Today's post is a guest post by Jade (you can find out more about Jade and her blog at the end of the post. She is also a brand rep for my small brand, Magically Jasmine.
Traveling to Disneyland Paris with under 5’s had a lot of questions running through my head. The main one being ‘What rides and attractions would be suitable for an under 5?’
We’d booked this amazing adventure, but had no clue where to start with what the girls would like. Of course we could look at height charts to see what they could go on, but as Kairi was big enough for Tower Of Terror, the chats were just that, height not how child friendly they were.
So after multiple trips to Disneyland Paris with 6 Different under 5’s starting from 6 weeks old, I finally have the perfect list of rides and attractions suitable for an under 5 at Disneyland Paris.
- Ratatoulie
Ratatouille has to be one of my personal favourites at Disneyland Paris and one I get to share that love with my daughter too. You are ’shrunk’ down to the size of a mouse and taken on a 4D adventure through the kitchen visiting schemes from the Ratatouille movie. You will smell lemon as you go through the fridge, feel the heat of the cooker and some surprises too.
This ride is perfect for the whole family and one that under 5’s are sure to enjoy.
- It’s A Small World
It’s A Small World is a slow moving boat ride which takes you through various scenes and countries. The dolls sing to you in many languages and at Christmas you may get an extra surprise too.
The girls love this ride and ask for it to be both the first and last ride of the trip. Quick warning though, you may not get that song out of your head!
- Toy Soldier Parachute Drop
The ride is for those on the higher end of the 0-5 scale. You sit in ‘buckets’ hung underneath one of 4 parachutes. You are taken up into the air and dropped down quite fast.
From the top you get the most magical view of the park, the kids will love to put their feet up and when they get really courageous, their arms too!
- Slinky Dog Spin
Another Toy Story classic Slinky Dog Spin. After waiting in a fun queue, you board and sit inside part of slinky dogs tummy. As the rides name says, it spins you around and around in a circle as Slinky chases his tail! A fun family ride that will leave you all laughing.
- Carousel
Of course no theme park would be complete with a carousel and the one at Disney does not Disappoint. Embark on an adventure just outside the cast as your board your wonderful horse. Round in circles to classic Disney themed music you will go and if your little ones are on the smaller end, take a trip on one of the ‘stationary’ carriages instead.
- Alice’s Curious Labyrinth
Every now and again the kids will need to let of steam. If you are bored of the play parks, why not head into Alice’s Curious Labyrinth. From tiny doors to great photo shots the Labyrinth has plenty to do and if you have a little extra time you can make it all the way to the middle and climb the top of the castle too!
- Casey Jr
Last but in no means least, don’t forget to take a ride on Casey Jr. This classic train (as featured in Dumbo) is hidden away at the back of the park. The wait times are often quite short and this is probably one of the first ‘roller coaster’ rides your little one can go on!
Casey Jr plays the classic tune are you zoom around the back of the park taking in the exciting scenes from nearby rides. It’s one not to be missed!
Of course you could always spend your time meeting Mickey and friends or just playing around the parks and exploring! Do you agree with my picks? I’d love to hear what your top rides for under 5’s are in the comments below!
I’m Jade and I run www.mummieswaiting.com where I help parents plan stress-free Disneyland Paris holidays to make magical memories that last a lifetime!
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Laminate flooring is a more convenient and easy way of flooring not only because it will save you a great amount of money, you can also do it by yourself. But then again, there are some things you need to know before installing laminate flooring.
The inner core of the material is made with wood or fiberboard that is susceptible to moisture damage so, avoid installations in any room with a floor drain or sump pump. It’s not a great choice for restrooms and laundry rooms, either.
You can place it in kitchens however, you should be over the top about cleaning up any spills right away. Laminate flooring can go directly over most other flooring materials with the exception of indoor/outdoor carpeting and others with short snaps. That implies you don't need to remove old surfaces before you start. Be that as it may, your new ground surface will raise the dimension of your floor somewhat — around 3/8 inch — so you should be aware of changes to different rooms. Most deck producers have change edges that consider shifting floor structures.
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In case you're introducing overlay over existing ground surface in your kitchen, measure to ensure machines will fit into their unique positions after the new deck is introduced. If not, you may need to remove old ground surface before introducing the new.
