![[AD] ✨ Festive magic for local families in the heart of Guildford ✨
We had the loveliest evening exploring the @guildfordilluminate light trail at Guildford Castle
The trail takes around 30–40 mins
with cosy stops for hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows, it’s a gorgeous Christmas activity for Surrey families.
It’s on until 4th January and makes the perfect festive plan:
🛍️ Christmas shopping in town
✨ The light trail
🍽️ Finish with dinner in Guildford
If you’re looking for a magical, stress-free festive outing with the kids — this is one to add to your Christmas list
📍 Guildford Castle, Castle St, Guildford GU1 3SX
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![[AD] We went to the newly opened Cha Sha Kingston a couple of weeks ago, and wow — taste bud adventure unlocked! The boys devoured the masala fries and chicken tikka rolls, while we couldn’t get enough of that epic kebab butter curry 😍🍛.
It’s amazing value for food this tasty (and everyone left happy and VERY full!).
Delicious food, vibrant vibes and incredible value — the perfect combo for your next meal.
📍Cha Sha Kingston
43 Surbiton Road, KT1 2HG
🌐 chasha.co.uk
Other Cha Sha locations in Birmingham, Ilford, Southampton and Wembkey
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![[AD] We’re a cricket-mad family, so we’re buzzing that @thehundred is back this August! 🏏🔥
To get ready, M tried out the official FREE Activity Pack — and it’s brilliant! 🙌
Packed with fun games, creative challenges and sporty tasks, it’s perfect for getting kids hyped whether you’re at home or on the go.
👉Download yours now (link in bio)
@londonspirit @ovalinvincibles #EveryMomentCounts #TheHundred
#EnglandCricket #CricketFamily #TheHundredCricket #LondonBloggers #Cricket #CricketIsLife #kidsfun](https://suburban-mum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/505472555_18531279601016840_7092520074819907569_n-180x320.jpg)
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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)
Review: Keep Em Quiet – fun travel packs for kids
Travelling with kids abroad can be a real chore – there is so much to try and remember to pack and although this does get easier as they get older they still need things to entertain them on the flight.
I have only one rule when we are flying – pretty much anything goes as long as the boys know to behave and respect other people’s personal space and to be mindful of their noise level. I let them have free reign on snacks and the tablet. Because let’s face it – having to sit still for a good few hours is pretty boring for an adult – let alone a child!
Stress levels (for me) are at their highest before we go away because inevitably there is so much I have to remember to pack. I always like to pack some treats for the flight and usually pick up small toys and magazines in preparation beforehand. However, when you are still working on the day you are flying and have been manically trying to whizz through a mountain of work just so you can have a holiday, it leaves no time to put together any sort of package.
Thankfully a new company called Keep Em Quiet came to the rescue and sent the boys a gift pack each which meant I had one less thing to have to worry about.
Keep Em Quiet are cute little gift packs filled with small toys, magazines and snacks to entertain them on their journey. They come in a really useful drawstring bag which is easy for kids to carry.
You can choose packs based on the duration of your trip (short, medium or long) as well as by gender and age. We received two short-haul packs and they were filled with lots of activities which would keep the boys occupied on the flight. I actually kept these hidden in our hand luggage before whipping them out before boarding so that the boys had something to look forward to opening once that had settled in their seats.
I was impressed with the contents of the packs, there were a good number of items for the boys to play with. M especially loved the little doctors set which we played with for a good while on the flight and E loved the Lego in his.
I probably could have found the items a little cheaper elsewhere. However, having the option to just pop online and buy age appropriate packs without me having to madly dash around different shops is a win for me.
Keep Em Quiet packs start from £9.99 and would be ideal for flights or long car journeys.
You can find out more about them and purchase on their website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
*We received two Keep Em Quiet packs in exchange for this review. All opinions are honest and my own.
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10 thoughts on “Review: Keep Em Quiet – fun travel packs for kids”
These sound fab and I like the fact that they have such a variety of activities as well. It also looks like they are good quality too for the price. Are you able to customise them?
this is perfect timing. Was just looking for something for the grandchildren to take on holiday. I’ve ordered 🙂
Ahh that’s great! It will be perfect for them to take on holiday and takes the stress out of it all for you too! I hope they like them 😉
Will let you know. The guy on the online chat was very helpful too.
I absolutely LOVE this idea. I know exactly what you mean about rushing around before holiday trying to finish work and pack everything. I hated packing even before I had 2 kids to pack for and now it’s a nightmare. These packs would certainly make things easier and I’m sure they would have better ideas than me as to what to bring for entertainment as well. I’ll be pinning this for later for sure! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday.
These sound fab – one less thing for you to worry about in the run up to a trip! #kcacols
The idea sounds fab but like you say – a bit pricey. and im not sure id wanna be trying to recover lost lego bits from around the plane seat haha! i dont blame you for having free reign on snacks and ipad- id do the same 🙂 #KCACOLS
Those do look ideal! A little pricey like you said but it saves you time you could spend packing and doing the 1000001 other things you need to do before travelling! #KCACOLS
This is brilliant! What a clever little idea #KCACOLS
I love this idea Maria. We always take something like this with us when we are travelling especially on a plane. I think buying it altogether like this is a brilliant idea and one less thing to worry about! #kcacols