Go ahead - Perfect mum snacks for on the GO !

Being a mum is hard work I'm not going to lie it really is! when you first have your baby you look after yourself ( even more so if breast feeding ) I remember when i was breast feeding i was always eating ( To help with milk supply ill have you know ! ) But once your baby becomes a toddler you will find more often then not you are either sharing your food or forgetting to feed yourself all together, I always make sure i take snacks out for nearly five year old Bodhi but i never take anything for myself. until now that it ! When Go-Ahead got in touch wanting the snack range reviewing i knew it would be a perfect mum snack or mum breakfast on the go.



The range has something to suit all tastes and each smart snack also comes in a choice of flavours, From snacks i have tried before such as the yogurt breaks ( crispy biscuits with fruit fillings each slice coated in a layer of yogurt topping ) these come in strawberry,forest fruits,raspberry,cherry & also tropical the RRP is £1.99 for a pack of 5 ( each pack has 2 slices ) so if you do end up sharing it isn't so bad! these are great for taking out on the go or leaving a few packets in your desk as work for a little 11am pick me up.

Next we have the crispy slices, these are a lot like the yogurt breaks just without the yogurt! these are bigger pack sizes tho with x3 slices per pack and 5 packs in each box and a RRP of only £1.65 ! they also come in a huge range of flavours with apple, forest fruit, raspberry , orange , cherry , blueberry and also strawberry ! I've been enjoying these with a cup of tea after the morning school run.

fruity bakes are a golden baked bar with more fruit filling inside these are more cake like then biscuits i have even warmed them up and enjoyed with ice-cream for a after dinner treat the apple ones warmed up taste just like apple pie ( Lush ) they also come in strawberry for me these are a little too sweet ( the filling is a little like jam ? ) but Bodhi loves then, and have had them in his packed lunches. RRP £1.99 for x6 bars

Lastly we have the new cookie bites these are amazing and i am hooked, little bags of mini sized cookies in either white chocolate & raspberry or chocolate & orange the RRP is £1.99 for x6 bags these are perfect on the go snacks we took some with us to our local zoo last weekend and the whole family enjoyed them. Bodhi loves the chocolate & orange and always bugs me for them if i ask if he would like a snack! kids!!

So thank you Go-Ahead! my morning eating habits are much better now and we have found a range of snacks that as a family we all enjoy. 

( Items have been sent to be used for review , ALL words/views are that of my own ) 

5 year old boy stocking filler gift guide

Each year as Bodhi ( nearly five ) gets older i find it so much easier to buy for him, But this in its self is a problem as i don't want to over buy for man reason 1) Being an only child i don't want to spoil him with gifts 2) funds... money is tight few ££ there and here soon add up and i will not get into dept over Christmas 3) his birthday is at the end of January and we just don't have the space for piles of gifts.

so with this in mind we have chosen to with the help of father Christmas and the below mention brands keep Christmas low key this doesn't mean Bodhi won't have any thing to open come Christmas morning it just means I'm not buying items for the sake of it.

pipity activity books are a great buy at only £4.99 per book they will give your child hours of fun for long car rides/ aeroplane trips or on a rainy wet afternoon. We have the puppet show book aswel as games on the go, Both full of colouring / games and fun. you can also buy the activity case for £24.99  ( full review of this to come in the new year ) 

Next we have this amazing puzzle / game from laurenceking Story box is a create you own fairy tale with the aid of the puzzle. you get x20 puzzle parts for coming up with a range of stories. Bodhi loves to make up stories and to use his imagination so i know he will really enjoy this and so will i ! priced at £9.95 its a real bargain and a great gift idea for any child.

Another fun and family based game for his stocking is the TY domino game made by TACTIC This game is based on the classic domino's but in this version you have the mega cute TY beanie boos to match up on your cards. you can buy the game via amazon for £7.99 for ages 4+ this would then be a great game to get out to play as a family after Christmas lunch. 

The last item we have very kindly been sent for Bodhi is by interplay and its a craft/play kit you get all you need to create you own pencil pets we have the puppy pack but you can also get a cat version they also come in two different colour packs blue and pink ( as shown ) and also yellow & purple these would be great as a joint gift for siblings. They are £4.99 

Be sure to check out my youtube channel over the month of December as i am taking part in vlogmas ( uploading each day of the month ) you can see these items in more detail on day 2 along with a few other items i picked up for his stocking. 

vlogmas playlist

What to buy for the family this christmas ( 2016 Christmas gift guide )

Buying for your family can be really hard ! budgets are tight and no one knows what they want ! so i have come up with a few ideas ( With the help of brand samples ) to help out others with a few ideas to suit a range of family members. 

Sisters / cousin / Niece 

These hair clips by linziclip ( Kids) are the perfect gift for the younger gift in your life this Christmas not only are they mega cute but also useful and such a smart idea you can buy them from amazon prices £4.50 upwards. 

Cat lovers / mum / aunts / nan / sister / friend / cousin 

Cat bingo! I can't wait to give this as a gift this Christmas as i KNOW any cat lover would be over the moon to open this on Christmas day it comes from laurence king for £19.95 ( also comes in Dog  /Bugs & Birds ) 

Sister / sister in law / mum / mother in law / aunts / friends

Linzclips also come in funky patters and bold colours perfect for teenagers and adults alike these can also be found on amazon for £4.50 upwards

Dad / father in law / uncles / brother / bother in law ( also in other girls so could also be used for female gifts ) 

Toiletries is the perfect gift for a family member who travels , the hard outer case keeps your items safe and clean while your travel,  check out the website to see the whole range of products. 

Family / cousins / nieces & nephews 

perfect family fun game by Tactic its has an RRP of £14.99 in an age when most children are watching TV or playing on the tablet its a lovely idea to gift a family sit down game. I really like that this game fun for the whole family not just for the children. buy it via amazon 

anyone! 

Now colouring books are such an in thing and no wonder why !! I love them, and this range from laurence king is amazing they have loads to pick and chose from , Secret garden £14.95 Creative cat £8.95 and tool shed £9.95 pair these with a pack on pencils and you've given a fab christmas gift. 

Children's friends  / cousins / nieces & nephews / 

Magformers are an amazing toy! I wish i had them when i was a child in a nut shell they are shapes with magnets that you can shape into lots of different sets to pick amazon seems to be the best place to pick them up, This space wow set is on for £33 but this price can change due to amazon. 

Well i hope this has given you a few ideas on gifts for the family this Christmas! i am now off to wrap them all up so no once can peek ! 

please pop over to my youtube channel as i am taking part in vlogmas and on day 8 i will have more details on these items in my video. 

vlogmas 2016 play list

What to put in her stocking ? Gift ideas for her

A few things i would love in my stocking this christmas ! all items under £10 so perfect if your on a budget, ( items linked have been sent to me to use as part of this gift guide ) 

Toblerone - £1 poundland

Christmas hand soap - £1.49 pound stretchers 

#OOTD - £9.95 Laurence King publishing

we go out / we learn at home - £7.99 dung beetle learning

 Lego friends set 41112 - £4 sainsburys 

Hand & foot creams - £1 each sainsburys 

Ladies festive fun socks - £1 pound world

yankke candle - £1 each ( split from a 12 pack ) Asda

Personal frame £8.50 - parksidecrafts

Bic 4 colour pens - £1 sainsburys 

Linziclip - from £4.50 + amazon - linziclip

Be sure to check out my youtube channel for my daily uploads for Vlogmas -vlogmas playlist