• Marvel Captain Marvel super hero doll from Hasbro
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    Marvel Captain Marvel super hero doll from Hasbro

    March 10, 2019 - By 

    With International Women’s Day celebrated around the world on Friday 8th March, it was also the perfect date for the release of the new Marvel Captain Marvel film. Finally, the first female led film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! My children fell in love with the Marvel world a few years ago when they met the stars of the Marvel Universe LIVE! Super Heroes Assemble. To celebrate the release of the new film, we were kindly gifted the new Marvel Captain Marvel movie Cosmic Captain Marvel super hero doll from Hasbro. Captain Marvel Captain Marvel (aka Carol Danvers) is an…

  • Ready 2 Robot: Build, Swap, Battle
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    Ready2Robot: Build, Swap, Battle

    March 9, 2019 - By 

    Does half term seem a long time ago to you? The week was really relaxing and is a distant memory already. We were sent an amazing box of Ready2Robot goodies to enjoy over half term, enough to enjoy a fun afternoon playing with some of the Ready2Robot Bot Blasters, whilst watching the webisodes and munching on popcorn. Ready2Robot: Build, Swap, Battle We’ve mentioned Ready2Robot before. They combine all the fun elements of an unboxing toy with different layers of robots and slime. Kids can build, swap and battle with Ready2Robot. Build your mechbot, unleash your pilot from his slime pod…

  • Win a copy of The Girls by Lauren Ace
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    Win a copy of The Girls by Lauren Ace

    March 9, 2019 - By 

    Did you celebrate International Women’s Day yesterday? The school I work in went all out for World Book Day but in comparison there was little mention of International Women’s Day (IWD) which was a shame. International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on March 8th and is a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. In honour of IWD I have a lovely picture book to giveaway today. The Girls by Lauren Ace When four little girls meet under an apple tree they…

  • Blogger Board Game Club Review: Exploding Kittens
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    Blogger Board Game Club Review: Exploding Kittens

    March 7, 2019 - By 

    Our latest game from the Blogger Board Game Club was the brilliant Exploding Kittens. Have you heard of it before? It was funded on Kickstarter a few years ago and is hugely popular. My husband had heard of it but I hadn’t so I was really looking forward to trying it. It’s a simple card game  – or is it? Blogger Board Game Club Review: Exploding Kittens The premise is simple – you are dealt a number of cards. You take it in turns to place and draw cards until you pick an Exploding Kitten card. Then you explode, and…

  • Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 230}

    March 4, 2019 - By 

    Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend. I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures – it’s a post I always enjoy writing. Five Happy Things {Week 230} I found the first week back at work after half term really tiring. We added a new after school club to our weekly schedule which made for a really ridiculous Monday. My 8 year old wants to…

  • L.O.L. Surprise #Hairgoals
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    L.O.L. Surprise #Hairgoals

    March 3, 2019 - By 

    I know we only shared an L.O.L. Surprise! post with you last week but we are back with another L.O.L. Surprise! unboxing! My daughter loves playing with her L.O.L. Surprise dolls but she’s been enjoying the L.O.L. Surprise! Fashion Factory game too. We were recently sent two of the L.O.L. Surprise #Hairgoals which are the latest addition to the range. These come in pink, glittery hairspray cannisters and promise lots of surprises to unbox. L.O.L. Surprise #Hairgoals It’s time for the big reveal, because L.O.L. Surprise! got a fabulous makeover – Real Hair. From new surprises to new looks to totally new ways…

  • Our Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunnies revealed!
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    Win a limited edition Scruff-a-luv Blossom Bunnies toy

    March 2, 2019 - By 

    The other day I told you all about the new limited edition Scruff-a-luv Blossom Bunnies. Once unloved and abandoned, the bunnies need a home in time for Spring! ‘Rescue’ your limited-edition Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunny and transform them from scruffy to fluffy! There are three limited-edition bunnies to collect – Lemon Drizzle, Posie or Peppermint. Each comes with a ball of fluff Blossom Bunny, a brush, hair accessory and a certificate of adoption. My 7 year old had so much fun unboxing her Blossom Bunny. You don’t know who you are going to open so it was a complete surprise for her.…

  • Treads indestructible school shoes for girls
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    Treads indestructible school shoes for girls

    February 28, 2019 - By 

    Can you believe we’re already half way through the school year? This scares me a little as the year is going so quickly. It means I have survived a term and a half working in a secondary school, and that my children are halfway through Year 4 and Year 2. I’ve had both their Parents Evenings in the past few weeks and am so proud of the great reports they received. They both enjoy school and I love how involved they are in school life. I like to think they both get a lot and give a lot. One thing…

  • Our Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunnies reveal!
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    Our Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunnies reveal!

    February 27, 2019 - By 

    Does your child love animals? Mine does. Unfortunately we only have a tank full of fish since we lost our cats. The children have been begging for rabbits, puppies or kittens – or all three! Thankfully, Scruff-a-Luvs have brought out something to answer their prayers – limited-edition Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunnies which transform from scruffy to fluffy. Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunnies I love this idea for a toy! You can ‘rescue’ your limited-edition Scruff-a-Luvs Blossom Bunny and transform them from scruffy to fluffy! Isn’t that a sweet idea for kids? Simply wash, dry, groom and reveal which mystery colour bunny you’ve adopted!…