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Peppa Pig Giant Shaped Rocket 24 Piece Floor Puzzle £3.99 @ Play.com

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 17 June, 2013 at 10:00 am

Peppa Pig Giant Shaped Rocket 24 Piece Floor Puzzle £3.99 @ Play.comLittle fans of Peppa Pig will love this Peppa Pig Giant Rocket Shaped Floor Puzzle - just £3.99 delivered via George and Freddie Online via Play.com

Suitable for ages 3 and upwards, this jigsaw puzzle is rocket shaped and features 24 pieces and measures 70 x 50cm. The pieces are extra thick so they're easy for little fingers to assemble. Peppa Pig is a cheeky little pig who can sometimes be a bit bossy - she lives with her family - little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa's favourite things include: playing games, dressing up, days out and jumping in muddy puddles. Her adventures always end happily with plenty of loud snorts of laughter.

With thanks to Natasha_H at HUKD

Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym 49% Off At Amazon

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 16 June, 2013 at 11:00 am

Lamaze Spin & Explore Garden Gym 49% Off At AmazonLet me be the first to admit that this baby 'toy' strikes me as more than a little quirky but at least it's quirky with a cool price tag - it's currently reduced to £16.88 at Amazon, which is a saving of 49% off the original price of £32.99.

The Spin & Explore Garden Gym from Lamaze claims to put a unique spin on tummy time play. The play mat acts as a grow-with-me feature which encourages exploration while developing upper body strength and lower leg development through a unique shape and rotating motion. In other words babies lie on their tummies and use their arms to gently spin around, exploring all the various squeaky, crinkly, tactile buts and pieces attached to the mat. And once baby is old enough to sit unaided you can also remove the spinner and use the Garden Gym just like a standard playmat.

I did tell you it was quirky. But cute, too. In fact I wouldn't mind one of these for myself - especially if half an hour of spinning around on it could get me out of having to go to an actual gym.

 With thanks to shoptilyoudrop at HUKD

Fisher Price Discover And Grow Baby And Toddler Rocker £37.33 @ Tesco Direct

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 15 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Fisher Price Discover And Grow Baby And Toddler Rocker £37.33 @ Tesco Direct

This baby rocker and seat from Fisher Price is suitable for both newborns, babies and infants, and it's on offer at Tesco Direct for £37.33 just now. That's a rather tidy saving of £18.66.

The Fisher Price Discover N Grow rocker is ideal for newborns as either a rocking or stationary seat. It comes with a removable toy arm and folds down for easy transportation and convenient storage, and has a soothing vibrating setting for babies (requires 1xAA battery and 1xD battery). As baby grows it's easy to adjust this to a seat suitable for infants weighing up to 18kg (approx 12 months). The seat cover is both removable and machine washable.

You can also earn 37 Tesco Clubcard points when you purchase this. Standard delivery from Tesco Direct costs £3.00 but if you can reach your local store you can choose the Click and Collect option instead which is free.

With thanks to black widow at HUKD

 

Celebaby: Imogen Thomas Shows Off 'Vicious' Baby Ariana

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Celebaby on 15 June, 2013 at 10:00 am

Celebaby: Imogen Thomas Shows Off 'Vicious' Baby Ariana

Welsh model and former Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas gave birth to a baby girl, Ariana, in February this year. This week the new mum opened up during a magazine interview and acknowledged that regaining her pre-baby figure hasn't been easy. Imogen said:

"It's been a struggle, and I did have days when I was so tired I cried."

She also admitted to feeling under pressure to regain her size 10 figure, saying:

"I've been modelling for years and just wanted to get back to it. I was panicking about doing it."

But if the pictures that accompany her interview in Now magazine are anything to go by, all her hard work on the treadmill has been paying off.

Imogen also posted these cute pictures of mother and daughter on her Twitter page, adding:

"Ariana in a vicious mood today hair and lips have had it."

Dare 2b Mens Struckout Cycle Jacket £8.00 (Was £49.99) @ Halfords

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 14 June, 2013 at 4:00 pm

Dare 2b Mens Struckout Cycle Jacket £8.00 (Was £49.99) @ Halfords

If, like me, you still haven't nailed a gift for Father's Day then this Dare 2b Struckout Cycle Jacket could be just the thing to save your bacon, especially if the father you have in mind is into cycling. (Or just enjoys dressing like a bit of a biker dude.) It's normally £49.99 at Halfords but right now it's just £8.00 - a pretty fantastic saving of £41.99.

