Big Brother surprises me with his grasp of technology, already completely au fait with using our iPhones and iPads. We love discovering new apps for him to use and were excited to hear that one of his favourites, Peekaboo Barn, has been decorated Peekaboo Barn for the holidays – bunnies in beanies, cows in hats and horses in knee socks! This new, holiday version is a free update inside Peekaboo Barn, just upgrade to the latest version to get it. The app will revert to its “regular” self on January 6th so you have a couple of days left to enjoy…
-
-
Giveaway now closed. The winner, as chosen by the IWM, is Rebecca Murphy. The correct answer was King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. One of my favourite museums in London is the Imperial War Museum and we’ll be popping along between Christmas and New Year for a last look round the 1940s house which is due to close on the 2nd January 2012. The house, which is at the heart of the well-loved family exhibition The Children’s War, is all dressed up for a traditional Christmas in 1945 and this is the last chance to see it before the exhibition…
-
On the twelfth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – an orb for morphing, (an Etch-a-Sketch for Etchin, science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty! Morbs – perfect as stocking fillers, these ultra collectable orbs transform and instantly morph into a fun fantasy character. Little ones can roll, throw, blast or bounce the ball to discover the big headed, small-bodied warrior inside! They cost from £2.49, buy from Flair. Giveaway I have one set…
-
On the eighth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – science kits for kids (an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) Science doesn’t have to be boring! Wild Science helps bring science to life with a range of exciting experiments to try at home. Girls will love discovering the science behind their favourite cosmetics and creating their own in their very own beauty labs! Wild Science for girls is available from Interplay for £12.99. Giveaway I have one…
-
On the sixth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – some friends from Sylvania (a Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) The unique, adorable range of distinctive animal figures have been delighting children (and their parents) for over 26 years! Add to your own Sylvania or start your collection with one of the many charming families to choose from. The characters, grouped into families, feature woodland creatures such as beavers, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits and bears, although in recent years, they have expanded to other animals such as…
-
On the fourth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a 3D Puzzle (Club Penguin gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). Welcome back to my Christmas gift guide for little ones! Today my recommended gift is the Children’s World Map Puzzleball which retails at £19.99 from Ravensburger. The next dimensional for puzzlers, this 3D jigsaw builds a world map, which you can proudly display once complete as it includes a rotation stand! Helps promote geographical knowledge, fine motor skills and spatial awareness, it is perfect for ages 8+. Giveaway I have one Children’s globe…
-
On the third day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – Club Penguin gifts (fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). I must admit that so far Club Penguin has passed us by as Big Brother is too young for them. However, it is difficult to escape the cute plush Club Penguin Puffles & Penguins by Jakks Pacific! They are available from Argos from £4.99. You can help bring the virtual Club Penguin to life with a range of cuddly Penguin and Puffle plush, perfect for recreating icy adventures at home and for a special gift, each comes…
-
To help celebrate Christmas I’ve managed to get my hands on twelve top Christmas gifts that I think little ones will love! In a special feature over the coming days I’ll be revealing my Gift of the Day and giving readers of the gingerbread house the chance to win some of the gifts! Subscribe to my blog via email (up there on the left!) so you don’t miss your chance to win or check the linky at the end of this post! So let’s start singing… On the first day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a hamster…
-
Jack Black is back as Po in DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2, the fiercely funny sequel to the Academy Award-nominated original film. On his first big challenge since becoming the Dragon Warrior, Po must lead his friends and fellow kung fu masters The Furious Five on a mission of epic proportions to defeat his most threatening rival yet. Combining non-stop action, beautiful storytelling and stunning animation, the winning sequel made its highly-anticipated Blu-ray and DVD debut on 14 November 2011 featuring the year’s heavyweight hero and loads of entertainment you didn’t see in cinemas. Boasting an all-star cast of…