Get the room ready
Prepare the room by taking off the base shoe and baseboards. Ensures the floor is spotless and level — introducing over a non-level floor can prompt delicate, light zones and may add to creases opening up. Tolerances are typically 1/4 to 3/8 inch estimated more than 10 even feet. High spots on wood floors can be sanded down. Then again, you can "fill" low spots with bits of 30-lb. felt. Low spots on solid sections ought to be loaded up with leveling compound.
Measure the room
Measure the space to decide the all out area of deck you'll require, at that point include 5 percent for waste and missteps. Keep in mind that you'll need to leave a hole of around 3/8 inch around the edge of the space to take into consideration the deck to extend and contract with changes in mugginess. That hole will be concealed when you reinstall the baseboards and base shoe.
Acclimate the flooring
Adjust the deck by bringing every one of the bundles of ground surface into the room. Open the bundles and disperse the free boards around the room in short heaps. This encourages the ground surface settle to the encompassing moistness in your room, a procedure that takes around 48 hours. Utilize the chance to examine any boards for harm.
Prep door frame
Prepare entryway outline with the goal that the deck will slide underneath the trim and frame (it's a lot simpler than endeavoring to slice a sporadic shape to fit the embellishment). Utilize a bit of ground surface and underlayment as a guide and imprint the entryway trim and support for cutting. Cut the pieces utilizing a pillar saw — a claim to fame handsaw with a balance handle that makes it simple to cut close to the floor. You can rest the saw sharp edge over a bit of ground surface to ensure you have a straight, even cut that is the right stature.
These things you have learned will give you a smooth installation of your laminate floorings. In any case that you find it hard to do these things, you can always hire a professional installer from your manufacturer but it can cost you a lot of money so better consider doing it by yourself instead of hiring a worker.
*This is a collaborative post*
If you follow me on instagram then you'll know that over the last half term we had a weekend away, staying at the West Lakes Chalets at Butlins in Minehead. It was a fantastic few days and I'll be going into detail about what we got up to on other posts, so keep an eye out for those. This post is focusing on the accommodation alone.
There are many different types of accommodation available at Butlins Minehead, categorised into value, moderate and premium. We were fortunate enough to stay in a Lakeside Chalet in the West Lakes area.
We arrived at about 7.30pm to check in, which was all very quick and simple. We were handed a map and shown which way to drive to our accommodation and where to park. the parking was not directly next to where we were staying but it was about a 2 minute walk so that wasn't an issue for us. It may be an issue for others with carrying things back and forth from the car but it honestly isn't far too walk.
First impressions of the area and chalet were wonderful. The surrounding area seemed very quiet, peaceful and pretty. From the outside I thought the chalet would be quite small but it wasn't at all. It was like a Tardis. We were staying in a 2 bedroom chalet.
Once through the front door there was a hallway with plenty of coat hanging space and areas to place bags and shoes.
To the left was the master bedroom which had a double bed, plenty of wardrobe space, a TV, hairdryer and iron. The main bathroom was also accessible from the bedroom as well as from the hallway.
The main bathroom was a good size with a bath, shower, toilet and many shelves for placing your toiletries etc. It also had a mini wash bag with some essential products in it.
The other side of the hallway had the 2nd bedroom which was sized well for our 2 children. It had 2 single beds and a small wardrobe and dressing table which was more than adequate for their belongings.
There was also a separate toilet room which was at the end of the hallway, which again had a mini Butlins wash-bag I was pleased to see that 2 toilets were in the chalet as I think it's needed when you're staying as a family.
The lounge/dining area was at the end of the hallway. It's an open plan room with the kitchen to the left and lounge area to the right. It was modern, bright but it still felt very homely and welcoming. The TV had plenty of channels to choose from.
The kitchen area had everything you could need including a dishwasher (essential when you're away on holiday as you don't want to be doing all the chores). All cutlery, pots, pans etc were there. We had a meal plan which including breakfast and dinner so we only used the kitchen area for making lunch and drinks.
We had a small cleaning set which including washing up liquid, tea towel and sponge. There was also tea, coffee, sugar etc provided. My husband said a coffee machine would make a great addition to the kitchen.
The wow factor came from the balcony/veranda area. It was stunning. It was huge in size and provided fantastic views of the lakeside area and other chalets. The girls loved watching the wildlife out there whilst we sat and enjoyed a glass of wine or tea. It would be perfect during hotter weather.
Cleaning was offered at the chalet daily although we only accepted it once.
