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Sylvanian Families Baby Sleigh Ride Set content review

Sylvanian Families Baby Sleigh Ride Set review

Posted on November 4, 2017October 16, 2024 by jenny

My daughter (and I) love Sylvanian Families so couldn’t wait to get our hands on the limited edition Sylvanian Families Baby Sleigh Ride Set. This is new for Christmas 2017 and connects with the Halloween Baby Trick or Treat Set  I bought last month. I bought my set from the Sylvanian Families Shop in London (along…

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review of the Playmobil Royal Ice Skating Trip Advent Calendar

Playmobil Royal Ice Skating Trip Advent Calendar

Posted on November 2, 2017October 25, 2019 by jenny

I love Christmas and have been excitedly working on filling up our Advent Crate which is delivered by our little Elf on the 1st December. Every one in our house gets an Advent Calendar and I love looking round for the latest must-have calendars. We’ve been Playmobil Playologists for a while now and were lucky…

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Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Kit review

Hot Wheels Track Builder Stunt Bridge Kit review

Posted on October 29, 2017December 21, 2018 by jenny

It’s been a while since we reviewed any Hot Wheels sets but today we have a brilliant one to share with you. Both my children have always loved toy cars. They are always close to hand in the living room and I love the different ways my children play with them. We have a few…

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POWER UP! MONOPOLY GAMER

Power Up! with Monopoly Gamer

Posted on October 15, 2017August 1, 2018 by jenny

A few weeks ago we established a new family tradition. Family traditions are really important to me and I think our Friday night game night is pretty cool. The kids look forward to it all week and for me, it’s the start of the weekend, the end of another busy week, and a great way…

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Snot: the toy that nobody wanted

Snot: the star of Smyths Toys Christmas advert

Posted on October 13, 2017 by jenny

If your kids want to know what the hottest toy is going to be for Christmas 2017 then you’re in luck. Meet Snot. The star of the Smyths Toys Christmas advert, the toy that no one wanted. Snot, a toy who begins as a factory line error but goes on to become this year’s most wanted…

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Ravensburger PJ Masks Night Sight Game

Ravensburger PJ Masks Night Sight Game

Posted on October 8, 2017March 25, 2019 by jenny

Little Sis has recently embraced all things PJ Masks. Every time I think she is happy playing with one brand of toy she discovers another and suddenly she only wants to watch episodes of PJ Masks and has a new birthday wishlist as long as her arm. Earlier in the summer we told you about…

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#WreakHavex with Havex Machines

#WreakHavex with Havex Machines

Posted on October 7, 2017October 9, 2017 by jenny

My children love unusual toys. They love playing but if a toy does something extra or different then even better for them. We were recently sent a couple of the brand new Havex Machines to look at. Series 1 features an assortment of 12 Land, Sea and Air vehicles. You can roll your mini car into…

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Schleich Croco Jungle Research Station

Schleich Croco Jungle Research Station

Posted on October 6, 2017October 7, 2017 by jenny

The new Schleich Croco jungle research station is the ideal starting point for all Wild Life adventures. This awesome playset includes a big crocodile skull and integrated secret hiding place, the research centre as well as a viewing platform. This is an amazing set with so much play potential. You can probably imagine how excited…

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Simon Optix wearable headset game review

Simon Optix wearable headset game review

Posted on October 5, 2017January 23, 2019 by jenny

I can’t believe we that it’s over a year ago since we reviewed the Simon Air. Every Friday we have a games evening at home and this is a firm family favourite, based on a version of Simon that I remember from my own childhood. We love to try out the latest toys so were…

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