Frankie & Bennys New Speicals Review

We was thrilled to be asked again to try and test out the special menu at Frankie and Benny's. We had a triple celebration to celebrate. My 30th birthday, Fathers day & my engagement. As a family we don't really get time to all go out together and eat out. 

I was quite supposed to have to wait for a table for 20 minutes, we had pre booked and with nine of us. I was pretty shocked. With a 6 & 2 year old its no fun having them getting bored before we are sitting down to eat.

We seemed to be plonked and squeezed on a table for six, In-between a horrid smelling toilet and a stinky bin! 

The waitress was really nice and was quick to take our orders. The starters took 20 minutes to arrive and one had to be sent back as it was pulled pork potato skins which the menu describes as Fully loaded with BBQ pulled pork and red onion, topped with cheddar, but when it came all it had was cheese on. 

Three of us ordered the Garlic button mushrooms tossed in Cajun and blue cheese sauce, which came out Luke warm, which was a shame as it tasted really nice.

I ordered the Philly chicken & bacon wrap which was a flour tortilla loaded with breaded chicken, grated cheddar, bacon, lettuce and red onion smothered in Philly cheese sauce.  Which tasted really nice and was very filling. 

We also ordered the Philly steak sandwich which was sent back as well, as when it came mushrooms and onion was burnt to a crisp and it just looked like black bits had been thrown in to the bun. When it came out the second time it was perfect and the Philly cheese went well with it.

This is my 3rd time reviewing Frankie & Benny's see my other reviews Here & Here. I was pretty disappointed this time around as it was a celebration of three things. I did like the new special menu, it was good for £10.95 for two courses and something I would most likely try again.  

To check out the new specials menu click Here

Happy 30th To Me

It was my 30th birthday the weekend and I was spoilt! I was whisked off to hotel and spa, taken out for dinner, the cinema & proposed too! Yay! 

We don't get out much together with having two kids, we a mainly go out with friends and family separate as its easier to babysit. So it was great to be able to spend a day and night together without any little ones about!

My yummy cake, my family know me too well haha

I have been waiting over 10 years for him propose to and was shocked to be given  a Thomas Sabo bracelet box while having dinner. The bracelet had the words " Marry Me" as a charm bracelet, its absolutely stunning! 

I'm walking on cloud 9 at the moment :-D 

Shelby’s Snack Shack Game Review

The brilliant game  from Learning Resources Shelby needs help finding her buried bones! This unique counting game encourages players to spin the first spinner to determine play then spin the second spinner to see how many bones they collect using the Shelby Squeezers.

The player with the most bones at the end of the game wins. Develops number, counting & fine motor skills and is suitable for children ages 4+

A lovely detailed game, the illustrations are so cool and cheery. It comes in an unique shaped box, which doubles up as part of the board game.

Raiden loved the game, and we spent all evening paying it. It was a race to who collected the most bones and really encouraged problem solving and counting.

 Learning Resources are giving you a chance to win 1 of 5 Shelby’s Snack Shack games too over on there Facebook page HERE

Nashville Season 1 Out On DVD 15th July & Giveaway

Nashville Season 1 hits DVD on the 15th July! As seen on more 4

Country gets dirty as two of its major stars go to war! In Nashville, the established ‘Queen of Country’ is upstaged by a successful newcomer but won’t give up her crown that easily in this new smash-hit TV series starring Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Malcolm In The Middle) and Connie Britton (The West Wing, 24).

Faded country music star Rayna Jaymes (Britton) is asked by her record label to support new young, best-selling star Juliette Barnes (Panettiere) on tour after her own records don’t sell so well. Rayna puts her career at risk by rejecting the idea of a joint tour because she can’t stand Juliette’s new style of ‘bubble-gum country’. But the two women come into conflict when they try to sign up the same guitarist, Rayna’s bandmate and former lover Deacon Claybourne (ER’s Charles Esten).

