Brilliant 2FOR1 National Rail Offer

As you know, we're working on a series of reviews on family travel by train with Network rail. Well, we've had a heads-up on the promotion National Rail are running next week in conjunction with The Sun - an amazing 2FOR1 offer on a huge choice of destinations across England, Scotland and Wales.

The theory we are testing with the reviews is that taking the train is one of the easiest, most relaxing and greenest ways to get out and see the country - especially with children - and with this 2FOR1 offer, when you buy one adult rail ticket, you get to take another person (adult or child) with you absolutely free!

All you have to do is collect FOUR differently numbered tokens that will be appearing in The Sun from Monday 2nd February until 7th February, then go to The Sun's website to book your 2FOR1 rail tickets.

You must book your tickets online between 5th February and 5th March 2009 and at least seven days in advance of your outward journey. All outward travel must be completed between 12th February and 5th April 2009.

EEEPS!!!! Eight babies!!

Wow. How very exciting and amazing and utterly terrifying! I often stand in awe when I see people coping with twins. Just the thought of dealing with EIGHT wailing new babies at once makes my brain ache. I know the babies are expected to stay in hospital for two months, so there's time to plan... but even so! And well done the mother for planning on bf all of them - I'm guessing any help they can get will be worth it. So far the prospect is good, all of them are breathing by themselves, despite being 9 weeks early.
And how sweet were the doctors doing the news conference? Clearly just SO excited about how well it has all gone, and thrilled with the surprise eighth baby!

My favourite quote was from the parents of the previous live octuplet birth - now the proud owners of SEVEN ten year olds (brain. hurting. again). Did they say 'you'll be exhausted'? Did they say 'get help!'? Did they say 'start saving now'? No! They said:
"Just enjoy it. It's a blessing."
Fab advice for ANY parent, I'd say :)

Two new bib reviews from Hamill Baby!

The two latest reviews are both on bibs, both sent to us by Hamill Baby. you Couldn't get two more different bibs if you tried.. and yet, they both work brilliantly!
Oh, and this is Ella showing off her favourite Big Wipe Off Bib in 'Red Wagon' - and far too interested in a rare treat of a biscuit to pose nicely for me.


And this is the other review bib, the Wash & Wear Bib - shown here in Groovy Blue

Massive special offer on merino childrenswear

Three Bags Full are the brilliant company who have taken our favourite merino wool and added style. With fun and timeless prints on their classically simple-styled clothing your children will not only look gorgeous, but feel comfortable too.


The lovely people at Three Bags Full are having a MAHOOSIVE January sale, and have sent us the code to share with you: All you need to do is enter the code JAN09 at the shopping basket stage when ordering to receive a whopping 40% discount - on absolutely everything!


You can read our review odf the Three Bags Full merino tops for toddlers over on LittleStuff

Maternity jeans from Pretty Pregnant

Pol, our latest pregnant tester (currently 10 weeks so a long way to go yet!), has just received her jeans in the post - I think she quite likes them already:

"they are amazing jeans, so comfortable and trendy! I didn't think you could get trendy maternity clothes!
Seriously, they fit me perfectly, I love them, and they are great even now with the material bit rolled down"

:)

Pretty Pregnant are planning a very special Valentines

London maternity wear specialist Pretty Pregnant and Devon-based organic aromatherapy and skincare pioneers Vital Touch have announced a special partnership specially designed for Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2009.
Every spending customer purchasing items from any Pretty Pregnant boutique for a total value
of £50.00 or more, will receive a complimentary organic massage oil provided by Vital Touch.
Pretty clothes and a spot of pampering - what more could you ask? Well, roses, actually - and Pretty Pregnant are giving those out too!

Renowned for its unique maternity and nursing collections as well as top customer service, the
Pretty Pregnant spacious boutiques are located throughout London. Consultations and bra
fitting service available at all stores.

Vital Touch is a collection of natural and organic products for pregnancy, birth and babies
created by leading massage and bodyworker, Katie Whitehouse in South Devon in 1999.
Katie’s unique experience of working with hundreds of pregnant women and new born babies,
and the experience of her own children, gave her the knowledge to develop a range of invaluable products using only the purest 100% natural ingredients.

Happy New Year!

We're back, and the sun is shining and we're feeling rested and relaxed after our fabulous break. You know you've been working too hard when 3 weeks at home with 4 children and the mentality of Christmas feels like a much-needed holiday!
So, we're back, and working very very hard back behind our desks where you can't see us - the new site is nearing completion and we're oh-so-very excited! But oh-so-behind now... so we'll be keeping our heads down and working extra hard, and next month the super-deluxe-all-singing beeYOOtiful new site will be here for everyone to feast on. Can't wait!!!

May 2009 bring you all you hope for, and be filled to the brim with fun, sunshine and lots of laughter.