• Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set
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    Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set

    June 25, 2017 - By 

    We love reviewing the latest toys here on our blog and social channels. You may have seen I recently shared a new video on our YouTube channel – an unboxing of the new Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set from Hasbro. Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set My kids absolutely adore making videos of anything but give them a cardboard box and they get really excited! You can take a look at our unboxing video here: We received the new Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally set as well as an extra Foam Car Pack containing a set of 3…

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    Topping up tummies {Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular}

    June 24, 2017 - By 

    Today we had a pretty long day out at Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular. This is an annual radio control model show which takes place at the historic North Weald Airfield in Essex. We try and go ever year as my husband flies model planes (and has radio control cars and boats too!). There was plenty to see and do. The children both wanted to have a go at everything. My 7 year old drove a remote control lorry around a track (badly). They both enjoyed the radio control boats. The weather was so much cooler than it has been…

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    Herb sensory soup for kids {A-Z Play at Home}

    June 23, 2017 - By 

    We’ve recently moved our garden round. Since we moved in 4 year s ago it’s been a pretty plain garden. We finished renovating our house so now our attention has turned to the garden. As you know, we built the children a playhouse and mud kitchen. They also have a sandpit and trampoline and these four things keep them so happy. They love to be outside and I love to dream up activities to keep them outside exploring nature. Our pallet mud kitchen has moved from one side of the garden to the other. It gave us the opportunity to…

  • Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls
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    Win 2 x Mini Lalaloopsy Mix N Match dolls

    June 23, 2017 - By 

    As huge Netflix fans I’m so excited to have something to share with you today. If you have small children like me I’m sure you’ll know about the Lalaloopsy dolls. These were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn, taking on the personalities of the materials that were used to make them. Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! available now New for 2017, Lalaloopsy has launched its own Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! Available to stream now, the animated series features all-new original music that brings to life the popular Lalaloopsy…

  • The Handmade Fair 2017 discount code
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    The Handmade Fair 2017 discount code

    June 22, 2017 - By 

    Like many people I love to craft but find my spare time squeezed by children’s parties, play dates, swimming lessons and food shopping. Life is busy and I find myself looking wistfully at my half finished sewing project or half cut paper template. Thankfully there are a few crafty days out which I can rely on throughout the year to keep me sane. This year I’ve already been to the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show and I’ve booked my tickets to The Handmade Fair taking place at Hampton Court between the 15th-17th September. For the last few years I’ve gone…

  • Aquabeads Toy Story figure set
    Aquabeaders - parenting

    Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set

    June 22, 2017 - By 

    I’m a huge fan of creative toys which my children can play with independently. Aquabeads is one such brand that my children love. It’s a small bead toy (perfect for ages 4 and over) which sticks together with water. This means my children can choose their designs and easily make them, spray them with water and leave them to dry. We recently received the Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set which I wanted to share. Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set Who doesn’t love Toy Story? I’ve always loved Disney films but Toy Story has a special place in my heart. It’s…

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    Thoughts on returning to work

    June 21, 2017 - By 

    If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see I have posted a few different kinds of photos recently. After 7 years of being a stay at home mum I’ve been dipping my toes into work outside of the home. It’s no secret I’ve been self employed for the last few years but I’ve been increasingly happy to do something else. Blogging can be lonely. It’s also amazingly flexible, allowing me to look after my children, but its not something I wanted to do for ever. In the last few years I’ve had a few job interviews and even one job…

  • Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice
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    Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice

    June 21, 2017 - By 

    With the current heatwave we’re experiencing in the UK it’s no surprise that today we’re marking the Summer Solstice. This is the longest day of the year and it looks like we’re having another hot day filled with blanket sunshine until late into the evening. To celebrate the Summer Solstice we made a fun handprint Sunflower. It was so simple but kept my 5 year old busy. You need basic supplies of yellow paper, a paper plate, a cork and some black paint. Handprint sunflower for the Summer Solstice My 5 year old loves any craft which involves her hands.…

  • Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books
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    Win Diary of a Wimpy Kid books

    June 20, 2017 - By 

    A few weeks ago we went to a screening of the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kids film. It’s a great family film and really encouraged my 7 year old to start reading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney This is the book that inspired the 20th Century Fox film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun … unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several…