MUMMY TO THE MAX

This Halloween there is a hero to capture all those nasty spooky monsters... Say hello to Maxwell the superhero dressed up in his stylish silver Swoopercape.

Maxwell was sent has brand new Swoopercape from a company called Miioon that allows children to design their own clothes and accessories. The idea is simple but easy for your little ones to get involved in. Children are able to design clothing and accessories, choose colours, logos, characters and even wording. The website is safe and easy to use.

Here you are able to choose what item you would like to make.  We choose a Swoopercape.

Once choosing a Swoopercape, you are able to choose what shape you would like on the cape. We choose the circle which came up with a lightning design.

You are able to go on to choose what colour you would like to make the logo on the back of your Swoopercape. We choose red.

Finally you are able to choose what letter you would like on your Swoopercape. We choose M for Max.

Making the Swoppercape was easy and fun. It was great to spend some quality time with Maxwell doing a fun activity which would see his design in something he could wear. The process of making the Swoopercape was fairly quick and it was not time consuming.


Our Swoopercape came quickly, we waited just 3 days for its arrival and as soon as we got it we were impressed. The Swoopercape came with a matching mask and wrist bands for just £12.50 I thought the cape was a real bargain.

The Swoopercape can be used this Halloween, for fancy dress days at school or it can be used for imagery play. As one size fits all, it can be used as your child grows and even siblings could go on to use the Swoopercape.


Just in time for Christmas Miioon are offering customers the chance to pick up Miioon giftcards in Asda, you are also able to buy the gift cards online. I think Miioon is a perfect Christmas present as it will allow children to get creative as well as have fun with parents and siblings over the Christmas period. It is also a great present as there are many different ideas for children to choose form over at Miioon.

For more information please visit there website.

As many of my readers know, I love to grab a bargain. This Halloween is not an exception. When we were told about Home Bargains Halloween Products we were keen to see what they were like and put them through their paces. I was impressed at the wide range of products Home Bargains had to offer.

Devil Costume – £3.99

Maxwell was sent a Devil Costume aged 1-2. At just £3.99 I thought this was great price for Halloween dress up. The costume itself is simple but fun. It does not come with trousers but it is easy to team the top with some black trousers, jogging bottoms or even some tights. The costume fitted Maxwell well and he enjoyed wearing it.

Witch Hat, 89p

This Witch Hat could complete any costume. It is well made, decorated with style and one size can fit many. At just 89p you could buy a few to give to your guests at a Halloween party to make the night that extra bit spooky. The design stands out and the material it is made of is hard wearing. 

I love dressing Maxwell up and this Halloween is not an exception! Maxwell and I were delighted when Sainsburys sent us out 2 of there spooky Halloween costumes for Maxwell to try this year. Having not ever tried Sainsburys Halloween range, we were really excited to see what the costumes looked like.

Sainsburys sent us over a toddler spider costume and a pumpkin costume. The spider costume was our favourite. The costume came with a hat, top and trousers. The costume comes in a red and black theme. The top is fun and features a spider with six stripy legs and on the top there is a happy-looking spider face on the front. I decided to put a black long sleeved t-shirt under the top of the costume to keep Maxwell warm as the top is a vest top.

The Pumpkin costume we were sent comes with just a top and trousers. The costume is a bright orange colour and a lot of fun. The costume has a pumpkin face on which is actually a pocket. The pocket allows your child to put there treats in when going trick or treating. Again the top is vest style so I simply added a orange top under the costume to keep Maxwell warm. If Maxwell was a little older I think it would be fun to paint Maxwell's face orange so he would look like a giant pumpkin.


The only issue I had with the costumes was the hat that came with the spider costume. It was a little large and kept going over Maxwell's eyes so in the end he did not wear it as it irritated him however overall we found the costumes to be fantastic.

Sainsburys costumes are brilliantly made. They are a low price which makes them affordable for all. Sainsburys cater for all the family and offer a large range of costumes.

For more Halloween costumes and Halloween ideas please visit Sainsburys website.

Maxwell is a huge fan of food and loves to eat anything, however this Halloween I thought I would make him something special and creative. I came up with the idea of making a "Halloween Monster" for him.

You will need:
Apple
Skewers
Raisins
Large Marshmallows
Smarties
Red Food Colouring
Sweetie Teeth

1. Cut your apple in half's around the core, I used the larger sides to get a wider area to work with.
2. Cut one of your apple pieces bottoms off so it sits flat when on a surface.
3. Place the 2 pieces of apple together by using skewers.
4. Get 2 large marshmallows and attach these on top of the skewers, push 2 raisins into the marshmallows to make the eyes. 
5. Use the end of a skewer and decorate the apple and the eyes with with red food colouring.
6. Add smarties in the apple to make a funky looking affect and add the teeth/fangs to complete your Halloween Monster.

