Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.

Review: We Are Smile App
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Review: We Are Smile App

Smile is a mental health app for people with chronic health conditions. Taking control of our mental well-being, with one @wearesmileapp the app for individuals with chronic health conditions, it is a safe place to encourage and support self-care and wellness.

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Margaret Dabbs Strengthening Treatment and Crystal File Review
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Margaret Dabbs Strengthening Treatment and Crystal File Review

As a chronic illness warrior balancing ME CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia, self-care is crucial for me. That's why I was excited to try out the Margaret Dabbs Strengthening Treatment and Crystal File. In this review, I'll share my experience with these products, focusing on how they have helped me care for my nails amidst my health challenges.

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Review: i-TOP ELECTRONIC SPINNING TOP GAME
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Review: i-TOP ELECTRONIC SPINNING TOP GAME

i-Top is the latest generation of electronic spinning top game. It's really addictive too, tons of fun.

i-Top is a combination of the traditional spinning top but with an electronic upgrade. It has an electronic LED counter that counts your spins!

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Review: Ziito Double Clothes Rail
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Review: Ziito Double Clothes Rail

I was excited to receive the Ziito Double Clothes Rail for review. It arrives in a long box, "Flat packed"; each pipe ready to be screwed together - the Allen key was included. It was very easy to put together. I built it myself as I was too excited to wait for hubby to come home, and it took me approx 10-minutes. As soon as it was up, I loved it.

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Review: Whacky Shots World Warriors Battle Pack
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Review: Whacky Shots World Warriors Battle Pack

Slingshots, targets, battle cards - I knew Jacob would love this.

Whacky Shots World Warriors Battle Pack from Brainstorm. This is a cool slingshot style game, which is both collectible (with over 100 Whacky Shots to collect) and battle fun. 

Included in the Whacky Shots World Warriors Power Pack is:

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Schleich Bayala Mermaid
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Schleich Bayala Mermaid

I have yet to be disappointed in the Schleich products.

They are beautifully made, extremely detailed, vibrant colors, and the sets are always designed so the individual pieces stay together without being stuck together, allowing you to play more interactively with them. Schleich encourages positively creative and imaginative play.

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Review: Project Mc2 Pixel Purse
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Review: Project Mc2 Pixel Purse

Summer's a big fan of Project Mc2, she has a few dolls and watches the series on Netflix. 

What is Project Mc2?

Exclusive to Netflix, Project Mc2 is about four teenage girls who use their science know-how to be secret agents and save the day. The focus is on STEM studies and how they use it in ways to solve problems. Along with the Netflix series, there is a fab toy range, which are also designed to focus and encourage STEM.

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Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe Explorer
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Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe Explorer

I absolutely love the Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe Explorer! It is truly fantastic and the kids love it. 

So what is it?

It's an interactive, educational, smart globe with a cool wireless updatable touch pen and 3D augmented reality. There is so much to do, to discover, to learn, to interact with, the fun is endless, and the whole time you are on an educational journey with this amazing globe.

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Review: Insect Shield® Soft Walled Dog Bed
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Review: Insect Shield® Soft Walled Dog Bed

I was looking for a new dog bed when U.K pet-bed specialists Scruffs® www.petslovescruffs.com  contacted me and offered to send Poppy and Kiwi the new Insect Shield Soft Walled Dog Bed.

The first thing I noticed was the bed is made with Insect Shield® technology to provide effective, invisible and odourless protection, against little beasties like, Mosquitoes, Fleas, Ticks and Flies. The technology is used by more than 50 brands worldwide across various industries. So this was a positive first impression, I want the best for my girls, and this bed helps in the battle to keep those nasty beasties away.

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Review: Stretch Armstrong Mini Stretch
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Review: Stretch Armstrong Mini Stretch

Jacob loves his Stretch Armstrong, he takes it everywhere with him, even to school. Stretch Armstrong looks just like a wrestler, and Jacob is into wrestling at the moment. He has loads of super Stretchy fun.

The kids love seeing just how far they can stretch him, and they can stretch him pretty far! They tie him in knots and bend him in all sorts of positions.  They have tons of fun and laughter trying to, I don't know what, but probably trying to see how far they can stretch him without breaking him - but he is pretty unbreakable!  After all this crazy pulling about, Stretch Armstrong returns to his original shape - it's pretty good.

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Review: Project Mc2 H20 Nail Science Kit
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Review: Project Mc2 H20 Nail Science Kit

As seen on Netflix Project Mc2 an original series, Adrienne Attoms brings you her H20 Nail Science Kit. This kit allows you to perform some cool S.T.E.A.M. experiments at home. The Project Mc2 show and merchandise is designed to inspire children to take an interest in S.T.E.A.M subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).As seen on Netflix Project Mc2 an original series, Adrienne Attoms brings you her H20 Nail Science Kit. This kit allows you to perform some cool S.T.E.A.M. experiments at home. The Project Mc2 show and merchandise is designed to inspire children to take an interest in S.T.E.A.M subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).

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Review: Wissper & Peggy Doll Set
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Review: Wissper & Peggy Doll Set

Sssh, sssh, sssh. I'm Wissper. I can talk to you.

Summer adores Wissper. She watches the animated TV series and was super excited to receive the Wissper & Peggy Doll Set for review.

Wissper is a kind 7-year girl who is able to talk to animals. The animals always go to Wissper for help. She can magically transport herself to anywhere there is an animal in danger by saying the magic word “Sssshhh…” She is very caring of all the animals but she can get cross if they misbehave!

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