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My boys loved the Trash Packs from Flair that I brought home from the Toy Fair in London. So they were really excited to hear that we were going to be reviewing the Wheels Junkyard and a pack of (2) Litter Bugs. My 6 year old knew all about the fact that the Gross Gang … Read more
Longer school hours and shorter school holidays well about time too I say Michael Gove! It has been apparent for a while now that I am not alone in needing my children to be at school a lot more than they already are. I mean they are really at home far too much aren’t they. … Read more
Jungle Speed Safari is a compact game that can easily be taken on your travels, with all the pieces fitting into a small bag provided. Jungle Speed Safari consists of 42 cards, 5 differently coloured totems (each with a different picture of food on them), a rule book and the bag to keep them all … Read more
February the 14th is coming around again which means that love is in the air. Although this holiday has got quite commercialised I still think it is a time to stop and make sure me and my husband show each other we love one another (and this does not have to cost money, or a … Read more
You know those books that you mean to get around to reading, but never do, yeah that. You see there’s a theory about a Selfish Gene and how we all need to fight for survival of the fittest. That is the only explanation I can see to all these “benefits” stuff. People who are not … Read more
One of the reasons we have children is so secretly we do not have to grow up – surely? How else would you have the excuse to muck about and play with toys? I think that is why it is such genius that these retro toys and films are really popular right now – you … Read more
What better than to Say it with Flowers to make someone feel special. They make such great gifts – Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries,Thank you, Sorry, Or just because. What nicer way to receive the gift of flowers than if they are home-made – carefully crafted. Once you’ve made flowers you can add them to … Read more
I love Lego it is good for so many reasons. It helps children engage by seeing their favourite characters as toys, it helps build self-esteem by being able to build something so complex, it’s inspiring, creative, imaginative, helps fine motor development, social play – I could go on and one. A toy for both boys … Read more
Minecraft if you haven’t even heard of it you must be living in a cave. Do I know what it is about? Erm no. I do know that my 17 year old deems it suitable for my 6 year old. And it must be simple enough for my 6 year old to play, whilst complicated enough … Read more
Sometimes you want to be able to entertain the children without having to put too much thought into it. For me anything that helps entertain them whilst encouraging them to come away from the various screens around them is always a bonus. So I was really keen to review the Weekend box: Something to EAT, … Read more