tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91964978255024778602024-03-18T12:56:49.306+00:00My Mummy's PenniesMy Life as a penny pinching Mummy...My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.comBlogger945125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-42075177535662646532020-06-29T20:37:00.001+01:002020-06-29T20:37:26.681+01:00Family Fun with Funko! (Ad - Review)
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Funko are known for being the brand that covers all of your fandom needs and with licenced pop culture products from almost every fictional world you can think of of, including Batman, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, DC Comics and Hello Kitty to name just a few, they have helped to keep the My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-27215284321820347962019-12-24T10:54:00.000+00:002019-12-24T10:54:12.818+00:00Our Favourite Family Christmas Movies (AD - GIFTED)
The lead up to the festive period can get rather manic for our family, the children both have extra activities with school and clubs, (our 9-year-old was in FOUR different shows this year!), my husband and I are really busy in work getting ready to take some time off and then of course there is the shopping and prep to do! I'm getting tired just thinking about it!
This means that when we get My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0United Kingdom54.86745099436115 -3.507379949999972335.283603994361151 -44.815973949999972 74.451297994361141 37.801214050000027tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-4843918185789718292019-06-09T12:00:00.000+01:002019-06-10T08:20:50.299+01:00Throwback to the Nineties with The Spice Girls #AD
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If I had to choose a decade that defined my formative years it would without a doubt be the Nineties. Platform shoes, 'Rachel from friends' hair, boob tubes with combat pants and of course Girl Power!
This decade spanned my childhood from ages six to sixteen and shaped me in to the person that I am in so many ways.
Of course you can't My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-17989683944955945072019-05-08T07:30:00.000+01:002019-05-08T07:30:00.221+01:00Planning our first trip to Walt Disney World, Florida
Planning a holiday is always exciting, but when it's a holiday of a lifetime it can be pretty overwhelming as well. This summer, we will be taking our children on their very first trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. Long term readers of this site will know that we are a family of huge Disney fans, so this really is the ultimate dream for us all. My husband has been three times before as a My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-7638526695957400162019-05-05T13:57:00.002+01:002019-05-05T17:22:52.042+01:00Monster Jam UK Arena Tour - Review
Disclosure: We were invited to attend Monster Jam as guests this weekend in exchange for a review of the event. This post also contains affiliate links.
Yesterday, we spent a fun filled family day out at Manchester Arena attending Monster Jam, the must see live motorsport event tour that's perfect for families!
What happens at a Monster Jam Arena Tour?
I have to be honest here and My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-36124442205023871182019-05-01T18:30:00.000+01:002019-05-05T22:35:57.092+01:00On Your Marks... Monster Jam Returns to Manchester
Disclosure: we have been invited to attend Monster Jam as guests this weekend and will be sharing our review after the event.
On your marks, get set, go…
The thrilling experience that is Monster Jam®, returns to Manchester Arena this weekend for the first time in nine years to deliver an unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable Monster Truck show that is sure to entertain kids (My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, UK53.4807593 -2.242630500000018453.329540300000005 -2.5653540000000183 53.6319783 -1.9199070000000185tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-54904862203957175302019-02-27T20:07:00.002+00:002019-02-27T22:59:29.305+00:00When is the right time for your child's first mobile phone? #AD
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Carphone Warehouse and Nokia. All opinions are my own.
Choosing the right mobile phone is a big decision for anyone, this is a device that you will most likely use every day and you may be reliant on it for communication, for accessing news and for keeping up to date with your diary and activities, you may even pay for your My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-4252684651436205992019-02-17T10:00:00.000+00:002019-02-17T10:00:02.443+00:00How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - Plush Toys #SentforReviewTo celebrate the release of the third movie in the How to Train Your Dragon series, we have been sent a selection of the new plush toys available from Posh Paws to review. This post also contains affiliate links.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World sees the return of our favourite dragons and dragon riders and introduces a few new ones too including my daughter's new My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, UK53.4807593 -2.242630500000018453.329540300000005 -2.5653540000000183 53.6319783 -1.9199070000000185tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-41145990266540634972018-12-19T22:55:00.003+00:002018-12-19T22:55:58.165+00:00Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald - Nifflers and Niffler Babies
We are big fans of the world of Harry Potter in our house and we all loved the first Fantastic Beasts film, especially being introduced to all of the magical beasts that lived inside Newt's suitcase! In fact, after watching the movie for the first time my daughter declared she wanted her own Niffler!
