Yoto Mini

Football Player Book Library

Jigraphy puzzle

Brain Box Card Game

Genius Square

Hi Smile Blue Raspberry toothpaste

Bubble Skincare Starter Kit

Uno No Mercy

Kitchen Table Tennis Set

Jellybean spinner

Nike waterbottle

LED lights

Nintendo Switch

Smart watch

Switch controller holders

Hair powder

Monopoly

Nike White Socks

Grip Socks + Sleeve Socks (you wear them together, don’t ask)

Twister

Shin pads

Personalised Nike Gloves

Cerave Cleanser

Monopoly

Zara PSG T-shirt

But of course, sometimes a gift voucher is all we have time to grab, in this case - Amazon can do no wrong.

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I’ve worn, you’ve loved…

Abercrombie Built in Bra Collection: I can’t stop wearing this entire range; from the daily wardrobe staple vests (long-line, not cropped) to the night out bandeau & trouser co-ord and that yellow summer dress. Abercrombie has nailed it this spring/summer.

& Other Stories T-shirts: I feel like I have accidentally been gate-keeping this without telling you, but for years these have been the t-shirts I’ve worn. Just a classic tee, perfect fit, that will never go out of style.

Zara Asymmetric Top: The perfect ‘out out’ top to wear with jeans or black trousers. It keeps coming in and out of stock. Grab one if you can. You won’t believe the price!

Black and Gold Belt: You guys ask me where mine is from on a daily basis, but it’s so old. This is the closest I’ve found.

WAT Boxy T-Shirt: I bought this in white and grey last year and am only just getting to wear them now the weather is warm. Perfectly proportioned to wear with high waisted trousers and jeans.

4th & The Reckless black dress: If you have any parties come up, I’ve found you the most perfectly flattering dress. It comes in black or white, in airy fabric and costs £55 but looks FAR more expensive.

Jewel Boutique Sunglasses, £19: at this price, I have a pair in my car, one in my bag and one in my coat pocket.

M&S Palazzo Pants, £46: the answer to it’s too hot for jeans but I’m not ready for a summer dress yet. These trousers are so chic. I kept them in black and beige. Pair them with the WAT boxy tee. Perfection.

Aligne Ecru Wide Legged Jeans: the perfect white jean is hard to come by but this pair nail the shade and the shape.

Nobody’s Child Co-ord: 3 ways to wear this chic set; the quickest way to look put together day or night - perfect for packing for a weekend away or summer holiday.

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Entertaining Made Easy:

I’ve wanted an Ooni Pizza Oven for years and finally got around to spending my 40th birthday vouchers on it. BEST. THING. EVER!!! Honestly! It’s made entertaining so much fun. We love throwing last minute pizza parties for the kids friends and other families. It’s so easy (and more cost effective than a bbq) We went for the Ooni Koda 2.

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The Beauty Edit:

What I’m enjoying using, and I think you will like too…

Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum: My favourite new affordable skincare product this month. If your skin has been feeling a bit "meh" lately, this is a reset button in a bottle. PDRN is the buzzy "salmon DNA" ingredient that started as a high-end injectable treatment in Korean clinics. If you’ve been hearing the buzz about “Salmon Sperm Facials” but aren’t quite ready for the needle, this delivers that “just had a medical-grade facial” radiance in about thirty seconds.

St Tropez Instant Body Bronzing Mousse: Obsessed with the fact that you love this as much as me. Like a modern (and better) Sunshimmer, but for 2026 - this gives instant ‘I’ve been on a two week holiday’ vibes and stays put until you shower. 50% off.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal: Honestly, the most skin-transformative product you could add into your regime. Start low, and climb the ladder (I’m now on level 20) and say goodbye to dull skin, blemishes and lines.

Virtue 6-in-1 Styler: the ultimate “Swiss Army Knife” for your hair, unlike traditional creams that can feel heavy or “producty,” this lightweight multitasker manages to prime, shine, revive waves and protect from heat while remaining virtually undetectable. I use it in the mornings to ‘wake’ my waves back up.

Maybelline Cloudtopia Blush: I’m absolutely converted to this £9 blusher - the bouncy formula blends like an utter dream, you only need the tiniest bit, and it blurs into the most beautiful, healthy blush. I wear shade 7 Moonlit Rose.

