Trying out the new Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies set! - Review!!

Ellie loves craft sets and collectable figures so when I had the chance to try out the new Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies set from Interplay I jumped at the chance. 

It's bed time for three adorable bunnies. Colour them and make them cozy in their beds!

Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies contains one large, one medium and one small bunny figures, 3 x washable felt pens, 3 x felt beds, felt accessories, assembly tool and full instructions.

Fuzzikins are adorable creatures to colour and play. Ellie couldn't wait to get started and jumped straight in colouring the bunnies and making their beds.

She copied a few of the designs off the box and had no trouble decorating the beds.

The decorations are were just adorable. Cute hearts and carrots. You simply peel the label off and stick them where you want them. The pens are washable so you can rinse and recolour your bunnies to decorate again whenever you choose.

These are perfect for inspiring creativity and imagination, it also helps develop hand-to-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills too.

It took about 40 minutes to complete the bunnies and their beds and both Ellie and I thought it was a fantastic activity.

The Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies set would make a great gift for Easter especially if you want to give something different to chocolate.

The set costs £9.99 and I would say it is well worth the price. As I writing this a day later Ellie is still playing with the bunnies.

The set is for ages 4 years+ and is not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts that may represent a choking hazard.

We were sent the Fuzzikins Bedtime Bunnies set free of charge in exchange for this blog post.

A night out without the kids.

Stu and I had not been for a night out together in forever! Ellie tried to work it out and the last time we did was at least 4 years ago. We have been out during the day together but have always struggled to find a babysitter on an evening.

I have struggled with leaving the kids. It would be so much easier if there was a law but there are only guidelines. It's only over the last year or so we have left Becky home alone while Stu, Ellie and myself have been out but only during the day. Ellie has never been left alone. When I was Becky's age, probably a little younger I was babysitting for our neighbours and they were children much younger than Ellie is now. 

Stu always works late on a Friday evening but last week he was off work on holiday and at about half past three I suggested we should go out for something to eat and a couple of drinks and leave the kids home alone. Eek! Becky is 16, responsible and Ellie is 11 and is sensible so I cut the apron strings a little and gave myself some freedom.

Stu and I got ready. Ellie said the only reason I wanted to go out was because I'd dyed my hair. She knows my hair always looks the best when it's just been dyed. hehehe

 The kids were fine about us going out. We told the girls what the plan was and they weren't bothered in the slightest. Becky was going to play on the xbox and Ellie was going to play with her dolls and watch YouTube videos. They both had their phones and could get in touch with us if needed. We were only 10 minutes away at the furthest.

We went to our local Wetherspoons and had a lovely meal. Stu had sausage & mash, I had Scampi, chips and beans. (Yes, I eat like a child and swapped the peas for baked beans).

We of course had a couple of drinks. Stu stuck to lager and I decided that after a glass of wine I fancied a cocktail. I asked Stu to choose me one because I couldn't decide on one. Instead of a glass he got me a pitcher! Eek! There was no way I could drink it all so he had to help me. 

Usually when we go out for a meal we don't really drink so this felt like such a treat. We also don't usually get dessert but we pushed the boat out and Stu got apple crumble and custard and I got chocolate brownie and ice cream. It was so good but I couldn't finish it all!

While we were out I was posting to Instagram and the kids were keeping track of what we were up to. Messages like "Scampi and Chips, so predictable" from Becky and "why are you having dessert without me" from Ellie. lol

We then decided to go to a different pub for a drink on the way home and Stu had to tell me to stop taking photos of all the things on the walls. hehehe

Everything was so interesting but as soon as we'd got down the stairs we realised the pub was empty. It was open but there wasn't a soul in apart from the bar staff. We wanted something a little more lively so we carried on to the next pub. 

Shortly after I posted the above pictures on Instagram Ellie sent me a text message saying "What Wetherspoons are you at because you are not in Ashington? It felt like I was being told off by a parent. lol I can imagine how teenagers feel now with social media when their parents check up on what they have been posting online, where they are and who they are with. She was fine when I told her we had moved on. hehehe

Stu and I got home at about 9pm and three hours was long enough for me. Wetherspoons was nice. It was full of older people and we could hear ourselves think. The other pub was a lot louder with music and full of people not much older than Becky. Eek!

At least we know now we can leave the girls for a few hours but it won't become a regular thing. A night out now and again is nice but it made me realise I am much happier at home in front of the TV in my pj's!

Last minute Mother's Day gift ideas from the supermarkets!

Mother's Day is on Sunday and it's not too late to get some fantastic gifts. Shopping online is great but there are some great gifts in the supermarkets. I have had a look at Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's and found my favourite things.

From Tesco:

Rainbow Tulips - £5.00

Pink Gin Selection Gift Set  - £12.00

Lucky To Have You Mug - £2.00

Baylis And Harding Pink Prosecco & Elderflower Slipper Gift Set - £15.00

Fox And Ivy Navy Elegant Floral Print Trinket Box - £12.00

Finest Marc De Champagne Boxed Truffles - £5.00

From Asda:

White Mum Slogan Donut Print Pyjamas - £10.00
Peppa Pig Mummy Pig Pink Slogan Pyjamas - £15.00
Grey Star Mummy Slogan Pyjamas - £10.00
Blue Glittering Slogan Cropped Leg Pyjamas - £10.00

George Home Stemless Mum's Gin Glass £2.00
Ornamental Pineapple Plant - £10.00

Hardback Little Miss Busy Surviving Motherhood by Roger Hargreaves - £3.00

Sainsbury's:

Mother's Day Mum Pomander Pair - £6.00
Mother's Day You Are Loved Heart Necklace - £8.00
Godiva The Belgian 1926 Chocolate Selection Box 325g - £10.00
Now That's What I Call Mum CD - £10.00
Who Run's The World Drinks Bottle - £8.00
You Are The Best Flower Candle - £4.00

What have you got your mum for mother's day? What are you hoping for?

Our weekly meal plan. 25th - 31st March! #MealPlanningMonday

Last weeks meal plan went well despite Ellie being fussy. Broccoli is good on roast dinners but not in a pasta bake! Hmmf. The kids had their pizza on Friday night but Stu and I decided to have a night out! We only went to Wetherspoons and stopped off in a pub for a drink on the way home but it was nice. I can't remember the last time my fella and went out on an evening without the kids.

This week on the menu we have:

Monday - Spaghetti bolognase and garlic bread.

Tuesday - Leftover bolognese in the Old El Paso Stand 'N' Stuff tortillas covered in cheese.

Wednesday - Stir-fried pork with noodles.

 Thursday - Chicken nuggets, chips and spaghetti hoops.

Friday - Pizza.

Saturday - Sloppy Joes!

Sunday - No idea! I am not cooking or even planning for Mother's Day! hehehe

What are you eating this week?