I have always adored dressing Maxwell up and Halloween is not a exception! Last year Maxwell dressed up as a pumpkin, a skeleton and even a spider but this year I wanted to go the extra mile. Even though Maxwell is small, I am always on the look out for unique ideas to make Maxwell's outfit that little bit more special. I was recently contacted by Inch Blue and they were able to offer me just the right thing I was looking for.


Maxwell and I were sent some lovely spider themed leather shoes from Inch Blue. As soon as we set eyes on them I knew they would be perfect to wear for Halloween, not only round the house to keep his feet warm but also out and about.

The shoes were presented in a lovely gift bag which was clear. The bag had handles which made the shoes easier to carry around and made it easier to attach to our changing bag. Once removing the shoes out of the gift bag we were very impressed.


The shoes are very soft, I am normally a worrier about what I am putting on Maxwell's feet but I felt happy that these would fit Maxwell's feet well. All the shoes come in different sizes which gives you the option to get the perfect fit for your child. We choose size 18-24 months and the measured well on Maxwell.

The shoes are made from soft natural leather and they have non slip suede soles which makes them perfect for our house as we have wooden floors. They are very easy to get on and off and they are secure on Maxwell's feet as he walks around.


I love the unique designs Inch Blue offer, they have come up with many designs to suit many children's ages. The spider shoes we were sent are in red and blue but you are also able to choose them in a Turquoise colour. I am excited to see what Inch Blue come up with for Christmas!

Overall I highly recommend Inch Blue, whatever occasion you are looking for shoes for I am sure you can find them over on Inch Blue's website.

1. Gather your items you are wanting to use form around your house, they can be found at a cheap bits and bob shop or a craft store.
2. Type up a list of the items. Cut it out for your guests to identify objects easily.
3. Grab your jar and fill it with pasta, then add a few of the items at a time. You can dig the items down or keep them near the top, you can make it as difficult as you like for your guests. 

Make your own costume - If you think about how long a costume for Halloween is worn, it doesn't make sense to spend a lot of money especially on children's costume. The costume will normally be only worn once as your child will grow out of them by next year so why not make a costume yourself? Don’t buy pumpkin carving templates or tools - You can download  free templates all over the internet  to create a unique face for your pumpkin this year. Last year I managed to create a spooky face by downloading a template and many people commented on how good it looked.  You also do not need the fancy knives or scoops in order to clean and create your pumpkin. You can just use the tools in your own kitchen. Last year we used a bread knife, a large spoon and a drill. I personally thing the most touches you put on a pumkin yourself, the more unique it will be.  Shop ahead - Last year when all the Halloween stuff went on sale after Halloween I managed to pick a few bits up. Halloween decorations and even napkins and plates never go out of date so it is fantastic to buy and store when you are able to buy at a low price. Before Halloween also hits why not take a look over on eBay or a local selling site and see if anyone is selling anything Halloween related. Last week I saw someone selling lots of Halloween blow up figures as new for just £10, if bought new they would have cost over £40!

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At Christmas everyone loves to watch Christmas DVD's, so this year to celebrate a special occasion like Halloween I thought Maxwell and I would enjoy a fun DVD to watch together. We were sent Spookley the Square Pumpkin which is a brand new release from Abbey Home Media to review.

Spookley the Square Pumpkin tells the tale of Spookley, the only square pumpkin in a patch. Being round is important and Spookley The Square Pumpkin is often teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd square shape. When the Jack-a-Lympics are announced (A pumpkin sports day) Spookley is allowed to take part but quickly struggles as the challenges are designed for round pumpkins.

Suddenly there is a large storm at Holiday Hill Farm. When the storm blows the round pumpkins across the patch towards the scary river, Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day.
This is an entertaining DVD for all the family to enjoy this Halloween. This DVD teaches children how it is acceptable to be different and it also teaches children about friendship. The DVD  is based on the best selling children's book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano. With lots of catchy songs Maxwell loved the DVD and it got him in the mood for Halloween! We both enjoyed the animation and he especially liked all the bright colours.  This would be the perfect DVD to settle children down at a Halloween party as it is just 45 mins long or it would make the perfect film to watch with all the family.

Although Bonfire Night is a family orientated event, the safety and comfort of children is always a concern. This is why the Personal Safety Division of 3M has compiled a list of top tips to help you keep your children happy and healthy this year.