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We enjoyed the glorious sunshine this weekend with a trip to Brighton. We went on the @brightoni360official which is right by the sea front.
The i360 pod take a slow journey up, allowing you to take in views across Brighton and the South Downs 450ft above ground. There’s a bar inside with drinks and snacks available to purchase and the experience lasts 25 minutes.
Afterwards, we headed to the open air roller rink for a roller skating session!
The roller rink is:
⭐ Suitable for over 5s
⭐ £6.50 if you have your own skates or £9.50 if you need to hire them
⭐ 45 minutes per session
Full details to visit the i360 + skating
📍 Brighton i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2LN
🚗 Parking nearby (we parked in the Regency Square Car park)
🎟️ Prices start from £25.40 for an adult and £16.90 for a child
🕐 Opening hours are currently Sun-Fri 10.30am-18.30pm and until 19.30pm on Saturdays
☕️ Bar inside the i360, cafe and gift shop
Book tickets here:
https://tickets.brightoni360.co.uk/tickets/?_ga=2.195305772.1869001490.1689671753-1757164059.1689671753/#events?eventid=157](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/28f4385e-417980235_313576471048632_3682382982231216432_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] ***Summer of fun at Barracudas Activity Camps!****
There is plenty for kids to do at @barracudas_activity_day_camps
From Tennis, Archery, Swimming, Motor Sports and more you can be sure that there will be something for kids aged 4.5-14. ⚽🏈🥅🎾🏓🏎️🏹🏊♂️🏉
You can book on a day by day basis - so it can fit in with any other days out/activities you have planned and there are early drop off and late pickup options available. Barracudas are also Ofsted registered so you can use your Childcare Vouchers too.
⭐⭐⭐Get £20 off a week or £4 off a day using my discount code: MARIA20⭐⭐⭐
#BarracudasActivityDayCamp #BarracudasActivityCamp #BarracudaAmbassadors #SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #Summer2023 #SummerCamp #DayCare #Camp #KidsCamp #surreymummy #surreymums #SummerOfFun #ActivityCamps #HolidayCamps #Childcare #SchoolHolidays #schoolholidaycamps](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/5e860bed-353583570_625625966167953_545896259645102575_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n-320x320.jpg)
![[AD] The sun has finally made an appearance and the boys have been making the most of it by spending it
in the garden.
They’re go-to is always football and they’ve been trying to improve their aim and accuracy with the new Messi Foldable Footlball goal from the #MessiTrainingSystem range.
I love the fact the goal is foldable, making it easy to store away when not in use. It is also lightweight so you can effortlessly pack it up and take it to the park or to a friend’s house.
The Messi Foldable Football Goal retails at £36 and can be purchased from @argos
You can read my full review here: https://www.suburban-mum.com/messi-foldable-football-goal/
#TrainLikeMessi #FoldableFootballGoal #FootballSkills #OutdoorFun #LionelMessi #LeoMessi #FootballAtHome #OutdoorKids #JustGetOutside #OutdoorsAndFree #ScreenFreeKids #WhateverTheWeatherKids @flair_gp](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/0977c2ca-341194882_615024710178056_41977149395989448_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are Barracuda Ambassadors again this year.
With Easter just around the corner, the boys were sent the @barracudas_activity_day_camps new camp kit in preparation for the school holidays.
There’s a wide range of activities for kids aged 4.5 - 14 including Tennis, Archery, Basketball, Arts & Crafts and more.
If you like the sound of Barracudas, find out more over on their website. You can also save £20 a week or £4 a day, using my discount code: MARIA20](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/aa004e9d-337327232_3347621672145747_6958750057427557935_n-180x320.jpg)
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Last weekend we were invited to try out @tsarettaspice’s new Bottomless Brunch menu and I can tell you it was thumbs up all round!
There’s a good choice tapas on offer from Punjabi fish fingers, Indo Chinese Chicken to Spiced Lamb Scotch Eggs and Manchurian Cauliflower (which was amazing!)