Made from waterproof fabric that lets your skin breathe, it has a mesh lining plus a hood and elasticated cuffs, and can be packed down into a handy zipped pocket so that you're not stuck lugging your jacket around when the sun comes out. The reviews are all good, too.

Standard delivery from Halfords costs £2.99 but is free on orders of £30 or more. Depending on where you live you can also opt to have your order delivered to your nearest store free of charge. If you order by 3pm it should be at your local store by 1pm the next day.

With thanks to thkarthik at HUKD!

Review: Didicar Walk 'n Ride

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Reviews on 14 June, 2013 at 1:00 pm

Review: Didicar Walk 'n Ride

I've got to admit that when the Didicar Walk 'n Ride (£34.95) first arrived for us to review, I didn't have particularly high expectations.

That's partly because the one we were sent to review was pink and white, which I didn't think would pass muster with my pink-loathing sons, but also because it looked much less robust than the the original Didicar, which we were already big fans of.

We first came across the Didicar at our local children's shoe store several years ago. The proprietor had cannily invested in a few of these funky, self-propelled cars to help keep kids entertained while waiting to have their feet measured. We've never actually owned one but when I told my sons we'd be reviewing the newest member of the Didicar family, I think they were expecting something a bit more, well, whizzy than this first appeared. I did warn them that the Walk 'n Ride is aimed at toddlers and children aged 1-3 years old but nevertheless they were blatantly hoping to burn some rubber, and the Walk 'n Ride just isn't that kind of toy, nor does it claim to be.

Click here to read more...

Boxer Shorts £4 (Was £7.99) @ H&M

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 13 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Boxer Shorts £4 (Was £7.99) @ H&M

It's a well-known fact that dads can never have enough pairs of pants or socks, so go ahead and indulge someone special this Father's Day with this three-pack of boxer shorts from H&M, reduced to just £4 from £7.99.

With an elasticated waist and lined front, these snazzy pants are 95% cotton and 5% elastane, and can be machine washed at 60˚ but apparently you're advised to keep them away from fire so do keep that in mind.

The orange boxers in size medium are still in stock, as are the black / checked colour options in size small, so you probably need to move fairly quickly to snap these up at sale prices.

Stabilo Easy Pen Review

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Reviews on 13 June, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Stabilo Easy Pen Review

I'm loving the Stabilo Easy Pen which is £4.74 at Amazon right now instead of £6.60 (a saving of £1.86).

Designed to fit in the hand perfectly, it comes in left-handed and right-handed versions and in various colours. Each pen is refillable with a writing length of 700m, and each refill cartridge has a brand new nib so it will never get scratchy or worn. Each pen comes complete with three refills as well as a name label.

These pens are perfect for little fingers that are just getting to grips with handwriting and developing those all-important fine motor skills, which are critical for handwriting. It's also easy to grip and the rollerball tip glides easily without scratching or blotting the page.

My kids love these pens and seem inclined to pull out all the stops with their very best handwriting when given the chance to use one. They got them in their Christmas stockings last year and still treat them as their go-to pen of choice when they're writing something special like a birthday card or - as seems to happen more frequently - a heartfelt note of apology after yet another squabble-fest.

All in all if you're trying to encourage neat handwriting I'd recommend treating little ones to these as a cost-effective way of boosting a child's confidence and incentivising them to keep practising their letter formation.

Who knows, maybe they'll even sign their first masterpiece or pen their first novel with one of these nifty pens.

Celebaby: Rochelle and Marvin Humes Introduce Baby Alaia-Mai

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Celebaby on 13 June, 2013 at 10:00 am
Celebaby: Rochelle and Marvin Humes Introduce Baby Alaia-Mai

Twitter.com/RochelleTheSats

Rochelle Humes of The Saturdays gave birth to her first child last month; a little girl named Alaia-Mai. Hubby Marvin (formerly of JLS fame) took to Twitter to announce their daughter's arrival but the couple have since been careful to keep baby girl away from the paparazzi's intrusive lenses.

