Today I wanted to tell you about a new STEM competition, Young Imagineers, which has just been launched by the Science Museum and Statoil, the Norwegian energy company. Aimed at encouraging children’s involvement in the STEM subjects, the Young Imagineers competition asks children, aged 7-14, “What invention would you create to make tomorrow’s world a…
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Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys {Endor Adventure}
The 7 year old, and his father, are huge Star Wars fans. Recently my son has been watching the Star Wars Forces of Destiny on YouTube so was delighted to be sent one of the new Star Wars Forces of Destiny toys from Hasbro. Star Wars Forces of Destiny is an animated micro-series celebrating some of Star Wars‘ most…
You Choose: In Space by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt
Have you ever dreamed about meeting an alien? How about hopping in a rocket and munching lunch on Mars? Following on from the humongous success of the original YOU CHOOSE, Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt are back this Autumn with a big, bold, brand new follow up – set in OUTER SPACE! YOU CHOOSE: IN SPACE mirrors the…
Power Rangers Ninja Steel toys review
We were so lucky to receive some of the latest Power Rangers Ninja Steel toys to review. Do your children love Power Rangers? I remember the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers of my childhood and I’m so pleased that they are still around, just known as Power Rangers. Each series revolves around a team of youths recruited and trained…
Siblings {September 2017}
It’s funny how much can happen in a month. It’s been four weeks since I wrote my last Siblings post and I loved sorting out photos to include in my latest round up. For a start the days were a lot longer and warmer a month ago. And we were enjoying a lovely holiday –…
Schleich Tractor with Trailer
Schleich toys are so well made that they have always been popular in our house. They are realistic and detailed so something which my children frequently turn to. We were recently sent the Schleich Tractor with Trailer, from the Farm World range to review. Despite living in London we are frequent farm visitors so my…
Getting dressed up this Autumn
Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash I love this time of year because there is so much to look forward to. Unlike the long 6 weeks of the summer holidays with endless warm and sunny days stretching in front of you, I actually prefer Autumn and Winter. I love to have things to look forward to and now…
Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre playset review
We’ve reviewed some amazing Sylvanian Families sets recently. Both my children adore Sylvanian Families and I love that it feels like such a timeless, classic toy. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were recently sent the Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre to review. Before I tell you all about it why don’t you watch our unboxing…
Join BEAR & Puffin’s Big Book Club!
Little bookworms are going to love the new partnership between BEAR Nibbles and Puffin Books! BEAR & Puffin’s Big Book Club is an online hub packed full of resources and book related activities to keep little ones busy. A new ‘Book of the Month’ is launched every month, these include favourite childhood classics as well…









