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Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka

| November 23, 2013

With the November chill in the air we were very excited when the lovely team at Vertbaudet asked if Imogen would like to try one of their most popular winter coats, the Girl’s Reversible Parka. This is a super warm and stylish coat that will see Imogen snug and cosy throughout winter and into spring next year.

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This beautiful padded Vertbaudet winter coat is reversible and showerproof. It has fleecy mittens attached by press studs to keep little fingers toasty and warm when playing outside. Imogen loves the mittens and having them attached to the coat ensures they won’t get lost and are always there to quickly slip on and off when we’re out and about.

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The Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka can be worn both ways with one side displaying little printed hearts and the other side in a plain pearly pink colour. To keep children extra warm the coat is zip fastening with concealed press studs for additional warmth.

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I love the style of this Vertbaudet winter coat with an attached hood and elasticated hem for a puffball effect. I have been amazed at the number of compliments Imogen has received when wearing this coat, it is greatly admired for its warmth and style.

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There are two side pockets on the front and a little inside pocket where you can put a photo of your child to help them find their coat if they’re at nursery or school. The Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka is machine washable and available in a variety of colours and sizes.

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I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka. It has everything your child needs for going out in the winter months and retails for £35.

Disclosure: We were sent the Vertbaudet Girl’s Reversible Parka for the purposes of this review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Getting into the Christmas Spirit

| October 16, 2013

The Christmas spirit was welcomed at the beginning of October this year as our local John Lewis displayed a selection of their lovely Christmas trees and decorations.

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Imogen ringing the Christmas bells. We both love this Christmas Decoration and it really does sound as if Father Christmas is on his way!

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A delicate Christmas tree covered in snow with a selection of Christmas decorations.

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To get into the Christmas spirit at home I made some pomanders using oranges and cloves. I love the smell of orange mixed with clove, there’s a warmth to it and a gentle spice. We had a bowl of oranges and a jar of cloves in the cupboard so all that was needed was a few minutes of pushing the cloves into the orange.

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The smell is divine. I’ve placed them in our lounge so we can all enjoy the fragrance. And when our Christmas tree goes up at the beginning of December I’ll tie a ribbon around them and add them to the tree as fragrant decorations.

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How are you getting into the Christmas spirit this year?

Biona Organic Spelt Pasta with Spinach and Avocado

| September 29, 2013

I don’t like to eat too much wheat and try to keep it to only those times when I’m on the run and need to grab a quick sandwich. At home I buy Biona Organic Spelt Pastaand Biona Organic Rye Breadwhich Imogen and hubby both love, so we all enjoy the health benefits of eating spelt and less wheat. Spelt pasta is wholemeal and cooks in 5 minutes.

Last week I made Biona Organic Spelt Pastawith organic spinach and avocado. So simple. I just added a dash of pesto and a twist of ground pepper.

The finished product = wheat free, quick, healthy and delicious!

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My local Waitrose supermarket stopped selling Biona products several months ago and I’ve since discovered Biona Organic Spelt Pasta and Biona Organic Rye Bread on Amazonwhich offers a subscribe and save deal as well as free postage.

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