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Getting Extra Help this Summer with Laundryheap

Do you always feel defeated after coming back from holiday with mountains of unwashed laundry waiting at a corner for you to clean and pack away? This is what I always fear when coming home with a family of four, especially after a weekend away at the beach! The amount of sand we bring back through our clothing from holiday can fill up a bucket to make a sandcastle!

As our lives are already so busy, digital services that make our days easier to manage have soared in popularity, like online food shopping, online takeaway, Uber, etc., practically everything can be ordered to our convenience.

A Visit to Madame Tussauds London

It was 14 years ago that I went to Madame Tussauds London in Baker Street. I still remember I was browsing endless of beautifully made celebrities wax figurines alone in a big room. I am astounded that is has changed so much since then! The whole place is well laid out, spacious and they even have a ride and 4D cinema. I am very impressed.

Injured? Acupuncture Can Help by Regenerating the Nerves

Injured? Acupuncture Can Help by Regenerating the Nerves

This is a special acknowledgement and thanks goes to Dr (TCM) John Tsagaris and his London acupuncture clinic for putting this article together for us.

Injuries – either sport-related or accidental – usually affect the lower limb (particularly the ankle and knee) and are commonly seen in the elderly or people with an outdoorsy lifestyle.
Injuries can be caused by trauma, as a result of sudden impact or unpredictable movement, or can develop over time often due to continual use of the same joints or muscle groups.

What would you do if you have a hair loss?

Hair loss affects many people for many reasons such as stress, hereditary hair loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, anaemia, pregnancy or excessive styling. So what would you do if you have hair loss? Would you look for alternative methods to cover it or consider a hair transplant?

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant Review

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co is a restaurant that was first opened in California based on the film Forrest Gump and has since expanded to multiple locations worldwide including London! It is located near Piccadilly Circus tube station, which is very convenient and easy to find! If you happen to be out in the West End, why not visit this awesome place that is filled lots of Forrest Gump film props.

Talk To Me Paddington Review

This cuddly Talk To Me Paddington bear is a very special toy that every child will love! Not only does he talk to you but he can record you talking and then play it back to you! He is suitable for aged 10 months and upwards and required 3 AAA batteries which are included.

Chi Kitchen Birmingham Review

Chi Kitchen is a contemporary Pan-Asian restaurant created as an exclusive departmental brand for Debenhams. Currently, there are two restaurants opened in London and Birmingham. The ground floor in Debenhams Oxford Street can accommodate up to 68 guests. While the third floor of Debenhams in the Bullring, Birmingham, can accommodate 108 guests, with both sites also featuring a welcoming champagne bar. Their menu, offers a great variety of tasty and exotic food influenced by Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean food.

TENA What is your Oooops moment?

Recently, I was invited to attend a TENA event along with others to learn about the problem of light bladder weakness, TENA products and share our oooops experiences. Bladder weakness is as common as mis-sending a text and more than a third (35 per cent) of women still consider light bladder weakness to be a taboo subject.

Super 4 Treasure Hunt In London

Last week, we were invited to test out the Playmobil Super 4 Treasure Hunt before it opened to the public on Monday 19^th October 2015 right up to Christmas. We were also invited to be part of their promotion. As you can see, Ms C was very thrilled to stand next to Twinkle!

Ripley’s Believe it or Not London Review

Last week, we finally went to Ripley’s Believe it or Not in London. We have walked past it many times but have never had a chance to visit. Ripley’s is situated right by Piccadilly Circus Underground Station which has services from both the Piccadilly Line and the Bakerloo Line. Upon arrival at the tube station, use Exit 4 to Coventry Street. It is really easy to find!

Getting into character at Harry Potter Studios

Since the first time I watched Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001, I’ve been hook into this magical world or wizardry and witchcraft. I am not a bookworm and had not read any of J.K. Rowlings’ books but I did watch all the eight movies. On the other hand, Mr C had read the books and knew the story in much better detail than me.

I have been to BritMums live 2014

It’s been 12 months in the planning, but I’ve finally been to attend the Britmums live event this weekend! I bought the Britmums early bird ticket to make sure that I attended as I had always heard that the blogging conference was a superb event! So the day arrived and on Friday, I travelled alone to London Euston and managed to meet up with a couple of bloggers there. Arriving at the Brewery where the conference was held just before the event and there were already a huge group of people milling around there.

While queuing to get into the event, a lady from BBC interviewed me and I think I did my best selling my blog to her! At least I hope! After arriving inside, it was madness! There were so many people and very overwhelming. I was glad to meet up with some bloggers and started chatting. Later, we walked around to get to know to brands.

My 11th Year in UK

Today is my 11th year since I stepped into the UK. I have a lot of good and bad memories during these years. Reflecting on it, it has been a painful journey of learning as an adult. I was very well protected and looked after by my parents and was not very well house trained – I didn’t know how to cook a normal meal, wash clothing and do simple DIY.

My career has never been the same. I was working in Charing Cross Hospital as a Theatre Nurse where I scrubbed for gender reassignment and colo-rectal cases amongst other types too. They weren’t particularly fun jobs as my views were always of bum holes.

Jakks Pacific Smurfs 2 launch party at Odeon

Last Sunday, we were fortunate to get invited to watch The Smurf 2 at Odeon together with +Anna Marikar (click here to read her post) and +Blue Bear Wood. When I was young, I loved watching Smurfs cartoons with my sister and she had a huge collection of Smurfs figurines. Shame that my mother threw them away when we moved house. How I wish I could pass it on to my children as Ms C has fallen in love with the latest Jakks Pacific Smurf-tastic toys!

Jakks Pacific has launched the new collectable Grab ‘Em Single packs; Mushroom house Play Sets and a 7.5″ Fashion Doll. They are all available from leading toy retailers nationwide this summer, find out more about Jakks Smurfs toy range at www.jakks.com. We were given the two new Naughties 2.75″ figurine: Vexy and Hackus in our goodies bags!