Skinceuticals Silymarin: If you’ve historically avoided Vitamin C because it triggered breakouts, this is for you. Perfect for adult skin that sometimes acts like a problematic teenagers; the hero here is 0.5% Silymarin (milk thistle extract). It specifically prevents the process where oil on your face oxidises, leading to clogged pores and inflammation = spots. I always notice a difference in my skin when I return to this, which is the whole point I guess.

L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Creamy-Serum: If pigmentation is a problem, this is for you. Not just a serum; it’s a multi-tasking treatment designed to mimic the effects of more invasive procedures; rebuilding skin density and firming up facial contours, fading stubborn dark spots, and calming redness and instantly plumping fine lines. I like the texture for that immediate "bouncy" skin feel. The patented "Melasyl" ingredient intercepts excess melanin before it even marks the skin. Genius.

Places I’ve been, people I’ve seen…

…holiday’d on a family ski trip to Club Med Les Arcs where my kids surpassed my basic ski ability within the first morning. Secretly loved it.

…escaped for 24 hours with to Babington House for the launch of the newly re-vamped Cowshed brand - you’re going to love it.

…dined at the cool new restaurant, One Club Row with Skinceuticals - sat next to my friend

…visiting Dr Alexis Granite at her pop-up in Notting Hill at Teresa Tarmey for skin boosters.

…visited the Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A with my mum.

…got some tips at the Bobbi Brown 5 Minute Face Masterclass.

…watching my kids run in the Mini London Marathon.

…attended the Devil Wears Prada screening with L’Oreal Paris. You must see it!!

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I’m watching, reading and listening to…

The Pitt: The world loves a medical drama but this one is different. It’s a bit like ER meets 24 with a dash of Grey’s. Noah Wyle (Dr John Carter from ER) plays Dr Robinavitch in this intense but incredible new series. Set in a resource-strapped Pittsburgh hospital, each episode is an hour in time as the series goes through the shift. I’m only on ep 3 but it’s one of those where you can’t pick up your phone or you’ll miss something.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: If you work in the magazine industry, this will feel really close to home, and you may even have had some of the conversations in the movie. If you don’t, I’m not sure if you’ll enjoy it as much as the first. The four core characters; Meryl Streep - amazing. Stanley Tucci - amazing. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt - loved how their characters grew up. But it felt a bit slow in places and the boyfriend character felt bland, half-hearted and pointless. We didn’t need him, and coul dhave done with more Lucy Lui in his place. That’s all.

Call Her Daddy: Whenever I’m stuck for something to listen to on a solo car journey, I flick to this. Alex always has the best roster of millennial minded interviewees for when you don’t want to concentrate too hard.

Home updates…

You know when you don’t realise that something is missing until you see it, and then you wonder why it was never there from the start? That’s how I feel about the rug in my dressing room. I was always intrigued by Ruggable - the machine washable rug brand - but never had anywhere to put one in our old house. It has completely changed the vibe of my room and when I look at old photos, it looks so bare without it. They have lots of limited collection with different designers so if you’re in the market for a rug SAMANTHA10 gives you a discount.

Add to your Ocado…

Honestly, I need to buy shares in Crosta & Mollica. My kids go through about 3 boxes of their breadsticks a week and I am OBSESSED with the chilli crostini. Just add a layer of cream cheese. INCRED.

I’ve worn, you’ve loved…

Zara Bodysuit, £15.99: a real Skims dupe; uber-flattering and pulls you in in all the right places. I bought it in black and white and can’t stop wearing it. I’m wearing small.

Watch Strap, £19: not new, in-fact it’s years old but for some reason I got so many messages about it this month so popping it here for you again.

Amazon Loungewear, £15: I have to say that this is pretty identical to a lounge-wear set I bought from a very expensive brand. The flared trousers are flattering & the top covers you bum. I’m wearing medium.

ASOS camel cardigan, £24: one of my, and your, favourite purchases this month. I’m wearing small.

Navy Bandeau Co-Ord, £35: what I wore to a night out with Charlotte Tilbury. Chic and stylish yet true to my relaxed style. Would look gorge with a tan and gold jewels on holiday.

