Archive for February, 2012

CubbyKit: A Review

Amanda Cottingham | February 28, 2012 | 13 Comments

Over the weekend we tested out a CubbyKit. It’s a new service, and the idea is you subscribe to having a box of craft goodies delivered to your door every month for £19.99. I think what it actually delivers is a box full of ideas, so you as a parent haven’t got to do all the research and buying of products. Each box has a theme, and is age appropriate. Either 3-4 or 5-6. and has three craft activities included. Continue Reading

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I love Mondays….The One With Chintz

Amanda Cottingham | February 27, 2012 | 7 Comments

Every Monday I write a post that includes some of the things that we love at The Ana Mum Diary. I’ve called it ‘I Love Mondays’ a kind of antithesis to the ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ hit by the Boomtown Rats. I plan on helping the Monday blues with beautiful things. I will virtual shop for your every need. Perhaps introducing you to something that you may have not seen or been to before. You are in good hands!

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Week #8 of the 366 Photography Project

Amanda Cottingham | February 26, 2012 | 26 Comments

As the weather has been so much nicer. I decided that I would concentrate more on nature, and also inanimate objects. It was great to experiment a little more with my camera.

It was all OK in the end.

Miss A was ill in the morning, and we had booked to go for a meal. She had been so excited to go the day before, I was dreading disappointing her. Amazingly, she picked up so quickly we were able to go. Continue Reading

My First Glossy Box : A Review (February)

Amanda Cottingham | February 24, 2012 | 11 Comments

I know I’m late to the party on this one, but in the spirit of blogging things that my family or I love, here is my Glossy Box Review.

Firstly it was very easy to set up, and you can cancel at any time. I think this is unusual for something such as this, and definitely added to my confidence in setting up the subscription. It is a shame that even though they ask for details of your skin type etc. the box is not tailored to your individual skin and hair types. I hope this is something that they look at soon, as I would imagine this would mean even more products become available to the company for us to sample.

Well it arrived today, and firstly I was impressed with the packaging. Beautifully tied up in ribbon and tissue paper. It really gives a good impression of what products are going to be in the box.