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July Japan Candy Box unboxing

Posted on August 12, 2015March 7, 2017 by jenny

Last week a new subscription box popped through my door – the Japan Candy Box. Japan Candy Box is the sweetest monthly Japanese candy subscription service and we were excited to try it out. This is what our box looked like, packed full of 10 colourful candy and sweet treats to try! It goes without saying that…

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Monday happy things

Posted on August 10, 2015April 22, 2017 by jenny

It’s time for my favourite post of the week, my Monday happy things. We spent the last week at my mum’s which was lovely. The weather was great and we spent every day out exploring the beautiful countryside. We visited Salisbury and had fun looking for the Barons’ Charter sculptures. The Barons’ Charter includes 25…

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July Lucky Dip Club subscription box

Posted on August 5, 2015July 7, 2016 by jenny

I’ve developed a serious addiction to subscription boxes recently. I love anything cute, kawaii or which introduces me to new designers and makers. I’ve been following the Lucky Dip Club box for a while and decided to treat myself to the July box. The subscription rates seem pretty reasonable and I’m *just* about coping with…

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Monday happy things

Posted on August 3, 2015February 9, 2020 by jenny

I’m a little late with my weekly Monday happy things post as we’ve spent the last 24 hours at a very special overnight stay at Whipsnade Zoo to celebrate Frubes’ partnership with the Minions movie. We had an amazing adventure, sleeping in our own private lodge next to the white rhinos. I’ll be writing a…

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July Super Cute Box unboxing

Posted on July 28, 2015December 6, 2020 by jenny

This week I received a super cute box of kawaii loveliness. You all know how much I love my kawaii goodies so I was super excited to receive the July Super Cute Box. Quite simply the Super Cute Box is a monthly subscription box filled with cuteness from all around the world! The ethos behind…

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Kawaii Box review and giveaway

Posted on July 17, 2015May 1, 2022 by jenny

I love subscription boxes and if they are full of a carefully selected mix of Japanese and Korean kawaii products even better. Last week the June Kawaii Box landed on my doorstep and I waited until my children were occupied at school before I opened it. It arrived beautifully packaged in a sturdy cardboard box….

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June Stocking Box reveal

Posted on July 4, 2015February 25, 2025 by jenny

I adore receiving snail mail, not the brown envelope kind, but the little box of monthly loveliness otherwise known as subscription boxes. Last week I received the June Stocking Box which I have been looking forward to sharing with you. The idea behind Stocking Box is a subscription box full of handmade goodies – a…

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Chinese New Year Paper Plate drum and Weekend Box review

Posted on January 25, 2015May 7, 2017 by jenny

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I reviewed a Weekend Box. Andy, the guy behind the brilliant Weekend Box got in touch to ask if we wanted to review another one.  In case you need reminding, a Weekend Box is a fun-filled activity box subscription for little ones aged 3-6, delivered right to…

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Get more from your weekend with a Weekend Box {and free code!}

Posted on January 23, 2014June 5, 2020 by jenny

Over the weekend we tried out a Weekend Box, it’s a clever little box which fits neatly through your letter box and contains four activities: Something to Cook Something to Make Something to Explore and Something Green Each activity is designed to build sensory exploration skills within little ones aged 3-8 as well as help…

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