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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/2015/04/417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n.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/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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Easy Pasta Salad with artichokes, olives and sundried tomatoes
Pasta is a staple in our household – we have it at least once a week. It can be super quick and easy to rustle something up – even if its just plain pasta with some parmesan on top. We love our food and nothing makes us happier than sitting down to eat together and more often than not we’ll have an Italian dish of sorts which is where Ciao Gusto comes in.
Ciao Gusto Deli has partnered up with Ocado to offer their customers a wide range of authentic Italian produce which you can easily add into your weekly online shop. They stock store cupboard essentials such as Sundried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Balsamic vinegar – perfect ingredients to make a pasta salad with. I don’t know about you but that sounds ideal for creating easy pasta ideas for meals that are quick and perfect for midweek.
Easy Pasta Salad with Artichokes, Olives and Sundried Tomatoes
Ingredients (serves 4)
- Jar of Ponti Zero Oil Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
- Jar of Ponti Fine Herbs Artichokes, chopped
- A handful of Ponti Capers in Salt (optional)
- Jar of Pitted Olives, halved
- 400g Pasta
- 100g Grated Parmesan
- Bag of rocket
For the dressing:
- 5 tbsp Ponti Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Method
Cook the pasta according to the instructions, when done, drain and run under cold water.
Pop the pasta into a large bowl and mix in the sundried tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers (if you’re using), the grated parmesan and the rocket and give it a good mix.
Next, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add the preferred amount to the pasta giving it another good mix.
Serve and enjoy!
Ciao Gusto currently has 25% off their whole range for April so why not head over to the Ocado website to check out the full Ciao Gusto range and stock up?
What are your easy pasta ideas for quick and easy pasta meals for the whole family?
Easy Pasta Salad with artichokes, olives and sundried tomatoes
A delicious easy to cook pasta with artichokes, olives and sundried tomatoes
For the pasta
- Jar Sundried tomatoes, chopped
- Jar Artichokes, chopped
- Jar Pitted Olives, halved
- 400 g Pasta
- 100 g Grated Parmesan
- Bag Rocket
For the dressing
- 5 Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 Olive oil
- 1 Honey
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Cook the pasta according to the instructions, when done, drain and run under cold water.
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Pop the pasta into a large bowl and mix in the sundried tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers (if you’re using), the grated parmesan and the rocket and give it a good mix.
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Next, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add the preferred amount to the pasta giving it another good mix.
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Serve and enjoy!
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11 thoughts on “Easy Pasta Salad with artichokes, olives and sundried tomatoes”
Mmmm! I wish I could get my kids eating a little healthier and this recipe looks ideal! #kcacols
We always manage to hide lots of veggies in our pasta sauce so maybe you could give that a try? We roast things like onions, peppers and courgettes and blend it all up and add to tinned tomatoes or pasta x
Oh wow, that looks lovely and so easy to make! #kcacols
It’s super easy to make and tastes good too! x
oh my goodness this sounds delicious! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time xxx
It is and very easy to make!
Yum! This looks so yummy and very easy! I love the idea of getting my kids involved in the kitchen. #KCACOLS
Yes it’s really easy to make! x
That looks so good. I love finding recipes for my boys and even reminding myself that I can be creative and involve them a bit more too.
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Mine love to help me at the moment so I am enjoying it while I can!
Such a great looking dish, I need to get our kids involved a bit so they can try out new dishes!