MUMMY TO THE MAX

How much chocolate will your children be eating this Easter?
Apparently the average British child will munch through a staggering £24 worth of chocolate!

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If you have any problems redeeming this offer, please speak to the cinema manager. With this offer you can get a free large dispensed popcorn, hot dog or nachos only. Use the offer between 20/02/13 - 01/05/13. Voucher can only be redeemed at the cinema retail counter of any ODEON Cinema in the UK, and cannot be used at cinema box office, ODEON.co.uk, the ODEON Mobile site, ODEON App or via the Filmline or ATM. Voucher must be presented at time of purchase, and can only be used once in respect of one snack purchase. No reimbursement for previously purchased snacks will be allowed. Only one voucher can be used per transaction. Only one voucher can be used per week.

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Easter is upon us! Are you looking for that fantastic treat for you? A loved one? Your child/children?

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1. Maxwell has managed to walk around much better and is getting on well with his shoes.
2. He has been badly teething
3. He got his first Mr tumble magazine, which kept him entertained for hours
4. He likes to play more independently
5. He got a set of Playmobil, from a friend and loves to play with it.
6. He has learnt to climb the sofa.
7. We got a new WII and Maxwell likes playing bowling with me on it.

Competition:Win

I was recently introduced to a company called Giggle. Giggle Giggle provides cool kids clothing that combines high quality with all-season practicality to create eye-catching design.
Giggle Giggle was founded by Sue Worker to create the same high quality, fashionable children’s clothes that she wanted for her child and make them available to other parents.


I was excited to see what Giggle Giggle had to offer. As a parent I am always on the lookout for items which are unique and are good quality. I also look at how practical the item is and how it washes on a regular basis. I hate to buy Maxwell clothes to find they easily mishape or even start getting holes in.

We were sent an Animal Farm patterned fleece top and a lovely Boys Navy Beach Robe.
When I first saw the two items, I thought they looked great. The fleece was brightly coloured with funky animal prints over and the robe was a lovely deep blue colour with boat motifs on.

On close inspection you can see what fantastic quality the fleece and the robes are. They are both handmade in the UK which I think makes the products even more unique. I am a strong believer of supporting UK made products.

First I looked at the fleece. It is made of thick material and it is stitched well. I loved that the product had a fun design on however I do prefer Maxwell in darker colours and thought the colours were a little girly as it has pinks and purples on.
I liked the shape of the fleece, it fitted Maxwell well. The arm length was the correct length and so was the body of it. I was initially worried about the material bobbling but I needn't have worried. I have washed the fleece several times and it is still soft and bobble free after a few washes.


 Next I took a look at the beach robe. I loved the beach robe and personally think they are great for children as they have many uses. You can use it on the beach, after a swimming lesson or even when your child gets out the bath.
The bath robe is made of 100% cotton toweling and is soft to touch. It kept Maxwell warm after getting out of the bath and made it easier to dry him.
I liked that the robe had a pocket on the front and I think this will be handy in the summer when we take Maxwell to the beach as he can put a few of his own things in there.
The robe washes well and is a great product that many parents should invest in.


Giggle Giggle clothing is priced quite highly. However you do get what you pay for. Good quality childswear made in the UK.

Overall I would Giggle Giggles clothing range 4.5/5.

You can view the range on their website.

Recently me and Maxwell were sent a range of Pom-Bear Snacks to try. They are Teddy Shaped Potato Snacks which are very appealing to children.
I was excited to try these as Pom-Bear potato snacks are gluten free, 97 calories a pack, free from artificial colours or preservatives and are approved by the Vegetarian Society.

Me and Maxwell were sent 3 different flavors of pom-bears. We were sent ready salted, cheese and onion and also prawn cocktail.
When I normally buy crisps I buy ready salted and salt and vinegar, so I was excited to try the prawn cocktail crisps and the cheese and onion ones.


Me and Maxwell tried each flavor over a 3 day period and here are our findings:

Ready salted:  The ready salted is my favourite. They leave a great taste in my mouth. Maxwell is only 15 months old and also enjoyed these the best. We found that the shape was perfect for him to hold in his hand and are a great snack to give to him which is quite healthy. He didn't eat a whole bag but he ate a few and really enjoyed them.

Prawn cocktail: The prawn cocktail taste is very good. It's not as strong tasting as some other brands that I have tried in the past. Although they are not strong they are quite sweet tasting and will be great for kids of all ages. Its unique taste and texture give a light, crispy bite and melts in the mouth.

Cheese and onion: I normally dislike cheese and onion however I found these were quite nice. They tasted quite cheesy and they were not strong flavoured  These are Ben's favourite and he said he would defiantly buy these again.



These snacks are great for all ages. I love the fact that they are teddy shaped and this would be great for party's and for kids lunchboxes however I also would not be ashamed to take them with me to a picnic or to work. They taste great and are a favourite in our house. I cant wait to try some more flavors.

Overall I would rate the Pom-Bear range 5/5.

Everyone around the world celebrates a special occasion throughout the year. Like many others I have started to buy my cards online however when Hallmark said they would send us a selection of their cards I was happy to see what they had to offer.


Currently, Hallmark's greeting cards, gift wrappings and other personal expression products are translated into more than 30 languages and sold in more than 100 countries. All their products are very popular.

Maxwell is now 14 months old. He is a walking, cruising, stumbling. He has been perfecting his walking for the last month and is doing so well. Yesterday we decided it was time to take Maxwell to get his 1st pair of shoes.
We sat and took a number and we had waited for our number to be called. After a short wait we chatted to the sales person. She told us Maxwell would need his feet measured. Maxwell had his feet measured and we found out he was size 5H.

Me and Maxwell are huge fans of books in this house. Every night before bed I read him one short story, I think this is very important as it helps him with his development.


Hallmark recently sent us one of their characters from there Story Buddy range and me and Maxwell were really excited. We were sent Abigail. She is a little fluffy bunny with big floppy ears and wears a pink leotard with a tutu. At first I thought she was very girly for Maxwell but I have now came round to the idea, not only would she be the perfect Easter present for any child but also why can a boy not like pink!
Abigail comes with her own story book "Abigail and the Balance Beam". The book is all about Abigail trying her very best on the balance beam, and never giving up.
The concept of the story buddy is very simple, Abigail responds to certain sentences that can be easily picked out in the book as they are written in pink. When a clear adult voice reads these phrases, Abigail will say something that fits in with the story. Abigail responds to clear voices and may not pick up the quieter, softer tones.

This monster costume is priced at just £16.00. I personally think it is really cheap for the quality of the costume and the amount of enjoyment it could bring your little one.

Overall I would rate the Pretend To Bee Monster Costume a buzzing 5/5.

The whole range of Little Pretend To Bee can be viewed on their website.
They are a family run business and have been retailing our range of dressing up costumes since 2005. Their quality costumes are hand-picked by our dedicated team.