MUMMY TO THE MAX

This is my last printable activity before Fathers Day and I thought I would keep one of my favourite ones till last. Maxwell is going to school in a matter of months and whilst preparing him for school, Pencil control tasks have been mentioned. Although Maxwell can write his name, it would be nice to make sure he is confident in using his pencil and pen and I believe this task will help Maxwell on this.

This year, I have been looking for little items that I can include in a little hamper for Ben this Fathers Day. I wanted to include lots of little bits for him that would not cost the earth. I am looking at spending around £15 max per gift to add to Ben's hamper. Here is my wishlist post so far.

As many of my readers know, I love a bargain. Fathers day is not an exception. This year I have managed to pick up many bargains for my Dad as well as Ben. A few weeks ago I was thrilled when Aldi got in contact asking us if we would like to review some of their special Fathers Day gifts. Being a keen fan of Aldi I jumped at the chance. I picked 2 items which I knew Ben would love for Fathers Day.

The most frustrating thing can occur when a strong wind blows and you are unable to light the BBQ. This Fathers Day why not treat your  Dad to a Zippo Flex Night Utility Lighter? Zippo have cleverly thought out the design of this lighter and have included many fantastic features which enable you to have a stress free BBQ this Fathers Day.

Having lived with Ben for over 5 years now, there is a lot I know about him. One of his favourite things to do is to get his hair cut, his other favourite thing to do is making sure he looks well presented. Recently we were sent 2 Braun mens items for him to review, just in time for Fathers Day. Having moaned that his beard was looking messy and unkept along with moaning that his hair was growing long on the sides, the Braun Series 5 Shaver and Braun Cuzer came at the perfect time.


Braun Series 5 5040s Wet and Dry Electric Foil Shaver I knew as soon as Ben saw this trimmer and clipper set, he would want to use it straight away. It is a item which he has wanted to use and try out for a long time however he never got around to purchasing a set for himself. He was thrilled when he finally got the chance to review the set. The cruZer 6 Beard & Head comes with a completely sealed body, which prevents dust or water from entering the shaver and allows you to easily clean the trimmer under running water. 

Fathers Day is just around the corner. If you saw my post from earlier today you would have seen that I love personalised gifts, this Fathers Day why not get your Dad something special from the lovely people over at Truprint? Their gifts have great meanings and they are available to buy with any budget.

I find that my Dad is difficult to buy for, he is the type of person who has everything or likes something specific which can be a nightmare to find. Luckily there is a few things that he loves in the world and this Fathers Day I thought I would go the extra mile and create him something that he would have meaning to him, I also thought of making him items which would include his hobby. My ideas steamed from his love of boats and Maxwell.



Upon browsing Truprint's website I found a great range of gift ideas to suit many fathers this Fathers Day however I did find a few items which I adored and found myself creating and buying my Dad. The 2 items which I choose to make for him were a keyring as well as lovely note pad.

On the keyring I included a picture of Maxwell on it. I did struggle to find a picture that would fit the frame that Truprint wanted me to use however once I had found the correct picture, the process of ordering the item was easy. When the keyring came, it was brilliant quality. The keyring was very thick and the picture was very sharp. I was so pleased with the quality of it, I decided to order a few more for more of our friends and family.

On the note pad I wanted to add a picture that I had recently taken of a large cruise ship in Southampton. Behind it you could identify a few passing boats as well as the famous Southampton docks which have been in my life since I was a child. When the notebook arrived, there were plenty of pages in the notebook and I felt that the notebook was of fantastic quality. The picture looked sharp and the notebook was held together with a spiral binder.

Along with my order, we also created Ben a card. Maxwell is very much looking forward to giving it to his Daddy this Fathers Day. We also created Ben a picture frame,

If you are looking to treat your Dad this Father’s Day and would love to order some of the items which we ordered, remember to use the code: LOVEMYDAD at checkout before the 15th June and you will save up to £30 off your order.

Go over and have a peek at what Truprint have to offer. Are there any gifts which capture your eye?

Goldiva Chocolates - If your Dad has a sweet tooth this Fathers Day why not buy him some Godiva chocolates? They are sure to be a hit. The Godiva Truffle Assortment comes in a pretty box. You are able to choose boxes with 12 chocolates up to 24 chocolates in. With a selection of flavours included in each box, there is something for every taste to enjoy. Each chocolate is made with a lot of care and each chocolate is different to another in the box. The chocolates are beautifully made and taste amazing. The price reflects on this as a box of 12 truffles could end up costing you £15.50 however a box will not break your budget.


Now TV Box - If your Dad loves to be entertained why not purchase him a Now TV Box? The Now TV box allows busy Dads to catch up on their favourite shows thanks to BBC Iplayer, 4oD and Demand 5. If your Dad is an app lover there is also a feature which allows him to be able to easily use Facebook and Spotify through his Now TV Box. For the extra wow factor you are able to pay £4.99 each month for your Dad to watch entertaining TV shows. You could also pay £8.99 a month to watch Sky Movies or £9.99 per day to watch all 6 sky sports channels. Whatever your Dad enjoys watching, their is something for every dad to enjoy with the Now TV Box. The Now TV Box can be bought for just £9.99.


Last Vegas Blu Ray - If you have a fun loving Dad who loves films than the Last Vegas movie may be the perfect present for your Dad this Fathers Day. With big actors such as Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman acting this hilarious must see comedy may create a few smiles.With a simple storyline to follow, there are many moments you may be found laughing loudly. The storyline is about a man called Billy, who is a 4 man group's sworn bachelor. Billy finally proposes to his girlfriend and the 4 men group decide to head to Las Vegas. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realize that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. You are able to buy Last Vegas on DVD for just £10.


