Just before Christmas we heard the exciting news that we had been chosen to be official Toys R Us Toyologists and put a toy through its paces. We were sent the Thomas and Friends Take -N–Play Thomas’ Adventure Castle which looks like this: I wanted to surprise my 3 year old so made it whilst…
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{Giveaway} My First Cookbook by Susan Akass
Next month sees the publication of My First Cookbook by Susan Akass. Perfect for those 7 and over, My First Cookbook features 35 fun and easy recipes for children. Budding chefs can cook their way through 35 fantastic recipes that will teach them all about cooking, from how to make sandwiches and party snacks, to…
Get more from your weekend with a Weekend Box {and free code!}
Over the weekend we tried out a Weekend Box, it’s a clever little box which fits neatly through your letter box and contains four activities: Something to Cook Something to Make Something to Explore and Something Green Each activity is designed to build sensory exploration skills within little ones aged 3-8 as well as help…
Our perfect day at Center Parcs
We didn’t have a proper holiday last year as all our money went on moving house. So this year my challenge is to be lucky and win a short stay at Center Parcs by winning the Center Parcs and Tots 100 January challenge. Nothing like a little positive thinking, right? I like to think we are…
What I’m reading: Pimp Your Pumps
Battered boots? Tired trainers? Then why not add some glitz and glamour to everyday shoes! Charlotte Liddle offers the perfect solution for those who need to spruce up their shoe collection with 35 ways to make your feet more fun. We were sent a copy to review and my head is bursting with ideas! Removeable…
Toddler-friendly Valentine craft
A while ago I pinned a pretty picture of wool hearts. I wanted to try them with my son but the metal heart (made from floral wire) was too fiddly for him to hold and wrap at the same time. Instead we tried using some chunky heart-shaped cookie cutters which were much easier for him…
My handbag essentials
Last weekend my husband very kindly made me a cupboard for my handbags. I have a lovely collection of Orla Kiely bags and although I pretty much use the same one every day I wanted somewhere to keep them all. My handbag is voluminous to say the least. It has to hold lots of things…
Hickory Dickory Dock craft
My son is really enjoying being a part of his new nursery. I’m enjoying the routine (and a 3 hour break from my son every day, what’s not to love?) and he’s learning more than I could have imagined. This term has been all about nursery rhymes and he came home with a booklet for…
Win a copy of Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC
I have a lovely giveaway at share with you today, a beautiful interactive copy of Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC. Thomas & Friends Amazing ABC is large hardback book, featuring 24 pages of fun, and published by Egmont priced £12.99. Join Thomas and friends on an ABC journey around the Island of Sodor! Children will…