Black Country news and blogs Thursday 20 September 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts
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Staying at Vienna House Dream Castle Hotel // Disneyland Paris 
Life according to Mrs Shilts 19 Sep 18
At the end of August, we spent four days in France having the time of our lives at Disneyland Paris…
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Britax Römer KIDFIX III M Car Seat // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 17 Sep 18
As a family, we often travel quite a distance at the weekends so making sure the boys are safe and…
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Our Shilton Boys // September 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 Sep 18
The last month has been a really lovely month for our Shilton boys.
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Driving in France // August 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 Sep 18
We recently returned from a four day trip to Disneyland Paris in France.
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An out of the blue diagnosis // Life lately
Life according to Mrs Shilts 12 Sep 18
It feels like it’s been ages since I’ve sat down (without falling asleep at 8pm) and got to write a…
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Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Life according to Mrs Shilts 11 Sep 18
It’s coming back and it’s coming back to Birmingham.
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5 ways to tackle the post holiday blues
Life according to Mrs Shilts 10 Sep 18
* Post in association with Laundryheap It’s been a couple of weeks since we returned from our little trip to…
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Freddie // Eight months old
Life according to Mrs Shilts 9 Sep 18
Freddie is eight months old, 243 days old or 34 weeks.
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Enjoying the last drop of sunshine with Regina
Life according to Mrs Shilts 8 Sep 18
*Post in collaboration with Regina Earlier this week, we decided to take advantage of a sunny September day and host…
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Be Active in Birmingham with ParkLives
Life according to Mrs Shilts 7 Sep 18
*A collaborative post The summer holidays may be over but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.
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Made in Germany with Britax Römer // Dualfix i-Size giveaway
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 Sep 18
Have you ever wondered just how your child’s car seat is made? It’s something I often wonder about when I’m…
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Time for Year One..
Life according to Mrs Shilts 4 Sep 18
Today my five year old Olly starts the new school term in Year One.
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The Me and Mine Project // August 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 31 Aug 18
August has been a fantastic challenge for me.
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Shark Mission is on at Sea Life Birmingham
Life according to Mrs Shilts 26 Aug 18
Earlier this week, the boys and I headed to Sea Life Birmingham to check out their Shark Mission event in…
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Weaning Freddie // Products we love
Life according to Mrs Shilts 24 Aug 18
When it comes to weaning there is so much advice out there about how you should do it, what you…
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Weaning Freddie
Life according to Mrs Shilts 24 Aug 18
Just before Freddie turned six months old, he started to take notice of us eating.
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Memories from the Seaside // Brighton, Worthing and Littlehampton
Life according to Mrs Shilts 22 Aug 18
It already seems ages ago but just a couple of weeks ago, we packed up the car and spent five…
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Family dining at Cookhouse & Pub, Oldbury // Kids eat for £1
Life according to Mrs Shilts 19 Aug 18
Eating out is something we enjoy doing as a family and just last week, we invited my husbands parents to…
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My Shilton Boys // August 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 Aug 18
This month has got to be the most time my boys have ever spent together.
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Freddie // Seven Months Old
Life according to Mrs Shilts 15 Aug 18
What a month it has been for our beautiful Freddie.
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Having an ODDBODS day out in Bournemouth
Life according to Mrs Shilts 14 Aug 18
Last week we were invited to spend the day in Bournemouth with the ODDBODS and National Express.
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Enjoying Afternoon Tea at The Belfry // and you could win too!
Life according to Mrs Shilts 12 Aug 18
Did you know it’s national Afternoon Tea week from 14th to 20th August? No, neither did I until Red Letter…
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Freddie’s bedtime routine // the baby edition
Life according to Mrs Shilts 9 Aug 18
One of the concerns I had when we found out that we were expecting was how on earth would they…
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A dog day in the life of Ollie, the cocker spaniel
Life according to Mrs Shilts 7 Aug 18
Post in association with PEDIGREE® Woof! Nice to sniff you, I’m Ollie.
