My children love bath time and were pretty happy to receive the latest products from Munchkin which revolve round bathtime. Munchkin have lots of great gift ideas for the festive season to make bath time more fun. My children particularly loved the following: Sea Sparkle Bath Gems (£5.99) the three small gems float and rattle and fit inside the pretty seashell case when not in use. The sea shell case also floats for added bath time fun and the set aids shape and colour recognition. 3 pack Pour and Strain Whales (£2.99) are great for scooping up water. The Undersea…
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The John Lewis Christmas advert has been aired for the first time which means the countdown to Christmas has begun. Miffy, created by Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna, nearly 60 years ago, is a firm favourite in our house. We were excited to hear that new books and an activity book have been released in time for Christmas. The titles are Miffy in the Snow, Miffy’s Dream and Miffy the Fairy. There is also a Christmas with Miffy Activity book! Activity books are great, my 2 year old practically eats them! Miffy is a lovable little bunny who likes to find…
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Last week Little Sis and I had a day out in the West End. We’re having lots of fun together whilst her brother is at school and I thought we’d venture a little further than normal. I love planning and making lists so used Journl to plan our day. I checked bus and tube times and made a note of them, researched exhibitions to see, places to eat and of course, some of our favourite shops to visit. We dropped the 4 year old at school, hopped on the bus to the station and caught the tube into the West…
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‘All the Christmases roll down toward the two-tongued sea, like a cold and headlong moon bundling down the sky that was our street…’ Celebrated poet, Dylan Thomas, recalls his own childhood with wit and magic in this beautiful children’s classic that has become one of his most popular works. Dylan Thomas’s lyrical account of his childhood Christmases in a small Welsh town, featuring wolves, bears, hippos and Mrs Prothero’s cat, has become deservedly famous. This re-designed edition from Orion Children’s Books celebrates the centenary of his birth, and features brand-new artwork from illustrator Peter Bailey. This would make a beautiful…
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Orion Children’s Books recently sent us a copy of Do You Speak English, Moon? by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Ben Cort. It’s a breathtakingly gorgeous bedtime picture book from the winning team who wrote Horrid Henry and illustrated Aliens Love Underpants. Inquisitive children across the world are fascinated by the moon. Does anyone live on the moon? How far away is it? And most importantly, can the moon speak? This beautiful new picture book asks just this question as a little boy trying to sleep looks up at the moon and wonders whether it can speak English. The book includes…
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I have a lovely book giveaway to share with you today. You may have heard about a little bunny called Martha and her Bunny Brothers. A couple of years ago we reviewed I Heart School and the third book in the picture book series has recently been published – I Heart Holidays. Martha and her Bunny Brothers are back, and they’re going on holiday! Come on a splashy, sunny holiday with Martha and her Bunny Brothers! They’re off to the seaside… but how do you have fun when you have two Bunny Brothers to please? Just ask Martha – she…
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Over the Summer holidays we travelled a fair bit around the country. The children don’t mind long car journeys and as soon as we say we’re going away they will pack their rucksacks with toys and snacks for the journey. As part of my role as an ambassador for Lindam Munchkin I recently received a parcel of useful travel items including a Designer Nappy change Kit, Teether Babies toy and a brilliant Travel Booster Seat and I am excited to be able to offer the Designer Nappy change Kit from Munchkin to one of my readers today. The Designer Nappy…
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We are well and truly feeling Autumnal at the moment. Every time we go outside the children collect pocketfuls of leaves, conkers and pinecones to craft with. We’ve tried leaf rubbing, painting with leaves, turning pinecones into animals and so much more, all inspired by nature. Today I wanted to share 10 Autumn nature crafts for kids with you, and read on for details of an amazing giveaway opportunity. 10 Autumn nature crafts for kids : On your next walk make sure you keep an eye out as nature really does inspire crafting. How about making a conker necklace or…
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To celebrate the special 30th anniversary Blu-ray release of Ghostbusters, I’ve teamed up with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to host a giveaway where one lucky winner can win a children’s Ghostbuster’s costume, a keyring, and a copy of the Blu-ray! From September 1 fans will be able to own the Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray and a two-disc Blu-ray box set, which includes the Ghostbusters II 25th Anniversary Edition, debuting on Blu-ray. Both films have been fully restored and remastered in 4K and will be presented in high definition on Blu-ray from those 4K sources. Both the Ghostbusters and…