Relax with Wilkinson at Bath time

When you have had a hard day at school working with children and a space hopper has smacked you in the head for the 100th time you know you need to relax when you get home. I have a lovely bathroom , though I was feeling it was a little hotel bathrrom like if you know what I mean. A few little touches make all the differance, so the lovely people over a Wilkonsons sent me some products to jazz up my bath time. And they didn't send me a space hopper which I was most grateful for.

Back in the mists of time I had taken Wilkinsons Skinology range on holiday obviously the products were not there for the amazing Cornish view but to mantain if you have spotty spotty skin.

There are many products within this range and I have to admit I am impressed with the product. My son tested these products as he's getting to that spotty age, I have to admit Wilkinsons was a place I just used to run into and just grab my cleaning products. Though I can see now a great deal of thought has gone into the look of their products and , making sure they actually deliver . So my son is looking less spotty and rather happy bit odd for a child that has just turned into a teenager.

J relaxing with the cottage cat on holiday.

So when we got back off holiday and the summer holidays had ended boooooooooo and I was back at school getting smacked in the head by space hopper and embarrassed by 7 year old by being told that their ipad 2 had told hem our bones turn to fossils when you die, I really need to relax. So if I wasn't busy comping with my cat.

A bath sign! this is just £5.00 from Wilkinsons!

I love this it transform my bathroom from something that looks like a  hotel bathroom to something that is individual to my personality. Also there was a bath pillow to relax with ....

So I will definitely be heading off to Wilkinson for more bathroom items and other products to accent my home. Thank you Wilkinson for brightening my bath time. You can't find all these items over at Wilkinson's except my cat wearing a tea cosy

(I was sent the Wilkinson Products for review, the space hopper was provided by my place of work )

Birimingham Sea Life Centre review and giveaway.

I was very pleased to be invited to go Birimhgham Sea Life centre, i have been to many aquarium around the world so I was interested to go to a local world. First impressions was that it was a very busy attraction which is a good sign!.

A busy Sea Life Centre

The star attraction were  the Hammerhead Sharks and turtles ( though one turtle was away and the other was asleep, famous people can be fickle.) we found all the attractions fascinating to watch,. . Another highlight was the rock pool where you can hold crabs and starfish if you are brave enough. 

J getting interactive with the rockpool.

An informative Sea Life staff member giving an interactive talk on rockpools.

I’d also recommend the walk-through underwater tank. It’s like being in a submarine. Huge turtles, manta rays and leopard sharks swim just above your head – quite unforgettable.

A Moray eel wouldn't want to get on his bad side!.

Nemo ie the Clown Fish.

Negatives.I would like the Jellyfish to have a better looking tank, my son J commented on it and it was his fear that it might get bored.


Overall, I’d recommend it. But as it’s not cheap, it’ll be a while before we go again. However, the wide variety of species, seen at close quarters makes it a memorable experience for all age groups.


However you can buy a Merlin pass as well that lets you enter all the Sea Life Centre and attractions such as Alton Towers as well all year.

Yes it can be quite expensive to go round , I would recommend it as part of your day out as it is not a day out in itself you will probably be there 2 and half hours maximum. There are always plenty of 2 for 1 vouchers around.

There is also a 4d cinema show there showcasing scenes from Happy Feet , probably a bit scary for really young centre but gentle enough fun .

Throughout the Birmingham Sealife Centre there is a emphasis on sustainable fishing. You can take a takwaway card with tips on how you can reduce your impact on fish in general ( including tips on eating sustainable fish). Its good that they do this and if you can catch the young ( No pun intended it's a good thing!.)

Sustainable fishing

Visit http://www.visitsealife.com/  and then come back here and tell me your favourite sea creature. The prize is a family pass to a Sea Life Centre. just in time for half term that's one day sorted.

Ends 19th October



( I was given a family pass for the purpose of this review and opinions are entirely my own)

JmL Vacpac Vacuum Storage Bags review.

I honestly believe this to be a good product, much preferring this to the shoe storage offered by JML , it allowed me to Vac Mr T's cricket gear up instead of it clogging up the bottom of the wardrobe. I have one of those lift up beds with not alot  except junk not mine Mr T's honest  no I lie it's mine!

Running out of storage room? Are your wardrobes a disaster zone? VacPacks are the incredible storage solution that gives you more space for your stuff! Just pack, seal, then Vac, and in no time at all your home will look and feel so tidy. It's the revolutionary way to store, protect and care for your possessions. You could make up to a third more room in bulging drawers and wardrobes instantly.

Condense clothes with Large Vacs - Just pack it ... and Vac it!!

