• Make your own PJ Masks Headquarters craft
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    Make your own PJ Masks Headquarters

    November 11, 2017 - By 

    My 5 year old recently discovered PJ Masks. Little does she know that she’ll be receiving some goodies for her birthday at the end of the month! In the meantime she has been collecting the different figures from the blind bags with her pocket money. We thought we would make our own Headquarters for them to play in. It was so simple so we’re going to share how we made the PJ Masks Headquarters. Equipment to make your own PJ Masks Headquarters: Cardboard tube from the recycling bin Black/red/green/blue paper Glue stick Scissors Make your own PJ Masks Headquarters The…

  • Sew Your Own Felt Nativity Set
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    Win a Sew Your Own Felt Nativity Set

    November 10, 2017 - By 

    Over the last few weeks I have been getting ready for Advent. For me Advent is the start of Christmas and we celebrate it with Advent calendars, counting down the days until Christmas Day. I recently spotted this lovely Sew Your Own Felt Nativity Set in Hobbycraft and thought it looked so much fun if you like being crafty at Christmas time. Sew Your Own Felt Nativity Set This Sew Your Own Felt Nativity Set is the perfect way to handcraft your own Christmas decorations and create a stunning centrepiece. With all the materials included in the kit, along with a general…

  • The Lord Mayor of London State Coach craft for kids
    crafts - Local Review - London

    The Lord Mayor of London State Coach craft

    November 10, 2017 - By 

    This Saturday sees the annual Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London. Traditionally the newly elected Lord Mayor makes his or her way from the City to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown. The Show takes place every second Saturday in November and is a great day out for families. Each year the Show reinvents itself to attract a fresh audience while at the same time not losing sight of its heritage and tradition. The military, Livery and civic elements represent the spine of the procession; while charities, youth associations, overseas organisations and businesses bring the energy and…

  • Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland toys
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    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…

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    Child-friendly floors for a family home

    November 9, 2017 - By 

    Photo by Daniela Rey on Unsplash When you welcome new life into your home, it’s incredibly important to ensure that your home is properly prepared. The floor is where your children will spend a majority of their early years as they crawl and then learn to walk, so it’s vital you choose the right one. Our guide is going to take you through the best options for you, not just for your children but for your pockets as well. Child-friendly floors for a family home The first we’re going to look at is the most pricey option, but best looking, hardwood. Solid and…

  • 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…

  • London's Mail Rail
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    A ride on London’s Mail Rail

    November 9, 2017 - By 

    We are a train-loving family so when we heard that London’s Mail Rail was finally open we were excited to book a family ticket to go for a ride under London. Have you heard about London’s Mail Rail? You can journey back in time on a specially made train through the original tunnels and station platforms under Mount Pleasant, Royal Mail’s sorting office. We’ve been waiting to go on this since we first heard about it! Ride Mail Rail When tickets were announced we immediately bought a family ticket to ride on the Mail Rail and visit the new Postal…

  • Star Wars Playset
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    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.…

  • We Love Sylvanian Families magazine giveaway
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    Win a copy of We Love Sylvanian Families magazine

    November 8, 2017 - By 

    A few weeks ago I mentioned the brand new Sylvanian Families magazine. It’s a special one off edition and out now. It’s packed with 36 pages of Sylvanian Families content including puzzles, competitions, colouring in and stories. We Love Sylvanian Families magazine We were excited to finally track down this magazine in a huge WHSmiths. It’s a lovely magazine and includes two exclusive gifts – a five-piece stationery set and a branded keyring. My daughter made a little video to tell you all about it: It’s a lovely magazine and has certainly kept her occupied for hours. There’s a great…