But earlier this week Rochelle posted a family snap on her Twitter page along with this message:

"We know you guys have been wanting to see a picture of our little Princess. Mummy and Daddy are very over protective but here's a precious picture, she's a little camera shy x"

What a cute little lady she is, and how refreshing to hear celebrity parents describing themselves as over-protective. Long may that continue, we say!

According to various newspaper reports Rochelle is gearing up to get back to work asap alongside her bandmates, but admits that two-hourly night-feeds are taking their toll. Though if this pic is anything to go by it looks like she's pretty much taking new parenthood in her stride.

Peppa Pig Rain Mac £6 @ Muddy Puddles

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 12 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Peppa Pig Rain Mac £6 @ Muddy PuddlesThis children's rain mac from Muddy Puddles is sure to delight little Peppa Pig fans, and at just £6.00 (reduced from £25.00) it's bound to be a big hit with Mummy Pigs and Daddy Pigs too.

This cute Peppa Pig hooded mac features lots of little Peppa characters alongside a flower and umbrella design. It's available in sizes 2-3 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years and 18-24 months, and currently they all seem to be in stock. Best of all it has a cosy micro fleece lining in the hood and throughout the body to keep little ones warm, plus elasticated cuffs and a full front-opening zip with woven zip-pull and zip guard. All that for just £6.00 (plus £3.95 for delivery) - that seems like a deal that's hard to beat. It's 100% polyester and is thus shower resistant. Just perfect for jumping muddy puddles Peppa-style and having lots of cosy fun during the infamous Great British summer!

With thanks to wendone at HUKD!

Portable Folding Hammock Half Price (£44.50) @ Amazon

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 11 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Portable Folding Hammock Half Price (£44.50) @ AmazonA portable folding hammock and change from £50 - what's not to love? This one from Strathwood Basics is half price at Amazon right now - just in time for Father's Day - at a wallet-friendly £44.50 instead of £89.00.

I was going to suggest that it's the perfect pressie for Father's Day but who am I kidding - I just want someone to buy this baby for me! Can you imagine the luxury of being able to rig up your own hammock wherever you like at the drop of a hat? This one folds up into its own carrying bag with a shoulder strap and comes with a removable pillow.

It's made from a durable, powder-coated steel frame and Textilene fabric, with chains for suspension. It measures 93 inches (236 cm) by 40 inches (102 cm) by 26 inches (66 cm) and weighs 24.86 pounds (11.3 kg) which I have to say doesn't sound particularly portable to me, and it shouldn't be left outdoors all year round even though it's made from weather-resistant materials.

Still, I reckon I'd just set it up in the back garden on a sunny day and refuse to move until someone peeled me a grape or brought me a Pimms.

With thanks to you_gotta_be_kidding at HUKD!

Celebaby: Beyonce And Those Baby Rumours

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Celebaby on 11 June, 2013 at 10:00 am
Celebaby: Beyonce And Those Baby Rumours

Tumblr / I Am Beyonce

The celebrity rumour mill has gone into overdrive of late, with gossip abounding that superstar songstress Beyonce is expecting a baby; a sibling for little Blue Ivy. The frenzied speculation about Beyonce's second pregnancy began when she cancelled a gig, blaming it on exhaustion.

But the diva has denied the rumours, posting this on Instagram:

"I can't stop the rumors from starting, and I can't really change people's minds who believe them, all I can do is sit back and laugh at these low life people who have nothing better to do than talk about me."

Beyonce followed up that pithy little pregnancy denial with a series of snaps posted to her Tumblr page - including one of her knocking back a gigantic glass of red wine during what looked like date night with hubby Jay-Z - all of which were presumably designed to quash the baby gossip once and for all.

Hmm. We reckon there's no smoke without fire, and so our money's on an official Beyonce baby announcement in due course. Just remember where you heard it first...

Nivea Aftershave Balm 100ml £2.89 (Was £5.79) @ Co-op Pharmacy

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 10 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

 Nivea Aftershave Balm 100ml £2.89 (Was £5.79) @ Co-op Pharmacy

With Father's Day just around the corner here's a nifty deal from The Co-operative Pharmacy - Nivea Aftershave Balm for £2.89 instead of £5.79.