Overall, we were very impressed. The chalet was more than big enough for a family of 4. It had all the amenities we could need. We felt very comfortable and relaxed. It was quiet and fairly soundproof as we didn't hear our next door neighbours at all (they were definitely there). We loved all the decor and the Butlins vintage prints.
The downside was how far away the West Lakes area was from the main area with all the attractions etc. It was about a 10 minute walk with the kids (would be shorter without them). It's not too far but if you have children who don't like walking then that may be an issue. This could also be seen as a good thing as you're away from all the noise and commotion so I guess it's a catch 22. We did appreciate the quietness of the area.
The other negative for us was that the doors were quite heavy (especially to the living room) but I'm guessing this is because they are fire doors perhaps?
We would definitely stay again, in fact we are pricing up a break over the easter holidays. We would either stay in a West Lakes chalet again or we'd like to try their new premium seaside lodges or bayside apartments which look fantastic.
*We were already booked to go on our break to Butlins but they Kindly upgraded us to this accommodation in exchange for this blog review. All opinions, words and photographs are my own*.
There are many different types of accommodation available at Butlins Minehead, categorised into value, moderate and premium. We were fortunate enough to stay in a Lakeside Chalet in the West Lakes area.
We arrived at about 7.30pm to check in, which was all very quick and simple. We were handed a map and shown which way to drive to our accommodation and where to park. the parking was not directly next to where we were staying but it was about a 2 minute walk so that wasn't an issue for us. It may be an issue for others with carrying things back and forth from the car but it honestly isn't far too walk.
First impressions of the area and chalet were wonderful. The surrounding area seemed very quiet, peaceful and pretty. From the outside I thought the chalet would be quite small but it wasn't at all. It was like a Tardis. We were staying in a 2 bedroom chalet.
Once through the front door there was a hallway with plenty of coat hanging space and areas to place bags and shoes.
To the left was the master bedroom which had a double bed, plenty of wardrobe space, a TV, hairdryer and iron. The main bathroom was also accessible from the bedroom as well as from the hallway.
The main bathroom was a good size with a bath, shower, toilet and many shelves for placing your toiletries etc. It also had a mini wash bag with some essential products in it.
The other side of the hallway had the 2nd bedroom which was sized well for our 2 children. It had 2 single beds and a small wardrobe and dressing table which was more than adequate for their belongings.
There was also a separate toilet room which was at the end of the hallway, which again had a mini Butlins wash-bag I was pleased to see that 2 toilets were in the chalet as I think it's needed when you're staying as a family.
The lounge/dining area was at the end of the hallway. It's an open plan room with the kitchen to the left and lounge area to the right. It was modern, bright but it still felt very homely and welcoming. The TV had plenty of channels to choose from.
The kitchen area had everything you could need including a dishwasher (essential when you're away on holiday as you don't want to be doing all the chores). All cutlery, pots, pans etc were there. We had a meal plan which including breakfast and dinner so we only used the kitchen area for making lunch and drinks.
We had a small cleaning set which including washing up liquid, tea towel and sponge. There was also tea, coffee, sugar etc provided. My husband said a coffee machine would make a great addition to the kitchen.
The wow factor came from the balcony/veranda area. It was stunning. It was huge in size and provided fantastic views of the lakeside area and other chalets. The girls loved watching the wildlife out there whilst we sat and enjoyed a glass of wine or tea. It would be perfect during hotter weather.
Cleaning was offered at the chalet daily although we only accepted it once.
Overall, we were very impressed. The chalet was more than big enough for a family of 4. It had all the amenities we could need. We felt very comfortable and relaxed. It was quiet and fairly soundproof as we didn't hear our next door neighbours at all (they were definitely there). We loved all the decor and the Butlins vintage prints.
The downside was how far away the West Lakes area was from the main area with all the attractions etc. It was about a 10 minute walk with the kids (would be shorter without them). It's not too far but if you have children who don't like walking then that may be an issue. This could also be seen as a good thing as you're away from all the noise and commotion so I guess it's a catch 22. We did appreciate the quietness of the area.
The other negative for us was that the doors were quite heavy (especially to the living room) but I'm guessing this is because they are fire doors perhaps?
We would definitely stay again, in fact we are pricing up a break over the easter holidays. We would either stay in a West Lakes chalet again or we'd like to try their new premium seaside lodges or bayside apartments which look fantastic.
