Lunch At Toby Carvery

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We are big fans of Toby carvery, it has been a few months since we last visited so we were long overdue a visit. And let's be honest at this time of year when the weather is cold and miserable you just can't beat a nice carvery with lashings of gravy. So we headed to our local one in Shiremoor, North Tyneside on Thursday for lunch. 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Me Becoming Mum

This week I am joined by Naomi who blogs at Me Becoming Mum on Other Bloggers Family Lives. Naomi has a family blog all about life with her two little girls and family lifestyle topics.

 So let's find out more about the family behind Me Becoming Mum. 

Afternoon Tea With Santa At Wyevale Garden Centre Gosforth

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Edit - Wyevale garden centre Gosforth has been taking over and is now a British Garden Centre. 

This year I am so excited for Christmas as it is the first year my little two (aged 3 & 4) have properly understood what Christmas is all about. They have already written their Christmas lists for Santa, they keep asking when we can put the Christmas tree up and they are amazed by the twinkling lights from the shopping centre decorations. They truly believe in Santa and the magic of Christmas and it is heart-warming to watch. 

Crepe Affaire Newcastle Review

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Tucked away on the ground floor in Eldon Square near the escalators is Crepe Affaire, a small and very modern looking Creperie serving a selection of sweet and savoury French crepes. This week Crepe Affaire is celebrating its first birthday in Eldon Square and to celebrate they will randomly be handing out vouchers for a free crepe to ten purchasing customers per day during its Birthday week (this week). They will also be handing out a free glass of prosecco to all customers who place a crepe order after 5pm this Thursday (23rd November) too. 

Starting The Day With Ready Brek & Despicable Me 3

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Now that it is winter and the mornings are cold and frosty we have been starting the day with a nice warming bowl of Ready Brek. I fondly remember having Ready Brek for breakfast when I was a child and now my own children enjoy it for breakfast too. Packed full of vitamins and minerals and only containing natural ingredients it is the perfect way to start the day before school. 

Behind The Scenes At McDonald's

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Last week I was invited to McDonald's Silverlink to go behind the scenes and see what new changes they are making to the restaurants, and also to make my very own Big Mac! 

We were greeted at the store by franchisee Bill who was the 6th McDonald's franchise owner here in the UK and now has several branches here in the North East, including the Silverlink branch which has the busiest drive-thru in the North East. Bill employs over 600 people here in the North East, and funnily enough my partner actually worked for Bill and the store manager Simon many years ago when he was a teenager at the Silverlink branch.

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring My Chaotically Eclectic Life

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Debbie who blogs at My Chaotically Eclectic Life. Debbie blogs about family life with an older child and two younger ones, she also features days out in Yorkshire, reviews and crafts.

 So let's find out more about the family behind My Chaotically Eclectic Life.

Cote Brasserie Newcastle Review

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A couple of weeks ago Cote Brasserie opened a new branch here in Newcastle. Located in the former Barclays bank building on Grainger street you will find Cote Brasserie, and what a transformation it has been under. The building has been transformed with rustic, yet luxurious decor that almost makes you feel you are at a Parisian bistro instead of Newcastle. 

Photo via Cote Brasserie

Silver Cross Pioneer Doll Pram Review

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My little girl enjoys playing with her dolls and pushing them around in her doll's pram. Now that she is getting older (she is four) her current dolls pram is getting a bit small for her and we were thinking of buying her a new one for Christmas this year, then just like magic Play Like Mum got in touch and asked if we would like to review a Silver Cross Pioneer 5-in-1 doll's pram (perfect timing). 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring Trinimamabebe

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Trini who blogs at Trinimamabebe, which is a family lifestyle blog about life as a first-time mum, money saving and reviews. 

So let's find out more about the family behind Trinimamabebe. 

A Prestige Christmas Hamper

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Every single year my partner mentions getting a Christmas hamper delivered as he remembers them from his childhood, I never end up getting a one as I always thought they would be expensive and full of items we would never use. So when Prestige Hampers got in touch and offered to send me a hamper I was keen to see if they were worth the money or not.

Chaophraya Thai Cooking School Review

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Last year Eldon Squares new grey's quarter opened which is home to a great range of dining options, one of these is Chaophraya Thai restaurant. Chaophraya is located on the top floor with wonderful views of the city below. 

Other Bloggers Family Lives Featuring The Money Whisperer

This week on Other Bloggers Family Lives I am featuring Emma who blogs at The Money Whisperer. Emma blogs about a host of ways to make and save money and her blog is full of really useful tips on how to easily save money.

 So let's find out more about the family behind The Money Whisperer.