Feb 06, 2019

Wanderlust Wednesdays with...Jenny from Mamazou

I am lucky enough to call Jenny one of my really good friends. She is also the founder of the inclusive, wonderful parenting platform Mamazou, who's ethos is that all parents are "Perfectly Imperfect" and there is no judgement to be had. Jenny is also our partner in crime for our Keep Em Quiet x Mamazou events, and a huge support to all in the community of Mamazou and beyond. I know I for one find her support invaluable. Mummy to gorgeous H and capturing their parenting journey together through beautiful images and honest words on Instagram. Over to you Jenny...

1) What is your favourite holiday destination for you and/or your family?

Greece, hands down. It seems to be our home away from home. Great food, good weather, stunning back drops and only 3 hours from the UK. What more can you ask for?!

2) What is your top tip for packing?

Don’t do what I do. I’m a super last minute packer and tend to just throw (I mean, fold nicely) everything in.

3) What is your biggest travel disaster with kids?

I was going to say the time H had a Poonami and whilst she had a change of clothes, I didn’t but I’d have to say our last trip is a close contender too.

We were headed to Cyprus and our flight was delayed 2 hours. Once we got onto our plane, they found there was a fault so we had to move to another one. Another hour delay. We then had a 4.5 hour flight. The last hour of it was my worst nightmare. Terrible turbulance and I’m not the best of flyers. The plane literally dropped from the sky repeatedly and I screamed… repeatedly. I’ll never forget how much H laughed at me, she found the whole thing hilarious.

4) What is your dream holiday destination on the bucket list?

The Maldives

5) What is your must have item that you never travel without?

My hair straighteners

6) What is your top pre-holiday beauty preparation tip?

I always have a mani / pedi before I go away, helps me de-stress and take my mind away from all the things I have to do in the lead up to a trip…

7) What is your perfect way to unwind on holiday?

Sipping a Pina Colada whilst watching the sun go down on a sunbed ;-)

8) What song always reminds you of holiday?

Despacito

9) What is your best holiday read?

Anything Marian Keyes – I love her writing style and her books are so easy to read.

10) When the kids are quiet on holiday you can be found…?

Sleeping

QUICK FIRE

Long haul or Short haul

Long haul

City break or Beach break

Beach break

Hotel or Villa

Hotel (I've always wanted to try a villa)

Bikini or Swimsuit

Bikini

Cocktail or Wine

Cocktail

Thriller novel or Romantic novel

Romantic novel

Holiday workouts or Let it all hang out

Let it all hang out

Packing cubes or Packing mayhem

What's a packing cube

Sunkissed skin or English rose

Sunkissed skin

Holiday sitters or late nights out with the kids

Late nights out

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Disappointed

I was really looking forward to my son having this for our holiday plane trip but sadly two of the items were unuseable. A wipe clean writing book with no felt pen. And an item that was recommended for 6 year old which was not appealing to a 3 year old. Felt like it was therefore very poor value. I received quick replies to my emails stating concern but only resolution provided after a second email was a 5% refund- £1.14!! And there are no snacks included in the packs- I was told this has discontinued.

I had high expectations after reading reviews but unfortunately I’m disappointed with my purchase. The pack is advertised on the website advising that 2 snacks are included. When it arrived there were no snacks in the package. I contacted customer services who stated they are no longer supplying snacks and that they hadn’t updated their website and offered me 5% off my next purchase. This didn’t suffice as I’d paid the price I did based on the pack coming with snacks. I asked to return the item or be provided with an additional item sent FOC to replace the snacks. I received the item today and it’s a cheap yo-yo. I feel this isn’t equivalent to the price of what the snacks would be. Overall, I feel the items included in the pack are not worth the money and I wish I’d just purchased the items myself from a local retail. It’s a shame as I like to support small businesses and I wouldn’t have left this review if a suitable additional item would have been sent. Also the fact I was only offered 5% off my next order and I had to ask for an additional item is disappointing.

Lifesaver for Long Haul

We have twin 2 year olds, bought this full kit and the additional plane pal without the pump. Would highly recommend. Easy to inflate (I would definitely get the pump if you don’t already have a manual airbed pump). Our girls slept for the whole 8 hour flight (nighttime flight) and half of the 10hr flight there (morning flight). I even managed to lay down and have a nap across them as we had four seats in a row and the two pillows inbetween mine and my husbands seats. Was also great to provide space for the girls to get closer to the plane’s TV screen And to stop dummies/toys/snacks falling on the floor. I’m so happy I bought this and customer service was great!

Good Value

My little girl really enjoyed opening the bag, some great little items inside including magazines etc... would/will definitely purchase again.

Fantastic

George absolutely loved his travel bag. We purchased the small bag to try first. He enjoyed playing with the new toys and reading the new books. The treats were perfect too, vegan and allergen free. Will definitely purchase a bigger bag for our next trip. Here he is getting excited to find out what’s inside whilst waiting at the airport.

Wanderlust Wednesdays with...Jenny from Mamazou

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