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Almost a year ago we had a look at the weekend box. You can read our full review here.

A year later we were sent another box to have a look at. The girls a little older, would they enjoy it as much?

 opening our weekend box

The concept to the box is still the same, something to cook, make, explore and green. Our box had an Aztec theme to it and it was great for the girls to learn about the Aztec.

Our something to cook was hot chocolate, this is a firm favourite of the girls and went down very well given the cold weather we have had recently. We added marshmallows into ours, they are a favourite of the girls and a real treat.

We go to explore and learn more about the Aztecs inside the box, with mosaics to make and build our own stamps. The girls loved making the stamps and dipping them in the paint to create stamp pictures. Their favourite activity was making the Aztec birds.

creating mosaic

We were provided with powder paint in our box and everything we needed to make our birds, except from a card board tube. I could have rolled the box itself to form a tube but decided to just use a cardboard tube. The girls loved painting and sticking and soon made some great looking Aztec birds.

our aztec bird

The great thing about the weekend box is that it provides you with ideas and things to do with the kids. Especially on those afternoons after school or those rainy days. The girls love to get the weekend box out whilst I'm cooking dinner too, it's safe to say that even a year on they weekend box is a huge hit.

weekend box contents

You can even get a Weekend box free using the code LEYLA130.  Only 1 code can be used per household.  

We were sent a Weekend box to review, all words are my own personal opinion
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The past 4 weeks have been incredibly busy and whilst I have still managed to take a photo a day, I have not had chance to blog.  So rather than blog 5 weeks worth of photos, here is an update of the past 4 weeks and my favourite photo/s from each week

Week 42 

light and shadows

Another week spent away working.  A rather busy and tiring week again, its hard to be away from the girls.  The photo this week took me by surprise.  It is simply the shadows on the wall from my hotel room.  I think they look like rockets.  They were a very vivid purple colour but my phone could not pick up the detail.  

Week 43


ladybirdsZombie run






Yet more working away from home.  This week was a rather interesting week,  It saw me finish my training, which means I am away a lot less.  I completed the Zombie Run, and yes I am still here to tell the tale.  The girls and I made most of the mild Autumn weather this week and even spotted our first lady birds of the year.

Week 44


Blackpool illuminationspainting


cute beewrinkle feet


Halloween lights

It was really lovely coming home from work and getting to spend some time with the girls this week.  The girls enjoyed some time painting, and creating Halloween decorations.  Which I really loved.  We took them to see Blackpool illuminations and I have to say I was rather disappointed with them this year.  My favourite pictures this week though are of my youngest dressed up as a bee for Halloween.  Also the picture I took of her after the bath when she discovered wrinkles on her feet.  She kept touching the wrinkle lines, I thought it was very cute.

Week 45


sleep at lasthook a duck


fireworks

My eldest loved her first duck from the hook a duck stand.  We took both girls to a bonfire and fireworks display but unfortunately it got too late and cold for my youngest.  It has been a week of sleepless nights, for whatever reason my youngest does not want to sleep at the moment.  Unless its when I am trying to get her up and ready as I have to go to work.  The girls really enjoyed the fireworks at their Grandparents house and my eldest keeps asking for them.

Week 46


silly faces

Not sure why but my eldest wanted to spend her evening making faces on the glass door.  Rather funny but also unprompted.

paper statues

We went to a Christmas Craft show and the girls loved the paper models.  Yes these are made out of paper [not my girls].  The girls really loved the show and enjoyed looking at all the different crafts.  Although I did have to stop my youngest trying to eat all the cakes, they were amazing.

lots of sweets

You know you are going to be having a good day when a parcel you are not expecting turns up and this is the contents!

Hotel upgrade

Another day away for work.  Although when you arrive and told you have a free upgrade to this room its not too bad.

hotel view

I love the view from the hotel, I could stand and watch all day.

Big girl

My youngest is growing up far too quickly now.  She loves to use a normal cup and it just makes me realise how big she is.
Eating dinner

This photo made me smile, its the moment my youngest worked decided to get all the food out of the bib so she could finish eating all her dinner, and yes the fork went in too!


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My name is Leyla, also known as Mum to my 3 humans and dog Mum to J. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to run. I can often be found off road exploring the trails and fells and covering distances all the way up to 50 miles. As a family we love travelling and discovering new adventures, as I try and run around the world!

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