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We enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend with a trip to Brighton. We went on the @brightoni360official which is right by the sea front.
The i360 pod take a slow journey up, allowing you to take in views across Brighton and the South Downs 450ft above ground. There’s a bar inside with drinks and snacks available to purchase and the experience lasts 25 minutes.
Afterwards, we headed to the open air roller rink for a roller skating session!
The roller rink is:
⭐ Suitable for over 5s
⭐ £6.50 if you have your own skates or £9.50 if you need to hire them
⭐ 45 minutes per session
Full details to visit the i360 + skating
📍 Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN
🚗 Parking nearby (we parked in the Regency Square Car park)
🎟️ Prices start from £25.40 for an adult and £16.90 for a child
🕐 Opening hours are currently Sun-Fri 10.30am-18.30pm and until 19.30pm on Saturdays
☕️ Bar inside the i360, cafe and gift shop
Book tickets here:
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![[AD] ***Summer of fun at Barracudas Activity Camps!****
There is plenty for kids to do at @barracudas_activity_day_camps
From Tennis, Archery, Swimming, Motor Sports and more you can be sure that there will be something for kids aged 4.5-14. ⚽🏈🥅🎾🏓🏎️🏹🏊♂️🏉
You can book on a day by day basis - so it can fit in with any other days out/activities you have planned and there are early drop off and late pickup options available. Barracudas are also Ofsted registered so you can use your Childcare Vouchers too.
⭐⭐⭐Get £20 off a week or £4 off a day using my discount code: MARIA20⭐⭐⭐
#BarracudasActivityDayCamp #BarracudasActivityCamp #BarracudaAmbassadors #SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #Summer2023 #SummerCamp #DayCare #Camp #KidsCamp #surreymummy #surreymums #SummerOfFun #ActivityCamps #HolidayCamps #Childcare #SchoolHolidays #schoolholidaycamps](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n.jpg)
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n.jpg)
![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
in the garden.
They’re go-to is always football and they’ve been trying to improve their aim and accuracy with the new Messi Foldable Footlball goal from the #MessiTrainingSystem range.
I love the fact the goal is foldable, making it easy to store away when not in use. It is also lightweight so you can effortlessly pack it up and take it to the park or to a friend’s house.
The Messi Foldable Football Goal retails at £36 and can be purchased from @argos
You can read my full review here: https://www.suburban-mum.com/messi-foldable-football-goal/
#TrainLikeMessi #FoldableFootballGoal #FootballSkills #OutdoorFun #LionelMessi #LeoMessi #FootballAtHome #OutdoorKids #JustGetOutside #OutdoorsAndFree #ScreenFreeKids #WhateverTheWeatherKids @flair_gp](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n.jpg)
![[AD] We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are Barracuda Ambassadors again this year.
With Easter just around the corner, the boys were sent the @barracudas_activity_day_camps new camp kit in preparation for the school holidays.
There’s a wide range of activities for kids aged 4.5 - 14 including Tennis, Archery, Basketball, Arts & Crafts and more.
If you like the sound of Barracudas, find out more over on their website. You can also save £20 a week or £4 a day, using my discount code: MARIA20](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/336812306_765234558514317_685553691647241974_n.jpg)
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Last weekend we were invited to try out @tsarettaspice’s new Bottomless Brunch menu and I can tell you it was thumbs up all round!
There’s a good choice tapas on offer from Punjabi fish fingers, Indo Chinese Chicken to Spiced Lamb Scotch Eggs and Manchurian Cauliflower (which was amazing!)
If you’re local to Twickenham and fancy giving them a try here’s are the details.
Tsaretta Spice Bottomless Brunch
⭐️£37.50 per head for bottomless Prosecco or cocktail of the day
⭐️£55 per head for bottomless Champagne
⭐️ Food included: 4 tapas selections and dessert or 2 tapas selections, a pav or naanwich and dessert
⭐️ Non-alcohol brunch is also available
Tsaretta Spice
55 Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NR
You can also read our full review over on the blog (link in bio)](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/334565436_5960402314015030_663031098700829518_n.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![📚 Are you ready for World Book Day? 📚
[AD - Gifted] I don't know about you, but I have never made the boys a costume for #WorldBookDay. I just don't have it in me to be creative that way. Their costumes have always been bought or cobbled together with what we already have, and luckily, the school allow you to wear pyjamas to school, which makes things a lot easier!
