Mainline Menswear for Fashionable Fathers

Father's Day is just a few days away and if you're looking for a stylish gift for your dad, or the daddy to your little ones, Mainline Menswear may have the perfect present. 

They have a wide range of designer shirts, jackets and jeans along with stunning accessories, including watches and belts, plus footwear. 

If you're thinking ahead to your summer holidays then you might want to take a peek at their flip flops, sunglasses, bags and swim shorts which will be really functional this season too.

London's Nickelodeon Store Turns One

Nickelodeon’s flagship store turns one on Monday 30th May and to celebrate their first anniversary customers are invited to enjoy special birthday themed activities taking place on Saturday 28th May from 10am!

Located at One Leicester Square, the Nickelodeon Store has welcomed an estimated 650,000 visitors over the last year and has introduced over 2,500 new items since it opened. The Store has sold over 170,000 items with the SpongeBob London Guard, an exclusive to the store, proving to be the most popular soft toy.

Activities planned for the birthday celebrations include:

• a balloon artist for visitors
• a colouring competition
• an appearance from SpongeBob SquarePants

Fancy Dress Galore from the Online Joke Shop

There are so many celebrations throughout the year where you need a costume, St Patrick's Day and Sports Relief to name just two upcoming events, and the Online Joke Shop can meet all of your fancy dress requirements. Whether it's something cute for your child's birthday party, a spooky outfit for Halloween or historic items for school, they are certain to have something for your budget.

The Mini Mes have their birthdays approaching (28th March and 8th April) so I've been looking for Super Hero party ideas over the past few weeks. They are both a little obsessed with Marvel and DC characters and each of these outfits costs less than than £20 which I feel is great value. Not only can they wear them for their parties but they can go in the dress up boxes for rainy day play too so they will get plenty of use over the years to come.

DC Super Hero Girls

When you think of Super Heroes it's more than likely Spider-Man, Batman or Thor spring to mind - strong male characters, but it's important not to forget the women too. They can be equally as powerful despite not often getting a mention, and with it being International Women's Day earlier this week there is no better time to introduce DC Super Hero Girls!

If your kids are looking for action-packed girl power, look no further. DC Entertainment’s latest animated series features a dynamic group of Super Heroes on their journey of discovering the power of their unique abilities and friendships. The characters are really dynamic, from strong and fearless to edgy and fun so it's definitely worth a watch.

You can visit the YouTube channel here for your little ones to watch their favourite characters on any device and the website here for games, free printables and more! Jamster and Minxy are loving the episodes so far.

BIG Brand Deliveries at TK Maxx (PLUS your chance to WIN)

With spring on the way there is no better time to top up your wardrobe so TK Maxx's biggest-ever brand delivery to stores nationwide will certainly help! They offer amazing designer brands across women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel, accessories, toys and leading homeware names, so the Mr and I went to our local branch in Northampton for a little spree...

I really love TK Maxx for the variety of items available for the entire family, all under one roof, making shopping so convenient. The Mini Mes have had a bit of a growth spurt since last year and with so many designer gems at affordable prices it was no surprise I popped lots of goodies into my trolley for them.

Jamster loves polo style tops so this was ideal for him, especially at just £16.99 - less than half of the RRP! The quality is superb and he could easily team this with jeans and trainers for a casual look or dress it up for a more formal occasion.

I also picked up some trousers for him, with an adjustable waist for the perfect fit. These were less than a quarter of the RRP, such a bargain and far cheaper than alternative children's clothing stores sell similar for.

Minxy is really into fashion as a tween girl. She tends to opt for comfortable yet stylish pieces so a long sleeved slogan top and a hooded sweater were the items I purchased for her (along with a few bits to put away for her birthday).

This pretty grey piece with pink stitching was a third of the price whereas the top was just £3.99. Seriously super for savvy shoppers.

5 Top Tips for Decluttering Your Home (WIN a £100 John Lewis Voucher)

Decluttering can significantly lower your stress levels and with the arrival of a new year there is no better time to tackle the overflowing toy boxes and cupboards. You may even want a good detox yourself after the festive feasts - I know I do!

Generally I have a big clear out and clean up on New Years Eve but this time I decided to raise a few pennies in the process, rather than just taking things to the tip. Hopefully my suggestions can help to make you a few £ which you could put towards something exciting for the family during 2016, like I intend.

Pumpkin Carving Ideas (PLUS Your Chance To Win A £250 Voucher)

Halloween is our second favourite time of year (after Christmas) so with the date fast approaching we have been getting more than a little excited! We've been baking some spooky treats, preparing for our party, trying on costumes and enjoying some creative fun by carving designs into pumpkins.

 Gravelmaster understand the importance of having fun as a family outdoors and they have therefore created a competition. If you have organised something for 31st October don't forget to share your pumpkin pics too as you could win a £250 voucher!

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There are many places where you can pick your own, with Hatton Country World being our local farm of choice, although you can easily pick up your giant orange veg from the supermarket for convenience.