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Things we've loved this month

We've been sent recent some wonderful things to try out over the last month or so, here's a rundown of some of our favourites.

Lost my name
The most adorable, wonderful personalised books you will find anywhere. Each story is unique to the name of your child, taking them on a journey to find the little boy (or girls) lost name. This is Baxter following his story - so far the little boy in his book has found a B given to him by a big Bear, an A which an Aardvark donated (because he has an extra one) and an X - I wonder what could be coming next...

POP

As you may already know we are big Polarn O. Pyret fans here - just look how happy Kaya is with her new playsuit. And Marley's pretty chuffed with uber cool t-shirt too. More to follow on Instagram! 

Freaky Rivet

I really love the idea behind this site - a brilliantly put together website that aims to get your kids off the screens and out in the open. Here's what they have say about it themselves: - 

Our mission is to get kids moving, creating and exploring. We're not at all anti-technology, but we are very pro-balance. So we don't think iPads and laptops are evil spawns of Beelzebub, but we do think being on them for several hours a day to the detriment of interacting with people, nature, objects and the physical world is nearly a mortal sin. Especially for parents who allow it!

- We try to address this by creating activities that are fun and reconnect kids to all that is great about us living in a world of people, nature and other physical stuff. Today, that means we publish activities to our members on a weekly basis that they can do with their kids. The activities are varied, ranging from the physical (fitness and speed training to be a special operative - languages to come soon), through the natural (a version of a nature hunt with smartphones), the creative (robot mask making), scientific (planet design), to the plain ludicrous (word games of no consequence other than to make participants laugh). We send these out to members weekly by email, and give them access through our site. All have step by step instructions, safety guidelines where needed, kit lists, and many have videos.
- Our goal is to have an environment where the kids motivate each other to do things. So much as they egg each other on by creating monsters in Moshi Monsters, or decorating Penguins or whatever, we want to have that same enthusiasm and want of bragging rights transplanted to doing real-world activities. Our first step, which is imminent, is to have an online club for their kids where they will get rewards for creating or doing activities. The key is to provide motivation for the kids to develop their own skills, hobbies and interests.

 I promise you it is definitely worth a look so do pop over there. 

Lego Duplo

Lego Duplo is still going strong in our household and this newest addition is a definitely winner. The Lego Duplo number Train helps children learn numbers in a fun way and when left to their own devises it's amazing what they can come up with. I left all three kids playing with it one afternoon and when I returned the 9 year old was giving her younger brothers a maths lesson using the number train to show how the sums added up.

Tea India

Finally to Tea India - a range of gorgeous Indian teas made by people who are passionate about making the simple pleasures in life the best they possibly can be.
I especially liked the Masala Chai blend which brought me straight back to sitting in an Australian field in the middle of nowhere. A very loud band was playing and a lot of dubious smells emanated from the dreadlocked characters all around me as I sipped on a cuppa... Ah life's simple pleasures. Hard to beat.

Thanks to all the lovely companies mentioned above for sending us the products - we've thoroughly enjoyed using them.

Disclosure: This is a review post. All opinions are my own. 

Florida with kids 3 - Typhoon Lagoon (A review)

Well they say that you should leave the best 'til last and so I have. Typhoon Lagoon, the tamer of the two of Disney's Water Parks, was by far and away my favourite park that we visited during our two week stay in Florida.

For the atmosphere alone I'd recommend anyone to go. From the moment you turn off road to drive down to the car park you are transported into the laid back beach vibe.

After getting ourselves a beach side base we headed straight for the lazy river - perfect for getting acclimatised without too much effort.

Typhoon Lagoon is great for all but just perfect if you have little kids. There is a dedicated area for the smallies with special rides just for them - no big guys allowed! Something the four year old greatly appreciated.

Safety is paramount at all times and life vests are provided free of charge to anyone needing one.

The big kids were kept amused in the wavepool - the BOOM! of the next big wave never ceasing to raise a scream.

We managed to test out some of the bigger rides too - plenty to choose from and some good family ones too.

Overall it was a fabulous day out and I could have gone back there the very next morning - always a good sign in my books.

So the verdict from the family - a great big thumbs up from all of us. Top marks Disney!

