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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)
One of the things I loved most about my childhood was the freedom to ride around on my bike in the Summer. We’d go around the neighbourhood knocking for friends and taking our bikes wherever we pleased. I loved having my own set of wheels to take me places and that feeling of independence.
My boys are still a little young to be able to do that at the moment but I know it won’t be long before they’ll be spending their Summers hanging around with their friends.
E received his first bike on his 5th Birthday. It was a really cool Transformers Bike but we found that the frame was too heavy and he’s subsequently grown out of it. We’d been looking at replacing it with something that was lightweight so it would be easier for him to handle. He’s currently still not confident enough to ride without stabilisers as yet so we also needed something that would allow for these to be fitted on.
M has had a balance bike since he was 2 and he’s been zooming around on it (very) confidently and at speed ever since. He’s learnt how to balance brilliantly on it but we now needed to get him familiar with using pedals and building up the strength in his legs to be able to pedal properly.
Ridgeback Bikes
We’ve been working with Ridgeback Bikes over the last few months and they very kindly sent E a bike to road test. We couldn’t have M miss out either, so we purchased him one too so they could both put their new bikes through their paces together.
You may already be familiar with Ridgeback Bikes as they’ve been building bikes since the early 1980s. They have a reputation for innovation and quality and have a wide range of products available. From touring bikes to commuters bikes and course, children’s bikes.
First impressions
For E, we received the Ridgeback MX20 in Black which arrived fully built in a huge box.
The bike features:
- Lightweight 6061 series Aluminium frame
- Shimano 6 speed gear system with Revoshifter
- Alloy V brakes and levers
- Alloy rims with off-road tyres
M’s bike arrived separately and came in pieces which meant we had to put it together. Having not built a bike before I was surprised that there were no instructions in the box. However, I think this is because it came direct from the warehouse.
We managed to assemble the wheels, pedals and brakes together but found the seat part a little tricky. After being resourceful on YouTube, we realised where we went wrong and finally managed to put the bike together in one piece.
The boys were absolutely ecstatic with their new bikes and couldn’t wait to test them out.
We took them to Brooklands Community Park, a local park which is known for their open space for bike riding and away they went!
The bikes are made from lightweight aluminium which makes them easier to pedal and adjust your balance with, compared to those with a heavier frame. It’s also great to know that they meet ISO safety standards too.
The MX20
It’s taken E a while to get used to changing the gears and understanding how to use them properly (you twist a lever to adjust) but I have no doubt that with more practice it’ll be like second nature.
When I asked him what he liked most about the MX20 mountain bike he told me “Because it looks cool!” and it really does!
Note: Stabilisers can be attached to the MX20 with additional the use of a Stabiliser Derailleur kit. We bought ours from Halfords for £5.
The MX14
The Ridgeback MX14 is a fab little bike which has been the perfect first pedal bike for M. It comes fitted with removable stabilisers and is well made. The chain is enclosed for safety and the seat is well padded and is a comfortable fit for young children.
This bike would suit younger children aged from age 3-4 and can be adjusted as they grow.
Having been used to a balance bike, it took a short while for M to get used to the pedals. He loves to go fast and didn’t initially have the patience to pedal and just wanted to scoot along with his feet!
We explained that he needed to build up the muscles in his legs to ride “super fast” and before long he got the hang of it.
I particularly like the fact that the bikes have been designed with all the same features as an adult bike but have been adapted to suit children perfectly. I think both bikes have a design that not only looks great but won’t look dated in years to come either.
I would love nothing more than to go on a family bike ride with the boys so I think both Mr H and I would need to invest in some bikes too.
Ridgeback has ranges to suit the whole family so I think Mr H and I will be looking to join the boys and purchase one. I would also love a Brompton bike so that I could split up my commute to work with cycling some of the way instead – wishful thinking I know but at least it would keep me fit!
We’re looking forward to taking our bikes out and about over the Summer holidays to see if the boys can build up enough confidence in their riding to crack riding on two wheels. We’ll keep you updated with how they get on.
You can find out more about the Ridgeback Bike range here.
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* We received the MX20 Bike and a discount for the MX14 in return for this review.
![[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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Wow what amazing bikes! #KCACOLS
We all need new bikes- great family days out! #KALCOLS
Great bikes can’t wait for my son to learn how to ride a bicycle, he’s almost 2 #KCACOLS
This bike looks brilliant! Fab pix with this post too. I love cycling and can’t wait until my kids are old enough for us to go out as a family #kcacols
Ah, fantastic. For our kids, having their own bikes is a bit like having the keys to freedom. Isaac (now nearly 10) is now allowed to ride to the shops on the edge of our estate with his friends. Toby is growing in confidence on his bike. And Kara, at five, has now cracked riding without stabilisers. I now often walk into town to pop to the shops or the library with all three of them zipping around me on their bikes – it’s lovely. #KCACOLS
My daughters bike is a Ridgeback and we love it. You can tell they are well made and fit for purpose, sadly she’s getting a bit big for it so we’ll be on the hunt for another bike for her…just hoping we can stretch out buying a new one until christmas!! x
#KCACOLS
These look great! My boys love their bikes but they’re starting to grow out of them now and need a new one. They always ask to go out on them and learnt to ride without stabilisers last summer when they were only 4 and a half 🙂 #KCACOLS
we are so overdue for bikes!
#KCACOLS
these sounds great and always handy to have a bike that can be adjusted to grow with them! #KCACOLS
Looks great. My daughter is quickly outgrowing her bike and I’m in the market for a new one. I’ll keep these in mind! #KCACOLS
Oh wow. How amazing! They look like fab bikes too 🙂 #KCACOLS
We’ve yet to go cycling as a family. These do sound great ones to purchase. #KCACOLS
These bikes look great! My daughter learnt to ride on a balance bike and when she was almost 3 my partner bought a proper pedal bike (no stabilisers) for £1 from a garage sale. We tried her on it and she rode off…no problem at all! I couldn’t believe it but I definitely think the balance bike was brilliant in giving her the balance and confidence just to ride.
#KCACOLS
They look like good bikes. It’s always best to have a professional put bikes together though. #kcacols
These bikes look great. I just loved my childhood days of zipping around on our bikes all day with our mates in the holidays. My three all have lovely bikes but living in London the opportunities to ride them are far more limited than mine were in the country, and it’s a big exercise to get everyone’s bikes to the park etc but hopefully they’ll get more independent on them. Good to know about Ridgeback bikes though. #KCACOLS
Those bikes look amazing. Such a shame kids grow so quickly! #kcacols
We are just looking at buying my eldest his first bike so this post has been really helpful. #kcacols
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