Now her and many other children's wishes can come true as you can buy them (or yourselves!) My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-48742133709471481262018-11-12T13:45:00.000+00:002018-11-23T16:57:20.429+00:00Harry Potter Sleep Wear for Grown Ups!I love the Harry Potter books and movies and I'm delighted that it is a fandom that everyone can enjoy no matter their age! You may have read my Top Stocking Fillers for Harry Potter Fans gift guide where I brought together some great gift ideas for Hogwarts wannabes, well I'm now thrilled to discover that New Look have brought out a fabulous range of sleepwear and loungewear for big kids just My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-3566680940082499722018-11-06T07:00:00.000+00:002018-11-06T07:00:17.020+00:00Spy Code - Operation: Escape Room from Smyths Toys - Review #ad
Escape rooms seem to be all the rage at the moment, they are a fun group activity that challenge your minds and encourage you to work together with others. Most of the ones I've seen around tend to be for grown ups and my puzzle mad 11 year old has been quite disappointed that he's not been able to experience the concept for himself yet. He was absolutely thrilled to to find that Yulu games My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-27026244773592667182018-11-05T07:30:00.000+00:002018-11-05T07:30:08.868+00:00Taffy Mail American Candy Box - Review
We have recently been sent the October Taffy Mail Extra subscription box packed full of American treats and sweets! The October box was themed for Halloween and includes a great selection of candy and snacks with some that I hadn't heard of before!
Sweets and sugary snacks are treats that we enjoy in moderation, but it's nice to discover some new and different brands to try that aren't easy My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-26368793083345840732018-10-12T21:21:00.001+01:002018-10-13T00:12:15.105+01:00A tale about friendshipI'd like to tell a little tale about friendship and how sometimes the smallest gesture can mean so much. This could be about me, about you, or about that friend you used to be so close to you shared everything, yet you've forgotten the last time you spoke. It may not feel familiar to you, or it may just make you pick up the phone...
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
As aMy Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-66934993573388742252018-10-07T09:00:00.000+01:002018-10-07T16:44:50.221+01:00Liverpool's Dream Giant Spectacular #LiverpoolGiantsThis week marks fourteen years since I moved away from the city I grew up in and yesterday I returned to Liverpool with my youngest to watch the incredible Liverpool's Dream.
This final visit from Royal de Luxe marks ten years since Liverpool celebrated being European Capital of Culture and brings the story of Liverpool's Dream to the streets of the city centre. Not having been able to My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0Liverpool, UK53.4083714 -2.991572600000040453.1055044 -3.6370196000000403 53.7112384 -2.3461256000000406tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-32550879450493548642018-10-05T18:00:00.000+01:002018-10-15T20:48:52.374+01:00Hatchibabies from Hatchimals - Toy Review
There's a new member of the Hatchimals family and it's set to be one of the most popular toys this Christmas!
This week we had a new arrival in our house in the form of of a Hatchimals Hatchibabies Egg!
My seven year old has been nurturing and playing with the Hatchibabies egg all week and today she was very EGGcited to hatch it and meet her new best friend!
Elizabeth is a huge fan of My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-12620457410941570362018-10-02T22:41:00.001+01:002018-10-02T22:41:17.402+01:00A Care Package From Care Bears
There is nothing like a lovely package of goodies through the post to cheer you up!
As the weather gets colder, bugs and virus start spreading through schools and workplaces and last week I was struck down with the flu and confined to bed a for a few days feeling rather sorry for myself. This made it especially good timing to receive a lovingly put together care package from Flair to help My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-51642448008988851122018-09-18T07:30:00.000+01:002018-09-18T21:14:49.224+01:00Disney on Ice Dream Big brings Moana to Manchester Arena!
Regular readers will know that we are a family of Disney fans and we having been going to watch Disney on Ice every year since the children were tiny. Over the years we've enjoyed seeing all of our favourite characters perform spectacular acts on the Ice and retell much loved stories in an amazing fashion!