According to the blurb on the Co-operative Pharmacy's website this is an extra gentle and alcohol-free formula with a subtle fragrance that is quickly absorbed and formulated with chamomile, vitamin E and provitamin B5 that can help calm and soothe the skin. It also helps to prevent irritation and can alleviate skin dryness after shaving, leaving skin looking healthy and feeling smooth and supple long after application.

There are also deals on other Nivea for Men shaving products currently - click here to check them out.

With thanks to SuperstoreSandy at HUKD!

Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer £16.84 @ Amazon

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 9 June, 2013 at 11:00 am

Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer £16.84 @ Amazon

Ok, so the Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer isn't exactly a Father's Day present - but if you have little ones who wake you up at an ungodly hour, this might actually be just the ticket for putting a smile on Daddy's face this Father's Day. The price should keep him happy too, as it's currently £16.84 at Amazon instead of £29.99.

The Groc-Clock is specially designed for children who are too young to read an ordinary clock. It features a glowing screen showing images of the sun and stars to communicate the difference between sleep and wake-up time. The small stars go out one by one during the night to show the passing of time. The changing images encourage children to stay in bed longer as they learn to 'stay in bed until they see the sun'. Silent operation enables the child to continue sleeping as the display changes, and adjustable screen brightness allows you to choose the best amount of light, making it the perfect nightlight. There is an optional digital clock and audible alarm feature, so you can use it as a normal clock as your child grows up. This updated model has a new educational feature allowing parents to choose whether or not to display the digital clock during the usual 'stars to sun' countdown. So older children can learn digital time, as well as look for the arrival of the sun.

The Gro-Clock comes with a 'Sleepy Farm' story book, beautifully illustrated by leading childrens artist Mike Terry. Sleepy Farm tells the tale of a very tired pig, to help reinforce the message of the importance of a good night's sleep. Suitable from age 2 years.

With thanks to danilovesky at HUKD!

 

Chad Valley 2000 Piece Bead Box £4.99 @ Argos

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 8 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Chad Valley 2000 Piece Bead Box £4.99 @ Argos

 

Here's a nifty deal that little crafters will love. This Chad Valley 2000 piece Bead Box is half price at Argos right now, reduced from £9.99 to £4.99.

The Chad Valley bead box is full of 2000 cool and funky beads which creative kids can make into fabulous bracelets and necklaces and then proudly wear their very own custom-made costume jewellery. The beads and instructions are all kept tidy and organised in the sturdy reuseable storage box. It's not suitable for children under 3 years old, and should be used under the direct supervision of an adult.

The reviews are good, and most customers typically say something along these lines: 

"The beads are lovely and shiny, like coloured crystals. I was especially pleased as it was a half-price deal. The case is great quality as well."

With thanks to dotty4deals at HUKD!

Celebaby: The Rooneys have their hands full

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Celebaby on 8 June, 2013 at 10:00 am
Celebaby: The Rooneys have their hands full

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It's not yet two weeks since Coleen Rooney gave birth to her second son, baby Klay, at Liverpool Women's Hospital, but already the WAG and her footballer husband have been papped out and about indulging in a spot of retail therapy.

According to the Daily Mail the couple "whizzed round a men's clothing store in Wilmslow outfitting Wayne with some new clothes, including 'eight pairs of shoes', a source told MailOnline."

And to think women get accused of amassing too many pairs of shoes.

Coleen also took to Facebook to share this touching pic (above) of her little boys, and has been updating her Twitter account with a steady stream of cute baby snaps.

But you'll have to have a peak at the Daily Mail for my favourite snaps of the celeb couple and their brood - I think these pics perfectly encapsulate what it means to be a new parent and find yourself with your hands full!

 

LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter £29.98 @ Amazon

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 7 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter £29.98 @ AmazonThis is a great saving on this much-coveted Lego Star Wars set - a very respectable £20 off the normal price - and if you're quick you could bag one as the perfect Father's Day gift for lego-loving Dads.