Jewel Boutique Sunglasses, £19: at this price, I have a pair in my car, one in my bag and one in my coat pocket.

M&S Palazzo Pants, £46: the answer to it’s too hot for jeans but I’m not ready for a summer dress yet. These trousers are so chic. I kept them in black and beige.

ASOS Tweed Cardigan, £34: Chanel vibes that got everyone talking. Comes with a matching skirt.

Zara Ruffle Blouse, £27.99: The quickest way to look chic - just add jeans, trousers and blazer.

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House Updates:

We’ve been looking for an occasional chair for in our bedroom for months, and finally found it. She might end up being a place to throw clothes, but for now she looks super pretty, is a new place to sit and scroll on my phone and finishes the space off perfectly. Next, art for the wall…

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The Beauty Edit:

What I’m enjoying using, and I think you will like too…

E45 72hr Lotion, £6.83: I know, moisturising your body sounds like a faff but this changes everything. A silky smooth formula that absorbs in an instant and leaves skin hydrated for 3 days. A must now we’re edging into bare arm and leg season.

Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Day Cream: Like a morning coffee for your skin; it’s brighter, smoother, and gently re-energised skin in a pot. Designed for 35+ skin, it melts in, layering radiance and a soft-focus firmness.

Lancaster Sun Perfect Air Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50 Glow Booster: SPF is, of course, non-negotiable, but it helps when it feels like a pleasure to use. This daily formula disappears on contact with skin, leaving behind a soft, lit-from-within glow rather than the usual tell-tale sheen.

Nivea Sun Scent: On the subject of sun, now is the time to bag this iconic - and inexpensive - scent. It smells exactly like you’ve just come back from a day at the beach. Not heavy, not overly sweet, and it doesn’t try too hard. It just sits close to the skin and makes you smell clean, summery, and familiar.

Virtue 6-in-1 Styler: the ultimate "Swiss Army Knife" for your hair, unlike traditional creams that can feel heavy or "producty," this lightweight multitasker manages to prime, shine, revive waves and protect from heat while remaining virtually undetectable. I use it in the mornings to ‘wake’ my waves back up.

Glow Hub Hand Sanitiser Mist: mark my words, this will be the ultimate ‘it’ accessory of the summer (in fact my kids have already stolen mine) Available in three scents (Hot Sauce, Dopamine and Pipe Dream) on a wearable keychain with customisable sticker packs, it’s genuine fashion statement that just happens to kill 99.9% of germs - for under £8.

L’Oréal Professionnel Tec Ni Art Volume Dust: Got a tween boy forever ‘puffing’ up his hair? This is what he needs for that.

Absolute Collagen Unflavoured Powder: If I had a £ for every time someone asked me what collagen I recommend, I would be lying on a beach right now. This is the one that I use in my morning coffee. You’ll need a juzcher to really blend it in, before adding milk. It doesn’t have a taste, maybe a slight vanilla one but it’s pretty undetectable. So easy, and so effective. Also comes in these sachets for on-the-go.

Places I’ve been, people I’ve seen…

…ate my way through the Carlotta tasting menu at a creators dinner with Amazon.

…re-united with Hollywood’s favourite make-up artist. Gucci Westman for the launch of her Hydrobalm Tinted Lipstick.

…escaped for 24 hours with Charlotte Tilbury at The Grove Hotel for the launch of their afternoon tea.

…celebrated sisterhood with Georgia and Lizzy Jagger at the house of Jo Malone London.

…visited the Marie Antoinette exhibition at the V&A with my mum.

…watching my kids in multiple football tournaments as the season draws to an end.

…spending far too much of my money in Gails.

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I’m watching, reading and listening to…

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Unsure if I should admit that I binged my way through season 4. I actually don’t think I like any of them, and there are some seriously big issues underlying the entire premise of the show, but I do have a soft spot for Whitney, Connor and their mega glow-up. On Hulu.

The Magic Faraway Tree: Alfie is currently listening to this on his Yoto and I’m enjoying reliving one of my favourite childhood books at the same time. I can’t wait for the movie to come out later this month. Pure nostalgia.

