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{Review} Go Mini Crew-zers HQ Playset

Posted on November 10, 2013August 25, 2019 by jenny

My son loves playing with cars so was excited to be sent the Go Mini Crew-zers HQ Playset. This exciting new addition to the Go Mini range includes a playset with 3 levels and a Go Mini Crew-zer car with stickers to customise. The Go Mini Crew-zers HQ Playset was really easy to put together…

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Matchbox 60th Anniversary vehicles

Posted on November 6, 2013September 17, 2014 by jenny

Since its launch, Matchbox vehicles and playsets have inspired and helped create countless, thrilling adventures for boys and girls all over the world.  From fire trucks to police cars in pursuit, Matchbox has provided kids with six-decades of imaginative play! To commemorate the brand’s 60 year anniversary, Matchbox has released a collectible die-cast line of…

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Water fun with Playmobil

Posted on July 16, 2013July 8, 2016 by jenny

My children love water play and there’s no doubt this is the perfect weather for it. Amongst their outdoor toys they have a much-loved water table and the paddling pool has been out for a while too. The bath is also full of toys for splashy bath time fun when the weather keeps us indoors….

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Magic Wand review and giveaway

Posted on February 13, 2013January 16, 2015 by jenny

I don’t know about your children but my toddler doesn’t stop. From the moment he wakes up he’s talking, playing and jumping around non-stop until he falls into bed 12 hours later. I’m very thankful he goes to bed easily but I do have 12 hours to keep him entertained every day. We have a…

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Review – Emily Button

Posted on December 16, 2012October 31, 2017 by jenny

Little Sis was totally spoilt and sent some of the products from the new Emily Button range from Hallmark to try.  Emily Button is a real live ragdoll and she has two friends called Mousey and Bobble, they have been created especially for pre schoolers. Exclusive to M&S, the traditional range of gorgeous soft toys,…

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Elefun & Friends giveaway

Posted on December 12, 2012December 21, 2012 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago the children and I were invited along to the Rainforest Cafe to find out more about four new toys in the Elefun & Friends range aimed at preschoolers from Hasbro. The toddler had his face painted like a giraffe (his favourite animal) and they both had a lovely time, playing with…

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Play with Fisher-Price

Posted on November 21, 2012December 27, 2012 by jenny

Fisher-Price kindly offered me a ticket to the Baby Show last month to check out their latest toys. We love the Baby Show so off we went and were not disappointed! Fisher-Price had a  huge play area filled with toys which the toddler and his sister really enjoyed, as well as a huge display of…

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vintage Fisher Price school desk toy

Fisher Price vintage loveliness

Posted on November 18, 2012May 27, 2024 by jenny

It’s not often I receive emails from people which I have to read a couple of times because they are so lovely. A couple of weeks ago I received a comment on my blog from Emma at painted style who had read how much I love vintage Fisher Price and offered to send me the…

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Little People Disney Princess castle review

Posted on October 16, 2012June 26, 2014 by jenny

Little Sis was incredibly lucky to be sent the Little People Disney Princess castle from Fisher-Price which is suitable for ages 18 months – 5 years. It was easy to assemble (according to daddy), it came with stickers to put on the castle and some of the accessories, and needed batteries (3 AAA batteries to…

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