The set includes:

  • 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, new Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8
  • X-Wing Starfighter, 1 blaster, and 1 Lightsaber
  • X-Wing Starfighter features retractable landing gear, 2 proton torpedoes, opening cockpit and wings that fold into attack mode
  • Extra wing markings also included

The Lego Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter measures over 12” (33cm) long and the reviews on Amazon are very favourable - it scores an average 4.8 stars out of a possible 5 and that's out of 52 customer reviews. This is my fave review though:

"I like the detail and love the minifigures. Could have 2 X-Wing Star Fighters. Do not like jek porkins face. Over all a nice toy to add to your collection."

With thanks to r3m1xn9 at HUKD

 

Isle of Jura Malt Whisky £20.00 (was £31) @ Tesco

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 6 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Isle of Jura Malt Whisky £20.00 (was £31) @ TescoIf the father figure in your life is a whisky fan then you can't go wrong with this 10 year old single malt scotch whisky from the Isle of Jura- and right now it's reduced from £30 to £21 at Tesco.

Click here to make it a merry Father's Day with Tesco*

Here's the blurb that tells what makes this particular whisky special:

"Nestled off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Jura is a place rich in legend yet shrouded in mystery. A place where good fortune holds a bewitching grip over the islanders, and the three highly distinctive Paps of Jura cast a long and foreboding shadow over the landscape. A magical haven where a sense of solitude is all pervading: one road, one distillery, one community. There is no whisky and no island quite like Jura. It truly is in a world of its own. Origin is the 10 year old that started the Jura odyssey. It carries the traditional Celtic symbol for birth, beginning and the forces of nature. It tells of a passion rekindled, a distillery reborn and a remarkable whisky forged by turbulent seas and windswept landscapes. For the people of Jura, Origin is, without question, the water of life."

Sounds impressive, and until June 16th you can save yourself a pretty decent £11 off all that!

With thanks to EnfieldSpur at HUKD

Celebaby: Brooklyn Beckham's all grown up

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Celebaby on 6 June, 2013 at 10:00 am
Celebaby: Brooklyn Beckham's all grown up

twitter.com/@victoriabeckham

Victoria Beckham took eldest son Brooklyn along when she attended the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards earlier this week.

The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer was named Woman of the Decade at the glamorous awards show, and during her acceptance speech she reportedly said:

"Thank you Brooklyn, my date, who's the most handsome man in the room tonight. That's really pissed off (model) David Gandy."

And after the event she tweeted the photograph above and gushed:

"What a wonderful night at @GlamourMagUK awards, I had the most handsome date! I'm so proud, good night fashion bunnies."

Fourteen-year-old Brooklyn swapped his usual skater-boy style for an uber-smart tuxedo and tie, showing the world that he has officially grown up.

At Celebaby HQ we think it's pretty awesome that a teenage boy doesn't think himself too cool to be his mother's date on what must have been a big night for Posh, but we wonder how much longer it'll be before he starts passing up his mum's invitations in favour of a real date... and then what will his mother say?

Nook Simple Touch eReader £29 (was £59) @ Asda Direct

by Heidi Scrimgeour in Deals on 5 June, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Nook Simple Touch eReader £29 (was £59) @ Asda Direct

I haven't yet succumbed to the temptations of an eReader, being more of a paperback chick at heart, but this might just be the moment that I convert because Asda Direct is currently offering the Nook Simple Touch eReader for £39 instead of £59.

Features include:

  • Best-Text makes reading crisp and clear, with no glare – even in bright sunlight
  • Enjoy just-like-paper reading on 6” E Ink® display
  • Choose the font size and style that’s best for you
  • Shop from an amazing selection of bestselling eBooks, magazines and newspapers. Sample eBooks for free
  • Get eBooks in seconds with built-in Wi-Fi®
  • Ultra-light for reading on the go
  • Extra-long battery life lets you read for over 2 months on a single charge

It's lighter than a paperback, which presumably means less chance of accidentally dropping it in the bath. The reviews are good too - it scores 4.6 out of a possible 5 stars on the Asda website, and one happy customer had this to say:

"Excellent eReader - I saw the prices had been reduced so snapped one up quickly. It's easy to navigate and download books. Just as good as a Kindle but a lot less money."

However do bear in mind that this won't be dispatched until 14th June.

With thanks to gerrymig at HUKD!