Countryside Mumsie Orla O'Sullivan: shopping

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Friday, 11 November 2016

Christmas toys that have caught my eye.....

Hello,

I know it is still only November but I have seen a few children's toys which I really like, so here is my first blog on my Christmas Toy Picks.... I love Christmas and the whole Santa experience. When you have small kids it is just Magic!

First up is the Osmo Starter Kit.

It is a gaming system for the iPad. It encourages creative thinking and social interaction. Games can be played together by the whole family.

I think this would be suited for age 6+, great for travelling with kids.

Check it out here for sale on Amazon;
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Osmo-Starter-Gaming-System-iPad/dp/B00NNZ7NA4

I love the idea of Kinetic Sand. It is mess free.

A handy toy to pull out inside when it is too rainy to play in the sandbox outside.

Available at Smyths Toys;
http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/toys/creativity-music-partyware/c-926/kinetic-sand/p-14460/cra-z-sand-ultimate-deluxe-set/

Finally I love the idea of the Code A Pillar. Suited for 3+
The Think and Learn Code-a-pillar learning toy encourages children to experiment as they play. It can help them to develop skills like critical thinking, reasoning, discovery, memory, problem solving and experimentation.

It encourages them to arrange and rearrange the easy-to-connect segments in multiple combinations, making Code-a-pillar go forward, left, right or wherever they choose.

Check it out here;
http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/toys/pre-school-electronic-learning/c-447/fisher-price/p-19827/fisher-price-code-a-pillar/

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Thanks for reading,

Orla Xx

Thursday, 21 April 2016

Visited Aldi for the Baby Event / Special Buys

Hey Guys,

So Aldi had their first day today of their Special Buys/ Baby Event. I have always picked up some great baby bits in Aldi, I think their nappies and wipes are brilliant.

Here is what I got for the girls today.

As we do alot of Arts & Crafts at home I thought I would get great use out of the PVC tablecloth. It is at a great price at 4.99e. It comes in 3 different / cute patterns. We tried it out with some painting this evening, good quality. A must for any home with small kiddies.

Check it out here;

The pattern I chose below. Good for my two year old's vocabulary too, she enjoyed naming out all the things she saw!

On the table;

The drinking beakers at 3.49e are handy and don't spill or leak, we checked! A few colours to pick from. Have grips on them to help small hands.

I go swimming with the girls at least 2/3 times a week. We are all members in our local hotel/leisure facility so it's a great activity/option to have to keep us busy and avoid the dreaded cabin fever. As my youngest still wears nappies that means we go through a lot of swim nappies. I spotted these washable swim nappies that keep in all accidents due to the elasticated sides. At 5.99e they are worth trying out, especially as summer is coming which means holidays, beach trips and playing in the paddle pool in the garden. The design is cute with unicorns, there was also a boy design option. Various sizes available.

Pick up these nappy sacks, they are much better than the Tesco ones! 1.39e

Did anyone else head to Aldi today? Love to hear what you picked up. There was some great things there. If you were pregnant it would be a good place to start shopping. Here is the link to everything they have in the Special Buy/Baby Event;

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thur-21-apr/

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Orla & Kerri X

Monday, 14 March 2016

M&S 50%Sale, My Kidswear Picks

Hey Guys,

So M&S online are currently having a 50% sale. Here are my top picks for kids wear. Certainly have a look, their kids clothes are fab, great quality and wash very well. I am a big fan!!

Girls

A Lovely Spring/Summer 3 piece set

Click here to see; http://www.marksandspencer.ie/3-Piece-Top%2C-Shorts-Tights-Outfit-%281-7-Years%29/P22429097,en_IE,pd.html?dwvar_P22429097_color=R4&start=

I find M&S fantastic for PJ's and dressing gowns. They have lots of lovely designs. They are always really comfortable for little ones.

This two pack set is now at a great price;
http://www.marksandspencer.ie/2-Pack-Pure-Cotton-Assorted-Pyjamas/P22422516,en_IE,pd.html?dwvar_P22422516_color=ZZ&start=

I love this Spring/Summer jacket for the young fashionista.

Check it out;
http://www.marksandspencer.ie/Faux-Suede-Fringe-Jacket-%285-14-Years%29/P22435490,en_IE,pd.html?dwvar_P22435490_color=VS&start=

My last girl pick is a real kids wardrobe basic, both my girls have one and they are very handy for playground trips as the weather improves. This one is very pretty and comes with a fur hood for added warmth.