*We were already booked to go on our break to Butlins but they Kindly upgraded us to this accommodation in exchange for this blog review. All opinions, words and photographs are my own*.
As much as I love winter clothes for the comfiness, the layers and the boots, my favourite season for fashion is spring/summer. We've been experiencing some mild weather so far so when JD Williams got in touch to ask if I'd like to pick some of their new pieces, I couldn't say no. It was a great time to update my wardrobe.
I'll fully admit that JD Williams is somewhere I have never shopped before because I thought it was for an 'older woman'. How wrong was I? My first impressions when browsing the website was that I couldn't believe how much choice there was. I also only thought they did their own clothes so I was pleasantly surprised to find many fantastic high street names such as Monsoon, Oasis and more. Another thing I didn't realise was that they sell things other than clothes.
I was completely spoilt for choice with their new in fashion section but there was one print that kept catching my eye and that was 'animal' print. Animal print had been huge over the winter season taking many different shapes, forms, colours and patterns which was great to see and I'm so pleased to see it continuing into the spring/summer trends.
I was instantly drawn to a 'Black and White Maxi Skirt'. It has an animal print on one side and plain black on the other making it very striking. It can be worn casually with a baggy jumper or a tee and paired with boots or trainers. It is also perfect for an evening paired with a shirt/blouse and heels. I can imagine wearing it in the summer with a loose fitting tee and sandals.
I found the perfect jacket to match the skirt and that was the 'Oasis Curve Faux Leather Biker Jacket' which is in Ochre. Ochre is one of my favourite summer colours. It goes perfectly against a tan. The jacket is a match made in heaven with the skirt as it makes the animal print pop.
I also chose a 'Leopard Print Swing Dress'. During the transition from winter to to spring/summer, I like to wear casual dresses with tights and ankle boots. Even though this one is long sleeved it's a thin material so it could be worn throughout the year.
Last up I chose something for the gym, an 'Under Armour Favourite Duffle Bag'. I didn't have a proper gym bag so I needed one anyway but I wanted one with a bit of colour and found this lovely pale blue one. It's a great size and it's water resistant as let's face it that's an essential in this country with the wet weather. In fact as I'm typing this now it's pouring down with rain. The last thing you'd want when you got to the gym would be damp trainers.
What do you think of my picks from the website? Have you shopped with them before? Head over to my instagram to see more pictures of the clothes, Kerry Louise Norris.
*I was gifted the items above in exchange for this blog post. All words and opinions are my own*
I'll fully admit that JD Williams is somewhere I have never shopped before because I thought it was for an 'older woman'. How wrong was I? My first impressions when browsing the website was that I couldn't believe how much choice there was. I also only thought they did their own clothes so I was pleasantly surprised to find many fantastic high street names such as Monsoon, Oasis and more. Another thing I didn't realise was that they sell things other than clothes.
I was completely spoilt for choice with their new in fashion section but there was one print that kept catching my eye and that was 'animal' print. Animal print had been huge over the winter season taking many different shapes, forms, colours and patterns which was great to see and I'm so pleased to see it continuing into the spring/summer trends.
I was instantly drawn to a 'Black and White Maxi Skirt'. It has an animal print on one side and plain black on the other making it very striking. It can be worn casually with a baggy jumper or a tee and paired with boots or trainers. It is also perfect for an evening paired with a shirt/blouse and heels. I can imagine wearing it in the summer with a loose fitting tee and sandals.
I found the perfect jacket to match the skirt and that was the 'Oasis Curve Faux Leather Biker Jacket' which is in Ochre. Ochre is one of my favourite summer colours. It goes perfectly against a tan. The jacket is a match made in heaven with the skirt as it makes the animal print pop.
I also chose a 'Leopard Print Swing Dress'. During the transition from winter to to spring/summer, I like to wear casual dresses with tights and ankle boots. Even though this one is long sleeved it's a thin material so it could be worn throughout the year.
Last up I chose something for the gym, an 'Under Armour Favourite Duffle Bag'. I didn't have a proper gym bag so I needed one anyway but I wanted one with a bit of colour and found this lovely pale blue one. It's a great size and it's water resistant as let's face it that's an essential in this country with the wet weather. In fact as I'm typing this now it's pouring down with rain. The last thing you'd want when you got to the gym would be damp trainers.
What do you think of my picks from the website? Have you shopped with them before? Head over to my instagram to see more pictures of the clothes, Kerry Louise Norris.
