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Scooting into Autumn with SWIFTY

16th October 2018 By thatmummysmile Leave a Comment

It’s hard to think of a world without seeing someone scooting everywhere you look and Harry and Stanley are no exceptions! The popularity of scooters for both adults and children has sky rocketed in the last decade and this SwiftyIXI scooter is hands down the most handsome one out there. The SwiftyIXI is a luxury product designed to be used in every day urban life, so chic that it has recently won ‘Best Toys’ at the Junior Design Awards!

Living in Notting Hill means that everything for us is within walking distance and easy access. We often walk or scoot to school and Harry’s new SwiftyIXI certainly gets heads turning!! He was kindly gifted one and chose the vibrant Orange colour way which attracts plenty of desired attention. The SwiftyIXI offers the smoothest of rides thanks to its 12 inch pneumatic wheels that can effortlessly handle gravel and grass. The gliding sensation whilst standing- up creates a uniquely comfortable ride which means you can travel further and for longer. What’s more is Harry is VERY impressed with the breaks because he’s able to stop safely and promptly which is ESSENTIAL when scooting on the pavement on the school run.

Letting the boys jump on their scooters is much more enjoyable than bundling them in the car for short journeys.

Swifty Scooters was founded by husband and wife team, Jason and Camilla Iftakhar. The company launched in September 2011 with their first innovative product SwiftyONE, the world’s first premium foldable kick-scooter for adults. The SwiftyIXI British designed two-wheeled scooter comes in six vibrant colours, offers a wide range of accessories and is aimed at children from the age of 7+ however you can ride in tandem with younger kids by using their Booster !

We had a family day out to Black Park Country Park so that Harry could try out his scooter on different terrain. See photos below.

Harry LOVES his brand new shiny Scooter and Stanley cannot wait until he’s big enough to have his very own!

Ive been given a unique DISCOUNT code to share with my readers, offering you 20% off when you type in code: MUMMYSMILE20 😉

To shop the products, head to their website HERE.

Laura’s Big Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

16th October 2018 By thatmummysmile Leave a Comment

Another year on and this October I am once again spreading awareness for the amazing work the charity Breast Cancer Care do, by wearing something PINK for every day of the month for Breast Cancer Awareness. BCC’s campaign this year is #ShareTheCare and all about ‘giving back’ so I took it upon myself to gather a bunch of fabulous women to join me in a mass group photo wearing nothing but PINK bras and jeans. Collectively we all have an amazing social reach of over 500, 000 followers on Instagram alone, so it felt right for us to give back, and help spread the importance of knowing your body and CHECKING YOUR BOOBS REGULARLY.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, one person is diagnosed every 10 minutes.

1 in 8 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month around 5,000 people will be diagnosed.

Some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer include:

a change in size or shape
a lump or area that feels thicker than the rest of the breast
a change in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling (like the skin of an orange)
redness or rash on the skin and/or around the nipple
your nipple has become pulled in or looks different, for example changed its position or shape
liquid that comes from the nipple without squeezing
pain in your breast or your armpit that’s there all or almost all of the time
a swelling in your armpit or around your collarbone

These beautiful women took part in my campaign;

@beckieegan_photography
@thatmumwithcancer
@thismamadoes
@hungermama
@gayle_haddock
@mamazou85
@lovelashesandfashion
@lights_mama_action
@itsthefergusons
@halloqueen82
@allthefamily
@beautybytahirauk
@adaintymum
@voguishandcalamity
@pinkhouseliving
@cocmamastyle
@londonstylesisters
@maiatomasi
@we_are_konoc
@sarahjanehart78
@taniasidoli
@stylemotherbeat
@norahsbrownies
@finlay_fox
@the_cheapblonde
@redrobynski
@thevitamindproject
@booksbabyandback
@lobellaloves_jo
@nichoyle
@poppybeckett
@4realmamaof3
@themiddlemama
@essexmama
@shellandthelittlies
@sasandyosh
@notsosmugnow

@cadencelondon

Below are the PINK items I’ve been wearing this month, with links to buy;

Oliver Bonas Corduroy dress HERE

Oliver Bonas Printed dress HERE

Miss Selfridge button through cardigan HERE

‘Be Badass’ pin badge from Mama Roo and Boy HERE

ShoeAholics Pizza Party glitter pumps HERE

Oasis oversized jumper HERE

GIRLvsCANCER charity Banana Tee HERE

H&M faux fur coat HERE

Warehouse chunky colour block scarf HERE

Emani Vegan Lipstick in colour ‘Shangri-La’ HERE

NEXT merino roll neck jumper HERE

Pickle London ‘Happy’ Tee HERE

Oliver Bonas loop knit cardigan HERE

Topshop snake print blouse HERE

——- MORE TO COME——-

Merci Maman celebrate 11 years!

15th October 2018 By thatmummysmile Leave a Comment

Beatrice de Montille is the founder of the beautifully timeless jewellery brand Merci Maman and this October they celebrate 11 years of designing and making their stunning personalised jewellery. Merci Maman means ‘Thank you mummy’ and is a nod to the creators’ French roots and the celebration of the mother and child bond.

When I was little, my grandma wore the same gold necklace day in and day out that she never took off. I would sit on her lap and play with it whenever we visited. Fine jewellery is such a precious thing to wear and the sentimental value is second to none. The popularity of costume jewellery these days means that people chop and change according to their style and outfits on a regular basis, however the classic and timeless pieces are the ones that mean the most and tell the best stories- like my grandma’s.

Hand-graved with the upmost love and delicate touch, the Merci Maman range consists of necklaces, rings, bracelets and accessories. They make the perfect and affordable gift for someone you really care about. Harry, Stanley and I have personalised bracelets which we got gifted at the start of the new school term, which are engraved with ‘mummy’ and their names, so that we can be close to one-another at all times! My most recent Merci Maman piece is their bestselling 18k gold ‘Duchess necklace’ engraved with the boy’s names and I’m TOTALLY IN LOVE with it!

To celebrate the brand’s 11 year anniversary, Merci Maman are spoiling their customers with a 20% DISCOUNT to use across the entire range for 24hours only FROM 6pm on the 15th October 2018. Simply type in the CODE: CHEERS20

To shop the collection, visit their website HERE.

by Laura x

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!

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.

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

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.

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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