Did you know that World Animal Day was celebrated on October 4th? We love animals so are excited to be participating in a really fun book tour. Michael Morpurgo is one of the UK’s most celebrated authors, having written over 140 books in a career spanning over 40 years. He has won numerous prizes, including The Children’s…
I have a terrible sweet tooth. I just love sweets and they’re a huge part of who I am. Some of my happiest memories are of going to our little corner shop to spend my pocket money with my older sister. Mmmm, sheets of rice paper, shrimps and Hubba Bubba! My sister always went for…
80 sees eighty favourite poems from one of the nation’s best-loved poets. Roger McGough, brought together for the first time in a hugely enjoyable new volume. Poems include The Power of Poets, Apostrophe, Snuggles, Teapet, Trees Are Great and The Rolling Meatball. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, always inventive and often unexpected, the enormous variety of…
Little Sis has recently embraced all things PJ Masks. Every time I think she is happy playing with one brand of toy she discovers another and suddenly she only wants to watch episodes of PJ Masks and has a new birthday wishlist as long as her arm. Earlier in the summer we told you about…
My children love unusual toys. They love playing but if a toy does something extra or different then even better for them. We were recently sent a couple of the brand new Havex Machines to look at. Series 1 features an assortment of 12 Land, Sea and Air vehicles. You can roll your mini car into…
I’m not quite sure where the week has gone but I’m finally sitting down to write and tell you about our adventures last weekend. We were kindly loaned a brand spanking new Land Rover Discovery Sport for the weekend! This may have been our most exciting blogging adventure yet. Ok, so I drive. But you…
The new Schleich Croco jungle research station is the ideal starting point for all Wild Life adventures. This awesome playset includes a big crocodile skull and integrated secret hiding place, the research centre as well as a viewing platform. This is an amazing set with so much play potential. You can probably imagine how excited…
I can’t believe we that it’s over a year ago since we reviewed the Simon Air. Every Friday we have a games evening at home and this is a firm family favourite, based on a version of Simon that I remember from my own childhood. We love to try out the latest toys so were…
Have you heard about Num Noms? They are very cute – and collectible! A cupful of cuteness and a spoonful of surprise make Num Noms! Scented Nums are adorable, squishy characters with tons of personality. Noms are flavoured, glitter lip gloss! Stack the Nums on top of the Noms to make 3,000+ sweet scented combinations. We…