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Imaginative Play – Melissa & Doug Sandwich Making Set

Melissa & Doug Sandwich Making Set | Imaginative play | All Mum Said

Sep 24 2015

Imaginative play is encouraged in children from the moment they are old enough to play. For most kids this is something that comes naturally. For others, they sometimes need a little encouragement. This is where the assistance of toys come in. Last month I wrote an article about the benefits of pretend play for pre-schoolers and toddlers (check it out and share it if you haven’t already!); today I am going to review one of the items I mentioned in that post and let you know why it is a favourite. Melissa & Doug Sandwich Making Set Prior to having children, both my husband and I were chefs. Obviously this means there is a passion for food in our home that our kids pick up on. We expect in no way that they follow our footsteps or even share this culinary interest; however like most kids, at some point they…

Sep 22 2015

Dos And Don’ts Of Buying A Used Phone Before you buy a used phone, STOP and read this. It could save you hundreds! You have found the deal of lifetime but is it really as good as it seems? There are several things to consider before buying a used phone. They include: Things to do before handing over your money You wouldn’t just hand your money over to some stranger walking past you in the street, so why would you think about doing it when buying a 2nd phone or tablet? Do your research This should typically go without saying however some people get caught up in the ‘great deal’ that they don’t bother or take the sellers word for it. Take into consideration what you are looking for in a phone; make a checklist if it is easier. Know what brand you want, storage size, minimum running system, screen…

Banana Boat SPF 50+ Sunscreen | All Mum Said

Sep 19 2015

The warmer months are now upon us and with that means more time in the sun and higher UV alerts. We try to utilise the safer hours in the sun by going out and playing when the UV alert is lower, however this is not always possible. Kids will be kids and will take advantage of every minute they can. I have always been fanatic about putting sunscreen on the kids, even as babies. However I always forget about protecting myself. It is just as important for parents to protect their skin as it is for their children. Last week I had a suspicious mole removed which is now serving as a very good reminder why it is so important to not only use protection from the sun but also to have regular mole checks. Banana Boat SPF 50+ Sunscreen Brands make it easy for parents these days to know…

Sep 17 2015

5 Tips To Pick The Right Mattress Don’t just buy the first mattress you lay on! There are things to consider that will save you not only money but also a lot of unnecessary pain. A mattress is not a cheap investment so it isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. You will have it for eight to ten years; so you have to be happy and satisfied that it will provide you with everything you need for the years to come. How to pick the right mattress There are so many factors to take into consideration to ensure you purchase the right mattress for you. They include: • Try before you buy – You wouldn’t buy a car without taking it for a test drive; so why should a mattress be any different? Take at minimum 10-15 minutes to lay on each mattress, this will allow you to…

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