was in pain, and no one seemed to care, no one even acknowledged this pain and I was made to feel like it was in my head.

I now feel that my life can move forward, there is light at the end of the tunnel and I am eternally grateful to the new GP who took the time to listen and take action.

I am looking forward to some fairly pain free days after the surgery and best of all I am not going mad! … Although on some things maybe a little round the edges.

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Silent Sunday 8/12/13

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Silent Sunday 8/12/13

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My Week That Was – Project 365 Week 49

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

18 days till the Christmas festivities are in full swing and I am absolutely flummoxed about how quickly this year has gone! so here was my week:

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Saturday 30th November – Ollie was at work super early again and I find myself with an early morning visitor on the mornings he is at work, for someone so small he certainly takes up A LOT of room!

Sunday 1st December – It’s got to be the advent calendars! .. this is the first year Joshua will remember them, Beth explained to him that he can only have one each day and so far he has listened.

Monday 2nd December – Ollie was off work and I had to stay in for a courtesy car to be dropped off as the car was poorly again .. so Ollie took Joshua to the local farm.

After finishing my college assignment we finally got our tree up.

Tuesday 3rd December – I had ago at titivating a plain wreath with tinsel and baubles .. with a little helper.

Wednesday 4th December – Sweetie review and giveaway for The Gob Stopper and they were delicious!!

Thursday 5th December – I took delivery of my premium meat hamper from Country Valley Food that I will be reviewing soon.

Friday 6th December – After receiving the car back on Wednesday and being told it was fixed we have the engine warning light back on ….. again. The only saving grace is that the Company is acting swiftly to try to sort it, however we are fuming about it all now.

So how has your week gone?

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Active Family And Our Active Holidays

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Now the summer has come and gone, the dark gloomy nights have set in and the weight is being more fiercely fought off from those evenings snuggled on the sofa with the chocolate.

So when it was recently announced that Mark Warner were looking for 5 bloggers and their families to become #MarkWarnerMums and Dad’s which has given me the opportunity to take some time out and reminisce about holidays past and what makes a holiday for us… or what doesn’t as the case maybe.

After some really radical lifestyle choices over the last couple of years that also brought about a massively much-needed weight loss of 4 stones for me. Ollie and I have been conscious that our children need to develop a really healthy attitude to being active and to eating well, when at home and away.

On the food front I’m never ever going to be on a par with the Jamie Oliver .. however this Jaime Oliver is now attempting to cook healthily and in the most part its working .. however there is still the odd culinary cock up…. but hey, no one is perfect are they? However holidaying somewhere that eliminates me having to cook is always a bonus!

Eating healthily has not been the only major change, our friend exercise has shown us .. or I should say mainly me the joy of sweating and feeling good.

Segways With hockey now a firm fixture in my life and now also in Beth’s too along with the recent purchase of new bikes after hiring them earlier in the year there really has been no stopping us. We have tried all sorts of activities over the last 12 months, some to that stuck around and some we were just grateful to get through it with gritted teeth, but all in all we have had a blast.

DSCF3733Our holidays over recent years have been a mixed bag of carrots from the most appalling holiday we had ever been on to the most amazing holiday we ever encountered.

To top it off in 2011 we had the most unusual holiday ever, when we eloped with the children to marry in secret while on                                          holiday! … We certainly live up to being a Madhouse!

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So what do we really look for in a holiday? … probably the same as most families:

Quality time as a family,
Quality time as a couple,
Time to relax,
Time to try new things,
Delicious food,
Stunning locations,
Some fun activities to occupy adults, teens and toddlers
Beautiful warm weather
….. and just to be us.

So with knowing what we like about holidays, I started to think about what we could offer Mark Warner:

And if all else fails, maybe I could offer cake in bribery … but since you and I both know I can’t cook, don’t worry I promise I wont, there still needs to be a judge left to choose the families!

Disclaimer: This is our entry into the Mark Warner Ambassador Programme

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12 Days of Christmas – Toddler Style

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Proseimage.large_-229x300On the first day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the second day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the third day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the fourth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the fifth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the sixth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the seventh day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Seven upturned potties,
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the eighth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Eight minor meltdowns
Seven upturned potties,
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the ninth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Nine naughty step moments,
Eight minor meltdowns
Seven upturned potties
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the tenth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Ten sticky fingers,
Nine naughty step moments,
Eight minor meltdowns,
Seven upturned potties,
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Eleven curly quavers,
Ten sticky fingers,
Nine naughty step moments,
Eight minor meltdowns,
Seven upturned potties,
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
My toddler sent to me
Twelve temper tantrums,
Eleven curly quavers,
Ten sticky fingers,
Nine naughty step moments,
Eight minor meltdowns,
Seven upturned potties,
Six hard green bogeys,
Five smelly poo’s,
Four sloppy kisses,
Three Tombliboo’s,
Two sippy cups,
And An Hour of CBeebies TV

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Giveaway: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Season 1 (DVD)

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

TMNT_S1_Cltn_3D_DVDPckShtWhen I hear ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ it conjures up so many memories of my childhood, sitting in my school uniform watching the 4 sewer-dwelling superhero’s save the day and everyone just everyone had a favourite.

