• Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber
    Hasbro Toy Tribe - parenting - playing - toy review

    Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber

    May 29, 2017 - By 

    I think I’ve mentioned  a few times that we’re big Star Wars fans in our house. So when we were offered the new Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber from Hasbro I knew my 7 year old would love to review it. He has one simple lightsaber but this one sounded a lot more fun! Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, Stormtroopers, X-Wings, Star Destroyers, AT-AT Walkers, droids, Wookiees, Rebel heroes, and more! Discover the exciting stories of good versus evil in a galaxy far, far away with the Star Wars Bladebuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber! Take a look at…

  • Toddler wish list for play time
    parenting - playing - toddler

    Toddler wish list for play time {The Baby Cubby}

    May 25, 2017 - By 

    I’ve been spending a little time on my YouTube channel recently. I ignored YouTube for years but have recently realised how much I love watching and making my own videos. I’ve uploaded a few of my favourite videos of the children when they were little, as well as some of their favourite toys in the hope they will help other parents. Buying toys for my children when they were toddlers was such a minefield and it’s strange seeing how quickly things change in the parenting world. Parenthood can be overwhelming and if you’re not surrounded by friends and family it…

  • Super Sour Yoyos from Bear
    Happy By Nature - parenting

    Twisted tastebuds with BEAR’s Super Sour Yoyos

    May 25, 2017 - By 

    Our family love a challenge and our latest task from BEAR was to get our tastebuds twisting with the brand new Super Sour Yoyos. We received delicious packs of BEAR Super Sour Yoyos along with our very own roulette wheel to play Super Sours Yoyos Roulette. BEAR Yoyos are back with a twist – or should that be a zing? The new 100% pure fruit and veg snacks have been given a super twist with the tantalising addition of lemon and they are sure to tickle your little cubs tastebuds! As you would expect from BEAR, there are absolutely no hidden nasties. They…

  • New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing
    parenting - playing - Playmobil Playologist - toy review

    New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing

    May 22, 2017 - By 

    I’m so happy to share with you today our review of one of the toys from the new Playmobil Ghostbusters range! Yes, we’re still Playmobil Playologists too which means we’re working with Playmobil, a top manufacturer within preschool toys, to share their latest products with you. I mentioned last year that this is Playmobil’s first entertainment brand license and they have been working together with Sony to bring these fantastic sets to life. It’s a brand collaboration we couldn’t be happier about as we love the Ghostbusters franchise. I really enjoyed the films when I was growing up. In fact the…

  • Education Quizzes for kids at home and school
    parenting - school

    Education Quizzes for kids at home and school

    May 21, 2017 - By 

    I admit to having a mini fist pump when I picked up my son from school on Friday. He had endured a week of end of KS1 assessment, otherwise known as SATs. For some reason his school decided to call they daily tests ‘quiz booklets’ to downplay their significance. Unfortunately, sitting in silence with desks apart did nothing to suggest that these were fun quiz booklets and my son resolutely called them SATs all week. I’m all for doing homework but I think a week of tests are totally un-necessary in Year 2. School should be fun and it really…

  • how to make a mud kitchen
    competition - parenting

    Summer fun in the garden {win an Olympus Pen camera}

    May 18, 2017 - By 

    With my 7 year old facing a week of SATs we’ve been making sure to have some weekends relaxing at home. He keeps mentioning all the test papers they are practicing so I know he is a little anxious about it all. He loves to be creative and use his hands so we have been making things to encourage him outside, give him something to do and totally take his mind off his SATs. Our favourite building materials are upcycled wooden pallets. They are the best resource – usually free, can be upcycled in so many ways but are strong…

  • Despicable Me collectible toys
    parenting - playing - toy review

    Despicable Me collectible toys {Despicable Me Mineez}

    May 17, 2017 - By 

    There are some great family friendly films coming out this summer and I can’t wait to see the new Despicable Me 3 film which is in cinemas next month. My children are excited because that means there will be new minions toys! And guess what? To coincide with the release of the new film next month we are excited to show you the new Despicable Me Mineez from Flair, the new range of collectible toys based on the hit movies! The team who brought you Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions,…

  • PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD
    competition - film review - parenting

    Win 1 of 2 copies of the new PAW Patrol: Game On! DVD

    May 15, 2017 - By 

    My children adore Paw Patrol and were lucky to receive a copy of their latest DVD,  PAW Patrol: Game On! Yes, everyone’s favourite rescue pups are back in action in seven exciting, sports-themed adventures and rescues. This DVD contains many adventures, including Ryder and Marshall forming a basketball team to help Mayor Goodway and Everest snowboarding to make a daring rescue. There’s no denying the Pups know how to be brave and have fun! Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, PAW Patrol: Game On! joins the rest of the PAW Patrol releases as…

  • Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays
    days out - parenting

    Top tips for saving money during the summer holidays

    May 11, 2017 - By 

    As much as I am enjoying May my thoughts are beginning to turn to the summer holidays. With two children in school full-time our holidays are really precious. We don’t go on huge holidays, preferring to spend a few days with grandparents in different parts of the country, and plan lots of day trips too. The downside to those wonderful 6 weeks of holidays is the cost of it all. With only one of us, working money can be tight, so I’ve been looking for ways to save money for the summer holidays. Top tips for saving money during the summer…