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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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Our favourite five – August
Apologies – this is late in going live this month. I’ve had the last few days off and have been out and about with the boys trying to enjoy the last days of summer. I can’t quite believe how quickly the summer holidays have gone. E has one more week off before he starts Year 1 and in that same week M will also be starting nursery! (sob!) We are off to Warwick Castle and Alton Towers for a few days next week so I am praying the weather holds out!
August has been a fun and busy month – we’ve had some really lovely days out, BBQs and went to a Chilli Fiesta too. Here are some of our favourites.
1. Spending quality time with the boys
It’s been great not having to rush around in the mornings to get ready for school. We’ve been to RHS Wisley, Bocketts Farm, Bird World, Sealife Brighton amongst other places and the boys have had so much fun running around in the open space and spending it exploring with friends.
2. Chilli Fiesta
This was our second year at the Chilli Fiesta in Chichester. We are lucky that we have friends that live close by so we really made the most of the weekend. It was nicely timed with a mini heatwave and we all had a great day enjoying the sunshine, listening to music, eating and generally enjoying the great outdoors. I think this is shaping up to be an annual event for us.
3. Amazon Fire TV Stick
We’ve had our Amazon FireTV Stick (affiliate link) for a few months now but have only recently started to make more use of it after we signed up to Amazon Prime. There is so much on offer (movies, tv shows and even games) it’s been really good for the boys, they are literally spoilt for choice. It’s been a bit of a lifesaver too as when Thomas was taken off Netflix we were in trouble! M watched it religiously every day but then we realised that it was available on FireTv – phew! E is also now addicted to watching Primeval and hubby has just started watching Thundercats! (the big kid)
4. Our Day out in London
We had a fab time out in London this week. It was the first time I took the boys on the tube and train by myself but I met up with a friend and her two girls which was fortunate as she could give me a hand with the buggy. I still can’t believe how unfriendly travelling on the tube and train is when you have young children. We went to the Leicester Square theatre to watch Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales followed by lunch and then a storytelling session with Jen from Milkshake at a blogger event in Hamley’s. We were all shattered by the time we got home but the boys thoroughly enjoyed their day.
5. #CookWithNeff Blogging Event
I was lucky to be invited by Currys PC World to visit Neff HQ for the day to check out their slide and hide ovens and do some baking/cooking. I’ll be writing up a full account of the day soon so keep your eyes peeled. It was really nice to be able to meet other bloggers and spend the day cooking and learning. I hope to be able to attend many more events like this in the future.
That’s our favourites for August – what were yours?
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6 thoughts on “Our favourite five – August”
Phew, looks like you’ve had a busy summer! We recently went to RHS Wisley and loved it too. I hope the weather gets better for your exciting trips next week. I’ve been wanting to take out girls to Warwick Castle for a while now but not sure they are old enough, so I hope you blog about it so I can make my mind up! Becky x #OurFaveFive
We have had a surprisingly busy summer even though I have been working. Weather currently looking “ok” for Warwick – hoping it stays that way as last time we planned to go we had to cancel! Will def look to do a write up on it xx
Looks like a great month Maria. The Chilli Festival would be right up my street, I wish I lived nearer. I would also love the Neff event, can’t wait to read your write up. i miss our annual visit to Hamley’s now the girls are bigger, that shop is fab! thank you for hosting and enjoy your last week of the holidays xx
Thank you Lisa – the Neff event was really good fun. Hamley’s alway amazes me – even now. Its just one of those places that children love and always remember! x
Blimey Mrs! You havent stopped! What a fab month. We love the Chilli Fiesta, we took Oscar when he was a baby, but he’s not been ready to take again since. Maybe next year? It is only down the road from us! Thanks for hosting!
I would def recommend going next year (we could meet up!) It’s so child-friendly and lots of open space so you could find a quieter spot away from the stalls and music to chill out if it gets a but too much. x