M has been living in his @TheRealTomGates pyjamas recently, and I think he might wear these when his World Book Day dress-up day comes around (the school celebrate with Book Week rather than just Book Day)
The boys have been fans of Tom Gates for a while now. M has always loved reading books that make him laugh and contain humour - they tend to keep him engaged in reading.
Did you know that there are now 20 Tom Gates storybooks to get stuck into? Ideal for kids aged 6-12, the series consists of feel-good, hilarious books full of photos and stories about Tom's life at home and school. Best of all, you can read them in any order.
The latest book is Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually), and along with the pyjamas, you can pick them up from @GeorgeAtAsda just in time for World Book Day!
There's also a range of Tom Gates items, including games, puzzles and greeting cards at major retailers.
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Family Racing Car Fun with Anki Overdrive
Being outnumbered by boys in my household you can well imagine the type of toys we have. They evolve around “transport” a lot. Trains (SO many trains), Fire Engines, Aeroplanes and their current favourite Racing Cars!
I first heard about Anki OVERDRIVE when Mr H sent me a YouTube video telling me that we “had” to buy it when it was released in the UK. After watching the video I was in agreement because it looked awesome and so much fun! We both loved slot car racing when we were children, and Anki looked to have updated it for the modern day.
Fast forward to the Summer holidays and we were very lucky to not only be invited along to a pop-up event at Westfield London to check out this amazing racing game first-hand, but we were also sent the Anki OVERDRIVE Family bundle to review too.
What is it?
Anki OVERDRIVE is essentially a super cool racing game where you can race either against the “computer” or with each other on track pieces that are held together magnetically.
What’s in the box?
The family bundle comes with the following:
- Starter Kit (4 straight pieces, 6 corner pieces, 2 cars, 3 accessories)
- Corner kit (2 corner pieces)
- Speed Kit (2 straight pieces)
- Launch Kit (2 cars: Thermo and Nuke)
How does it work?
The interchangeable track has infrared technology that each car scans before the start of each race. This means you can create a racetrack in any shape or size to suit the size of room you are in. Cars are controlled via an app either on your smartphone or tablet (the app is available both for iOs and Android) where you tilt your screen to move the car from left to right on the track. After downloading the app you can customise the look of your “commander”. You can then match them to a car of your choice. Each car has their own personality and driving style and when matched with different commanders creates a unique style of driving.
Gameplay
There are currently four different modes of play – Race, Battle, King of the Hill and Time Trial. The beauty of it being an app is that it can be updated and added to at any point. The app allows you to earn bonuses through racing so you can earn powerups and weapons for your car too.
The boys were only interested in the Racing mode so this was our most popular option when playing. The cars need to be pre-charged before you use them, it takes around 5-10 minutes to fully charge them and they last around 20 minutes before needing to be charged before use again.
What did we think?
We absolutely LOVE Anki OVERDRIVE. As a family, we are all hooked on it. It’s one of those games where you can really get competitive about winning. We have spent many a Sunday afternoon setting up a track and racing against each other and have literally had hours of fun with it. E has really gotten into racing cars recently so this has just fuelled his passion for it even more.
Things we loved
- Racing four cars in one go
- Using sneaky tactics to “knock” other racers of the track
- The freedom to create any combination off race course
- The design and look of the cars
Check out the video we made and see the track in action
The Anki OVERDRIVE Family Bundle costs £299 and although it is expensive I think it is worth every penny. (The starter kit is priced at £149.99 and comes with two cars and 8 track layouts) Adults are set to enjoy it as much (if not more) than the children and I do think it would make a fantastic gift for a birthday or Christmas. This could be something a family could club together money for. If you love slot car racing I do not think you will be disappointed.
Anki OVERDRIVE is available to purchase on the Anki website.
