• Chip the cup from Beauty And The Beast
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    Tale as old as time {#BeautyAndTheBeast}

    March 15, 2017 - By 

    On Friday the live action version of Beauty And The Beast will be released at the cinema. My daughter and I loved the live action version of Cinderella so we can’t wait to go and see this together, we’ve even re-watched the old animated version a few times! We’re pretty big fans of Disney films and I’ve always loved the story of Belle. She’s a great adventurer and a strong female character, although I also have a soft spot for Mrs Potts, Chip, Lumiere and Cogsworth. To get us in the mood for the release of Beauty and the Beast…

  • Cake Soap Factory, Wild! Science
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    Win with the Global Science Challenge

    March 15, 2017 - By 

    Today I wanted to share the Global Science Challenge competition with you. There are some amazing prizes, such as a trip to Orlando Florida! But first let me tell you about the Cake Soap Factory kit from Wild! Science. Cake Soap Factory The Cake Soap Factory is an educational and fun kit for children aged 8 and over. We love educational toys and this ticks all the boxes for a great STEAM experience (science, technology, engineering, art and maths). The soap in this kit can be melted and moulded to make almost any solid shape. Whipping the soap creates a stable foam…

  • floor covered in BRIO train set
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    Expand your imagination with BRIO World

    March 10, 2017 - By 

    One of the first ‘proper’ toys my son had was a BRIO train set. It was a basic set but as we realised how much he loved it we added to it with more track and bridges. He made brilliant layouts and we quickly got used to having the track out across the floor (and learnt how not to trip over it!). We’ve always loved wooden toys – they are sustainable, easy to clean, brilliant quality and excellent value. Expand your world with BRIO World BRIO is a popular brand and I love how they keep expanding their range. In…

  • Lion Guard Talking Plush review
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    Zuka Zama {Lion Guard Talking Bunga Plush review}

    March 4, 2017 - By 

    My 5 year old love her cuddlies. Every morning she comes downstairs with her favourite cuddly and her muslin. As she’s only 5 she has a lot of soft toys, they seem to rotate on a regular basis. We recently received one of the new Lion Guard Talking Plush toys from Just Play Flair. Both my children love the Lion Guard. Have you watched it? The Lion Guard is a spin off of the original Lion King, and follows lion cub, Kion, the second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he takes on the role of leader of the Lion…

  • Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum
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    Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum

    March 2, 2017 - By 

    There is so much excitement about the new The Lego Batman Movie in our house. You may remember we were lucky to attend the premiere a few weeks ago. Both my children love their superheroes so I knew they would love the DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum from Imaginext. Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum Little superheroes can re-enact scenes from their favourite DC Super Friends adventures and create exciting new stories of their own. In the Imaginext world…anything is possible. We already had a few Imaginext figures so my children were really excited when I showed them the Arkham…

  • Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3
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    Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3

    February 28, 2017 - By 

    Last year was the year of the Num Noms, with the collectable, scented craze making its way into households across the UK. 2017 sees the launch of Series 3 and Lights, bringing brand new food themes and funky characters to the shelves, to create even more ways to collect! We’re celebrating the arrival of these new wacky stackables today on Pancake Day, by combining our favourite Num Noms flavours with our favourite food-related day. It’s time to get creative and share – what’s your flavour? We were sent a selection of the Series 3 Num Noms to inspire our Pancake Day…

  • Sands Alive Cake Shop review
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    Sands Alive Cake Shop review

    February 24, 2017 - By 

    This afternoon my son had a school friend round for a playdate. They love to play Minecraft together which leaves my daughter with no-one to play with. Luckily we were sent the new Sands Alive Cake Shop from John Adams to review. My daughter loves playdough so I knew she would have fun with this modelling sand, plus it would help her fine motor skills – I do love a toy with added benefits! Sands Alive Cake Shop The Sands Alive Cake Shop from John Adams is a new toy from the Sands Alive range. Featuring super-soft, non-toxic sand that sticks together well,…

  • Cluedo Junior Carnival Board Game from Hasbro Gaming
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    Cluedo Junior Board Game from Hasbro Gaming

    February 20, 2017 - By 

    My children love board games at the moment and we are building up quite a collection. The latest game added to our stash is the wonderful Cluedo Junior Board Game from Hasbro Gaming. I remember the adult version of Cluedo so it took me a few attempts to read the rules before I understood this version. Basically you need to solve the mystery of the missing cake to win the game of Cluedo Junior! Who took a piece of the cake before dinner? Can you figure out who took it, when they took it, and what they drank with it?…

  • Sylvanian Families Cosmetic Counter Set
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    Sylvanian Families Cosmetic Counter Set review

    February 18, 2017 - By 

    As Friends of Sylvanian Families we have been the lucky recipients of some wonderful Sylvanian Families toys. My 5 year old loves her small world play and can spend hours playing with her different buildings and families. During half term she was sent the brand new Sylvanian Families Cosmetic Counter Set. Sylvanian Families Cosmetic Counter Set review This is a very special set which includes the very pretty Persian Cat Girl, a dressing table and an assortment of make up and lotions. There were over 30 pieces in the set and my daughter loved examining everything and putting the stickers in…