More on our Florida with Kids escapades:

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Magic Kingdom
SeaWorld

Disclosure: I was provided with family tickets for the duration of our stay in Orlando for the purposes of this and previous reviews. 

Florida with kids 2: Disney's Magic Kingdom (A review)

We thought we were clever saving the best to last and so waited until our final theme park day out in Florida to go to Disney's Magic Kingdom. 

Sadly the weather had other ideas and so we looked more like drowned rats than Minnie or Mickey Mouses as we entered the park.

But Cinderella's Castle still looked magnificent and we got genuine gasps of delight from the kids when they first spotted it. 

Singin' in the rain

Luckily the morning brightened up pretty quickly and we were free to wander around the park without our packed-at-the-last-minute Irish rain gear. 

The Magic Kingdom park is broken up into Main St USA which is full of shops and restaurants, Adventureland where you can explore the Swiss Family Treehouse or choose from a host of rides (we queued from Pirates of the Caribbean which was a huge disappointment - be sure to steer the kids away from that one), Frontierland - the home of some of the big boy rides including Big Thunder Mountain and Splash Mountain (which lived up to it's name - well worth getting wet for), Liberty Square - a lovely downtime area and home to the gorgeous Riverboat, Tomorrowland - packed full of rides including the terrifying Space Mountain (a rollercoaster in the dark) and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, which the boys (6 and 4) adored. Finally of course there's the new Fantasyland that has heaps of kiddie friendly rides including the family favourite It's a Small World and the Giant Teacups. (For more details on the new Fantasyland rides see press release at end).

I think it's probably best to let the pictures do the talking now...

Liberty Square Riverboat

And we haven't even mentioned the parades and shows....

Happy little mouse

We had an awesome time at Magic Kingdom, though in hindsight we perhaps should have done this park in the first few days and left some of the smaller ones for the end. (Although on the plus side we had learned how to use our Fastpass to best effect by then!) This is a big park with a huge amount of choice for big and little kids so by sure to plan your day well. 

We had intended to return for the fireworks that night but I think park exhaustion had caught up on all of us, and after all that, all that was left to do was this:

Disclosure: I was sent 4 day Disney Park Hopper tickets for our family for the purposes of this review. 

Read our Animal Kingdom review.

Read about top attractions at Disney World for very young children by Jennifer's Little World.

Read Top Places to eat in Orlando by The Ana Mum Diary.

A little more about some of the ride in New Fantasyland (from Disney press release):

·         Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid, a major attraction where guests riding in clamshells travel with Ariel and her friends through their exciting adventures above and below the waves – all against a musical backdrop of songs from the film. Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid combines the enduring appeal of a classic Disney indoor attraction with wonderful technological innovations to offer guests a magical journey through beautifully rendered scenes from the film. Adventurers will feel as if they are descending below the ocean’s surface. Once “under the sea,” guests will find themselves immersed in the story of “The Little Mermaid,” sharing Ariel’s adventure through a magical cast of characters and a captivating musical score that will entice everyone to sing along.

·         Across a stone gargoyle bridge from Ariel’s new home, the castle of the Beast stands majestically upon a hill transporting Magic Kingdom diners into the splendor, elegance and fairy tale charm of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” To bring the classic story to life, the Be Our Guest Restaurant features a lavish dining experience in the elegant ballroom, delicate Rose Gallery and mysterious “West Wing” of the castle. Out tall arched windows in the ballroom, there are views to the French countryside where a light “snow” falls. With seating for 550, the magnificent Be Our Guest Restaurant offers French-inspired, quick-service lunch by day and full-service table dining in the evening.

·         Just outside the village is Maurice’s cottage and Enchanted Tales with Belle. The adventure follows a winding stone pathway to Maurice’s workshop, where an enchanted mirror is the doorway to a captivating new kind of storytelling experience: guests will be transported to the Beast’s library to meet Belle and Lumiere. Through props and costumes (courtesy of Madame Wardrobe), guests step right into the story of “Beauty and the Beast” and share in a lively, interactive re-telling of the “tale as old as time.”

