![[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)
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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⭐⭐⭐
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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!
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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Our Autumn reads
Autumn, it’s not a season I am particularly fond of if I’m honest as it means the transition from Summer to Winter. The boys have settled well into nursery (for M) and Year 1 (for E) and now we are watching less tv its given us more time to pore over books, games and toys. Here are just a few of the things we have been reading over the past couple of months.
The boys have been reading…
When aliens crash-land in the jungle, they have no idea that they are about to stumble on the biggest stash of pants ever.
The Aliens have crash landed into a jungle in search of more underpants and this time they come face to face with dinosaurs! This is another great book from Claire Freedman and Ben Cort (their eighth collaboration) We have previously reviewed Monsters Love Underpants and the boys loved this story just as much as the others. These books are always colourful, easy to read and most of all funny!
Sometimes, with a little electricity, or luck, or even magic, an imaginary friend might appear when you need one. An imaginary friend like Fred…
Told from an imaginary friends perspective Imaginary Fred is a really sweet book about friendship. Fred is the best imaginary friend he can be but each time the child he’s friends with makes a real friend Fred fades away. This all changes when he meets Sam. They become the best of friends and with apprehension Fred knows that one day the time will come when it will be time for Fred to fade away again. However this time… things work out differently then they ever did before.
My boys really enjoyed this story – it’s something that is very different to what they have read before and E asked lots of questions about Fred as he’s never had an imaginary friend before.
Super Shark Encyclopedia
E has been obsessed with Sharks for a good while and has been wanting this book since we saw it in Waterstones back in the summer. It’s a fantastic, informative and educational book packed full of brilliant photos of sharks and deep sea creatures. E loves exploring this book and is currently asking lots of questions I can’t answer so I think I need to read it in a bit more detail!
Mummy has been reading…
A Better Man
Nick is a workaholic who doesn’t spend enough quality time with his wife and children. His wife, Maya throws herself wholly into motherhood and is still breastfeeding the twins who are 3. Their relationship has been going downhill since the twins arrival but neither of them are wanting to face facts. Maya wants Nick to change but Nick wants out and wants a divorce. That is, until he realises that Maya would be entitled to everything. Cue a cunning plan to “change” and be the better man that Maya wants without her finding out his true motive.
I found this a really good read and something that really represents so many elements of how a relationship can change when you have children. I found it hard for me not to scream out at the way Maya was so uptight about the upbringing of her children. I enjoyed the storyline and found it hard to put down the book once I started.
NOTE: I was sent some of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, images are from amazon.co.uk
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14 thoughts on “Our Autumn reads”
Awww I love the look of the dinosaur book, my son will be a bit old for that now, so that’s where the benefit of nephews comes in 🙂
Gemma xx
Ahh the dino pants book is great – we love the whole “Aliens love” series!
I have a boy who would love that dino book I think I may just add it to his Christmas list! What lovely books 🙂
The dino book is one of the boys favourites and I really love the story to Imaginary Fred. It’s different to any other childrens books I have read before x
I also love the first book “Aliens love Dinopants. It looks great!! I think Bella will love it! I also like the sound of the book that you read “A better Man”. It is an interesting subject! I’m having so little time at the minute that I’m not sure when I could read a book again!! 🙂 xx
I know what you mean Franca – I also struggle to find the time to read but with A Better Man I enjoyed it so much I “made” time!
I love the Alien loves Dinopants! Mind you i like all the other Alien loves… books too! 🙂
We love all the Alien love books too – the illustrations are fab and the boys just love the silliness of them all! 😉
We love the pants books – I’ll definately check this one. The discription of a better man sounds intriguing – I know from first hand experience the massive impact having twins has on your relationship. I don’t know if this will make me love and identify with this novel or if it will scare the pants off me!
You will probably identify with some aspects of the impact of having twins but I think the books take on it is intentionally OTT! 😉
I loved A Better Man and I know boys would enjoy Aliens love Dinopants as they have some of the other books in this series
It was a good read wasn’t it? I did find it hard to put down once I started!
i love how you’ve done a post highlighting what you have all been reading! I can’t wait to get hold of that new oliver jeffers one. Really enjoyed A better man too. x
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