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Jam Headphone And Speaker Review

Since before I remember, I have always been interested in music. At night when Maxwell is in bed there is nothing I love to do more than turn music on, relax, write blog posts or even tidy and clean the house up. In the day time I adore listening to music, I love to listen to it in the garden, the conservatory and even in the kitchen. This Christmas I was sent a pair of Jam Transit Headphones as well as a Jam Rewind Speaker to review.


Jam Transit Headphones
At night when Maxwell is in bed I tend to listen to music in headphones. There is nothing worse than distracting a toddler, waking them up and having to get them back to bed. Listening to music in my headphone means that I can have the sound on low enough to hear Maxwell however at the same time I am able to listen to my music in peace and not get distracted.

I was particularly excited to review the Jam Transit Headphones because they have so many great features included on them. What I did not know before reviewing these headphones was that they are not only great for music but they are also brilliant to use when using your smartphone device. Thanks to a built in speakerphone the headphones are great to move between music and calls. The Jam Transit headphones can connect wirelessly up to 30 feet to any Bluetooth device which is another great feature for them to include.

The Jam Transit Headphones are wireless free which in my mind makes them easier to wear. There is nothing worse than having a wire dangling down on your body and having to untangle the wire once a day.

There's a full on ear remote functionality: You can FF/RW/play/pause/volume +/- at the touch of a button which is very convenient and easy to locate and use. The headphones also have a rechargeable battery that provides up to 11 full hours of play time.

I loved using the Jam Transit Headphones and they are something which I will continue to use daily. I liked that the Jam Transit Headphones were rechargeable and the fact that they did not include batteries. I thought that the headphones were lightweight, sat comfortably around the ear and on my head and I thought that the wireless feature was brilliant. Priced at just £59.99 I thought these were reasonably priced.


Jam Rewind Speaker
I often listen to music loudly throughout the day, whether Maxwell is around or at preschool he also enjoys listening to music. One thing which can get tiring however is taking my laptop round the house, it is a pain and something which can get annoying when having a toddler in tow.

When the Jam Rewind Speaker came I was surprised by its appearance. If you were born in the 90's you may remember a thing called a cassette, if so the speaker was designed to look like one. The Jam Rewind Speaker has a reto appearance and is black and red.

The Jam Rewind Speaker is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices including smart phones and tablets, it connects wireless to devices up to 30 feet. This is a brilliant feature which means instead of taking my laptop from room to room, it means I can just take the speaker with me which is small and compact.

The Jam rewind has 4 speakers and the sound from it is clear. The bass is good on the speaker and listening to music on the speaker is enjoyable.You are able to switch from song to song on the speaker thanks to easy to access buttons which can be found on top of the speaker.

The Jam Rewind Speaker does not use batteries, instead it is rechargeable and it can last up to 8 hours. The speaker includes a light which shines red when the speaker needs to be recharged. The speaker also has voice prompts, the speaker announces its power and Bluetooth status.

I liked using the Jam Rewind Speaker, it was easy to use and has many handy features. The Jam rewind has a RRP of £79.99 however at the present moment Argos are currently selling the Jam rewind with a 1/3 off making it just £49.99.


I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the above products for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.

Now That's What I Call Christmas Review

Gifts For The Music Lover



I am a music lover and I have always enjoyed listening to music around Christmas time. It gets me in the festive mood and I love to sing and dance to old hits which I have grown up with. Just under a month ago a new Christmas CD was released with some fab tunes which took me back to my childhood. With some old classics like The Jackson 5 - Frosty The Snowman , Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas and some new hits like Coldplay - Christmas Lights and Gabrielle Aplin - The Power Of Love, there is a hit that everyone loves and knows. This CD is perfect for any family this Christmas.

