Oh My Blog: Let’s talk about Love with Paige’s Preferences
Welcome to Oh My Blog! A brand new monthly interview series featuring a whole host of fellow bloggers. Each month, we’ll be bringing you different themed posts showcasing the very best bloggers out there. This month, the questions are based on the fitting February topic of LOVE!

This month, we’re meeting Paige from Paige’s Preferences.
Tell us about yourself and your blog
I’m a 26-year-old mummy to two gorgeous boys, I work in a cute little tea shop and I love vintage furniture, you will either find me in a lush bubble bath or snuggled up in bed watching Netflix or blogging obviously! My blog is my little part of the internet where I basically write about my life or things I am trying and loving. It’s also somewhere I share all my family life memories with some extra bits in.
What is your current relationship status?
I am engaged to my soul mate, we have been together for 7 years and he is my everything.
Do you ever celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Yes, we don’t go overboard as we know it’s just money making, my fiance is always spontaneous and surprises me which I appreciate so much more, we usually just go for a lovely meal and watch a movie, this year though we are actually planning for a night away somewhere.
It’s your first date! Where do you go?
The cinema to actually watch Valentine’s day!
What’s the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for you?
Dan for our 6 month anniversary set out camp outside, blanket, strawberries, prosecco, candles and music etc, I said wow I’m imagining you to pop out fireworks next, he then popped out fireworks…
What is your favourite romantic film? Cheesier the better
Titanic?? It’s been my favourite all my life since I can remember.
Spill the beans! Who’s your celebrity crush?
Tom Hardy! All day every day.
Flowers are pretty popular at this time of year. Do you like receiving them or do they really not float your boat?
I LOVE flowers, I appreciate flowers from anyone and everyone any day, they brighten my day up so much.
Do you have children? Do you want any (or any more)?
I have two gorgeous boys, apart of me wants one more but the other doesn’t.
What would be (or was) your choice of song for your first dance at your wedding?
Thousand Years by Christina Perri.
Do you have any plans yet for Valentine’s Day 2017?
A night away with my man.
Raw oysters are pretty famous for being an aphrodisiac. Have you ever tried them?
No, and I definitely don’t plan to aha!
Imagining money’s no object, where would you go for a romantic getaway?
Rome! It looks amazing.
What’s the best Valentine’s gift you’ve ever received?
An eternity bracelet. (That’s what he called it)
Finally, what is the number one most important thing you value in a relationship?
Honesty above everything!
Be sure to check out Paige’s wonderful blog and social media channels below
Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube
If you fancy having a read of my answers head over to Life, Love and Chaos.
![[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
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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 😍🍛.
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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! 🙌
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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] 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!
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![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
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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
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![[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)





