May 21, 2013

The Ingredients for a Perfect Keepsake

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2007 was a fantastic year for single mum Emma Rice, as it welcomed the birth of not just one, but two babies.

Whilst on maternity leave, Emma’s employment came to an end as the company she was working for full time went into administration. After two previous similar experiences Emma decided enough was enough – she was going to take control of her own future. What followed next was the birth of BabyRice!
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New British Invention That Will Make Life Easier For Parents

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Flying Start catches up with  two entrepreneurial Dads from Sussex, David Soplomons and
Mike Edwards have come up with a fantastic invention which will help new parents worldwide.



The BUNDL™ (patent pending), is “the World’s first baby
lifting blanket” and has already won their company Snugglebundl, The Barclays
Bank Take one small step innovative new business award for the Southern region beating
over 5000 entries to scoop the £50.000 prize money, and the opportunity to
seriously launch their unique product to the world.

The BUNDL solves the age old problem of moving sleeping
babies without waking them. The unique design means that you no longer have to
bend or stoop to pick up your baby. In fact it is so easy that by using the
extra strength support handles you can lift up, lay down and move your sleeping
baby with just one hand without waking them and whilst keeping perfect posture.

The BUNDL works like a hammock, fully supporting the head, neck and spine whilst the soft padded hood completely protects the crown. David said “I came up with the idea because my wife had complications with the birthand I had a bad back and we struggled picking up and putting down our daughter, especially getting her in and out of the car.”

It was originally conceived and designed for Mums who had
undergone caesarean births or who had birthing complications resulting in
restricted movement, for parents or carers with back problems and for disabled
or wheelchairs users. However, after much testing it became apparent that it
was an incredibly useful and practical invention for anyone with a young baby.

The Bundl is the first product of its kind and since
launching at the Brighton Baby Expo in November Snugglebundl have been
inundated with amazing reviews and blessings from parents who have been using
the Bundl. Mike said” It’s one of those simple ideas that you think, why hasn’t
anyone thought of that before! Everybody keeps saying I wish I’d had one when
we had our baby! We feel completely inspired.”

The Bundl is manufactured entirely in the UK, complies with European safety standards and is
available through their website http://www.snugglebundl.co.uk/ and hopefully
before to long in a shop near you.

Win A Copy Of The Smurfs DVD

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will have families everywhere singing a happy song on December 5 when Sony Pictures Animation’s live-action animated feature, The Smurfs ™, becomes available on Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™ Double Play, DVD and digital.


When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into ours – in fact, right in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, The Smurfs™ must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. Directed by Raja Gosnell (Scooby Doo) and starring Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”), Jayma Mays (“Glee”), Sofia Vergara (“Modern Family”), and Hank Azaria (Hop) as Gargamel, the film features the smurf-ect voices of singing sensation Katy Perry as Smurfette, George Lopez (Rio) as Grouchy and Jonathan Winters (The Flintstones) as the original Papa Smurf.

The Smurfs™ will be available for RRP £29.99 (Blu-ray 3D), RRP £24.99 (Blu-ray) and RRP £19.99

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