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    Fun with Cravendale’s Epic Straws

    This week we have been experimenting with Cravendale’s Epic Straws, kindly sent to us by BritMums. Daddy and the toddler have really enjoyed playing with them and made lots of really…

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    Painting with Legos

    I can write about our love of Lego ad infinitum. At the moment it seems all encompassing which is great because as a parent I believe it’s a great educational toy.…

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    Small world play

    We’ve all been getting a bit fed up with the Lego/train play cycle so today we tried something different – small world play! In case you haven’t heard of it before…

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    Have a summer of play!

    With the cost of summer escalating to ensure children are kept entertained, Morrisons has partnered with Play England to host a number of ‘M Savers Summer Play Parks’ that are touring…

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    Thomas Steam ‘n Speed

    The other week I was asked if the toddler liked Thomas. Only the biggest Thomas fan in Paisley Road, I answered. A couple of days later this turned up. Fisher Price…

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    Lego Friends and cake pops

    I was a bit sceptical when I heard about a new Lego range for girls which was launched in December 2011 with 14 sets. I loved Lego when I was younger…

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    Encouraging my little builder

    The toddler has become obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine and I don’t use the word obsessed lightly. His whole day seems to revolve around the little blue engine which means…