I am sure plenty of you Mums and Dads like myself have children who love Minecraft, now thanks to a company called Code Kingdoms your kids can actually learn how to code using Minecraft. Today’s young people have grown up with technology all around them and are developing a deep understanding of how to use […]
Eaglemoss Disney Animal World Play-Along Library Review
We have been lucky enough this week to take a look at the new Disney Animal World Play-Along Library from Eaglemoss. I am excited to show you exactly what you can expect from this weekly publication as I review parts 1 and 2 to share with you! It is a fantastic weekly book and figurine set […]
Easter Eggs – We test to bring you the best!
This week in the Hirst household we have been having a little taste of Easter early by sampling some fantastic Easter eggs to suit all budgets. Obviously, an afternoon tasting chocolate Easter eggs was such a hard task to do but someone has to do it! The kid’s were extremely willing to help me taste Easter eggs and […]
Home Decor: Spruce up your home this Easter
Spring is upon us and what better time to give your home not only a spring clean but a new look too to freshen your home decor and give it the TLC it deserves. Adding new accessories like a new lamp, Rug or print on the wall can make a huge difference to your home […]
Celebrate 150 Years of Beatrix Potter #Beatrix150
To celebrate the Beatrix Potter 150th Anniversary, here at Umeandthekids we are taking part in a very special Easter Blog tour with a host of other lovely bloggers including tomorrow’s host Mary from Over 40 and a Mum to One I am excited to show you the very special Peter Rabbit merchandise that is available […]
Eggciting Easter Gifts for Children
We all know kids and big kid’s enjoy a chocolate Easter Egg or two at Easter. I have found some great alternative Easter gifts to go along side the eggs or just as a stand-alone gift. Here are a few other Easter themed ideas to go along with the chocolate Easter Eggs, I hope it gives […]
Penny Skateboards – You gotta Roll with it!
This week we have been having lots of fun, fitness and fresh air trying out skateboarding thanks to Penny Skateboards. Skateboarding is a brilliant way to spend time with your children and a great way to keep fit. I took the challenge to get my boys off their bums and out in the fresh air getting exercise […]
#SHEHELPED My Mum An Amazing Women in my life
When I was approached by Canesten to talk about a woman in my life who had helped or inspired me for the #SHEHELPED Campaign, I knew straight away the perfect woman as she has done both. The Lady who Inspires Me #SHEHELPED My Mum has devoted her life to bringing up me and my two […]
Revolutionary Baby Sight Tool by Vision Direct
The new Baby Sight Tool by Vision Direct has been designed by their expert optician, the baby sight tool shows how normal eyesight develops over the first year. The first 12 months of a baby’s life is a time of amazing growth and development and the Baby sight tool which you can click on below […]
The Very Best Chelsea Boots 2016
Chelsea Boots are fantastic for any season and in my opinion, look as good with skinny jeans as they do with a floaty dress in spring/summer. The Chelsea boots are found to have the victorian history associated with it. J. Sparkes-Hall, who was the bootmaker of Queen Victoria, is known to have designed and invented […]