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Stepping into Autumn with Start Rite

14th October 2018 By thatmummysmile Leave a Comment

The summer is well and truly behind us now and the boys are stepping into Autumn with brand new Start Rite boots. Long gone are the bare foot days in the garden and sandals to the park. As the weather takes a turn, we’re digging out the snug socks, comfy footwear and heading for brisk autumnal family walks- our favourite!

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We’ve invested in Start Rite shoes since both Harry and Stanley were in pre-walkers. This British brand have been making children’s shoes since 1792. They are of high quality, durable, stylish and most importantly comfortable for busy little feet. It’s always been a priority of ours to purchase good footwear for the boys. Harry was born 9years ago with Talipes; where his feet grew inwards and upwards in the womb. From the minute he was born he had to have an operation, casting on both legs and then special orthopaedic shoes (you can read more about this on my previous blog post HERE). It was essential we bought hard wearing shoes that had a great support for his feet, to help with his rehabilitation programme.

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Our boys are your typical adventure seekers. They love the great outdoors, love exploring, and the freedom of roaming free without restrictions is the best feeling in the world- just as children SHOULD be! Aside from trainers, which are perfect for kicking a ball around, a gorgeous pair of leather boots are a must have because not only are they super stylish, but they will last.

To shop the Start Rite boots collection, visit their website HERE.

Happy adventuring!

by Laura xx

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Little Victories with Benenox

27th July 2018 By thatmummysmile Leave a Comment

Being a parent is full on fun with a huge dose of FATIGUE thrown in for good measure and with that in mind, I have recently been celebrating little victories with Benenox. As a mum, I have to celebrate ALL victories, however big or little they are, because lets face it, it’s one of the only ways to stay sane during parenthood. The little victories in the Rutherford household vary, anything from ensuring the boys have brushed their teeth in the morning, remembering to pick up the milk before getting home, to getting homework done in time or making it through a weekend without a tantrum! With this in mind, I got asked to try out natural sleep supplement Benenox. Benenox Overnight Recharge is a combination of honey, Sustamine® and Vitamin B6, which, when taken before bed, supplements your body’s stored energy levels to support good quality sleep, leaving you feeling fully recharged and ready to take on the day ahead. Sounds like magic right?

Harry’s now 9 years old and in these last 9 years, two children later, I can safely say sleep never really is the same as it was before having children. If it isn’t broken sleep filled with night feeds, toilet trips, night terrors or lost dummies, then it’s sleepless nights worrying about the life-balance technique and I’m sure the teenage years aren’t going to be any better. Ive never taken a supplement before but if this was going to do anything to help me feel ZING in the morning then I was more than willing to try it. The key natural ingredients are;

Honey- well known for its health benefits and its mix of natural sugars is believed to help boost glycogen stores in the liver to use during the night.

Sustamine®-  a combination of two amino acids, L-Alanine and L-Glutamine, which help the liver to store glycogen by slowing absorption of honey in the stomach.

Vitamin B6- shown to reduce tiredness and fatigue while supporting psychological function, helping you feel more energised so you can perform at your best.

Ive been taking 15ml of Benenox before bedtime for a week now and can honestly say I have noticed an improved ‘me’ in the mornings. Ive not morphed into an adrenaline-fuelled superhero, but I definitely do feel recharged and less tired, which is exactly what I had hoped for. If I’ve not had the best night’s sleep then I can safely say I am pretty useless the following day and if I’m a grump then almost certainly the children follow in suite. IMG_2412

You can purchase Benenox from Boots HERE for £9.99 and try it out for yourself. Benenox are dedicating 31 days to 31 victories, offering people the chance to win Benenox #LittleVictory prizes all month long, to help you feel ready to take on each and every day.

If you head to my Instagram page @that_mummy_smile and tell me all about your #LittleVictory of the day, then you could be in with a chance of WINNING a £150 Spa Voucher from the people over at Benenox. Competition closes on 31st August, so share away!

by Laura xx

https://www.boots.com/benenox-overnight-recharge-blackcurrant-135ml-10239988

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