·         Shoppers will delight at the merchandise finds at Bonjour! Village Gifts. Or come face-to-mermaid at Ariel’s Grotto where, beneath the seaside cliffs, Ariel visits with her human friends perched atop her seashell pedestal. There’s no missing Belle’s Village, a small collection of buildings anchored by a bronze statue depicting Gaston in a hero’s pose with sidekick LeFou at his feet. At Gaston’s Tavern – a comfy French lodge done in trophies to hunting and other manly pursuits of Gaston – guests will be able to raise a goblet of LeFou’s Brew, a no-sugar-added frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow, topped with all-natural passion fruit-mango foam.

It’s big fun under the Big Top in the Storybook Circus section from the tips of circus tents to the peanut shells embedded in walkways. It can only mean one thing: the circus is in town! From shopping at Big Top Souvenirs to frolicking in the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station water play area, there’s plenty more in store.

·         Twice as big and twice as fun, Dumbo, the Flying Elephant has doubled in size with two Dumbos – one going clockwise, the other counterclockwise. Fantasyland’s iconic attraction features shiny new red and gold colors (inspired by ’50s- and ’60s-era tin toys), beautiful newly-created signature illustrations from Disney animators and a new water feature circling the base of both attractions. The two Dumbos are connected to an air-conditioned “big top” area allowing guests to immerse themselves in circus lore in a series of fun, interactive experiences while awaiting a spin with the famous pachyderm. Each guest gets a circus ticket pager that notifies them when their elephant is waiting. It’s also a FASTPASS attraction for guests electing to go straight to their flight with Dumbo.

·         Aboard The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini, it’s family-style coaster fun as guests dip and soar daredevil-style above the circus grounds. The circus’ stuntman, The Great Goofini, presents one of his most daring stunts – aerial acrobatics that follow a twisting, turning coaster “flight.” Just like a stunt plane – right, Goofy?

·         Set in one of the tents in Storybook Circus, Pete’s Silly Sideshow invites guests to meet some familiar-looking circus hopefuls awaiting their big break. Pete’s Silly Sideshow shines the spotlight on Minnie Magnifique (Minnie Mouse as a circus star), Madame Daisy Fortuna (Daisy Duck as a fortune teller), The Great Goofini (Goofy as a stunt pilot) and The Astounding Donaldo (Donald Duck as a snake charmer). Bring your cameras and autograph books.

·         Trains are so much a part of circus history that it’s fitting to have a train station right in the midst of Storybook Circus. The Fantasyland Train Station pays homage to both the elegant train travel of America’s past — and the passion Walt Disney had for trains. Sharp-eyed guests will notice a Casey Jr. – inspired weather vane and Carolwood Park sign, with “Fair Weather Place” — a nod to “Fair Weather Route,” Walt Disney’s tag line for the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, the steam engine Walt had running through his backyard. The station is serviced by a passenger train encircling the Magic Kingdom, powered by an antique steam engine.

·         Located in the Castle Courtyard in the center of Fantasyland, Princess Fairytale Hall will be the new home for Disney princesses to meet their loyal subjects in the Magic Kingdom. The castle-like entrance will feature walls of stone and stained glass windows opening up into a large gallery — an airy space with a high ceiling — where portraits of the Disney princesses adorn the walls. When it’s time for their audience with a princess, guests will proceed to one of four elegantly finished chambers to meet Aurora, Cinderella and other Disney princesses, such as Tiana and Jasmine. Each chamber accommodates up to two Disney princesses. (2013)

·         The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train will take guests on a rollicking, musical ride into the mine “where a million diamonds shine” and through the rolling countryside surrounding the mine. A stone bridge over a creek leads guests to the entrance of the attraction. Just ahead: the rustic cottage of the Dwarfs. The family-style coaster will feature a first-of-its-kind train of ride vehicles mounted in cradle-like pivots that allow the cars to swing back and forth during the ride. The journey will be accompanied by music from the classic Disney film and there’s a cast of animated figures of Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs and a collection of playful forest critters. An interactive queue features activities themed to mining. (2014)

The Blackberry Z10 goes to SeaWorld (Review)

Just before heading off to Florida last month those lovely people at Blackberry sent me their new Z10 to try out. The Z10 is BlackBerry's attempt to claw back the touch screen market - most notably from that pesky lot at Apple.

Knowing I am a die hard iPhone user myself I had to admire their confidence that I would love it.

Sexy!