Wasgij Original 21 Football Fever Puzzle - If your Dad loves to get creative and loves to problem solve than a Wasgij puzzle would be the perfect gift for him this Fathers Day. At just £8.99 you are able to pick up your Dad a good quality puzzle which has 2x1000 pieces. The Wasgij Original 21 Football Fever Jigsaw Puzzles include a free wall chart which may also get your Dad into the World Cup spirit. The puzzle would take your Dad hours/days to complete however once completed he will feel a sense of achievement. With the sizes of the puzzles getting larger and larger you would need to make sure your Dad has enough space to complete the puzzle. The Wasgij Original 21 Football Fever Jigsaw Puzzle with Free Football Wall Chart (2 x 1000 Pieces) can be purchased from Amazon for just £8.99.


Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Razor - Every Dad needs some me time and a perfect gift idea for Fathers Day would be a Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Razor. This Razor is perfect for those who do need to reach a harder to get area when shaving. If you have sensitive skin, fear not as the razor also features skin conditioner which provides soothing moisture while your Dad has a shave. The Hydro 5 also allows you to change the blades which in time could save your Dad Money. The Hydro 5 Razor can be purchased for just £6.99 on Amazon. You can also buy the refill blades for £8.49 which includes 4 blades.

As many of my readers know, we recently moved. Whilst moving Ben and I decided to buy quite a few bits and bobs for our home which were flat packed. We spent hours sat down, reading instructions and then slowly screwing pieces of our flat packed furniture together. If I am honest it took us hours and in the end we became quite frustrated with the amount of time we were spending building things. Ben and I now have more flat packed furniture to put up which we have been putting off, however just in time for Father's day we have received a Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver which will help us build our flat packed furniture quickly.

The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver is a lovely gadget which comes all in one. The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver comes with 6 popular bits inside its replaceable cartridge and can be filled with any bit according to your task. Instead of hunting around the house for screwdriver heads, the Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver allows you to save time as all the bits are there ready to use.


The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver is pocket sized which means it is perfect to not only use in your own home but also to take elsewhere. I was a tiny bit disappointed to see that the screwdriver did not have its own case and instead came in a cardboard case. Without it being in a case I am a tiny bit worried that the Screwdriver may get damaged in transport or when not in use however not having a case does not affect the screwdrivers use.

A Li-Ion battery makes The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver always ready to use whenever you need it. If the screwdriver has been laid in storage for months, the screwdriver should still work when you go to use it. When you do find yourself needing to charge the screwdriver you will only have to wait 3-5 hours until it is fully charged which is fantastic in my eyes. The Screwdriver itself is lightweight and includes 1 speed setting.

A few of my favourite features which the screwdriver includes are the brilliant built in LED. The LED allows me to use the screwdriver in dark spots. This feature is extremely handy. Another one of my favourite features is the fact that the screwdriver has a reverse function. If a screw is wrongly screwed in, it would take a matter of seconds to get the screw out thanks to this easy to use feature.

The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver come with a 3 year warranty. You are able to purchase The Worx QBit Multi-Bit Cordless Screwdriver from Argos this Fathers Day.

In just 16 Days we will be celebrating Fathers Day. To celebrate, we wanted to bring you a fab Fathers Day feature. We hope that you enjoy our feature and are inspired by some of our posts. We hope to bring to you some food ideas, some money saving ideas and some great gift ideas.


To kick off our feature I wanted to share a fab gift idea which I know Ben would be delighted to receive this Fathers Day. Just in time to celebrate the World Cup, I bring to you the amazing idea of Your Sports ID. Your Sports ID has been created for football fans and players alike. Your Sports ID ensure that they provide high quality, great value footballs and official club merchandise to their customers. With over 26 footballs and a number of other football items to choose from there's something for every football fan on Your Sports ID's site to choose from.

Ben is a massive Manchester United fan, he has managed to watch home games, go and see testimonials and even manages to go for tours up in Manchester. Ben adores Manchester United and the perfect gift for him to receive this Fathers Day would be something related to Manchester United. As soon as Yours Sports ID got in touch with me to ask would I like to review one of their products, I knew exactly what Ben would like to receive as a gift - a Manchester United Football.

Upon browsing Yours Sports ID website I found that I was able to choose from 2 Manchester United balls. I was able to choose a plain logo themed one or one which had logos and signatures on. I decided to choose the plain logo themed one as I thought Ben would enjoy the style of it more and he would be drawn to the personalisation more.

Once I had chosen the ball I was able to choose to have the Ball personalised. I instantly knew what I was going to have. I decided to go for Bens surname as well as his favourite number, 10. I was able to input these details easily on to the website and I was also able to choose what colour I would like the writing on the ball as well as font and size. The process was extremely easy and the website was simple to use. Once I had checked out, I waited for the ball to arrive. It arrived in good time and was packaged well.

Yours Sports ID do not charge any extra for the personalisation of the ball which I thought was brilliant. The ball was reasonably priced at  £8.95 and shipping cost just £3.50. Priced at just £12.45 I believe this is a great gift for any footy loving Dads this fathers day.  The gift idea is unique and simple however it will not break your bank balance and you know you will receive a good, quality item.

This year Maxwell has decided to make a small list of items he would like to gift to his Daddy for Fathers Day. At 18 months old he has good reasons to pick these items.


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