Call Her Daddy: Whenever I’m stuck for something to listen to on a solo car journey, I flick to this. Alex always has the best roster of millennial minded interviewees for when you don’t want to concentrate too hard. On the above SLOMW subject, the Jessi Draper interview has me mind blown.

The hacks that have saved me…

I’m trying to get a handle on my phone storage situation, so I’ve started deleting photos day by day, working back through each year while I’m sitting in the car waiting for my kids. Try it.

Add to your Ocado…

Honestly, I need to buy shares in Crosta & Mollica. My kids go through about 3 boxes of their breadsticks a week and I am OBSESSED with the chilli crostini. Just add a layer of cream cheese. INCRED.

Diptyque Softening hand soap: particularly pleasing if you name begins with S)

Neom ‘It’s All Rosy’ candle: next day delivery always a winner. Also lovely for anyone called Rose/Rosie.

M&S flowers: These are my absolute fave flowers but you can never go wrong with any bouquet from M&S IMO. Also, next day delivery. Saved me so many times.

Initial necklace: I can’t tell you how many of you ask about my initial necklace. My in-laws had it made for my 40th, but this looks quite similar and comes in either silver or gold.

The White Company tennis bracelet: So chic. I was really shocked at this price of this because it looks far more expensive.

Adidas Spezial: These are my most worn trainers, ever. The style and shade just works with every outfit, especially in Spring.

Hush belt: It’s giving Khaite vibes at a fraction of the price.

Pounce Padel: This may look pretty but it’s not a case of style over substance. Since I’ve been playing with this 100% carbon racket, my game has massively stepped up a notch.

Ziip: Forever will be obsessed with it; I don’t think you can beat it for lifting and sculpting our mid-life faces. Just checked and the code MOTHERSHIP20 still works.

The Pillow Drop: I’ve been a fan of their fun slogan pillows for years, they even do a ‘design your own’ option.

Phlur Cherry Stem: There’s something about this scent that gets compliments everywhere I go. Sexy and sultry but not over-powering.

Charlotte Tilbury Icons: Four universally flattering Pillow Talk icons for lips and eyes in the prettiest box. Stunning.

Gold earrings: The perfect little treat that you’ll wear all summer.

Medik8 Crystal Retinal: This little silver bottle will change your skin, I promise. 20% off everything Medik8 at the moment.

Gucci bag: Let’s end on a biggie, wishlist item (but not ridiculously expensive tbh, you’ll find high end high street at a similar price). I love her.

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I’ve worn, you’ve loved…

M&S Barrel Leg Jeans, £30: I can’t stop wearing these day and night. Go for petite and size down.

Zara Rain Jacket, £45.99: The hooded water-resistant jacket that looks super stylish. I wear large.

Bow Jumper, £30: Cute and playful. I’m wearing medium.

Silk Slip Jumper, £35: You all loved this for the way it looks super styled without any effort required.

Abercrombie High Rise Vintage Straight, £75: The perfect crop, the perfect shade and the perfect style. I’m a 10 and wear size 26.

WAT The Brand Structured Coat, £200: This coat is just the dream, it elevates every basic outfit & I can’t stop wearing it.

Demellier Bag: Ludicrously capatious, this bag is as stunning as it is practical. Laptop for work? Tick. Spare clothes and snacks at the weekend? Tick.

M&S Jersey Black Trousers, £19.99: these were in my reel earlier this week and you LOVED them. Super comfy, they’re jogger material but look chic and smart. A great one for the weekend wardrobe. Comes in five leg lengths and three colours. I wear 8 regular.

Lace Layering Top, £10: You all love this! An absolute dupe for my Free People top. I buy a medium.

Zara Ruffle Blouse, £27.99: It’s a little bit Heathcliff, a little bit Bridgerton and a little bit 00’s Chloe. I love to shoulder pads too. The quickest way to look chic - just add jeans, trousers and blazer.

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Umming and Ahhing over:

We finished our house renovations eight months ago, and are slowly getting around to the finishing touches. I’m obsessed with scouring the high street for luxe looking home additions. I’m getting good at finding the good stuff on M&S Home, Next Home, Wayfair & Dunelm. Speaking of which, Dunelm’s side-sleeper pillows have changed.my.life. Genuinely. I used to wake with such bad neck pains, but not since I swapped to these. £20.

