Of course, every day of the year should be filled with love, but whether you're a lover or a cynic Valentine's Day is nearly here and we think it's the perfect excuse to spoil your other half, or yourself! To get you in the mood we've put together some of our top present picks, including some from a couple of our favourite independent stores to get you inspired (or for your to drop hints to your other half with!) Stay tuned 'til the end, too, as we've got an exciting competition for the perfect Valentine's Day gifts for all the family. For the Music Lover Vinyl is most definitely making a comeback, and almost everybody's got some records hidden away in...

We did it! We survived the January Blues and the grey skies and spring is creeping ever closer. This week we're waving goodbye to January with a smile and looking forward to brighter days ahead. Okay, okay, so the weather may not be much better for a little while, but we're determined to make the most of it and get creative this winter, even if we do have to stay indoors. We've scoured the internet so you don't have to and chosen our favourite activities to keep the kids busy when a run around the park might not be an option. GET CREATIVE Disko Kids should always be able to let their creative sides run wild, and when the days are darker...

Founded 8 years ago by busy mom-of-two Keira O'Mara, Mama Designs is your go-to one stop shop for all things baby related. You might have already heard of her - the Mama Designs Instagram is cutie central and her products are well known for their great design and excellent quality.  Mama Designs originally began with the Mama Scarf; a discreet breastfeeding cover which makes it super easy to feed your little ones when you're out and about, created when Keira had her own little boy. Nowadays, the range stretches from Babasacs in a range of beautiful fabrics and muslins to cosy cellular blankets and bamboo breast pads, all tested carefully and all created with moms in mind. It's clear that Keira works relentlessly to...

This week we have launched some Leopard Smiley sweatshirts available in two colours for all the Disko mums, mamas, ladies, muthas, mothers out there! And at the same time we want to give something back. Every 3 months we will be donating £5 from the sale of every Leopard Smiley Sweatshirt to a different charity. First off we are pleased to announce that we are now working with Womankind, a charity which works to transform the lives of women and girls across the world.     Established on International Women's Day in 1989, Womankind is an international charity working towards an end to violence and discrimination against women and girls. The charity works in partnership with women's rights organisations in Africa, Asia and...

Retro Kids is your one-stop shop for all things kitsch and kawaii, specialising in fun retro goodies for both little kids and big kids.  Founded in 2014 by mum-of-two Joanne, all the products are created by talented artists, established brands and small brands who are growing through the support of retailers like Retro Kids. Joanne hand-picks all the products herself, and says she would only stock items she would be happy for her own kids to have, so you can be sure the quality will always be the best. It's easy to see why the concept store is so popular - the bright colours and the huge range of unique, fun products create a really nostalgic feel we can't get...

It's no secret that here at Disko Kids, we love a bit of disco. That's why, when we came across Big Fish Little Fish, we just had to spread the word! Launched originally in London and designed especially with your little ones in minds, mini raves are popping up in quirky venues across the country with a focus on providing a safe and social environment for kids to discover music and for parents to relive the club classics of their youth. Awarded by the National Family Arts Festival Awards as Best Family Event for the past two years running, and featured in the top ten of Time Out's The Best 101 Things To Do In London With Kids, Big Fish Little Fish...

As an independent business ourselves, we are passionate about making the most of the small business that are out there, especially around Christmas time. There are some really lovely shops online at the moment which I have discovered through Instagram, so, to get you into the festive spirit and help with the dreaded Christmas shopping I've asked Emily who's working with us at the moment to tell you a bit about some of our favourites in her first blog on here.

Children's Grief Awareness Week (17-23 November 2016) is a chance for us all to come together to show our support for bereaved children across the UK. Organisations across the UK will be raising awareness of the grieving children in their community, and those supporting them.  The theme for the Week is #MakeTime2Listen – we can all make a difference to make sure that bereaved children and young people’s voices are heard.

I want this blog to be full of things that will be of interest to all the parents who read it, things that I would want to read on a blog.