We were very kindly sent the new Master Moves Mickey to try out, already tipped as one of the top ten toys for Christmas 2012. “Get down in the house with your favourite mouse! Mickey Mouse dances to a funky beat as he combines over fifteen different dance moves into his own original dance combinations….
Month: August 2012
Practical solutions (Kiddicare review)
I was invited to take a look at the Kiddicare website and choose some items to review. Established in 1974, it is the UK’s leading online nursery retailer. I always have a mental list of things the children need and was really pleased when I sat down to browse the Kiddicare website to find everything…
It’s so hot (100% fruit lollies review)
Am I allowed to say the weather is too hot for us? We like cool weather and we are sweltering in this sticky heat. Tomorrow my husband has promised we can go to an air-conditioned mall! The only good thing about this heat is that it’s perfect for eating ice lollies. The toddler has been…
Why my 8 month old needs an iPad
Over the last few weeks the 8 month old has been taking a noticeable interest in iPhones and iPads. The toddler is allowed to play some games on our iPad and watch YouTube for about 30 minutes a day. He’s also allowed it on long car journeys. I’m not sure how but the 8 month…
Back to School with Clarks kids
I know I’m not the only mother counting down the days until their child goes back to school. Mine only goes to his nursery for a couple of hours each week. We’re coping but I must admit to missing time spent with my 8 month old. Plus the toddler needs a lot of entertaining and…
The Great British Bake Off (iPhone app review)!
I’ve always loved baking but The Great British Bake Off has really encouraged me to be a bit more adventurous with my baking. I still have baking disasters (too many to mention) but I love baking and seeing people enjoy what I’ve made. The new series of The Great British Bake Off aired this week…
Film review: Scooby Doo Spooky Games
The toddler is a sporty little thing, loves the park and his scooter so I knew he would love Scooby Doo Spooky Games. Warner Brothers kindly sent us a copy of the DVD along with some fun games for the garden. I don’t think I have ever laughed so much at my toddler trying to…
Potty training for beginners
The toddler is almost two and a half and shows no interest in potty training at all. We have a potty, he’s seen it and might have sat on it once but soon filled it with toys and I put it away again. We’ve bought pull-up pants but he really didn’t like them so they’re…
Small world play
We’ve all been getting a bit fed up with the Lego/train play cycle so today we tried something different – small world play! In case you haven’t heard of it before small world play enables children to learn through the manipulation of small equipment. In my previous life (before children) I trained as an archaeologist…