Simply place your items into VacPack Large, seal the patented watertight zip and vacuum out the air. Bulky ski and sports wear, duvets, towels and sleeping bags pack down instantly. Store away your summer or winter clothes when the seasons change. You'll find so many uses - triple your storage.


Running out of storage room? Are your wardrobes a disaster zone? VacPacks from JML are the incredible storage solution that gives you more space for your stuff! Just pack, seal, then Vac, and in no time at all your home will look and feel so tidy. It’s the revolutionary way to store, protect and care for your possessions. You could make up to a third more room in bulging drawers and wardrobes instantly. 

Simply place your items into VacPack Jumbo, seal the patented watertight zip and vacuum out the air. Bulky ski and sports wear, duvets, towels and sleeping bags pack down instantly. Store away your summer or winter clothes when the seasons change. You’ll find so many uses – triple your storage space today! 

• Contains 2 Jumbo VacPacks (90 x 125 cm)


• Compress, protect and organise for more space in your home


• Durable construction and double sealed locking mechanism


• Airtight and waterproof so your items stay safe, dry and protected


• Also available in Large, Tote, Hanging Suit / Dress and the complete VacPack Collection


• Made from nylon to lock out dirt, dust, bugs and moisture


• Transparent so storing and finding is simple


• Works with any vacuum nozzle

Admittedly at first after getting the product out of the it seemed really really, thin like it would tear perhaps. However after getting Mr T's gear into the product neatly I soon realized this was not the case. However when you do pack items away make sure the nozzle for when you use the vacuum cleaner on it is facing upwards!.

Clothing storage Jml Vacpac.

These VacPac bags come in a variety of sizes the one I was sent to review was the jumbo size perfect for duvets an other such bulky. This item retails for around £12.00 a price I feel happier paying though I always shop around for the best price. You cam buy this from JML though it will cost you slightly more though if you are buying more than £50 worth of items postage will be free , so it might be worth placing a bulk order of items you need.

JML Shoes Under review

I was sent the Jml shoes under for review. Reviewing this gave me the opportunity to sort out my wardrobe! and that of Mr T. This product was fine for my need of just a few pair of shoes.

However if the product was made of hard plastic this would be better for stacking in a wardrobe. That said you could store more of them under your bed however you would need a valance sheet to hide them from public view!.

The product description is as follows

"Do you have a passion for shoes? Shoes Under stores twelve pairs of shoes neatly under your bed out of view, saving you valuable wardrobe space. Your footwear will stay neatly separated, so it’s easy to find just the right shoes when you need them. Now you can keep your bedroom free of shoe clutter when you store your sandals, trainers, kitten heels, court shoes and many, many more. Just slide and store! Shoes Under easily fits in the unused space under your bed. "

• No more clutter


• Keeps shoes protected from bugs, dust and moisture


• Holds up to 12 pairs of shoes


• Clear zipper, see-through cover


• Sturdy nylon handle


• Material: nylon, PVC and non-woven polypropylene


• Size: 75 x 60 x 15cm

Prices seems to vary on this item I feel that it is a little pricy at the suggested retail of £9.99 is a little bit too much in my opinion if you were buying more than one.

Mad Beauty Rose confetti and MAD Beauty Slipper review .

The lovely people over at MAD beauty sent me some gorgeous slippers and body lotion to review, along with some rose petals confetti that you put in the bath. Sadly Rollie didn't understand that cats don't do bath reviews, they in fact hate water. Would you argue with this cat that has a psycho stare and gives me the hebejebees.

The perfect set, jump into a bath delightfully fragranced with a MAD Beauty Rose confetti £3.99 afterward pop on a pair of soft and cosey MAD Rosey Slippers, then moisturise with some lovely Rosey Body Lotion.  £9.99

MAD Beauty Bath Confetti.

MAD Beauty Rose Confetti in the bath.

Sadly or luckily for you I did no recreate the scene from American Beauty !. The bath with the confetti was both sutle and realxing. My only word of caution would be make sure you don't hav any own yur hands as you get out of the bath as it can be quite slippy otherwise.



MAD ROSEY LIPS N/L slipper Set.


After your bath pop on a pair of soft and cosey MAD rosey slippers,then moisture with some lovely Rosey Body Lotion.

I love the packaging of the slipper set.

Me wearing the slippers.

No Rollie you can not review bath products.

I said "NO Rollie" poor @mummybarrow rubby ducky in corner is scared.

Even though MAD Beauty products are not tested on animals , Rollie was not allowed to try them ,bad Kitty trying to muscle in.