This year Disney on Ice presents Dream Big, featuring everyone's favourite Wayfinder My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-2861759598432577042018-08-07T23:00:00.000+01:002018-08-08T12:51:04.014+01:00Planning a Dream Family Holiday in ItalyItaly is a place I have been dreaming of visiting since I was a child, and after meeting my husband, the first place we planned to travel to together was the romantic city of Venice.
After trawling through stunning images of gondolas and beautiful sunsets reflecting on the peaceful waterways, we booked our dream break in a hotel overlooking the canals and spent five unforgettable days and nightsMy Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-72110981185704534702018-08-05T09:00:00.000+01:002018-08-08T12:52:00.371+01:00Emily's Paint A Pot - Manchester Arndale
Last week, my seven year old daughter and I enjoyed a girly mother and daughter afternoon with a visit to Emily's Paint A Pot in Next, Manchester Arndale. We first visited Emily's Paint A Pot in their previous location in Prestwich, however the new studio is perfectly located in Manchester City centre, ideal for shopping trips or to combine with lunch out and so handy to get to My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0Manchester, UK53.4807593 -2.242630500000018453.329540300000005 -2.5653540000000183 53.6319783 -1.9199070000000185tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-66558211112167700402018-07-30T18:00:00.000+01:002018-08-01T20:16:31.944+01:00KumiKreator Friendship Bracelet Maker - Review and GiveawayThe KumiKreator Friendship Bracelet Maker is set to be one of the must have toys for tween girls for 2018. Ideal for kids who love to craft and create, the KumiKreator from Cool Create comes with everything your child needs to make ten bright and colourful bracelets. Replacement threads can also be purchased to make even more!
Making Friendship Bracelets
Some things seems to stand the testMy Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-75390636750116059742018-07-24T23:40:00.003+01:002018-07-24T23:40:51.478+01:00Summer Football Camp at Hotel Football
Yesterday, we were invited down to Hotel Football at Old Trafford for a special preview of their summer football camp which runs from Monday 30th June – Friday 3rd August, on the special football pitch on the top floor of the hotel, otherwise known as 'Heaven'!
Both children had a fantastic hour getting a taster of the summer camp sessions and practising football skills with one of the FAMy Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-38047603220501916632018-07-23T08:00:00.000+01:002018-07-23T08:00:08.712+01:00 Four Ways To Earn Extra Money As A Stay At Home Mum Today I'm pleased to bring you a guest post from Ruth who blogs about genuine ways to make money online at Ruthmakesmoney.com, including freelance writing, eBay reselling, and matched betting.
I’m Ruth, and about eight years ago now, I ditched my full-time job as an HR manager to become self-employed and work from home. It’s been a journey full of ups and downs and wins and losses, but it’s My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-32657913706197965362018-07-22T16:44:00.000+01:002018-07-22T16:44:20.338+01:00Five Ways to Save Money while Travelling
Photo by Brett Zeck on Unsplash
I've always had a passion for travel, back when I was in my early twenties I spent a month travelling around Europe, I loved discovering new places and experiencing different cultures and if I had the money at the time I would have continued on my adventures and expanded my horizons further. Fate has its way of working things out the My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-73211368585704580322018-07-22T12:00:00.000+01:002018-07-22T22:26:35.573+01:00CBBC Summer Social is coming to Liverpool!
My children are 7 and 10 and they are both big fans of CBBC. Being right in the target age group they really enjoy programmes such Horrible Histories, Deadly 60, The DEEP and Junior Bake Off.
When they heard that a brand new festival, bringing together the best of the CBBC stars and some top musical acts including New Hope Club and Shrek The Musical in the historic Croxteth Hall in My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9196497825502477860.post-60187493245217155822018-07-21T22:00:00.000+01:002018-07-22T21:54:07.559+01:00Celebrity MUA Masterclass with Amy's MakeUp Box
I've always loved makeup. As a teen, i'd save up my pocket money to go to Boots with my friends and buy the latest lipstick or eyeshadow trends. As I got older my taste in makeup got more expensive and my application became more skilled.
However now I'm in my thirties, I've recently come to realise that my make up routine has barely changed for over ten years and my My Mummy's Pennieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688418656157333049noreply@blogger.com0