*I was gifted the items above in exchange for this blog post. All words and opinions are my own*
Hands up if you're a stationary addict! (I'm waving with 2 hands). I am a sucker for stationary and could be described as a stationary hoarder. I love anything pretty and I collect notepads like they are going out of fashion.
When Ink Drops got in touch to ask if I'd like to receive one of their monthly subscription boxes, I obviously couldn't say no. I used to love receiving post when it was cards, hand written letters but I have to say as I've got older I've fallen out of love with things that are delivered through my mailbox, with the likes of bills coming frequently etc. Also the gift of a hand written card seems to have disappeared too with digital card companies becoming more popular and also just sending texts or writing on social media.
I remember squealing with delight when I was younger, when the postman delivered a letter from my penpal. I used to spend hours writing letters, making them look pretty by decorating the envelopes etc. I guess it was then that my love for stationary started.
Ink Drops are a monthly subscription service who will deliver unique stationary to your door every month. They are available in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. If you don't want to subscribe monthly, then you can order a one off box or one of their ready made gifts. The monthly subscription is £15 including postage and packaging to the UK. Themed one off boxes vary in price.
My parcel arrived and inside it was 6 items which included 2 cards, an exercise book a pen, an eraser and sticky notes.
The space themed exercise book was my favourite item out of the selection. I'm actually a bit of a space geek so I found the print adorable.
I also loved the note dispenser. It's in the shape of a typewriter and dispenses notes that say 'once upon a time'.
The pen writes and holds really well. It's smooth and soft to hold. My eldest daughter stole the cat eraser from me as soon as she saw it, typical. I also really liked the card with the rabbit and the doughnut on it.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the patchwork card. It wouldn't be a print I'd like to receive myself but I've added it to my card box as I'm sure someone would like to receive it.
Whilst I loved the selection I received I'm not sure I'd sign up for a yearly subscription. I think £15 a month is a lot to commit to when you don't know if you will like everything in the box. You can get a sneak peek of the set that is due to arrive so that would be handy for ordering one off's.
I'd definitely order some of their themed sets, in fact I have my eye on quite a few of their sets such as I love Fairytales, Say Hello, Get Happy and I Love New York.
Disclaimer: I was sent a selection box in exchange for this blog post. All words and opinions are my own*
When Ink Drops got in touch to ask if I'd like to receive one of their monthly subscription boxes, I obviously couldn't say no. I used to love receiving post when it was cards, hand written letters but I have to say as I've got older I've fallen out of love with things that are delivered through my mailbox, with the likes of bills coming frequently etc. Also the gift of a hand written card seems to have disappeared too with digital card companies becoming more popular and also just sending texts or writing on social media.
I remember squealing with delight when I was younger, when the postman delivered a letter from my penpal. I used to spend hours writing letters, making them look pretty by decorating the envelopes etc. I guess it was then that my love for stationary started.
Ink Drops are a monthly subscription service who will deliver unique stationary to your door every month. They are available in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. If you don't want to subscribe monthly, then you can order a one off box or one of their ready made gifts. The monthly subscription is £15 including postage and packaging to the UK. Themed one off boxes vary in price.
My parcel arrived and inside it was 6 items which included 2 cards, an exercise book a pen, an eraser and sticky notes.
The space themed exercise book was my favourite item out of the selection. I'm actually a bit of a space geek so I found the print adorable.
I also loved the note dispenser. It's in the shape of a typewriter and dispenses notes that say 'once upon a time'.
The pen writes and holds really well. It's smooth and soft to hold. My eldest daughter stole the cat eraser from me as soon as she saw it, typical. I also really liked the card with the rabbit and the doughnut on it.
I wasn't the biggest fan of the patchwork card. It wouldn't be a print I'd like to receive myself but I've added it to my card box as I'm sure someone would like to receive it.
Whilst I loved the selection I received I'm not sure I'd sign up for a yearly subscription. I think £15 a month is a lot to commit to when you don't know if you will like everything in the box. You can get a sneak peek of the set that is due to arrive so that would be handy for ordering one off's.
I'd definitely order some of their themed sets, in fact I have my eye on quite a few of their sets such as I love Fairytales, Say Hello, Get Happy and I Love New York.
Disclaimer: I was sent a selection box in exchange for this blog post. All words and opinions are my own*
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