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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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Our Favourite Five – January
January has been a crazy busy month and I have been trying to spin too many plates at the same time. We’ve had illnesses, my ongoing ear problems and poor old M has been suffering with nosebleeds the last few days too. Still, it’s not all been bad. The nursery bear came to visit and I took M to the theatre by himself for the first time.
Here are our top five favourites for the month.
1. Silent Night Mattress
Back in November, I won some Love2Shop vouchers with Mumsnet. At the time, we talked about buying bunk beds for the boys with the money but as it was something we were going to buy anyway we decided to spend the money on a much needed new mattress for our bed. Our old mattress was almost 10 years old and was starting to give me backache – never a good sign! We decided to go with the Silent Night Miracoil mattress and I can honestly say since having it my backache has gone and I am getting a much better nights sleep!
2. Gold Books!
E this week as he has just moved up another reading level and is now on Gold books. I am one proud mama! Although it can be a bit of an arduous task having to read with him every evening. it is obviously paying off. He is reading so well and has really gotten the hang of expression.
3. Chinese Face!
This photos is one of my favourites this month. It just cracks me up. M is attempting his cheesy Chinese pose here and of course can’t do thumbs up properly! I have such cheeky boys!
4. Friday Fun
M and I enjoyed our first trip to the theatre just the two of us. I need to make the most of my Fridays (I work 4 days a week) with him because soon he will be at nursery 5 mornings a week and I will be forced to come to terms with the fact that he really is no longer a baby anymore *sob!*
5. Toy Fair 2016
I went to Toy Fair for the first time this year. I didn’t really know what to expect but had an amazing day even though it was quite hectic. My head was literally buzzing from seeing so many toys! I got to meet some of the brands I have worked with in person though so it was great to put names to faces.
Hanging out with @amomentwithfranca and Care Bears at #toyfair2016 today #toys #children #carebears A photo posted by Suburban Mum (@suburbanmum) on
That’s our favourites for January – what were yours?
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16 thoughts on “Our Favourite Five – January”
Oh no I hope you start to feel better soon, I think bugs hang around at this time of year. We need a new mattress too but every time we go to look for one, there is too much choice ha! The picture of your boys is so cute, they are both so sweet! It looks like a good month despite the bugs. Thank you for hosting xx
Thanks Lisa – there is definitely so much going around at the moment. We had the same problem with the mattress but we are so pleased with it now we’ve got it! x
I really enjoyed this post and love the pictures of your sons they are so so cute. The toy fair sounds fantastic too and you got to see Franca! Angela popping by from #KCACOLS
Thanks Angela – it was lovely catching up with Franca. Makes such a difference going round these sorts of place with a pal! x
The Toy fair looks great fun, lovely picture of you and Franca #KCACOLS
Yay to a new mattress! I am a bit jealous you had your picture with a care bear I loved care bears when I was younger! #KCACOLS
I know I used love them too! My sister loved them even more though! x
Ohhh a new mattress is such a wonderful thing! Also, the toy fair looks totally ace. I need a giant care bear in my life 🙂 #KCACOLS
What a great linky idea! the toyfair looks great, i love carebears :p (i mean loved….. ) Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday
Thanks Charlotte – would love to have you join in if you fancy it? The linky is open on the last Friday of every month xx
Aww honey this is a lovely month even though I know you guys have been ill. Take care of yourself in Feb and hope to see you soon. #OurFaveFive
Well done E on the reading level! Such a clever boy xx Really hope you are all feeling better soon. Try and get some R&R, I know us Mum’s struggle with that though xx #OurFaveFive
What an awesome idea for a linky! I’ll have to have a think. Thanks for sharing and well done on the reading level! X #kcacols
Love this idea! Hopefully I’ll remember to link up next time. We’ll done E on how well you are doing on your reading! Oh how darling is that picture of your boys. The toy fair sounds exciting as well.xx #KCACOLS
Great picture of your boys, so cheeky looking. Great on going up a level with the reading too! #KCACOLS
Well done on E’s reading. My son’s levels are counted by numbers, so not sure the equivalent to gold, but I’m lucky he loves reading. My youngest starts school and September and I thin it will be harder for him.
I bet you to toy fair was interesting. In my previous job I used to attend and visit lots of trade fairs, it’s nice but exhausting