• competition - Family Life

    Win a bundle of Gross Smashers Series 2 collectibles

    Earlier this year we had so much fun unboxing the new Smashers from Zuru. The first series featured a brand new sports-themed collectible toy. They came in a red Smashball which you smashed to reveal the collectible toy inside. The 2nd Series has recently launched just in time for Halloween. Gross Smashers Series 2 collectibles from Zuru My children loved the first series but the second series is even better. Each smashball is decorated to look like a spooky eyeball! What’s more, hidden inside each smashball is a GROSS character which is soooo appealing to my icky children. We were sent…

  • competition - Family Life

    Win a bundle of spine-tingling family films

    Yay! We’re on half term. And relax. I don’t know about you, but I have been looking forward to half term pretty much since the children went back to school in September. We haven’t planned much because we’re all pretty knackered. We’ve been busy at work and school and need a break from routine. One thing we will be doing is settling down with a family-sized bucket of popcorn to rediscover the classic Halloween titles which have stood the test of time. There are some spine-tingling films which are firm family favourites year after year. Spine-tingling family films for Halloween Skip the…

  • competition - Family Life

    Win a Scalextric bundle worth £150

    One of my sons first toys was a little car. It may be a huge generalisation but I think that most children love playing with toy cars at some stage of their lives. Both my children loved the Disney Pixar Cars franchise so we had many, many years of watching films about cars whilst they played with all the different car characters and playsets. There are many child development benefits in playing with toy cars. Amongst other things it’s known to aid their physical and cognitive development. Moving cars around helps their gross and fine motor skills, whilst moving cars…

  • competition - Family Life

    Win a family ticket to KidZania

    We are huge fans of KidZania London, the indoor city run by kids (based inside Westfield London), giving kids the opportunity to try out over 60 activities for themselves. We were so excited to hear about their special event taking place this weekend. KidPreneur is a day long festival on Saturday 13th October 2018, dedicated to celebrating young entrepreneurship and inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders. The KidPreneur festival at KidZania London During the festival, four young entrepreneurs will takeover the city. This year’s talent is: Tommy Mallet, CEO of Mallet Footwear Proving he’s more than just…

  • competition

    Win a selection of SuperZings Series 2

    A few weeks ago we were fortunate to receive a bundle of Series 2 SuperZings: Rivals of Kaboom to unbox. We made a fun video for our YouTube channel and the children are enjoying adding to their collection. Clad in iconic superhero capes and eye masks, there are 80 new multi-coloured characters to collect, each with a matching ‘rival’ including an ultra rare character, 2 gold, 6 silver and 24 ‘SuperCrystal’ characters (a brand new finish!). Series 2 include Hideouts (with a new cylindrical shape), SuperJets, a Blister pack of ten characters (including an ultra rare gold SuperZing), and a Cyber…

  • book review - competition

    Win a copy of The Spectacular City by Teresa Heapy

    One day, adventurous Mouse determines to set off to the bright lights of the spectacular city, accompanied by his friend Bear. But the city is full of distractions and dangers, and Mouse might need his steadfast friend more than he realises … With Autumn here it’s time to wrap up warm and take things a little slower. Curl up with your little ones and read Teresa Heapy’s gorgeous new adventure tale. With instructions on how to make your own paper aeroplane included, this is the perfect activity for a rainy afternoon. Why not take a crisp afternoon walk to your…

  • competition - Family Life

    Win a copy of Dirty Bertie: Frights and Bites

    I really enjoy Autumn. We’ve been looking for conkers and kicking leaves on the school run and fully embracing the changing weather. Our thoughts have been turning to Halloween and I’m hoping to find some pumpkins this weekend so we can start planning our Autumn decorations. With Halloween on the horizon I’m happy to have a spooky Halloween giveaway to share with you. Created by David Roberts, one of the UK’s foremost children’s illustrators, Bertie is the star of two picture books – Dirty Bertie and Pooh! Is That You, Bertie? – as well as this fabulously funny young fiction…

  • baking - competition - Friends of Sylvanian Families

    Win a Sylvanian Families Cake Decorating Set {Celebrating National Cupcake Week}

    As a big fan of cake we just love celebrating National Cupcake Week! Did you know it’s National Cupcake Week? This year it’s celebrated from the 17th to 23rd September and anyone can get involved by sharing their delicious cupcake creations on social using the #NationalCupcakeWeek. Celebrating National Cupcake Week! My kids love to bake. I’ve always wanted them to be confident in the kitchen and I’m pleased to say they are. Baking is great fun but can be educational too, just think of all the maths skills they use with all that measuring! Our baking adventures have included pizza,…

  • competition - crafts - Roald Dahl crafts

    7 James and the Giant Peach activities for kids {+ a book giveaway}

    We are so excited for Roald Dahl Day which is celebrated every year in September. This year Roald Dahl’s very first novel for children, James and the Giant Peach is the focus of the celebrations. It is such a great story. I’ve been re-reading it with my children and really look forward to reading a couple of chapters each night. This is a story which shows young readers that friends can come in the most unexpected forms – including an Old Green Grasshopper, a Spider and a Centipede – and arrive in the most surprising and magical places – inside a Giant Peach.…