For design and style it's a big pat on the back to BlackBerry from me. Thin, lightweight, with a large screen and very sexy white casing I must admit I started to falter...

The first aspect I set out to test was their camera - a majorly important point for me - and what better place than Sea World in Orlando to take a few snaps. All of the below are unedited images.

Orcas

Kaya pets a dolphin

Are we nearly there yet?

Nana and Gramps, Kaya and unknown monster

Team Gunn

I'm not sure that the clarity is quite as good as the iPhone but I did love the larger screen (4.2'' v iPhones' 3.5'') as well as their fabulous 'story maker' feature. This allows you to select photos and put them together for an instant video - complete with a choice of music and filters. 

Here's my SeaWorld 2013 Story Maker in 'Retrospect'

I should say that this was my first attempt using the feature - but I'm looking forward to doing some more professional looking ones soon!

Other than that the big pluses that seem to be on the Z10's side is processing power and web browsing. (The Z10 can access games and videos on the Internet that require Adobe Flash). The major minus is less storage capacity.

Other than that it's purely individuals preference. 

So was I swayed? 

Swayed - yes. Converted - not quite. 

Disclosure: The BlackBerry Z10 was sent to me for the purposes of this review.

Silent Sunday

Tesco Online Delivery - Review and exclusive code for €12 off your first shop

One of the things you always get told to do as a new mum is to start doing your supermarket shopping online. I took that advice for many years but then when I moved house we happened to move in literally beside Tescos so it seemed embarrassingly lazy to continue with it.

However when Tesco's offered me the chance to do a free shop in order to review the process - well I quickly got over my embarrassment.

I sat down to do the order on Monday afternoon. I had a one hour gap before the next school run which seemed ample to complete my task - especially as I had my shopping list already prepared beside me.

Forty-five minutes later I still hadn't finished and I was starting to panic. Could I leave it as it was and come back to it? Or would all my purchases evaporate into the online ether? <Answer: yes you can leave it and come back and no it won't dissapear>
I didn't know offhand so I panic bought some extra bits, forgot a heap of others and quickly booked a delivery slot that suited me. There were some remaining slots for the next day (Tues), most costing €5 and lots for Weds costing either €4 or €5. All delivery slots are in two hour sections and I picked the 4pm - 6pm one.

Of course I knew from previously using the service that it's the first shop that takes the longest. Once you have made that first shop all those food choices appear in your account so it's easy to just select all or some of them again and then build your shop from there.

On Wedsnesday at 4.30 our lovely delivery man Peter arrived at the door bearing boxes of gift. He took the time to introduce himself and explain how everything worked including what happened if they didn't have something in stock, and made sure we were happy with everything before he left.

One thing I would say is that you have to be fully aware when doing your online shop - I ended up with some  incorrect sizes of things as I hadn't paid full attention to what I was choosing. I also got a load of bananas that were completely ripe - rather than some ripe and some almost ripe - as I would have chosen myself. My only other gripe was that when I tried to order fillets of fish it wouldn't allow me to select, say 4 fillets - it was done by weight and if I put in '4' it ended up adding about €36 worth of salmon to my basket. Maybe this was me being a bit thick (it has been known to happen) but if it bamboozled me I'm pretty sure there are others that would be in the same position.

Pros: No petrol costs, no lugging three annoying kids around the supermarket, no temptations or 'I'll just pick up this bargain seeing as it's half price and I really don't need it'.

Cons: Cant select your own fruit and veg, easy to choose incorrect item, issues ordering fresh fish.

If you'd like to try out the service for yourself now's a great time to. Tesco are offering Irish customers €12 off their first shop with Tesco online. Here's the details.

€12 off when you spend €60 or more on your first online grocery shop at Tesco.ie

URL: www.tesco.ie/groceries

eCoupon code: RXXLKTR

Offer end date: 11^th August 2013

Full terms and conditions can be found at www.tesco.ie/groceries

Disclosure: I was provided with a voucher for this online shop in exchange for this review. 

Florida with kids - All things Disney : Animal Kingdom (Review)

Did I mention that I've been in Florida? Probably maybe just the once or twice right?

Well I've been buried under a pile of photos ever since and have only just now got them sorted. Looking through them all has reminded me what an amazing time we had and how much we actually packed into the 2 weeks. With that in mind I'll be breaking down the trip into a series of posts with hints and tips along the way for anyone thinking of taking that holiday of a lifetime themselves.

