• Xtrem Trooper Bot
    Family Life - STEM activity - toy review

    Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot

    December 16, 2017 - By 

    With only a few days until Christmas, today I’m sharing a review of a really fun STEM toy which would make a perfect gift this Christmas. We love STEM toys and this ticks all the boxes for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot The Xtrem Bot Trooper Bot looks pretty fun. He is a big toy and comes with a handheld remote, 5 missiles and charging cable. It was actually pretty easy to get out of the box (for once!) and the only thing we needed to supply was a screwdriver and 2 AA batteries before we could…

  • Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope
    Family Life - STEM activity - toy review

    Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope from Learning Resources

    December 13, 2017 - By 

    I love STEM toys, those which encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Children are naturally inquisitive and there are some amazing toys to encourage them to continue their learning at home. My daughter was recently given a microscope for her birthday. It was a lovely, thoughtful gift, but quite basic. So we were delighted to receive the Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope from Learning Resources to review. Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope The Zoomy 2.0 Handheld Digital Microscope is a compact, handheld digital microscope which is easy for young children to use. It is aimed at ages 4-8 years and gives…

  • Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}
    Hasbro Toy Tribe - parenting - toy review

    Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

    November 26, 2017 - By 

    Sunday afternoons are perfect for playing family games. We were recently sent the popular Speak Out Kids vs Parents from Hasbro to try out at home and we can’t wait to tell you what we thought! Speak Out Kids vs Parents Speak Out Kids vs Parents includes 6 plastic mouthpieces for kids, 4 plastic mouthpieces for adults, 200 double-sided cards (100 for kids and 100 for parents), a sand timer, and instructions. I’ve heard a lot about this game and was excited to try it out. The idea of the game is quite simple with this ridiculous mouthpiece challenge game! Players…

  • DCSHG Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific
    parenting - toy review

    DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific {review}

    November 23, 2017 - By 

    We were kindly sent three of the new DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific to review at home! My 5 year old loves dolls but we’ve never reviewed a toddler doll before. I didn’t really know what a toddler doll was, but it’s a slightly larger doll than you would give to an older child, chunkier and easier for small hands to hold. DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific The DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific are the perfect way to introduce toddlers to the world of DC. The DC Universe includes the most…

  • Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland toys
    parenting - toy review

    Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland

    November 10, 2017 - By 

    Last weekend we were invited to a lovely event with BABY born. My daughter has always loved her dolls. In fact she received her first BABY born doll for her First birthday! BABY born from Zapf Creation is the number two doll brand in the UK. Playing with a range of dolls and accessories encourages both nurturing and fantasy role-play and is proven to help develop social skills and values. The play themes grow along with a child so no limits are placed on their imagination. BABY born has a host of exciting new additions and themes, including additions to…

  • Gift guide for Sylvanian Families fans
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    Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors

    November 9, 2017 - By 

    I don’t make many gift guides but I couldn’t resist creating one for Sylvanian Families. My daughter loves her Sylvanian Families collection and we’ve reviewed some wonderful toys which would make perfect gifts for Sylvanian Families fans this Christmas. Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors Cosy Cottage Starter Home The Cosy Cottage Starter Home is the ideal starter home for young collectors. It includes a house, chocolate rabbit girl and the furniture for beginners. Ballet Theatre Playset Hop, skip and pirouette along to the Ballet Theatre and admire a special performance from Freya Chocolate Bunny. Complete with a practice barre, chair and entry…

  • Star Wars Playset
    parenting - Star Wars crafts - toy review

    Aquabeads Star Wars Playset

    November 8, 2017 - By 

    My children are quite creative and love anything that gets them using their hands and brains. Aquabeads is the perfect creative toy for children. If you haven’t heard of them before, you use the different shaped and coloured beads to create pictures, which stick together with water. We were sent the Aquabeads Star Wars Playset to try out. Aquabeads Star Wars Playset Let the creative force be with you with the new Star Wars playset beads from Aquabeads. With this playset you can create all the favourite characters from George Lucas’ popular film series, including Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, R2-D2 and C-3PO.…

  • Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set
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    Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set

    November 6, 2017 - By 

    Last week we reviewed the Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Kit from Mattel. Today we’re bringing you our second Hot Wheels review, the new Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set from Mattel. Hot Wheels sets are great for problem solving, they help boost confidence and spark imagination too. Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set The Hot Wheels Roto Revolution Track Set is an amazing toy for kids. It’s a challenging, rotating set in which little ones can test skills in battle head-to-head against opponents! The track set includes two launchers and two Hot Wheels cars for hours of fun. We made a cheeky little unboxing video so if…

  • New Slither.io toy unboxing
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    New Slither.io toy unboxing and review

    November 5, 2017 - By 

    Are you one of the many parents who have the Slither.io app on their phone? My 7 year old loves Slither.io and has been teaching me how to play it. A huge gaming phenomenon and YouTuber hit, 60% of British 0-14 year olds have downloaded Slither.io and 124 million games are played a month in the UK. Now a range of Slither.io toys have been launched here in the UK. New Slither.io toy unboxing and review I knew my children were going to enjoy the new Slither.io toys so we made a short unboxing video to show you what we received: The toy…