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76 thoughts on “Family Racing Car Fun with Anki Overdrive”
It looks fab for boys, well any child really not just boys I think my girl would love it, she loves cars! Its cool that it has an interactive element via the smartphone too. it does seem expensive but if its a present thats really loved and enjoyed by all then it could be worth it. #KCACOLS xx
Very interesting to read and see it. I had no real understanding of what it actually looked like, despite seeing the advert on TV lots of times! ~KCACOLS
What boy wouldn’t love this. The pop up event sounds fab #KCACOLS
It’s like a modern Skylectrix!y hubby would love this, let alone my son. Might have to look into it for xmas Thanks for co-hosting #KCACOLS
Wow, this looks great. Cygnet is only two at the moment so he is a bit young for this but I am looking forward to when he is old enough. Pen x #KCACOLS
Car-tastic. Great stuff, looks fun for boys and girls!. #KCACOLS
This looks amazing Maria! I think my girls would go absolutely crazy if we have this at home! lol, It is very big, though. I don’t think I have space. It looks super fun! Love it! Thanks so much for helping me co-hosting #KCACOLS this week! xx
It looks like something I would have loved as a child as well as some of my friends.
Most of my girls like dolls and role play, but I could entice them (naughty daddy) #KCACOLS
Oh wow!! That looks like a lot of fun! Great post!
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Oh this sounds amazing, my little boy would just love this!!! I’m going to have to add this to his birthday list #KCACOLS
Wow, they upgraded scalextric. Looks epic. Expensive though 🙂 #kcacols
This looks like the toy cars of the future-how rad!!! So expensive, but totally looks like so much fun. I remember the toy cars my brothers used to play with when we were kids, and they were nothing like this! It totally makes me look forward to the types of toys I can buy for my son when he gets a little older. Thanks for sharing! <3 #KCACOLS
Oh this is my husbands idea of heaven!! Looks brilliant fun xx #KCACOLS
This looks like so much fun, can just imagine my husband being the most excited about it! #KCACOLS
Wowsers! I Don’t think I’d know where to start but it looks awesome! I too am overrun by boys so this is a glimpse into my future! #KCACOLS
This looks amazing, a lot better than the racing track games from when I was younger!
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We spent hours on our Scalextric track as kids, so I totally get that this would be fun too! Alison x #KCACOLS
This looks fab for bog kids and boys!! #kcacols
Wow, I can’t believe how far these things have come since the old scalextric! My son would love this! #KCACOLS
Looks pretty cool! I reckon Grumpy Boyfriend would have like that. Even I would have to be honest! #KCACOLS
This looks amazing! I would love it! I mean my kids would. Whatever. #KCACOLS
Never mind kids, the other half and I would play this for hours! It’s like Scalextric on steroids! #KCACOLS
The racetrack looks great fun, I can see why you all love it. This is the kind of thing my hubby and I would get very competitive over lol.
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This looks like lots of fun – for girls and boys! #KCACOLS
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing! My little boy is also obsessed with anything ‘transport’ but he’s only two (in a week and a half) so this might need to wait a year or so! Thank you for sharing. #KCACOLS
Youngest loves cars so she she would love this racing car. It looks really cool! #KCACOLS
Piglet would LOVE this. Any type of vehicle is right up his street! #KCACOLS
We are overrun with boys toys here too. This looks like a winner. We were only saying the other day there should be a modern version of Scaletrix available where the cars actually stay on the track! #KCACOLS
This looks amazing! I SO want this. But my daughter is only 19 months old so I’m not sure I can use her as an excuse yet… #KCACOLS
Cool! Such a fun family activity!
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Looks like fun! I think my husband would enjoy this more than the kids though.
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Wow this looks great! I think my husband would love this!!! #KCACOLS
this looks so fab. It would be right up my hubby and eldest’s street! They love racing cars together #KCACOLS
Looks like great fun!
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I’m sure my son will love this when he’s older and daddy more so!