Now That's What I Call Christmas comes with 3 CD's, with 62 tracks there is a lot to listen to. Priced around £10 this is the perfect CD to get you into that Christmas mood. Spread a little joy this year and pick this CD for a loved one.
CD 1
01. John & Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band - Happy Xmas
02. Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You 
03. The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl – Fairytale Of New York 
04. Wham! – Last Christmas 
05. Wizzard – I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday 
06. Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody
07. Chris Rea – Driving Home For Christmas 
08. Band Aid – Do They Know Its Christmas? 
09. Greg Lake – I Believe In Father Christmas 
10. Cliff Richard – Mistletoe And Wine 
11. Mud – Lonely This Christmas 
12. Boney M – Marys Boy Child / Oh My Lord 
13. Jona Lewie – Stop The Cavalry 
14. Shakin Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone 
15. Elton John – Step Into Christmas 
16. Girls Aloud – Not Tonight Santa 
17. Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmas Time 
18. Pretenders – 2000 Miles 
19. Coldplay – Christmas Lights 
20. Gabrielle Aplin – The Power Of Love

CD 2
01. Elvis Presley – Blue Christmas
02. Bing Crosby – White Christmas 
03. Andy Williams – Its The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 
04. Dean Martin – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 
05. Nat King Cole Trio – The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) 
06. Doris Day – Winter Wonderland 
07. Frank Sinatra – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 
08. The Crystals – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 
09. The Ronettes – Sleigh Ride 
10. Brenda Lee – Rockin Around The Christmas Tree 
11. The Jackson 5 – Frosty The Snowman 
12. Alma Cogan – Never Do a Tango With An Eskimo 
13. Kylie Minogue – Santa Baby 
14. The Ronettes – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 
15. The Crystals – Rudolph The Red 
16. The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick 
17. Adam Faith – Lonely Pup (In A Christmas Shop) 
18. Dean Martin – Baby, Its Cold Outside 
19. Jim Reeves – Silver Bells 
20. Burl Ives – O Little Town of Bethlehem 
21. Nat King Cole – The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot 

CD 3
01. Johnny Mathis – When A Child Is Born 
02. Chris De Burgh – A Spaceman Came Travelling 
03. Il Divo – O Holy Night 
04. Sinéad OConnor – Silent Night 
05. Bert Jansch – In The Bleak Mid Winter 
06. Steeleye Span – Gaudete 
07. Mike Oldfield – In Dulci Jubilo 
08. Cliff Richard – Saviours Day 
09. Aled Jones – Walking In The Air 
10. David Essex – A Winters Tale 
11. East 17 – Stay Another Day 
12. George Michael – December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas) 
13. Bing Crosby & David Bowie – Peace Of Earth 
14. Mick Hucknall – Happy This Christmas 
15. Jethro Tull – Ring Out Solstice Bells 
16. The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping 
17. Band Aid 20 – Do They Know Its Christmas? 
18. The Weavers – We Wish You A Merry Christmas 
19. The Spinners – The Twelve Days Of Christmas 
20. Andy Stewart – Auld Lang Syne 
21. Abba – Happy New Year


I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the product for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.

Bee Smart Musical Xylophone Review

Gifts For The Budding Musician 

Since Maxwell was small he has always had a interest in music, he loves to sing and he loves to dance however he also loves to make music. When Bee Smart sent Maxwell a musical gift, I knew before we even got it Maxwell would love it.

Maxwell was sent a bright coloured xylophone to play with. The xylophone is set in a wooden frame and has 8 metal keys for Maxwell to make pretty tunes on. The xylophone comes with two beaters which are perfectly sized for Maxwell's small hands. 

The xylophone includes a music sheet with some tunes on. Maxwell did need a little help to follow the sheet however Maxwell's favourite tune was Jingle Bells. The music sheet is easy to follow as the notes are coloured to correspond with the metal key colours. This creates easy play for your child. 


The Xylophone is made out of hard wearing material and I especially liked that it was set in a wooden frame. This enables Maxwell to transport the Xylophone round easily. 