Created by Thelma & Louise’s screenwriter Callie Khouri, with music Executive Produced by T-Bone Burnett (The Hunger Games, O’ Brother Where Art Thou, Crazy Heart)

Volume 2 of the Nashville Official soundtrack is released on May 20th via Universal Records. The new single ‘Hypnotizing’ by Hayden Panettiere is available 17th June.

You have to be able to fight as well as sing to make it big in Nashville…

All 21 episodes of the Double Golden Globe nominated NASHVILLE are available to own on DVD.

I have a fabulous giveaway for my readers with a copy of the DVD &  Soundtrack vol 1 and vol 2  for one lucky fan. All you have to do is fill in the form below before July 16th.

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The prize consists of a DVD & Soundtrack vol 1 and vol 2. 

Brummie mummy  is hosting the giveaway and is not responsible for sending the prize to the winner, this is done directly from the company. The blog and it's owner accept no responsibility for any withdrawal or non receipt of the prize. 

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The competition closes on the 16/07/2013. The winner will be notified within 48 hours and The PR will be contacted thereafter to send the prize to it's recipient. The winner has 28 days from the date of contact from brummie mummy to respond with their address details, after which a new winner will be picked.

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Mike the Knight Mission Play-Set Review

Last weekend we received a fabulous Mike The Knight Playset which contained a Helmet and Sword From character.

The helmet is just like mike the knights it has a visor which you can move up and down and a chin strap to keep it secure while wearing. 

It comes with a fantastic red plastic feather just like Mikes!

The play set comes with a foam sword, which is great as it quite soft and no damage can be done.

 Both Raiden and Lexie have enjoyed dressing up with the Playset. The set is from 3 years ( due to small parts) The RRP is £14.99

Final Week Of The 28 Day Challenge Proskins Review

Proskins sent me a pair of their leggings and have asked me to undertake the 28 Day Challenge - wearing the leggings for at least 8 hours a day, everyday for 28 days. Last week I did my 28 days and I've been super pleased with the results.They have been so comfy to wear I have taken them to the gym, wore them with a long top just out and about, gone shopping with them under my jeans, wore them  while doing housework. You could wear them ideally anywhere as they are very light even under a pair of jeans.

Measurements today are another inch of tummy and legs. So it stands at 2.5 inch off tummy and 2 inch off legs. There has been an improvement in cellulite & stretch marks just in 28 days.

I would say anyone that is thinking about taking the challenge that you go a size smaller as mine are a bit baggy now. Here are the details if you are thinking about taking up the challenge yourself.

Me, Myself & I - A New Me

So I'm laying myself bare today and telling you how the past 3 years have been for me and my weight. 

My first pregnancy I went from a size 10/12 to a size 18/20, it took me around 14mths to get myself back down to a size 12. From then on I've battled long and hard with my weight. I used to eat 2 meals a day before pregnancy, never snacked but always maintained. 

When we decided on baby number 2 i was a size 16. we tried for quite a few months but I never caught. So I decided to get back to the gym when I lost a stone and was back down to a 14. After suffering so bad with SPD with baby number 2, I ate and slept as it was so painful  i couldn't the school run which is 2 minutes away it took me half an hour. I binged & binged till i couldn't eat no more. Then I would get upset and just sleep until I had to pick my son up from school. I came very depressed and suffered very low iron. 

After my daughter was born I was around a size 18/20 and I had put on nearly 3 stone. I've been so unhappy ever since. My daughter didn't sleep though the night till nearly 2 years old, so I've just been in a tired state since which made me so lazy and sleepy all the time. 

The end of Jan 2013, my doctor basically told me I was fat. Weighed me and said I had put on a further 2 stone since I had my daughter. I was so upset and gobsmacked, but I knew deep down as my 20 jeans was way to tight, but I refused to buy the next size up.

Start of February I've been on a weight mission and so  far I've lost 1.5 stones, dropped down to a size 18 and lost 4 inches off tummy, 4 inches off arms, 2 inches off bust & 1 inch off my legs. I'm truly amazed with how far I've come so far.

I feel so much happier and healthier, a lot less stressed and tired! I still have a long way to go but I'm so happy that I'm making progress and I will not let myself have a battle with food anymore!