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Wow looks super cool and super amazing, I have two kids who cold get very competitive over this one….watch this space! #KCACOLS
Mr TB would love this! He’s such a big kid. I think that even though I we have two girls he’s going to be introducing them to Themis type of game very soon so he can have a go #kcacols
Is it like scaletrix? But also a game on a computer? We might love that. #KCACOLS
I’m not sure about my daughters but my husband would love this!
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That looks like a lot of fun. A bit expensive for us and my boys are a bit too young but good to keep in mind. #kcacols
I dont think my girls would get a look in haha the Mr and I would be straight in there! #KCACOLS
wow it is pretty pricey isnt it. but it does look great fun! nice that you can play against the comp too if mummy or daddy dont fancy playing! although i think daddy would be on it non stop! #KCACOLS
This looks awesome! Jhogg would love it – definitely the sort of thing we will want for Piglet when he’s older #kcacols
This looks like a lot of fun and love the interactive element with the phone too. My daughter would lvoe playing with this. #KCACOLS
Oh this is fab! I think all 3 of mine would LOVE this. 😀
And did anyone say trains? My youngest is obsessed with trains!!! lol So we have quite a few of those yes…hehe
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Looks great. The perfect mix of scalextric and computer gaming. I can definitely see why the adults would have as much (if not more) fun than the kids!
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Wow, this looks expensive but amazing! As much as I try not to gender stereotype in our choice of toys, there’s no denying that my son is drawn to anything vehicle related! We’re also a family with a bit of a competitive streak, so this sounds ideal! #KCACOLS
Love the look of this, something my husband would love! He loves his racing cars xx
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We are the opposite in my house with a majority of women! My 5 year old boy is the youngest and he and his dad would love this! It is a bit pricy but maybe as a joint present? #KCACOLS
This looks fab! So hi-tech! I saw this in Harrods a few weeks ago. It looked amazing and I was so intrigued but I couldn’t work it out at all (I decided I just wasn’t cool enough to get these things anymore) – now I get it, so thank you for that! #KCACOLS
Wow we really are moving right head first into the the 21st century with this. It’s amazing! I know my hustand and daughter would love this #KCACOLS
This looks so much fun . My little boy would love it ( and my hubby ) #KCACOLS
This looks wonderful for boys who love their fast cars. #KCACOLS
Gosh this looks fantastic. We had a scalectrix when we were small and it was nothing like this. Looks like you had a fantastic time! #KCACOLS
This looks like so much fun! Mine are a bit young for it just yet but definitely something I’m sure we’d all live to play when they’re bigger. Will start saving up now! #KCACOLS
oh my goodness my son would love this, it looks so much fun X #kcacols
That must have been great fun for your little ones. It looks awesome. #KCACOLS
If we had that, my husband would see to it that the children wouldn’t get a look in! Looks like fun 🙂
x Alice
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Oh I saw this at Blog On in May and I must admit it’s so awesome! I would love to have this – for me not for the kids!! #KCACOLS
This looks amazing, my two would totally love it …and so would I!
a turbo version of scalectrix! excellent sounds great #kcacols
I’ve not heard of this before, but it looks like so much fun, my 5 year old son (and my husband!) would love it! x #KCACOLS
As a mom of 3 boys I can relate to the type of toys available in my house. That looks incredible, I know my kids would LOVE it. I bet yours did as well. #KCACOLS
I’m defo having second thoughts about getting my boys a Scaletrix – this is much better! #KCACOLS
Wow this looks so cool! I know my husband would just love to play this! #KCACOLS
Wow! That looks so much more fun than Scalectrix. There are a few tom boys and car lovers in our house who would love to have a go on this! Thanks for review #KCACOLS
This looks absolutely incredible and so much fun too! Something for all the family to get involved with as well 🙂 #kcacols
Oh this looks like lots of fun! I think my husband would enjoy it the most though! haha x #KCACOLS
Not seen this before but it looks like great fun! #LCACOLS
Love this! It reminds me of (excuse spelling) old school scalextrix.. I always loved a boys toy and so does Taormina x #KCACOLS
This looks fab! My 3 year old niece loves playing with cars on tracks and would absolutely love this! #kcacols
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