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The Beauty Edit:

What I’m enjoying using, and I think you will like too…

Clarins Double Serum Foundation, £49: the kind of glow-giving finish that makes your skin look like it drinks green juice, does Pilates at dawn, and somehow never misses a facial; effortlessly luminous, quietly luxe, and impossibly chic. I wear shade L4C.

Champo Hair System: honestly cannot rave about this enough; I’ve been consistent with these products for a year and the results speak for themselves. SSILVER15 will get you 15% off the entire system.

GHD Curve Grand Curling Wand, £154: if you love a chunky wand like me, this is for you; unapologetic volume and beachy vibes with a kind of luxe polish.

St Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse, £23: the reason I fell out of love with fake tan was because I never had the time but this clever formula develops deeply in three hours. Obsessed.

Medik8 Cleansing Oil, £29: cannot tell you the amount of bottles I’ve gone through of this, you just can’t better it. Now 20% off everything on the Medik8 website. I’ve stocked up.

L’Oreal Glass Skin Collagen Mask £3: I usually these on planes where I’m sitting for hours, but I used it on a two hour journey back from Sheffield. Plump, bouncy skin while I’m doing admin and laundry? Yes, please.

The Perfect Lip Pencil: I have been transformed into a lip liner person and I have to tell you, it makes such a difference. Scribble this on, add a balm (I love Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Ribbon) and I feel instantly polished and put together. The perfect finishing touch.

Dior Bronzing Stick: Dreamy, creamy, looks like a real tan. If you like their stick foundation, you’ll love this. I wear shade 2.

Places I’ve been, people I’ve seen…

…cooking with Hello Fresh & Alfie to celebrate the launch of their Family Friendly recipes.

…celebrating Galentines with Rachel Stevens at Luca with Love & Roses.

…eating spicy vodka rigatoni at Carbone.

…wishing Beauty Pie a happy 10th birthday.

…attending the re-launch of Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. Available in 60 shades, I am shade Tawny.

…playing padel OUTSIDE, finally (!) with my new Pounce Padel racket; not just pretty, she’s also 100% carbon.

…getting my nails done at at BioSculpture’s chic salon in Selfridges (shade: Blossom)

…working on on my new Flexera Pilates bed, the Peloton of reformer pilates, you can buy or rent a bed for £39 a week and then have access to online reformer pilates classes. Use code SAMANTHASILVER for a discount at checkout.

…spending too much on Sushi Dog for my kids.

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I’m watching, reading and listening to… DO THIS

Paradise Season 2, Disney+: I vividly remember Nick and I binging the first season of this while we were sleeping on the lounge floor mid-house reno. I couldn’t stop raving; sci-fi meets the Truman Show with Randall from This is Us, it shouldn’t work but it does. In season two, Xavier ventures beyond the bunker in search of his wife, discovering how people have survived the three years since the world ‘ended’. Harry Hook from Descendants is in it. IYKYK.

Begin Again: If you’re feeling a little bit rubbish about everything right now, you are not alone. Tuning in to a positive podcast could improve your mood while you’re out on a daily walk, cooking an indulgent dinner or simply sitting on your sofa. Davina McCall’s podcast is dedicated to empowering people to embrace midlife as their most transformative era yet through guests stories that have challenged outdated narratives and ideas.

Diary of a Beauty Editor by Sarah Jossel: Ok, so I’m not reading this yet but I have pre-ordered it, does that count? My OG beauty industry pal (we started out as assistants in our 20’s) and This Morning’s TV Beauty Expert has been writing this beauty bible for the last five years, so you can bet your lip balm that’s it worth every penny. Out in May.

The hacks that have saved me…

I’m trying to get a handle on my phone storage situation, so I’ve started deleting photos day by day, working back through each year while I’m sitting in the car waiting for my kids. Try it.

Add to your Ocado…

My obsession for the M&S Mango & Passionfruit Collagen Balls knows no bounds. At this point I have talked about them so much and converted so many people I should have shares. The perfect snack.