For those of you that have never heard of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, they were a children’s CGI-animated cartoon that followed the lives of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo who were trained by a rat sensei. From their home in the sewers of New York, they battled with criminals and nasty evil overlords, all the while remaining hidden from the public … which was no mean feat!

Now for one lucky reader they will be able to watch the adventures unfold as I have the whole of season 1 of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to giveaway!

So for those that remember these hard shelled super heroes why enter to get the chance to relive some of those memories and for those that have yet to watch these I have no doubt you will have favourite before you get to the end of the 1st episode!

Please note: Entrants must have a valid UK address - Full Terms and Conditions can be found on the Rafflecopter widget

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Disclaimer: This prize was given for the purposes of running a competition and I was not compensated in any way.

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Review & Giveaway: The Gob Stopper Online Retro Sweetie Store

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

logo - bigWhat is it about retro and quirky sweets that sets those memory banks on fire? … no really I don’t remember all the old retro sweets, but I certainly had my favourites as a child, alphabet letters, chocolate cups, black jacks and cola cubes it really is a like sweet memory overload!

So when I was asked recently if I would like to pick some retro sweeties of my choice I was super excited .. however not as excited as Ollie (hubby) retro sweeties to him represent Birthdays and Christmas since getting hold of these delicious sweeties can be a little difficult so to have some on a non special occasion is like and extra birthday….. yes for us it really is!

The Gob Stopper is a retro sweetie shop that not only has 2 shops but also has an online shop that you can order from all year round!

Gobstopper retro sweetiesReview wise we were flummoxed .. there was an immense range of sweeties that it took us nearly a day to finally agree with which ones we wanted….. Although if we are honest there is another list circulating round that seems to be growing by the day!

So after much deliberation we finally chose to have a beautiful Kilner jar from the Click’N'Mix section and added cola cubes, alphabet letters and orange and lemon fizzballs!

When it arrived it was beautiful, the jar just added a lovely aspect to the sweets which would make a lovely gift to send to friend and family alike. The sweets were amazing too!

godstopper reviewSo now here is some fantastic news, the super generous folk at The Gob Stopper want to share some Christmas spirit with one of my luck readers and are offer the chance to win a Chocoholics Box.

chocoholics-box“A box created for your guilty pleasure. Sharing isn’t an option for this mouth-watering combination of soft, smooth and chewy chocolatey heaven. This box is packed with over 650g of chocolate indulgence containing white, milk, and dark chocolate. So get your box, turn the lights down, curl up on the sofa and enjoy some me time with your chocoholic’s box”

So why not enter and see if you can win!

Please note: Entrants must have a valid UK address - Full Terms and Conditions can be found on the Rafflecopter widget

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Disclaimer: Disclaimer: These products were given to us for the purposes of reviewing & for a competition. All Opinions in this review were independently formed by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse.

 

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Review: Varberg Lined Rain Jacket And Trousers From Kozi Kidz

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jaime Oliver

Varberg Jacket & Trousers Recently I was lucky to be given the opportunity to review a Varberg rain jacket and matching waterproof trousers which Kozi Kidz have lots of choice of the colours for these items, it was difficult to choose as they were all lovely.

Having a toddler who doesn’t care if its raining, but being a parent that does care I had been on the lookout for something that was multi purpose and could be used on our nursery runs but also could be used while out riding my bike with Joshua on the back in his seat.

I have in the past tried a waterproof all in one, but found that Joshua was sweaty and damp by the time we got to nursery and with him having eczema it made his skin super itchy so we stopped him wearing it.

When this set arrived I was quite excited that there was a lovely fleece type material inside and the quality of the outer material was fantastic, it in fact didn’t feel as I expected, it had more of a flexible rubber type feel than I thought which was great. The seams were well sown and beautifully finished.

Fotor1107204256The trousers had some lovely features such a adjustable popper on the sides, adjustable straps, adjustable foot straps and reflective markings.

I personally thought they were such lovely quality and here are some of the other features of these lovely waterproofs:

  • 100% (3000mm) waterproof
  • Detachable hoods on the jackets
  • Reflectors for increased visibility
  • Poppers allow the dungarees to be adjusted at the waist
  • Foot straps to hold wellies in place
  • Name labels
  • Adjustable elasticated braces on dungarees
  • Elasticated waists on all in ones
  • Machine washable
  • Zip garage at chin
  • 200g polyester fleece lining

Although I have not managed to get out on my bike since I tore my calf muscle I have no doubt these will do the job of keeping him cosy, dry and comfortable. Since Joshua now asks if he can go puddle jumping in these I also have no doubt I wont have any trouble getting him into them … my only concern is that he will want to jump in puddles and not get into the bike seat.

We loved these beautiful waterproofs and with plenty of growing room and being so adjustable I am sure it will mean that we are able to use them for a long while too!!

Disclaimer: These products were given to us for the purposes of reviewing. All Opinions in this review were independently formed by members of The Oliver’s Madhouse.

 

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