The Boys Start Nursery Haul #BackToSchool

Although the boys haven't turned 3 yet, they will on the 26th August and cut off for September start is 31st August. I'm in two minds. I'm excited to have 3 hours each day to get on with things. The boys are really needy. Everyone always thinks that because there is two of them they'll keep each other amused, but realistically they just fight none stop and want mummy. On the other hand, they were preemies, and if I'd gone full term they would intact be the year below. Their speech is delayed, and we've just embarked on the potty training journey. Also I'm going to miss them. I feel like I missed so much, when returning to work when they were 12 months - 26 months, so I'm still playing catch up!

I have been able to keep my mind busy in shopping for the big life event, so I thought I'd put together a little list of the bits we've either brought or been gifted.

Labelistas

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Personalised bottle labels 🥤 I’m posting this earlier than I had originally scheduled, because I’ve had so many DMs asking me to remind them of the brand from my stories earlier in the week. They are from @labelistasuk 🙌🏻 You can choose the colour combination and an image to accompany the name. I think they are fab, and honestly so handy for when they start nursery in September. PS. Please excuse the chewed bottles! My kids are basically animals 🙈 #Gifted #AD

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These name bands are brilliant. I can move them from bottle to bottle, and easily marked for the teachers #gifted


Stickets 

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CLOSED! GIVEAWAY ⭐️ You could win one of these amazing personalised labelling packs, including 142 labels! We have teamed up with @stikets_uk To enter, simply follow the rules below: 1. Like this post ❤️ and make sure you are following us @craigfamilyblog 2. Comment below what you would love to get labelled! 3. Visit @stikets_uk and follow their page 4. Tag 2 friends who you think would like to enter this competition Comments must be posted between Thursday 31st January - Thursday 7th February 20:00 (UK time). We will inform the winner shortly after. This giveaway is being run on Instagram but is no way associated with them.

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On the topic of naming things. Stickets have thought of everything, and I don't have to sew any of them! #gifted

Tinc

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We have teamed up with @tinc_official for a fantastic collaboration. The boys were so excited about their delivery, that they had to do a little fashion show 😂 Does anyone have any lunchbox tips? I don’t want to look like a bad mum 🙈Also keep your eyes peeled on our grid for a giveaway coming soon! #gifted

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They have bought out a Tiny Tinc range, with backpacks, lunch boxes, and drinks bottles perfect for their size #gifted

Deichmann 

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AD | Are you going back to school shoes shopping this weekend? @deichmann_uk are offering an amazing buy one get one half price on all school shoes, from toddlers to teens. Whether you need two pairs for one child, or for siblings it’s a brilliant deal! Shopping is painless too. All sizes available are on the shop floor, so no hanging about for toddlers with short attention spans 🙈 These are the boys new nursery shoes 😍 They do looks super cool! #Deichmann #Deichmannkids #Deichmannschool #Backtoschool

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Deichmann are offering an amazing buy one get one half price on all school shoes! Seriously amazing :) #gifted

Startrite

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NEW SHOES 👟 We received these @startrite_shoes in the mail. The boys instantly put them on, and then kept asking for auntie @hannahegodfrey... apparently she’s the fashion guru when it comes to shoes 😂 I’ve posted a short video of my stories, but @startrite_shoes have a fantastic downloadable app that means you can measure your child’s feet from the comfort of your own home! Meaning you can confidently order online knowing your child’s correct size and width. PS. Ollie is trying to kiss Harry in this photo! #gifted #ad

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The boys require indoor shoes, and these are perfect! #gifted

Uniform
The boys don't have to wear the school uniform, but I'd like them to have as much as possible. 

At Aldi I picked up...

Socks £1.99 for 5 pairs.
Blue polo shirts £1.75 for 2.


Then they have a sweatshirt each with their school logo on. 

We now have a Vlogging camera!

As you are probably aware we have recently set up a YouTube channel. We have filmed a lot on our iPhones but my sister has kindly bought us a Vlogging camera. 

She brought us the Lumix DC-GX800. I’m not the most technically minded, but it’s really simple to use. It had a forward facing viewing screen, which makes selfie vlogging easier. 

This is it---> Click here!

It also means I can’t use the “I don’t have enough space on my phone” excuse anymore. 

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Thanks for reading!

xxx