Beko WX943440B Washing Machine Review & Giveaway

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Before Christmas we were sent a Beko washing machine to review that has a 28-minute wash cycle, I know it sounds amazing, doesn't it? 

As a family of five with a partner who wears a new work uniform each day and three children in school uniforms (two of whom are under 5 and come home covered in paint daily) my laundry pile is never ending! We probably do 3-4 loads of laundry per day. So a washing machine that can wash clothes in just 28 minutes was like music to my ears.

Cookhouse And Pub Holystone Review

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Edit Cookhouse and Pub has since closed 

Just before Christmas, we were invited along to the Cookhouse and Pub in Holystone, North Tyneside (Just off the A19 and near Benton Asda). Locals will probably remember the Cookhouse as previously being called the Stonebrook which served up traditional pub food. Well, it has had a whole new refit and has rebranded into the Cookhouse and pub and I have to say we were seriously impressed. 

The pub is now very well presented, it has a really modern yet cosy feel to it with an open plan kitchen, large bar area. We visited on a Saturday evening with the in-laws and were warmly greeted upon arrival by the friendly and welcoming staff and shown to a table by the window. The weather outside was freezing cold but it was lovely and warm and cosy inside the pub. 

Crater Craft A New Game - Review

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My partner and teen are always playing games on their Phones and are always telling me to download the latest games they are playing. I never do as I am not normally a fan of games on my phone as in the past I have been put off by the price of them, or the fact they can be stressful and so competitive as you race against the clock to complete a level. But there is a new game on the block called Crater Craft which is ideal for busy mums like myself who just want a gentle game to play to pass time whilst waiting to pick the kids up from school or for the washing machine to finish its cycle. 

Whitehouse Farm Winter Wonderland Review

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If you are yet to see Santa or you are just looking for a fun festive day out that the whole family will enjoy in the days before Christmas then Whitehouse Farm is the place to visit. 

As a family, we love Whitehouse Farm, I used to take my eldest when she was younger and now I take my younger two children. We visited a few times earlier this year, which you can read about here .We have never visited at Christmas time before but have heard how great the Winter Wonderland is from friends who have visited in previous years.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Pantomime At The Tyne Theatre & Opera House - Review

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Last Friday we headed to the iconic Tyne Theatre and Opera House in the centre of Newcastle to watch this years pantomime production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I love visiting the Tyne Theatre and Opera House as it is such a grand, beautiful, old building steeped in history and it is a joy to watch shows there. 

E.ON Go Online Tariff - How Much Could You Save?

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 We are spending £120 a month for gas and electric for our three-bed semi, which is a big expense. We do try and save energy wherever we can, we have energy saving light bulbs in every room and we turn things off when we are not using them but could I save money by switching providers?

Cinderella Pantomime At Whitley Bay Playhouse Review

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You can't beat a family visit to the pantomime at this time of year and on Saturday we headed to Whitley Bay Playhouse to see this years production of Cinderella. As a family we love Whitley Bay Playhouse, it is not far from where we live and even though it is one of the smaller theatres in the region it is modern with comfortable seats and great views wherever you sit in the audience. 

We really enjoyed last years production of Aladdin and I did not think they would be able to top it, but they most definitely did.