• Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse
    Friends of Sylvanian Families - parenting - playing - toy review

    Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse

    June 18, 2017 - By 

    Little Sis is a very lucky little lady. She’s been quite poorly lately and seems to keep picking up the same tummy bug which is passing through her Reception class. She’s had quite a few days at home with me (which I secretly enjoy and I think she does too!). Last week she was at home, sick again, when we had a very special delivery. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were so lucky to receive the Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse to review! Take a look at our unboxing video before I tell you a little more about it.…

  • 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…

  • Win a L.O.L. SURPRISE! Series 1
    competition - playing - toy review

    Unwrap Seven Layers of Surprise with L.O.L. SURPRISE! {giveaway!}

    May 24, 2017 - By 

    After taking the US by storm, L.O.L Surprise! is set to be the next collectable craze in the UK, as the ultimate unboxing toy is combined with the anticipation of surprise. My children love unboxing anything so these have been really popular in our house. Much like unwrapping a gift, you can watch the excitement build as each of the 7 layers reveal a different surprise, including emoji sticker, accessory, and finally their hero – a L.O.L Surprise! Doll. There’s never a dull outfit day for these fierce dolls, mix and match accessories with each character to work out who wears it best. Not your…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Unboxing the new Transformers The Last Knight toys from Hasbro
    Hasbro Toy Tribe - parenting - playing - toy review

    Transformers: The Last Knight {toy review}

    May 8, 2017 - By 

    At the end of last week we received a really exciting parcel from Hasbro. It contained some of the new toys released to coincide with the latest Transformers film, The Last Knight. My kids love Transformers so I was excited to see what they thought. They are a little obsessed with making videos at the moment so we made an unboxing video of the new Transformers The Last Knight toys from Hasbro. Take a look and see what my cheeky 5 and 7 year old had to say about them. Transformers: The Last Knight (also known as Transformers 5) is a new…

  • Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Electronic Music Mix Star-Lord
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    Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Electronic Music Mix Star-Lord

    May 2, 2017 - By 

    Are you excited about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2? Star-Lord is my favourite super hero and I love Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. The film is all about a group of intergalactic criminals who are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. It has the best bunch of misfits I’ve ever seen and I admit to watching this film whenever I can. It’s worth watching for Star-Lord, aka Chris Pratt (swoon!), but I also love his intergalactic criminals friends, and soundtrack is brilliant too. What’s not to like? I’m hoping to get to the cinema…

  • Our Peppy Pups Pug unboxing
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    Our Peppy Pups Pug unboxing

    April 30, 2017 - By 

    My daughter loves dogs but it’s just not practical to get a real one at the moment. I was hoping that she might enjoy the new Peppy Pups plush toy dog from Flair. There are a couple of different dogs in the range, including a cute Pug and Dalmatian. We received the Peppy Pups Pug, a very cute little plush dog, complete with collar and lead. This is a vey sweet toy for children aged 3 and over, and the perfect pet for children who keep asking for their very own puppy! Peppy Pups Peppy Pups loves to run, jump…