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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:
https://tickets.brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/?_ga=2.195305772.1869001490.1689671753-1757164059.1689671753/#events?eventid=157](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/28f4385e-417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n-180x320.jpg)
![[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/5e860bed-353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n-180x320.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/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n-320x320.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/0977c2ca-341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n-180x320.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/aa004e9d-337327232_3347621672145747_6958750057427557935_n-180x320.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/d63fb514-333324764_3585822551653806_1461730182166520034_n-180x320.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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![[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/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_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.
](https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/334276459_136658625736352_6403224988403337253_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=m26e8zO9O4IQ7kNvgFTS3lD&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYBY1T-LhBm1m3yTWsELrsbQGIasQNvGclFY56fhS3IaIw&oe=66A99336)
![[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.
](https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/334067699_956216515750432_286974433888814683_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=klFRwzzIHpcQ7kNvgFqjHVh&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYBRTMTi29Xb3jHnoghrqAjPSjsN3zimcA55GYl2AvRTow&oe=66A9B1EE)
![[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.
](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/334520323_227914339632366_7177231793717696790_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=62EdRCodncoQ7kNvgG32mES&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDsGLEOJCjlCb0M7sh_50WLbCy9nXwA6HUuhWJDYyasQw&oe=66A99934)
![📚 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.
](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/333834012_233243062459121_4168822235387052550_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=MeBcQKwEupgQ7kNvgGklhL3&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYBF2pHtri_fXSM2TuCXsLtoPWGvOflzpEtPUZe_8cfW_w&oe=66A9BFDB)
![📚 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.
](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/333916206_924763221982515_4101912316275542115_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=RAJoEigHttkQ7kNvgHHzJjB&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDb2JeQGtSxTbbv6XdduUxbZPFTL1qtsYgWZSN7IQujpQ&oe=66A9A24D)
![📚 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.
](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/333692457_1190408291846814_4150250153482285535_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=PCwoMlO336cQ7kNvgGxN8yK&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYDrqyL2xMi8bpGsqzo6_ZD4779-jCgsV9TroqtzekMaBA&oe=66A99B2F)
Christmas Shopping with Boots
It may only be November but with Halloween done and dusted, I can now focus on the main event – Christmas! I know some people have been super organised and have already bought and wrapped all their Christmas gifts but for me, I like to spread the cost out as much as I can in the run-up to the big day.
Aside from the boys, we tend to buy for our immediate family who we usually spend Christmas day with and I love scouring the Christmas Gifts section in Boots. From stocking fillers and toys to beauty sets and gift experiences, they have a wide range of gifts available for everyone and not only that, many of these gifts are available on their 3 for 2 deal meaning you pay for two gifts and get the third free!
I was recently asked to take part in the 50 Days of Christmas campaign and to select some gifts for my loved ones. I decided to pick something out for my mother-in-law and my sister from the Christmas gifts for her section as well as a gift each for the boys.
Here were my choices:
Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche is one of my mother-in-laws favourite perfumes so I know this will be something she will love. I also chose the Yankee Candle 6 Votive Gift Set to fill her home with the scents of Christmas. It comes with 6 festive fragrances including Festive Cocktail, Snow in Love, Spiced Orange, Snowflake Cookie, Angels Wings and Christmas Cookie. I’m a big fan of Yankee Candles myself so I hope she will enjoy them as much as I do.
The next gift I chose was for my sister. We’re really close and she is always on hand to help me out with looking after the boys so I wanted to find something that would show her just how much she is appreciated.
I selected this Soap and Glory All-Spa Cast Gift Set which comes with bath bombs, a body butter, shower gel and hand cream so she can relax, unwind and have a good old pamper session!
Although I’m pretty sure that computer games will make an appearance on their letters to Santa this year, the boys are still into traditional toys and mad about LEGO. They can literally spend hours building and constructing so I am more than happy to encourage this. With this in mind, I chose these LEGO sets for them. They are especially interested in aeroplanes so I know these sets will be perfect!
Now that I’ve begun my Christmas shopping, I intend to start as I mean to go on. If you are looking for gift inspiration why not head along to Boots. Whether it’s instore or online, there’s a wide range of gifts available that would make the ideal gift for loved ones this Christmas.
* This is a paid post in conjunction with Boots but all thoughts are my own
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28 thoughts on “Christmas Shopping with Boots”
I’ve shopped for older relatives at Boots before but had no idea they did so much for kids! Excellent x
They have a really decent kids range with all sorts of toys. You can order them online easily for collection or delivery.
I love all the gift sets at Boots, they make such lovely presents and I love receiving them too! xx
They do make such lovely gifts – I have my eye on some new makeup brushes!
We always head to Boots during our Christmas shopping. Good shout with the LEGO too – we have one of those sets and loved building it together. 🙂
They have a range of LEGO in the 3 for 2 deal I believe. LEGO is always a winner in my house!
Some lovely gifts for your family (I hope you’ve told them not to sneak peak here, lol!), I particularly love the Lego sets as we’re big Lego fans too! Thanks so much for linking up with #KCACOLS, hope you’ll join in again next time x
The boys are going to love their LEGO sets – they always go down really well as gifts. In fact, I’ve brought most of the children we have to buy for LEGO this year!
I love the candles. I don’t think you can never have too many of them. #KCACOLS
I love candles too and the Yankee Candles always smell amazing. I don’t think I’ve had any I don’t like yet!
Good old Boots, it always has some good ideas #KCACOLS
They do have a great selection!
These are some great ideas! Thanks for sharing! I love the candles!! 🙂 #KCACOLS
Thank you! Yankee Candles are my favourite!!
I absolutely love browsing all the gift ideas in Boots at Christmas! You’ve picked out some lovely bits here, I’m sure they’ll go down really well with the family! x #KCACOLS
I think their range get better year after year! There is so much to choose from!
When i was younger, Boots was my go to for all my Christmas gifts. Now I like it for stocking fillers etc. I’m going to look for inspiration for teacher gifts this year too. #KCACOLS
Oh yes I still need to sort out Teacher gifts! Good shout! x
I really don’t think you can ever go wrong with Boots and the suggestions that you have come up with are great! I love Boots’ 3 for 2s and also love their post-Christmas sale!! #KCACOLS
Yes their post-Christmas sales are amazing! I managed to get 70% some stuff last year.
Great ideas, and I am thrilled to see Lego’s making the cut this year! Low tech! #KCACOLS xoxo
LEGO is always a popular choice in our house!!!
I love the Soap and Glory gift set! I hope my Dad buys that for me this year!
Fingers crossed he does!!
I love Soap & Glory, both the bath stuff and the make up! The gifts in Boots are always good, I can never decide what to get people lol.
#KCACOLS
I know what you mean – there is so much choice!
It’s funny – it’s been years since we checked out Boots for Xmas gifts. Maybe we should check them out this year … #KCACOLS
There are lots for kids now so I think it’s worth taking a look!