If you’re local to Twickenham and fancy giving them a try here’s are the details.
Tsaretta Spice Bottomless Brunch
⭐️£37.50 per head for bottomless Prosecco or cocktail of the day
⭐️£55 per head for bottomless Champagne
⭐️ Food included: 4 tapas selections and dessert or 2 tapas selections, a pav or naanwich and dessert
⭐️ Non-alcohol brunch is also available
Tsaretta Spice
55 Church Street
Twickenham
TW1 3NR
You can also read our full review over on the blog (link in bio)](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2023/03/d63fb514-333324764_3585822551653806_1461730182166520034_n-180x320.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![📚 Are you ready for World Book Day? 📚
[AD - Gifted] I don't know about you, but I have never made the boys a costume for #WorldBookDay. I just don't have it in me to be creative that way. Their costumes have always been bought or cobbled together with what we already have, and luckily, the school allow you to wear pyjamas to school, which makes things a lot easier!
M has been living in his @TheRealTomGates pyjamas recently, and I think he might wear these when his World Book Day dress-up day comes around (the school celebrate with Book Week rather than just Book Day)
The boys have been fans of Tom Gates for a while now. M has always loved reading books that make him laugh and contain humour - they tend to keep him engaged in reading.
Did you know that there are now 20 Tom Gates storybooks to get stuck into? Ideal for kids aged 6-12, the series consists of feel-good, hilarious books full of photos and stories about Tom's life at home and school. Best of all, you can read them in any order.
The latest book is Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually), and along with the pyjamas, you can pick them up from @GeorgeAtAsda just in time for World Book Day!
There's also a range of Tom Gates items, including games, puzzles and greeting cards at major retailers.
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We went to check out the newly opened @laserquestkingston last week.
Laser Quest, VR Experiences and Arcades all under one roof means only one thing - bundles of fun and games for the kids at really affordable prices.
Laser Quest games start from just £7.95 but you can also buy a Laserquest and VR Experience combo pass.
You need to purchase tokens for the arcades (they’re all 1 token to play). Arcade tokens are 6 for £5 or 12 for £10
Feeling super lucky that this is practically on our doorstep and we will definitely be back again because Mr H came second in our Laser Quest game and refuses to be beaten by E!
Do you have a Laserquest near you?
#Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #LaserTag #ActivitiesForKids #ThingsToDoWithKids #FamilyFun #IndoorActivities #Kingston #DaysOutWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyFamilyDaysout #SurreyMummy #SurreyDaysOut #SurreyLife #SurreyMums #FamilyDaysOut #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #Familyof4 #Familydayout #Familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2022/11/28c60989-316091191_1767700090262610_8985686719346908962_n-180x320.jpg)
OA few weeks ago my friend Zara tagged me in the #RockingMotherhood tag. If you’ve not heard of it before the #RockingMotherhood tag idea came from another fellow blogger, Patricia from White Camelias and it is where we note down 10 things that we do as mothers that totally rock (of course!)
We spend so much time feeling guilty about the things we do too little or too much of. That we don’t spend enough time with our children, or that we raise our voices too much or don’t have enough patience for them.
I won’t lie, it’s taken me a while to write this post simply because I didn’t think I could come up with 10 things that could even be justified as #RockingMotherhood. But what I’ve come to realise is this. I may not be the best designer (my day job), writer, blogger or photographer but to my boys, I am their number one (if you discount daddy that is) and THAT is what counts. So I may worry about them far too much and spend my life making sure that they are clothed, fed and on time for school, appointments and more. I may shout and nag about tidying up their toys and doing their homework but it is all done through love. A love I never knew existed until I became a mother.
So here are 10 reasons why I’m #RockingMotherhood
1. They know that anything boys can do – girls can do too. This is a real topic of conversation for us at the moment. Living in a house full of boys it’s so important for them to be aware and know from an early age that boys and girls can do the same things. We don’t like to gender stereotype.