So lets kick it all off with a look at some of the Disney parks we made it to....

We were lucky enough for Disney to provide us with a 4 day 'Park Hopper' ticket. Being a complete novice I had no idea what a Park Hopper was so had to read up on it. Basically this ticket allows you same-day access to all 4 of the Disney theme parks – Magic Kingdom park, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom park and Disney's Hollywood Studios - we also had the Water Park Fun option added which meant access to Disney's Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Super lucky us!

Let me first say that this is not cheap. The cost of the tickets for 5 people (two adults and three 3 - 9 year olds) works out at an eye watering $1872. But this is Disney World. And does that stop people? No way, no how. 

Our first port of call was Disney's Animal Kingdom - often not the number one park on people's lists, but we had decided to ease ourselves in slowly. 

The kids were thrilled with their special 'First Time' badges and their entry cards (which you keep for all the parks). Dad wasn't too pleased that he ended up with Minnie though....

For me this was the perfect start. A great mix of nature and fun rides, it had a laid back vibe that can be hard to find in a theme park.

Our absolute favourite was the Kilimanjaro Safari that took you animal spotting through jungles and plains. All great fun until we were taken off-route over a rickety bridge that started to shake and crack as we went over it.... After a few worrying glances from the kids they realised it was all part of the Disney experience - and of course they had never been nervous in the first place...Yeah right!

The dinosaur crazy boys also loved Dinoland which hosted some great rides and some great downtime attractions. Our three kids were at all different stages of the rides height restrictions so we had a 42'', 48'' and 52'' divide, which meant a bit splitting up and arranging of meeting places. 

Gramps and 42''

Here we all went to the Finding Nemo show - worth it just for the bubble wonder at the end, and Kaya and her Dad went on the first of their many, many rollercoaster rides together. A great bonding experience by all accounts, but then what would I know...

Taken in Legoland, but you get the idea...

Despite missing a few of the big attractions due to sudden and heavy downpours Animal Kingdom was all in all a big hit for us - but perhaps not for the big thrill seekers.

Recommended: Kilimanjaro Safari, Dinoland USA, Flights of Wonder bird show, Rainforest Cafe (dining). 

Coming next...Epcot and Magic Kingdom

More Travel Reviews from blogs I love:

Centre Parks Holiday Review - Actually Mummy

Holidays in Sri Lanka - Life as Alice

Family holiday on the high seas - JB Mum of one

North Norfolk Breaks - Parentshaped

Legoland Windsor - Mari's World

Peppa Pig World Review - Mummy from the Heart

Mark Warner - Cambridge Mummy

Disclosure: As stated I was sent 5 Park Hopper passes for the purpose of this review. All words, images and views remain my own.

Disclosure \ Disclaimer? Whatever - I'll have this one.

As a blogger there are certain rules you should follow because it's simply polite to, certain rules you should follow because it's best practice to, and certain rules you have to follow because it's the law. The whole 'disclosure' thing is the latter kind (I think... *waits for barrage of contradition*).

Anyway, whilst putting up a previous sponsored post I unintentionally put 'Disclaimer' rather than my usual 'Disclosure' at the bottom of it. The more I looked at the two words the less sure I was about which one I should be using.

So of course I did what we all do when in a quandary about something.

I Googled it.

What I found exceeded my expectations on every level.

The best disclosure I've come across yet. I SO want to rob this for myself:

"Feel free to challenge me, disagree with me, or tell me I’m completely nuts in the comments section of each blog entry, but I reserve the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever (abusive, profane, rude, or anonymous comments) – so keep it polite, please.

In addition, my thoughts and opinions change from time to time…I consider this a necessary consequence of having an open mind. This weblog is intended to provide a semi-permanent point in time snapshot and manifestation of the various memes running around my brain, and as such any thoughts and opinions expressed within out-of-date posts may not the same, nor even similar, to those I may hold today.

Just in case. If I say something stupid in the future, it’s better to be able to point out that the stupidity is mine, and mine alone. My stupidity! You can’t have it! :)

While every caution has been taken to provide my readers with most accurate information and honest analysis, please use your discretion before taking any decisions based on the information in this blog. Author will not compensate you in any way whatsoever if you ever happen to suffer a loss/inconvenience/damage because of/while making use of information in this blog."

