Summer Clothes For Kids From TU

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Ramblings

Summer Clothes For Kids From TU

The kids are really into fashion and personal style at the moment. As I said in our last fashion post they love to style themselves and direct their own fashion shoots. When we were sent some summer clothes for kids from TU I knew that they would be happy to model them and create their own fashion story to demonstrate the items.

TU is the Sainsburys clothing range and both children have had items from the range previously but I hadn’t been in to store recently so I didn’t know what this seasons range was like. In essence it’s a good mix of items for kids, with soft fabrics and comfy styles being forefront alongside great prices.

C got some comfy cargo style shorts that have the all important adjustable waistband, pockets which if your son is anything like mine will be full of ‘treasure’ within minutes and most importantly for C they are a soft material and the colour is perfect for summer.

The tshirt is perhaps my favourite item, the colour really suits C and it is super soft and easy to wear. The camper van print is cool enough for kids and epitomises that summer feeling, perfect for holidays!

LissyLou was smitten with this playsuit and tshirt combo the second she saw it, it’s a really lightweight summery denim effect cotton that makes if perfect for running around in the sunshine. The pretty butterfly embellishments make the outfit really girlie and the super sweet spotty tshirt is soft and comfy but very pretty.

Close up of the tshirt print

She also got this lovely thin cardigan, it’s a very girlie pink and the adorable crocheted collar is both pretty and very in vogue at the moment. LissyLou loved the cardigan and didn’t want to take it off once she got it on!

LissyLou’s face at the suggestion of taking the cardigan off!

I love the Summer Clothes For Kids From TU, great quality, cute styling and perfect price points. I will definitely be popping in to buy some more items from the range!

Colds are pants

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Ramblings

Colds are pants

Colds are just pants aren’t they? LissyLou has had a cold for over a week, it started off with thick green junk streaming down her face. That in turn led to the attractive snail trails across most of her face including dried into her eyebrows and even her hair – attractive!

Then came the sick. When she gets a really bad cold the mucus makes her sick in the night, so then I spend the rest of the night in her room so that I can be on hand if she is sick again and to make sure that she doesn’t choke etc. So I don’t really sleep, I dose.

Then the next day is spent with her feeling dreadful because she’s full of cold and doesn’t feel well from being sick. I feel horrendous because I’ve hardly slept and together we make a pretty pathetic pair!

Finally yesterday and today she is in sleepy mode, she’s already had an hours nap this morning and normally she will only nap after lunch. I don’t think we will be doing much today!

I do hate colds, it’s such a lot of upset for such a mild thing!

Party Season

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Ramblings

Party Season

It’s official we are now entering party season. No, not Christmas, kids birthday party season. Scanning my diary last night I realised that we barely have a weekend off between now and the summer holidays.

I’m not complaining really, the kids love a party and there seems to be a mix between play gyms and village halls which offers at least a change of pace from my point of view. For me it’s the fact that I have to commit two hours to sitting in said play gym or village hall, but I pass the time by joining in with the fun. At 2 and 4 I don’t feel I can leave them, some parents don’t seem to mind leaving them at 4 but I don’t feel confident in leaving them with other parents I don’t always know very well in case something happens and they need me.

Then there comes the issue of presents. I always try to buy something my children would be happy to receive, something that doesn’t take up huge amounts of space and that is age appropriate. It never fails to amaze me the presents people give C that are either wildly age inappropriate or massive! I know most families are short on space for toys, particularly as the children get older so for me that’s got to be a factor when choosing things.

I also try to find the best presents I can without spending a lot of money. I shop in the sales to get better toys for less money, because it’s hard to get a good present without spending at least five pounds nowadays. I recently discovered some brilliant posters at the pound shop and combined those with a lovely book to make a great present which cost me just £3. If C had received a present like this both he and I would have been thrilled. You don’t have to spend lots of money!

So my top tips for surviving the party season are:

1. Shop wisely for presents – look for high quality items on special offer, scour the pound shops and shop in discount book stores for good presents at great prices

2. Always have some money for a drink – often you will need to buy your own drinks or one for the kids while they play, not all parties include drinks before the food and often my children are thirsty whilst running around

3. Get to know other parents – having someone to chat to passes the time more quickly and helps strengthen the children’s relationships with their friends.

4. Take wet wipes, you’ll be amazed how much mess they can make with party foods. It also helps freshen them up if it’s hot and sweaty!

5. Get involved – nothing makes a party more enjoyable than joining in with the kids and enjoying yourself too.

Have you got any parties coming up? Seen any good present ideas?

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