Maxwell had a brilliant time playing with this toy. Priced at just £11.99 - on offer I think the xylophone is priced reasonably for something which will last you child. The design of it is also suitable for little girls and boys so it would be perfect to pass onto younger siblings.


I did not receive any financial reward for writing this review.
However we did receive the product for review purposes. Everything written in this post is my own, honest opinion.

Halloween Music Playlist



A Halloween Party is not a Halloween Party without some music, so Maxwell and I decided to choose our favourite songs and make a playlist for our lucky readers here on Mummy To The Max to party to at Halloween. We have chosen our top 5 favourite songs!


Everyone knows Michael Jackson's song Thriller. The popularity of this song is huge and many people know not only know the song but the dance that goes along with it. 
Will you be busting your moves this Halloween? 


This song is well known all around the UK and further afield. This song is great for childen and adults. With its catchy words and tune it is not a song anyone will forget in a hurry. 
Who are you going to call this Halloween? GHOST BUSTERS! 


One of my favourite Halloween songs is the Monster Mash. It is a really fun song and I love the cartoon type mashes. It is catchy with its fun tune and Maxwell always likes to bop to the music.
Are you doing the mash? 


Ding Dong the witch is dead is a fun song which has me skipping around the room. The tune is quite upbeat, the wording makes it fun for children and adults around halloween!
Ding Dong is the witch really dead?


This is the song to get everyone up dancing. It is best played either at the beginning of the party or at the end if you want to finish up on a high.
 The funky beat and the modern music will send toes tapping! 
Are you a super freak?

A Week Of Learning And New Experiences

  1. Maxwell had a lovely day out at the farm
  2. Maxwell has a love for music
  3. Maxwell enjoys playing with water
  4. Maxwell likes to store things
  5. Maxwell had a surprise in the post
At the weekend we visited Finkley Down Farm, you are able to read my review here. Maxwell enjoyed the farm and it was lovely to see him run around and have a fantastic day out. Maxwell has a huge love of animals and I loved seeing how excited he got around them. I loved seeing him learn new things on the day and I can not wait to go on more family days out with him in the future.

Maxwell has had a love for music since he was born however over the last month, I have seen Maxwell develop a love for music even more. Maxwell enjoys to dance in front of the TV, sing along to his favourite songs and loves to play with his musical instruments. Me and Ben have a love for music so I hope that as Maxwell grows up he shares our love.

Maxwell is a water baby and loves to have baths. This week however I have let him have tubs of water to play with. He loves to splash the water everywhere including over himself and he also loves to put his hands under a running tap. We have fun adding bubbles into the water and Maxwell also loves to add glitter.

Maxwell  has a habit of storing things. We recently were sent a little green bin and since we were sent it Maxwell has used it to store his Playmobil people. He also enjoys storing his Megabloks and things which come off his toys. The bin is always put in a safe place and no one is allowed to move it.

Around a month ago I was lucky enough to win a Chupa Chups lolly wheel. We had waited and waited for it to come and it finally arrived yesterday. As you can see Maxwell is amazed by it however I think he is too young to be eating them and there is also a safety risk. Does any one have any ideas with what I can do with the wheel rather than me and Ben eating them all?

A Week Of Learning And New Experiences


Maxwell is climbing
He loves to shake

  1. Maxwell has learnt to climb the sofa. 
  2. Maxwell has been very spoilt this week. 
  3. Maxwell has learnt how to turn the TV on with the remote. 
  4. Maxwell went to his 1st music class this year. 
  5. Maxwell is trying to speak a lot more. 
  6. Maxwell likes to pretend objects are the phone and speak into them.
This week has been a little worrying. Maxwell has learnt how to climb the sofa and it panics me. He used to be able to get up on the sofa if he carefully placed his bumbo seat next to it as it gave him some height however this week he can do it by himself with nothing helping him to get up. Once up he likes to jump around. He is banned from climbing until he learns how to sit nicely. 

