• 9 ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day
    parenting - Roald Dahl crafts

    9 ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

    August 5, 2017 - By 

    Roald Dahl Day is the annual, global celebration of the world’s number one storyteller, his beloved stories and unforgettable characters. Roald Dahl Day happens on and around September 13th, the author’s birthday. We love Roald Dahl and have been looking for ways to get involved. CELEBRATING ROALD DAHL’S CHILD HEROES: This year, we celebrate the iconic child heroes of Roald Dahl’s stories – step forward MATILDA, JAMES, CHARLIE, DANNY, SOPHIE and GEORGE! Roald Dahl was always a champion for children in a world ruled by adults. The young heroes of his stories are distinct individuals – from rule-breaker MATILDA to adventurous, team-leader JAMES,…

  • Mix n Match Num Noms Series 4.1 unboxing
    parenting - playing - toy review

    Mix n Match Num Noms Series 4.1 unboxing

    August 4, 2017 - By 

    We’re all about the cute here at the gingerbread house blog so were delighted to receive a bundle of the new Mix n Match Num Noms Series 4.1 to unbox. The children were so happy to make another unboxing video for you so please take a look at them unboxing Num Noms Series 4.1 the Tea Party Starter Pack, Sweets Sampler and the brand new Num Noms magazine: Mix n Match Nums and Noms to create delicious flavour and scent recipes! Stack the Nums on top of the Noms to make 3,000+ sweet scented combinations. Num Noms Tea Party Starter…

  • Icing biscuits at The Biscuiteers
    baking - days out - Local Review - London - parenting

    Biscuiteers Icing Workshop

    August 3, 2017 - By 

    Last year I joined in with a very colourful Photo Walk as part of the Blogtacular conference around Kensington. Despite being a Londoner it’s not a part of London that I know very well. It was lovely to explore some of the quieter streets, it was all very Instagrammable! On the walk we went past Biscuiteers. Anyone who knows me knows how much I adore Biscuiteers biscuits. They are my favourite iced biscuits for special occassions. Did you know that you can go to icing workshops at their shop? Well yesterday the children got to ice specially made biscuits to…

  • The Oonies Inflator Starter Pack
    parenting - playing - toy review

    Mini balloon creations with The Oonies Inflator Starter Pack

    August 2, 2017 - By 

    We’ve been doing plenty of reading and writing practice during the holidays but sometimes it’s nice to work on other skills too. That’s just what we’ve been doing with the Oonies Inflator Starter Pack from Character Option. Ooonies are inflatable mini balloons that join together to create a whole world of miniature characters. As well as being a really fun toy the Ooonies play pattern develops fine motor skills and co-ordination! We’ve been trying it out at home, let’s face it we’ve had plenty of wet days indoors! The Oonies Inflator Starter Pack Ooonies are the easy inflatable mini balloons…

  • Fun at The Grossery Gang Movie London premiere
    days out - film review - parenting

    Fun at The Grossery Gang Movie London premiere

    August 1, 2017 - By 

    My 7 year old just loves The Grossery Gang. They can be found in Cheap Town, a once bustling urban metropolis BUT ever since the mega motorway to Sales City was built there hasn’t been a single customer in this now run down town! Don’t feel bad though, SOMETHING has been left behind…take a peek inside the Yucky Mart and you might just catch The Grossery Gang hanging out in the vile aisles! This crusty crew of putrid products have hit their expiration dates and festered to life to create their own brand of filthy fun! My son loves his Grossery Gang,…

  • The Emoji Movie
    days out - film review - parenting

    A girls day out to watch The Emoji Movie

    July 30, 2017 - By 

    My children love sending emoji messages so when they saw a trailer for The Emoji Movie I knew we would be going to see it at some point. We were lucky to receive an invitation to a special screening of The Emoji Movie at Cineworld in Leicester Square. My son was busy so my daughter and I jumped on the tube to spend a girly day out in London. I rarely get to spend time with either child on their own so was really looking forward to our day out. We arrived at the cinema and had our photos taken…

  • Win a Splendiferous Summer With Mr Kipling
    competition - days out - parenting

    Win a Splendiferous Summer With Mr Kipling

    July 29, 2017 - By 

    Regular readers will know just how much we adore the world of Roald Dahl. My 7 year old has been working his way through his books so we were delighted to receive an invitation to afternoon tea at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden to hear more about the Splendiferous Summer With Mr Kipling. Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden We’ve visited the Roald Dahl Museum before. It’s a wonderful place and a really interactive day out for families and fans of Roald Dahl. The children loved the galleries where they could find out…

  • Lion Guard Rise of Scar playset
    parenting - toy review

    Lion Guard Rise of Scar playset

    July 23, 2017 - By 

    Growing up I loved Disney so it’s probably no surprise that my children do too. I remember The Lion King coming out and going to see it at the cinema with some friends. I had all the Disney soundtracks! I was so excited when I first heard about The Lion Guard animated series. As a fan of the 1994 original I knew this would be something worth tuning in to with my children. My 5 year old loves The Lion Guard and is a pretty big fan of Bunga. I was recently able to get her a Bunga jumper from…

  • Mixit Magazine for girls review
    parenting

    Mixit magazine {a new magazine for girls}

    July 19, 2017 - By 

    I’m not normally a huge fan of anything which is produced just for girls or just for boys. However, despite my 5 year old insisting she hates the colour pink, it doesn’t seem to stop her being drawn to the colour, wearing the colour, or loving anything pink! I guess she’s a little contrary but also a typical little 5 year old. We were recently sent the first two issues of a new magazine for girls, called Mixit. This is a brand new and totally unique multi-character magazine for girls aged 4-9 and I couldn’t wait to see what she thought…