2. When we are running late. I am able to get them washed, dressed and out of the house within 10 minutes! They may have never seen me move quicker, but when they do, they know I mean business.
3. My boys are generally well-behaved. I’ve taught them to know what type of behaviour is acceptable and where. Of course, they have their moments and they also have their fair share of meltdowns too.
4. I have a knack to know, at a moment’s notice where that beloved toy that they have misplaced is. (usually under sofa)
5. They are open to trying new foods. Mr H and I LOVE food and it’s transferred over to the boys. They are generally good eaters but I always say that they should try something at least once before they decide they don’t like it. If they try and they don’t like it’s ok and I don’t make a big deal of it. Everyone’s taste buds change as they grow up, I know mine did.
7. Being able to say sorry. I include me and Mr H in that too. I think it’s so important for us to say sorry and apologise when we’ve done something wrong and for the boys to see this. It shows we are all human after all.
7. We all chip in and do our share. I rarely have to tidy after the boys because they know any toys they have gotten out, they need to tidy away and not leave lying around. They also help with setting the table for dinner whilst I am cooking/cleaning and more recently M has started to help hoover whilst I am doing other household chores.
8. Being honest. I want them to know that generally in life, being honest is the way forward – even when they have done something wrong. E is learning that by doing this, he gets in a lot less trouble because he told the truth.
9. They don’t need me all the time. They are confident enough to do things by themselves or with each other, without the need for me to be there. (although I am usually lurking in the background making sure they are ok) I want to raise them to be confident in their skin and in themselves so I try to encourage them and give them a little nudge where possible, whilst also letting them know that it’s ok to be a little scared or worried and that I will always be here for them no matter what.
10. I do my very best at raising these small humans. They are happy and healthy and so I need to tell myself more often, that my best is good enough. They are my world and my everything.
I’m tagging the following amazing mothers below to join in:
Stacey – Stacey In The Sticks
Franca – A Moment With Franca
Tracey – One Frazzled Mum
Nadia – Scandi Mummy
Ky – Snapshot Adventures
![[AD] We have some super exciting news...we have been chosen to be Laser Quest Ambassadors, and the boys are over the moon!
We are really lucky that our local Laser Quest (@laserquestkingston) is just around the corner from us. It means we can pop in of a weekend or anytime during the school holidays, and with summer just around the corner, I know Laser Quest will be one of our go-to places for some family fun.
As well as games of Laser Quest, there are also VR experiences and arcade amusements too. To find out a bit more about how Laser Quest works, you can read my blog post: https://www.suburban-mum.com/laser-quest-kingston/ (clickable link in bio)
Don't forget to keep an eye out for our Laser Quest posts - I'm going to be giving away two family passes to use at Laserquest Kingston!
If you can't wait and want to head down to Laser Quest to try it out, use the code SUMMER30 for 30% off your booking. The code is valid from now until the end of August 2023 and can be used on Laser Quest games and birthday party bookings.
#LaserquestAmbassador #Laserquest #LaserquestKingston #ActivitiesForKids #FamilyFun #DaysOutWithKids #Lasertag #LaserquestVR #Kingston #ThingsToDoInKingston #SurreyFamilyDaysOut #ThingsToDoWithKids #RainyDayFun #SurreyMummy #SurreyLife #LifeWithKids #LifeWithBoys #familyfunday](https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-www-suburban-mum-com/2024/03/8aee7c64-353230107_797358078406942_2405522556733455165_n.jpg)
![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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![[AD] What does family look like for you?
I am fortunate to be surrounded by strong, powerful women in the form of my mum, sister and mother-in-law (along with many others). With Mother’s Day just around the corner, @BootsUK want to celebrate all the different mums and mother figures we are lucky enough to have in our lives. They have a huge range of Mother’s Day gifts to choose from so we can show them how much they mean to us. (swipe to take a look at some of my choices)
If you want to express love and appreciation for the mother figure(s) in your life, head to Boots.com to find the ideal gift. They have a whole host of gifts, so you can be sure to find something to suit all tastes. Celebrate the #LoveForAllMums this Mother’s Day with Boots.
