Women's Blog

Kids' DVD review : Tara's Music Magic - Snuggles in Scotland

When a copy of Tara's Music Magic - Snuggles in Scotland popped through the door recently, 2-year-old Pierre instantly grabbed it and ran to the DVD player. Not knowing what to expect at all, I...

Next comes the sunshine

Ditsy Rose Dinner Set I am so fed up with this miserable gloomy weather, grey skies and cold air, people hurrying along heads down sheltering from the wind and rain. I long for blue skies and gentle breezes....

Grab yourself a £10 amazon voucher with MyTutor

A new, live, online tutoring service called www.mytutor.co.uk has just been launched, promising parents a simple and affordable solution to personal tuition for 7 to 14 year olds. They explain :...

Lovetub puddings review

You might have noticed (or even entered) my giveaway last week to win a fabulous Valentine's Day hamper from the lovely people at LoveTub. Well they kindly sent me through a boxload of their deliciously...

Sunshine Award Meme

I haven't done a meme for a while but the lovely Ali from Dragons & Fairydust has just tagged me and given me a Sunshine Award (thank you !!) so here goes ! In case I tag you and this is the...

Giveaway #164 - 2 boxes of Organix Veg & Oat Bars Toddler Snacks - closing date 7/3

I've just reviewed Organix Goodies Tomato & Carrot Veg & Oat Bars for toddler (right here) and I'm pleased to be able to offer a box of 6 yummy bars to two Madhouse Family Reviews followers. To...

Organix Goodies Tomato & Carrot Veg & Oat Bars review

I love all Organix products on principle, because of their No Junk promise (no added salt, sugar, artificial colours or flavours) and their totally organic and healthy ingredients, so I was keen...

CELEBRITY CHEF JAMES MARTIN SEARCHES FOR BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE POTATO RECIPE

Celebrity chef James Martin has joined forces with recipe sharing site manyfacesofpotatoes.co.uk, to search forBritain’s favourite potato recipe, ready in 30 minutes or less.  To inspire home-cooks...

Potato Council brings hundreds of new‘Quick & Tasty’ recipes to the App Store

Family mealtimes are set to become that little bit easier as Potato Council launches its first free recipe driven app, designed for those seeking quick and tasty meal ideas. The ‘Quick & Tasty’ app...

Limited Edition Kit Kat Chunky review

It's a tough job being a reviewer some days - NOT ! We received the whole selection of limited edition Chunky Kit Kats to sample so that we could help them in their search for the UK’s ultimate Kit...

Children's Book Review : One Kiss, One Hug ! - Jason Chapman

2-year-old Pierre has suddenly taken a real interest in books. He's always liked listening to me reading him stories but recently has started getting more involved, pointing out things in the pictures...

Win Galaxy mugs and a jar of Galaxy Hot Chocolate. Ends March 12th

With all this cold weather we’re having, Galaxy are kindly offering Given to Distracting Others readers the chance to win a set of rather lovely mugs and a jar of Galaxy Hot Chocolate (may differ...

Warburtons Squarish Wraps Review and pizza

I do tend to find sandwiches a bit dull, especially in winter when the salad choices are all imported and just don't taste the same as a good home grown tomato or local lettuce, as I grow these in summer...

Some more adventurous pancake recipes from Ocado

I don't want to overload you with pancake recipes but these ones do look particular innovative, not to mention delicious. Baked pear and caramel or lemon curd ice cream ? Decisions decisions ! ... ***********************************************************...

Ocado discovers the formula behind the perfect pancake toss

 Who would have guessed ? There's a scientific formula for being the perfect tosser ... of pancakes ! I'll be back in a moment with some pancake recipes from Ocado but in the meantime, here's a bit...

Monster Pet Supplies Review

Since Alfie came into our lives in December as well as giving us the chance to save a rescue dog and just know the sheer joy of having a puppy in the house, he has also taken to eating every item...

Pancake Day WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN

Ocado discovers the formula behind the perfect pancake toss ONLINE SUPERMARKET Ocado has cracked more than eggs ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Teaming up with one of the country’s top physicists, the innovative...

Weight Watchers Milk Chocolate Digestive Review

Wow, was my first thought at these chocolate digestives being only 51 calories. Its a biscuit I love and have avoided as I have not ever been able to eat one biscuit. (If you are not a dunker then look...

Ecover's team of experts challenge us to Feel Good Cleaning

Following the launch of its Feel Good Cleaning campaign, innovative cleaning brand Ecover has deployed a team of three lifestyle experts to show just how easy, fun and good for us green living can be....

Win a £50 Voucher to spend at Experience Days UK Ends March 7th

Ooh I have an exciting giveaway for my readers, you get to choose your own dream day out with this lovely prize from Experience Days UK Win a £50 voucher to use on your own experience and there...