In the leadup to the holidays, your credit can take a wallop. Not only are you spending more than usual, but you’re also exposing your credit information with each online purchase you make. While you may have your mind on other things during the hustle and bustle, it’s a good idea to check-in with your […]
Christmas Gift Guide For Kids 2020
Here at umeandthekids I love to feature a Christmas gift guide as It really is my favourite time of the year. After such a terrible 2020 with uncertain times and not been able to see our extended family, let’s give the kids a Christmas to remember. Get the tree and home decked out and make […]
Festive Events and Places to go in and around London
If you’re based in the south, or even in the capital, then it’s worth taking a trip or two to the home counties and beyond to check out some of the amazing festive events being planned for the coming holiday season. But there are great things happening inside the city, too. Let’s start in the […]
A Christmas proposal: how to choose the right ring
Planning on popping the question this festive season? Congratulations! They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what could be more wonderful than showing your loved one just how much you care? Whether you’ve already planned the moment or just started making arrangements, there’s no doubt you’ll want to make […]
Must-Have Christmas Gifts For Kids 2019
Here at umeandthekids I love to feature Christmas gift guides as It really is my favourite time of the year. I want to kick off the Christmas gift guides with the most important guide of all Christmas Gifts for Kids. Each year we find the latest toys, games, books, gifts and gadgets to help those […]
Smyths Squirrel Play Wooden Sort ‘n’ Play Activity Cube
As parents, we want the best for our children which includes their development improving and reaching their milestones. With my ten-month-old, Sienna, I find it essential to have educational toys in order to prepare her for nursery which is why I rely on Smyths Toys. THE SQUIRREL PLAY WOODEN SORT ‘N’ PLAY ACTIVITY CUBE At […]
BABY born Interactive Doll Review
As a girl, I absolutely adored my dolls. Whether it was taking them for a stroll in the pushchair, feeding them or bathing them. I was glued. Now, however, dolls have gone to the ultimate max. Potty’s, tantrums, realistic milk bottles and nappies, who needs a real baby?! The BABY born Interactive Doll is great […]
Fresh New Yankee Candle Scents for a New Year
Over Christmas, I was kindly sent some fantastic festive goodies from Yankee Candle to decorate and provide my home with a fabulous festive scent. My favourite Holiday season scent was ‘All is Bright’ and I was complimented many times by visitors over the Christmas season on how lovely my home smelt. Now the New Year is […]
Absolutely Fabulous The Movie – Must Own DVD This Christmas
20th Century Fox’s comedy of the year Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie reunites Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as the Iconic Edina and Pasty along with the rest of the original cast including Julia Sawallha as Saffy, Jane Horrocks as Bubble and June Whitfield as Mother. I grew up watching this Ionic series, loving the hysterical story lines and […]
Review – Little Live Pets Snuggles – My Dream Puppy
Little Live Pets Snuggles – My Dream Puppy is a replica puppy perfect as a gift for the little one’s this Christmas. Snuggles comes with an adoption certificate so your child can truly feel like snuggles is their own and a small milk bottle to feed him. Continuing, he comes equipped with 6 completely different […]
