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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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Gifts for dads this Father’s Day
It seems to have sneaked up on us but Father’s Day is just a couple of weeks away. If you are looking for some inspiration for what to buy for your dad, husband or significant other take a look at some of the ideas below.
A Dad Joke A Day
Everyone loves a dad joke right? Well, this joke book will provide you with one for every day of the year. There are even tips on the best way to deliver the jokes too and the science behind the dad joke. It would make a lovely gift for all the dads out there and is available to buy direct from Amazon.
Slippers from Bedroom Athletics
These slippers from Bedroom Athletics are made from high-quality felt with a soft-suede moulded footbed. Not only do they look good, but they are also of great quality too. You can view the full range of Men’s slippers over on the Bedroom Athletics website. They have slipper boots, moccasin, mules and more.
Hugo Boss Hoodie
Items of clothing always seem to go down well as gifts in my family. This lightweight Hugo Boss Hoodie from Mainline Menswear will match perfectly with jeans and is really comfy too. Made from 95% cotton the sleeves have grey piping on the seams and ribbed cuffs.
Foodie
Simple Sushi Making Kit
It can be an acquired taste, but sushi can be really easy to make if you have all the right ingredients. This Simple Sushi Making Kit from Sous Chef would be an ideal gift for those who enjoy sushi and want to broaden their culinary horizons.
The kit comes with everything you need to make some delicious sushi rolls including:
- Sushi Rice
- Nori Sheets
- Wasabi Paste
- Pickled Sushi Ginger
- Sushi Rolling Mat
- Mizkan Sushi Seasoning
Haribo Star Mix
For dads with a sweet tooth – how about some Haribo? The Starmix comes in a lovely gift box, or if they love their footy, there is the Football version also. They are available to buy in Heron Foods, B&M, Sainsburys, Spar and Co-op.
Pick & Mix London Movie Night Bundle
Online sweet shop Pick & Mix London supply a range of pick & mix sweets including this awesome Movie Night Bundle which includes cinema treats such as Cola bottles, jelly beans, jelly snakes and more. It’s ideal to kick back and enjoy with your favourite movie on Father’s Day. Order yours online via their website.
Drinks
Goslings Rum & Conker Cold Brew Cold Coffee Liqueur
Made from a 150-year-old recipe, Goslings Rum is a smooth, full flavour rum with notes of butterscotch, vanilla and caramel. The name comes from the black wax that was original used to seal the bottles. It pairs nicely with Ginger Ale and Ameretto for a lovely refreshing cocktail.
The Conker Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is a handcrafted liqueur for people who love coffee. It’s bitter and sweet with rich espresso, stoned fruits and vanilla flavour. Best served chilled, no need to add Coffee or Vodka.
Oxford Rye Organic Vodka
Award-winning Oxford Rye Organic Vodka from The Oxford Artisan Distillery comes in a stylish wax-dipped bottle. The vodka is characterised as having “subtle notes of spice and warm caramel” and is filtered via coconut shell charcoal, which is unusual for a vodka. Best served chilled or at room temperature as a sipping vodka. Alternatively, it produces an exceedingly refreshing long drink when mixed with a Sicilian bitter tonic with ice. A great gift idea for all vodka-loving dads.
Fun & Games
A Little Wordy and A Game of Cat & Mouth
If you have a wordsmith on your hands, how about the A Little Wordy game? Each person creates a secret word from a set of tiles and keeps it to themselves. Players then take turns paying Berry Tokens for clues and suggestions in order to decipher their opponent’s secret word. The player receives Berry Tokens for each correctly guessed word, and the player with the most tokens wins.
Pinball-style fun is their thing? Then A Game of Cat & Mouth would be a good choice. A fiercely competitive, wickedly enjoyable hands-on pinball game. Kitty Paw Flickers, ball flinging and Rainbow Ralphing cat make it feel like you’re playing pinball with slingshots.
Tamgotchi
For the perfect dose of nostalgia, bring back the Tamagotchi. The small alien pet from outer space is back with a mix of old and new designs from 1997! How you raise your pet (games, food, and care) impacts how it grows up, just like in the good old days!
Peaky Blinders Card Game
Perfect for fans of the hit show, the Peaky Blinders card game will have you stepping into the wild streets of Birmingham in the 1920s, where lies spread quicker than reality. You’ll need to play your cards close to your chest to obtain the upper hand and enough clout to defeat your opponents. Form alliances, dissolve alliances and keep in mind that intellect is a precious commodity. Can you bluff and deceive your way to the top while everyone is trying to get you?
Zzzopa
Wicked’s NEW Zzzopa Ball elevates the concept of fidget spinners by mixing high-speed spin technology with the basic joys of a basic bouncing ball! The Zzzopa is a world first, including a high-quality bearing that sits on an axle within the ball’s centre, unlike any other ball before it. As a result, you can spin your Zzzopa with your fingertips.
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