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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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Gift ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day falls on the 11th March this year – just over a week away. If you’re still yet to find the perfect gift, why not take a look at some of these ideas below for some inspiration?
For first time mums
This beautiful charm can be personalised and comes with a mixture of charms in silver and rose gold metal. Would make an ideal First Mother’s Day Gift.
A gift to remember and treasure for years to come, this pendant from Cléy Baby illustrates the unique bond between mother and child and would make a lovely gift for a first-time mum.
For mums that love jewellery
You can never go wrong with jewellery – these items from jewellerybox would make a lovely gift for Mother’s Day. Items from jewellerybox are made from sterling silver, 9kt gold and have a huge range of over 10,000 unique pieces.
For mums that want to be pampered
Olverum (see below) is a highly concentrated essential oil for baths (only 5ml is needed) that will leave your skin soft with no greasy residue. This travel set comes with three 15ml bottles making it ideal for use when travelling. Exfoliate with the Dry Oil Body polish from Joan Collins Beauty which contains Himalayan Salts, Kiwi Seeds & Avocado, Olive and Jojoba Oils. Indulge the skin with this Silk Body Oil that will diminish the appearance of fine lines and protect and moisturise.
This skin renewal treatment helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It starts with using a microneedle device that is rolled onto the skin to stimulate damage and kick-start the skin’s natural healing process. Face Serum is then applied to help rejuvenate.
For organised mums
You can never have enough notebooks! If you’re after some Parisian Chic – this notebook and journal from Ines de la Fressange come in a beautiful presentation box and would be perfect for recording notes.
Alternatively, Tangible Stationery have a beautiful range of brightly coloured/patterned notebooks. The Forbes Classic can also be personalised in either Silver, Red or Gold foil.
For Gin loving mums
Rhubarb & Ginger Gin anyone? This Whitley Neill gin is infused with rhubarb and extracts of ginger.Best served with tonic and garnished with an orange wheel.
How about a Raspberry flavoured Pink Gin? This Pinksters Gin has a smooth flavour and of course a striking pink colour. Best served with raspberries and a mint garnish.
For mums with a sweet tooth
This Indigo Chocolate Making Kit comes with recipes and instructions an everything you need to make your own organic chocolates.
These chocolates from Jenny Wren come in a beautiful three-tiered gift box. There’s a mixture of Belgian truffles and chocolates, all hand-finished to perfection.
For mums that love to craft
For mums that love to craft why not take a look at these Craft Kits from Crafter’s Companion. Both come with instructions and all the materials you need to make either a beautiful Clasp Purse or an Embroidery Letter decoration.
What will you choose to show your appreciation for your mum?
*We were sent some these items for inclusion in this gift guide
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11 thoughts on “Gift ideas for Mother’s Day”
What gorgeous choices there are here! You’ve also reminded me that I haven’t bought anything for my own Mum or Si’s yet eek!
Stevie x
Love your ideas of gifts for Mother’s Day. We have recently sampled Olverum and absolutely love it! It makes my muscles feel so relaxed after a hard day of parenting.
Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time
A fab guide! The notebooks and gin are my faves! #KCACOLS
Ooooh, what a lovely selection of gifts. Gin, notebooks and bath oil. I think I’m in heaven. Pen x #KCACOLS
This will be my first year as a real mom and not a foster mom. I am super excited to celebrate it! #kcacols
Ooh what a lovely selection. I love the chocolates and pampering! The jewellery is beautiful too. #kcacols
So many lovely ideas here, brilliant gift guide! I would be so happy to get any of these lovely things on Mother’s day! x #KCACOLS
Aw there are some lovely ideas here. I’d be chuffed to get stationery! It’s my fave thing! #KCACOLS
I love the Ines de la Fressange notebook #KCACOLS
A good selection here that isn’t just smellies. #kcacols
The chocolates and chocolate making kit look so nice! #KCACOLS