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The #RockingMotherhood tag is an excellent incentive to get thinking about ourselves as mums and concentrate on the positives. Thanks for sharing your list!
Fab post and lovely reasons. We all need to and more time to big ourselves up. I’m actually pretty good at both complimenting and knocking myself. Will look out for this tag and hopefully take part at some point. Liked and tweeted for you x
A lovely post.
My 17 year old son paid me a wonderful compliment the other night. He said that one of the things he really loves about me is that I never stop trying to do the right thing in life, no matter how hard it gets. So I guess I am rocking motherhood too!
I love these posts! It definitely sounds like you are rocking motherhood! 🙂 #KCACOLS
Great post! #KCACOLS
This is such a great post! I do agree that as mothers we have a tendency to focus on the negative far more than we should. I wrote a post about three things I was doing right, but that is all I could come up with at the time. So, I can see why this post took you a while to do. However, I think you focused on some pretty amazing things that you are doing! I would be willing to bank that many mothers could say many of these things too, but don’t credit themselves for it.
I love that you teach your boys that girls and boys can do the same things x
#KCACOLS
Ah these are all great, and I love that you teach your boys that girls can do the same as them. Thank you so much for tagging me. Now I’m also going to struggle trying to come up with 10 as I always tend to focus on the negative as well.
Glad you were able to do it – mums have way more than ten reasons! #kcacols
I really enjoy reading these posts. Sometime it’s difficult to give yourself praise but it’s great to hear all the amazing things your doing for your family.
It sounds like your bringing your boys up with excellent morals. I’m sure they will grow to be strong but well mannered young men as a result of your positive parenting. #KCACOLS
loving your answers Maria and you are so rocking motherhood! Honesty is def the way forward and i love that you are teaching them that anything boys can do, girls can do. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday!
I’m loving this tag. You are definitely rocking motherhood x
#KCACOLS
I love these #rockingmotherhood posts. I am yet to do mine from being tagged recently. But I’m loving reading everyone’s thoughts and reasons. I love that you try to teach them to be confident and have the do things by themselves. It’s such a great way of learning independence and becoming your own person #KCACOLS
Yes you are!Own that awesomeness mama! #KCACOLS
It’s lovely to highlight all the positive things you are achieving at what is a seriously tough job! You are doing a wonderful job with your boys x #KCACOLS
I’ve not seen this tag before, but what a great post! These are such lovely reasons why you are #RockingMotherhood 🙂
#KCACOLS
It’s been so lovely reading the values you are instilling in your children – well done for #rockingmotherhood! #KCACOLS
I can tell you thought about it a lot and have come up with some really original reasons why you are rocking motherhood (which of course you are). I love the 1st one about knowing girls can do what boys can do. And also number 4 about finding the toys. I’m not sure if I’m good at finding toys but I always try hard. #kcacols
Wow, really impressive, particularly your ability to get your kids washed, dressed and out of the house in 10 mins. Do you fancy coming to mine in the morning? Pen x #KCACOLS
I love this! We all need to take a moment and appreciate why we are great mothers! #KCACOLS
I love the rocking Motherhood tag! It really gets you thinking positively about how awesome you are as a mum. Parenting is not easy and we’ve all had those meltdown moments which tend to stick in our head. We need to see how amazing we are more. #kcacols
I love this tag, you really are rocking motherhood! #kcacols
I love this tag, it’s so nice to read something positive as I know lots of us parents spend too much time focusing on the negative. Love your answers, you are certainly rocking motherhood xx #KCACOLS
Aww – that definitely sounds like you are rocking motherhood to me! Great list! #KCACOLS
Great post you really are rocking motherhood! It’s so easy to get bogged down in what we are doing wrong or not doing it’s easy to forget what we do right isn’t it! #kcacols
Great answers! I love this tag and found it really nice writing such a positive post #kcacols
What a fab tag 🙂 and love your answers #KCACOLS xx