(Damon Tucker)

So there! *Sticks two fingers up at the blogging police* Now, most definitely need to get to work on mine. Thanks to Damon for showing me the light! 

Silent Sunday

Stunt and Folding Scooters - A guide for confused parents

When I was choosing a scooter for my 6 year old boy last year I stupidly decided to 'research what was out there' . Big mistake. Do you have any idea how many different types of scooter there are? I came away with less of a clue about which one to get than before I started. He had decided on a two wheeler one so my tried and tested three wheeler Micro Scooters were out. So I turned to Twitter and got a wealth of advice which proved invaluable, but the lesson was - there's more to buying a scooter than picking your favourite colour. A bit like cars... Who knew?

For any other parents out there who are a little confused here's a little guide from some experts...

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Unless you’ve spent the mornings of the last few years watching Jeremy Kyle in a tea-stained dressing gown, you’ve probably noticed something a little different about the school run.

Scooters are everywhere. Bikes still have their place, sure, as does the humble art of using one’s two feet. But scooters are definitely having a ‘moment’.

The great thing about scooters (which, I suppose, alludes to their success) is that they’re extremely inclusive. Most kids can potentially ride one, from toddlers on three-wheelers, to teenagers on custom-built beasts that are worth more than some people’s cars.

Although the diversity of scooters means that they make a great hobby and a popular gift, it can also make them a bit of a minefield when it comes to choosing the right one.

For complete newbies, the easiest way to categorise scooters is via these two groups - ‘stunt scooters’ and ‘recreational scooters’. Stunt scooters can be used at a skate park (or anywhere) for jumps and tricks. Recreational scooters are purely a mode of transport and aren’t designed for any kind of extreme use.

Although most retailers will advertise a scooter as being for one of these groups, recreational scooters are easily identified by the fact that they fold for portability. As a hard and fast rule, stunt scooters don’t fold, as it creates a weak spot that will bend and potentially break under the strain of stunts.

If you’ve been wincing out the kitchen window while your offspring attempt to clear crudely-constructed jumps in the back garden, put your hand up! You’ll be needing a stunt scooter.

After a brief period of research, you’ll find that the amount of stunt scooters available to you is pretty vast, as are the potential price brackets. In truth, you don’t need to spend the earth on your child’s first stunt scooter. You can generally find something decent at around £70 - £100. The more you pay, the better the quality, but realistically, most children won’t need to look at the £200-mark models until they’ve got a bit of experience and are trying more complex tricks. And by that time, they’ll no doubt be telling you what to buy.

Remember, you’re paying for strength and durability, so most stunt scooters should last a reasonable amount of time under average pressure. However, no scooter is indestructible and they all come with consumable parts (handlebar grips, grip tape, bearings etc). You should expect to replace these parts over the life of the scooter, regardless of how much you pay.

If your kid isn’t a budding extreme sportsman and is more likely to just scoot to school and back, a foldable scooter should do the job just fine. You can purchase one of decent quality for about £50, so it won’t break the bank. As mentioned earlier, most recreational scooters fold, which makes them perfect for throwing in the boot of the car (preferably with your child not still on it), or over the shoulder with a carry strap. In addition, many folding scooters have size-adjustable handlebars, so growing sprogs can benefit from having the same scooter for some time (or share it with a sibling - because all kids love to share, right?!).

No matter which scooter you choose, be sure to add a protection kit to the order. Helmets are a must for all skaters, big and small, extreme or not. Then, and only then, are you good to go!


Disclosure: This post was produced by Skates.co.uk who specialise in scooters, skates, bikes and wheels of every sort. A fee was paid for the hosting of the article. 

For more scooter related info check out my other posts:
Micro Sprite review - a 2 wheeled scooter for a 7 year old boy.
Maxi Micro scooter - a 3 wheeled scooter for an 8 year old girl
Mini Micro review - a 3 wheeled scooter for a 3 year old boy
Create your own Micro Scooter

Silence

Apologies for the loss of transmission, but I've been away doing this:

And now I'm back doing this:

So expect quite a lot of this:

Hope to be back in action soon.