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A visit to Woburn Safari Park // #ShakeTesters & Giveaway
Life according to Mrs Shilts 7 Aug 18
If you ask Olly for ideas of a day out he’d like to do, he’ll almost always give us an…
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A chef-worthy kitchen: Simple upgrades to achieve a modern style
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 Aug 18
*Post in association with Jessica Foreman If you aspire to own a kitchen worth showcasing – a cutting-edge culinary studio,…
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Stock up, the Aldi Baby Event is back
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 Aug 18
The popular Aldi Baby Event is back! I love the Aldi Baby Event as it’s a chance to stock up…
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Aqua Wipes – The future of baby wipes // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 3 Aug 18
As a parent with a small baby, there are many essentials that I need at hand to get me throughout…
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The Me and Mine Project // July 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 31 Jul 18
The end of July is here, I can’t believe how quickly this year is going.
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Home away from home at Roomzzz in Stratford, London // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 29 Jul 18
Last weekend we headed into London for the Muller Anniversary Games at the London Stadium in Stratford.
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The Essential One Tiny Bear Dungaree Set Review // & Giveaway
Life according to Mrs Shilts 27 Jul 18
It’s no secret that we are big fans of The Essential One clothing.
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An afternoon of family fun at the fifth Müller Anniversary Games
Life according to Mrs Shilts 25 Jul 18
*Post in association with Mumsnet and British Athletics After what has been a very swift countdown since I met British…
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Character breakfasts at Cadbury World // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 24 Jul 18
Last weekend we were invited to enjoy breakfast with a spot of chocolate at Cadbury World in Birmingham.
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Bright Minds Daycare for Birmingham’s little learners
Life according to Mrs Shilts 23 Jul 18
*A collaborative post When it comes to being a working parent, leaving your children in the care of others can…
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Making bath time easier with Flannel Fingers // Review & Giveaway
Life according to Mrs Shilts 20 Jul 18
One of the things I completely forgot about with having a baby is that they’re very slippery when wet in…
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Sleeping like a baby with Leesa // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 18 Jul 18
*A collaborative post with Leesa With a young family to look after, my days are pretty busy.
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Keeping my skin hydrated with Sanctuary Wet Skin Moisture Miracle // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 Jul 18
*A collaborative post As a busy Mama, when I shower it’s more military operation style in and out rather than…
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My Shilton Boys // July 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 16 Jul 18
Late June and early July has been a better month for my boys.
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Freddie // Six months old
Life according to Mrs Shilts 13 Jul 18
Earlier this week, our little Freddie turned six months old.
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All aboard with National Express West Midlands
Life according to Mrs Shilts 10 Jul 18
As a family, we love days out and adventures.
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Here’s the Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham lowdown..
Life according to Mrs Shilts 8 Jul 18
Yesterday we spent the morning at one of the newest attractions for children opening in Birmingham, Legoland Discovery Centre.
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I’m #ExpectingChange with Mama Mio and Mumsnet
Life according to Mrs Shilts 6 Jul 18
On Tuesday, Freddie and I went down to Lewis Cubitt Park in Central London as we were invited to the…
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Mum dates with Skinny Jimmy’s Iced Coffee // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 4 Jul 18
Being on maternity leave, my days are filled with nappy changes, entertaining Freddie, catching up on the housework and attempting…
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An afternoon in the Confetti Fields, Wick
Life according to Mrs Shilts 2 Jul 18
As a keen (iPhone) photographer of my boys, I love the opportunity to visit new places with them and take…
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Restoring the floor with Innovo // Review
Life according to Mrs Shilts 1 Jul 18
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing.
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The Me and Mine Project // June 2018
Life according to Mrs Shilts 30 Jun 18
June has been a really lovely month for me and my boys.
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Our Summer of Adventure Bucket List
Life according to Mrs Shilts 28 Jun 18
*A collaborative post with Disney Store UK The sun is out and the countdown to the end of term is…
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How To Create A Feature Wall For Your Living Room
Life according to Mrs Shilts 28 Jun 18
*A collaborative post When we think of a feature wall, we think of something that instantly grabs the eye and…
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Inspiring the next generation with the Müller Anniversary Games
Life according to Mrs Shilts 27 Jun 18
*Post in association with Mumsnet and British Athletics It’s less than a month away until the fifth Müller Anniversary Games…
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Grab a bargain this summer with Britax Römer
Life according to Mrs Shilts 27 Jun 18
*Post in association with Britax Römer I do love a bargain.