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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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The PIP stress management device review
There never seems to be enough hours in the day for my liking but I believe we all need to take some precious time out for ourselves each day.
A few months ago I wrote about managing stress using the PIP stress management device and I have been using this nifty little device regularly since then.
What is PIP?
The PIP is a small device that you hold between your thumb and forefinger that helps you track your stress using biosensors that measure electrodermal activity (EDA), the electrical changes at the surface of the skin to provide a robust, scientifically established indicator of stress response.
How does it work?
The PIP works alongside apps that you can download onto your smartphone or tablet (Android and iOS) and connects via Bluetooth to send the data collected back to said smartphone or tablet.
I downloaded the Stress tracker onto my iPhone as well as two games: Relax and Race and The Loom.
Stress Tracker
The stress tracker analyses your stress levels and shows them to you in easy to read graph form. It enables you to try and pinpoint what time of day is the most stressful and with time help you how to better to understand and ease this.
Relax and Race
As the title suggests this game is a race between dragons – but one with a difference. The PIP will track your stress levels to determine how fast you should go. I found this concept hard to get my head around to begin with as I am so used to competing when playing games and this apparently increases your stress levels! After a few turns though I started to take in the surroundings of the game and breathed at a slow and even pace and this really helped me relax.
The Loom
Music and imagery change from a snowy setting to a warm one where the tree and flowers bloom as you de-stress and music changes along with the settings. This is my favourite game out of the two as I find I can genuinely feel quite calm watching the scenery change.
Verdict
I really liked this little device and it works really well for me. I tried the stress tracker at different points during the day. The readings differed significantly whilst I was on my laptop (I was checking emails using my available hand!) compared to when I used it at the end of the day when I’d put the boys to bed and allowed myself to “relax” for the evening.
I’ve gotten into a little routine with using this most evenings and it’s really nice to have this time to just take 5-10 mins just to “de-stress” and focus on winding down and taking some deep breaths to relax. I’ve noticed that as a result, I’ve been much less shouty with the boys which can only be a good thing.
The device is nice and compact and comes in a very handy pouch that would fit nicely into your handbag so that you could use it on the go if you so wish.
The PIP is available to buy from their online store and retails at £145.
NOTE: I was sent the PIP management device in exchange for this review. All opinions and words are my own.
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13 thoughts on “The PIP stress management device review”
This sounds like an interesting little gadget, I would be interested to see how stressed I was. I suffer from tension headaches from getting stressed.
It’s a great little gadget and with regular use it has definitely lowered my stress levels!
Sounds interesting and useful for distressing as well as tracking your stress, though, maybe a little pricey. #Tried&Tested
It IS a little pricey but its a very clever gadget which I found has really helped me relax in the evenings
This looks interesting, i’ve never heard of anything like this before. We all need a bit of a de-stress sometimes. #triedandtested
You are right we do all need to de-stress regulary!
What an interesting idea, would like to give this a try! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
This is very interesting, sounds like something my husband and I could do with. I don’t know if he’d use it though although it would be helpful. He’d especially like the idea of the dragon game. Thanks for sharing, I will look into this further (Christmas present maybe?) #brilliantblogposts
I think it would make a fab christmas present! And the good thing is you’d be able to use it too as you can set up different profiles! 😉
Hi Maria, I never knew such devices existed and it is something I would seriously consider as I tend to internalize stress. I think I know what situations stress me, but I’d be interested to see for sure.
Unfortunately it’s a little out of my price league right now, but maybe one day.
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A christmas present from your loved ones maybe? It is a fab device that has helped me de-stress
It sounds like an interesting gadget. It is a little pricey though… I like to destress with meditation sessions. I’ve discovered how effective they are while preparing for hypnobirth with my first child.
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It is a little pricey but the good thing is you would only need one for the whole family to use as you can set up different profiles! 😉