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Knockhatch Adventure Park Review and Giveaway

12th June 2019

Our experience of having a day at Knockhatch Adventure Park, West Sussex

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Hiya, I'm Claire..

Mum of one, step mum of two and dog mum to Yogi. A veg-growing, food-loving, trashy TV addict. I write openly about life, parenting and my quest to be healthier in mind, body and bank balance. Now a bride to be!

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Ad|~gifted Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), aka

Ad|~gifted

Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), aka Self Harm Awareness Day, was this month (1st March). This global awareness day aims to break down stereotypes, reduce stigma, educate the realities of self-harm, and encourage people struggling to seek help.

Self-harm can show up in various different ways that many dont realise; from expressing emotions in ways that cause pain/rejection, overeating, physical injury, to putting yourself at risk sexually and many more.

Many of us in the neurodivergent community can self-harm due to sensory overwhelm, dysregulation and as a way to cope in a neurotypical world.

This year's theme is Connection Is Coping, because finding support together and using co-regulation is a great way to help navigate through this complex coping mechanism.

Co-regulating with your child or teen can include helping them find ways to help themselves calm.

Packs like this crisis kit from @peersunited.ltd are what I use with my teen (and myself) as they have a variety of self-soothing and grounding activities to minimise the use of other more harmful strategies to manage distress.

The pack has instant ice packs to trigger the dive reflex that helps get your nervous system out of the 'danger mode' response.

There's also stickers to help with calming breathwork, sweets and shower steamers for sensory grounding and fidget toys/activities to soothe & distract.

I role model using these tools when overwhelmed and we do activities together which helps my teen feel supported.

I love diamond art and fidgets!

How do you support yourself and others to reduce anxiety, self-harm and overwhelm?

#selfharmawarenessday #selfharmsupport #prproduct

Ad|~gifted FLIP'N TRIX We've been testing out the

Ad|~gifted FLIP'N TRIX

We've been testing out the new Flip'N Trix from @goliath_games_uk this half-term which features 3 quick-paced game modes that are simple but so much fun!

Great for the whole family form ages 4+ and can be played alone or against others.

It's a bargain at only £5.99 at places including Amazon and The Entertainer and is available from April.

@vividtoys_ @wire_pr
#flipntrix #vividtoys

Happy Pancake Day! Made a dog friendly pancake for

Happy Pancake Day!
Made a dog friendly pancake for this pooch as hes finally getting back to himself after a rough week.
Recipe is simple- 1 mushed banana, 100g flour and an egg.
Fry lile regular pancake with little olive oil or coconut oil.
Added peanut butter on top (made only from peanuts and nothing else as other versions are harmful).

He loved it!

#dogsarebetterthanpeople #dogrecipes #dogrecipe #pancakeday2026 #pancakerecipe

Ad|~gifted "Hi I'm Chucky, wanna play?" If you r

Ad|~gifted

"Hi I'm Chucky, wanna play?"

If you remember this line and loved the classic film, you might want to try this new game!

Chunky- The Board Game from @goliath_games_uk is for aged 13+ with up to 5 players.

The aim is to do whatever it takes to stop Chucky before his soul takes over your body

Play in teams to find a hiding spot or take your chances provoking Chucky — you never know when he'll attack next!

This is a great stocking filler for any teens in your family, and fun to play on the day!

Check out the link in my stories to buy it

#chuckyboardgame #goliathgames

@wire_pr

ad|~ You may have noticed I've been quiet lately.

ad|~ You may have noticed I've been quiet lately.

Life is very hard at the moment so I've had to step back in some areas, and sadly online is one of them.
When I feel ready, I will write about these last two years, so keep an eye out!

Christmas is always a stressful to organise at the best of times, but when I'm this overwhelmed, gift guides can be so helpful.

Despite my current chaos, I've started to compile gift ideas for adults, teens and kids on my website. If I can help anyone who may be as overwhelmed as me at the moment, then it's worth it.

There's even a discount code or two to help ease the load, and feel free to add any other codes in the comments to help our community!

Check out the link on my bio to find the guide.

Some of my great finds include:

Personalised Jewellery from @bellefever - 15% DISCOUNT CODE is SPP15

@BOBOVR_official charging docks for VR gamers

Clever gadgets from @Krafted.tech

A great range of toys from @Argos

Games and Consoles for gamers

And lots more!

(Some items were gifted, some I bought and others have aff links, stated clearly in the article)

Had an AMAZING time at @paulcbrunson Love Better t

Had an AMAZING time at @paulcbrunson Love Better tour last night.

It was another birthday treat for me, and the man did not disappoint!

Paul even asked me and the bloke a question which we answered openly to the audience,- sadly didn't record it but it was a moment for my memories 💚

Even had Megan and kieron from love is blind uk sitting behind us and caught meg having a dance while kieron filmed her 😍

Loved how openly Paul talked about his life, starting with a beautiful open letter about his grief over the loss of his best friend, followed by insightful tips about relationships, sex and life (Jill sounds like a legend 💪🏾).

Also loved hearing about his career which ive closely followed for many years and how he got to the UK.

Long may my fellow Jamaican stay here as he is now our national treasure, being a role model to our young boys and men.

Long reign Paul C Brunson!

#lovebetter #paulcbrunson

I waited 26 years to see my favourite band @itsfiv

I waited 26 years to see my favourite band @itsfiveofficial (@jbrownfive has been the biggest crush of my life) and they did not disappoint!

Was a great birthday treat, full of so many of their great tracks.

They all still sound as great as they did when I was 14, and their voices didnt waiver during those dance moves 😍

Hope they are now back and planning to give us some new music.

They were supported by @mistajam who did a great retro set through 80s and 90s too 👌🏾

#brightoncentre #keeponmovintour2025 #keeponmovin #five #5ive

Original video is on my tiktok (same username) #a

Original video is on my tiktok (same username)

#autisticwomen #adhdasfemales #adhdwomen #audhdcommunity

Have you managed to get therapy for adhd or Autism on the NHS as an adult?

Shocked I even have to state the obvious, but I'm

Shocked I even have to state the obvious, but I'm tired and fed up of this false narrative being spread by a certain American leader and many others.

We don't need curing.
Society needs curing.

Medication didnt cause Autism, its a genetic brain wiring.

If we 'cured' it, the world would be an even bigger mess than it already is- many of the greatest innovations, inventions, medical advances and scientific findings have been by autistics.

#autisticwomen #audhd #autismacceptance #autisticadults #autism

No explanation needed 💪🏾 #audhdwoman #audhd #chron

No explanation needed 💪🏾
#audhdwoman #audhd #chronicillnessawareness #disabled #fibrowarrior

What are your wins this week? #whatareyourwinsthi

What are your wins this week?

#whatareyourwinsthisweek #whatareyourwins

When overwhelm hits, my audhd mind goes everywhere

When overwhelm hits, my audhd mind goes everywhere but that overwhelming task i need to do 😫
#audhd #audhder #audhdcommunity

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