• Who Tooted family board game
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    Who Tooted family board game review and giveaway

    August 7, 2016 - By 

    I like to have lots of games, books and crafts on hand during the summer holidays to keep my children occupied. We’ve only recently started playing board games together but the children love them. They are great for having family time and we’ve found after dinner is the perfect time for us all to sit down and have some fun. We were recently sent a new board game to try out called Who Tooted?. The Who Tooted? game is cheeky and irreverent fun that’s perfect for encouraging kids to have a little family time. Let’s face it, we all do…

  • a beach themed mud kitchen Invitation to play
    Kids crafts - Nature crafts

    Invitation to play – a beach themed mud kitchen

    August 7, 2016 - By 

    Our homemade mud kitchen has been getting a lot of use this year. To mix it up a little I thought I would set up an invitation to play for my children, using some of the treasure we brought back from the beach earlier this year. Every year we try to have a holiday by the sea and this year we brought back a lot of it with us. As we were packing up the car the children were still slipping sea glass and shaped pebbles into their bags, desperate to bring a little of their holiday back to London…

  • Cath Kidston press preview
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    Cath Kidston Autumn Winter collection and a giveaway

    August 6, 2016 - By 

    For me one of the best things about being a blogger is the chance to work with some of my favourite brands. I’ve worked with Cath Kidston a few times now and was so excited to receive an invitation to their Autumn Winter 2016 Press Preview. I really enjoy press shows. I only go to a few of the brands I really love and I can’t wait to see their new collections before anyone else. The Cath Kidston Autumn Winter collection preview took place in a lovely venue just off Bond Street. On a very warm day earlier this summer…

  • The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl
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    The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl {book review}

    August 5, 2016 - By 

    The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl, a spectacular scrapbook of stories, characters and creations is published later this month, part of the celebrations surrounding 100 years since the birth of the author. Don’t forget the 13th September will see the biggest ever global celebration of Roald Dahl’s birthday on Roald Dahl Day. So, have you ever wanted to know what actually happened to James Trotter’s parents when they encountered an angry escaped rhino? Or how to make the Twits’ infamous bird pie? Well now you can find out, with The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl. The book is a brilliant…

  • The Grossery Gang Yucky Mart Playset
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    The Grossery Gang Yucky Mart Playset

    August 5, 2016 - By 

    If your children love small collectible toys as much as mine then you may be interested to hear about a new range from Flair. We were recently sent The Grossery Gang Yucky Mart Playset and 4 x Foil Bags to review. The Grossery Gang are the new gross collectable for boys (and girls). My 4 year old loves her Shopkins and these are similar but gross, my 6 year old found them very appealing as he seems to be going through a stage where he loves anything a bit silly or dirty! Both my children love pocket money priced toys…

  • Personalised lunch bag
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    Personalised lunch bag {back to school}

    August 4, 2016 - By 

    Despite enjoying the school holidays I have been planning for September and back to school. Half of the new uniform is bought but I’m putting off new school shoes for a week or two (always my least favourite job). My 4 year old will be starting Reception in September and taking a packed lunch  so I’ve made her a personalised lunch bag to carry it in. I used a little cotton bag, Bostik Fine and Wide Glu Pen and cut out the first letter of her name using my Sizzix machine. The Bostik Fine and Wide Glu Pen can be…

  • go_jetters_logo
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    Win Go Jetters Foz and G.O. Giant toy

    August 4, 2016 - By 

    Last week we took part in a really fun Go Jetters Twitter Party with Fisher-Price, CBeebies and UKMumsTV. Go Jetters is a really fun and educational programme, all about four adventure-seeking superhero Go Jetters as they explore places around planet Earth. It’s one of those programmes that I really encourage my children to watch as they learn so much from it, especially about other places around the world. We got to play lots of the new Go Jetters toys from Fisher-Price, including the Go Jetters Vroomster and the figures of Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz. Each comes with a souvenir…

  • Fairy Doors Willow playset
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    Opening Fairy Doors {fairy door playset}

    August 3, 2016 - By 

    My 4 year old believes in fairies, do you?  She seems to spend a lot of time watching Tinkerbell films and we have had fun building a fairy garden outside. We are always on the look out for more fairy fun so were delighted to see the Opening Fairy Doors playset which consists of a fairy door, window, post box, fence panels and accessories to build your own indoor fairy portal. Opening Fairy Doors allows children to create a magical fairy world in their own room. Sprinkle a pinch of Magic Dust and fluttering fairies are believed to come out…

  • best Olympic crafts and activities for kids
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    11 best Olympic crafts and activities for kids

    August 3, 2016 - By 

    To me summer means putting my feet up and trying to catch some of the Summer Olympics on tv. Although I’m not sporty or particularly competitive I just love the Olympics and watching the best sports people from around the world competing. I also think it’s a good way for my children to learn more about sports, different countries and hopefully inspire them too. I can’t miss an opportunity for seasonal crafting so have brought together 11 of the best Olympic crafts and activities for kids to celebrate the Games of the XXXI Olympiad: Easy tennis cupcakes Flag rock featuring…