Maxwell has been treated this week to many things, from toys to clothes to his favourite food, we went a little bit mad. I always have a eye for a bargain and this week we went to Portsmouth where all the outlet stores are. Maxwell loved seeing the Radley dogs which he spotted outside the Radley store but I loved the bargains that I managed to find. I picked up a hoodie, a T-shirt and some lovely trousers for just £12 when it should have been £38! Maxwell also got this week a new fancy dress costume, a new Disney Car's bus, new cups and bibs and lots of little snacks which he loves.

For a while now Maxwell has learnt how to turn the TV on by pressing the buttons at the bottom. It is touch screen so it is very easy for him to turn on however this week he has learnt to use the remote to turn the TV on and off and change the channel! He is very clever.

Yesterday we had a lovely day out at the Kiddicare opening in Hedge End and Maxwell was treated to a lovely music session. He really enjoyed himself and had great fun charging around. He loved shaking his maracas. Thank you to Maraca Jacks for a lovely time!

Maxwell has been speaking a lot more. Although he is unable to actually speak words he loves to try and chatter away in his own language. This week Maxwell has been using objects. He puts them up to his ear and pretends to talk to people.

The Big Reunion - HERE I COME!



Since I was small, music has always played a huge part in my life. When I was 4 I can remember watching Top Of The Pops laid down on the floor bopping my head to the music and now at the age of 21, I am still bopping.

This year I was so excited to hear many of my favourite bands from the 90's were getting back together. Atomic Kitten, Five and Blue were my top bands as I was growing up and the first CD I brought was Blue's. Liberty X, The Honeys and 911, B*Witched also got back together and all the bands formed the Big Reunion!
A TV show was formed on ITV showing how they all got back together and showing viewers the lead up to their concerts they were going to have around the UK.

I saw that they were all going on tour after the 1st few episodes were shown this year in May however I sadly missed out on the tickets to the Bournemouth Venue and decided not to go to any of the concerts however tonight whilst watching the TV programme I saw that they were doing a Christmas party and it was being held in London the day after my birthday this year.

I decided I must have tickets, and tonight me and my Sister managed to book tickets! We are going on the 14th December, to the 02 arena! I am so excited and can not wait to go! Sadly Blue will not be there as they are going on there own tour but it will still be amazing!

Big Reunion Christmas Party!! HERE I COME!!


My Festive Playlist #FestivePlaylist

With Christmas getting closer, it's hard not to hear lots of Christmas Songs. In the car, on the TV, in shops. Its pretty hard to escape them.
Over on Brit Mums I have decided to join their Linky. The Linky is supporting the Coca Cola drink and drive campaign. They are looking for bloggers to come up with a festive playlist that will keep their Designated Drive (Ben) smiling this season while they he taxi you around.


I love this song to the moon, and back! It was a Christmas number one back in 1994. I was only 3 but I have grown up to this song. Me and my sister always listen to it at Christmas and its always on round Christmas time! I love how they have the bells ringing in the song and in the video it is very Christmassy!


This song always reminds me of that excellent Christmas film ‘The Snowman’. I love Christmas films, but this is a favourite. I remember I used to watch it most Christmases when I was younger and how happy the film made me feel. I hope as Maxwell grows he goes on to watch it. Its a well known song loved by many. 



There is a message through this song when it plays to people. It is saying about the angel who comes to earth and starting the story of Christmas The song is very strong and powerful. It reminds people of what Christmas is about.


Frosty the Snowman is a famous Christmas song. The song is about the tale of a snowman that is magically brought to life through a black top hat that a group of children place atop his head. Its a great children's favourite and has been around for a long time.


This song brings back some amazing happy memories. At school we always were made to sing this song. I also remember singing it in the school nativity play. I'm sure my Mum and Dad were aware of this song when they were younger, and I hope it gets passed down a few more generations.

That is my festive playlist. I hope you enjoy it. I would love to hear some of your favourites! I hope you all have a fabulous Christmas with lots of Merry Christmas Songs.