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Tag: Friends of Sylvanian Families

Sylvanian Families Town launches in the UK

Sylvanian Families Town launches in the UK today!

Posted on March 1, 2018February 28, 2018 by jenny

The 1st March has finally arrived which means Sylvanian Families fans in the UK finally get their hands on the new Sylvanian Families Town range! The much-loved, iconic toy range Sylvanian Families, has expanded with the largest product launch in its history – a new town – which ‘opens’ today. The launch of the new…

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Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre

Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre playset review

Posted on September 19, 2017November 5, 2023 by jenny

We’ve reviewed some amazing Sylvanian Families sets recently. Both my children adore Sylvanian Families and I love that it feels like such a timeless, classic toy. As Friends of Sylvanian Families we were recently sent the Sylvanian Families Ballet Theatre to review. Before I tell you all about it why don’t you watch our unboxing…

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Our Sylvanian Families Busy Box

Our Sylvanian Families Busy Box

Posted on August 24, 2017August 23, 2017 by jenny

A while ago we made our Lego mad son a Lego Busy Box to keep him busy on car journeys. It’s been really successful and gone everywhere with us, but his younger sister wanted her own version. Now she’s not quite as obsessed with Lego as he is so instead we made her a Sylvanian…

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Sylvanian Families Starry Point Lighthouse review

Sylvanian Families Starry Point Lighthouse review

Posted on July 9, 2017August 11, 2019 by jenny

If you have a small child who loves a particular type of toy, then chances are you know the toys and any new products in the pipeline. My 5 year old adores Sylvanian Families so I like to know what new products are coming out. So I was excited to read about the new Starry…

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Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse

Sylvanian Families Secret Island Playhouse

Posted on June 18, 2017January 19, 2026 by jenny

Little Sis is a very lucky little lady. She’s been quite poorly lately and seems to keep picking up the same tummy bug which is passing through her Reception class. She’s had quite a few days at home with me (which I secretly enjoy and I think she does too!). Last week she was at…

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Christmas small world play

Christmas small world play {Sylvanian Families Christmas Set}

Posted on December 15, 2016 by jenny

My 5 year old loves small world play. She always has done and I love getting her toys to support this. She has a lot of Playmobil and Sylvanian Families toys, both of which are perfect for this. Small world play is really important as it encourages a wide range of skills, including language and…

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Sylvanian Families bento lunch

Sylvanian Families bento lunch

Posted on October 2, 2015May 10, 2026 by jenny

I have one very tired 3 year old at the moment. This is her second week of pre-school and as much as she loves going, she is also tired and grumpy after each session. To cheer her up at the end of the week I thought I would make her a bento lunch inspired by…

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Autumn scavenger hunt and sensory tray

Autumn sensory tray with Sylvanian Families

Posted on September 18, 2015August 14, 2019 by jenny

Now my son is back at school Little Sis has been taking an interest in her own toys again. During the holidays she was happy to be directed by her older brother but I’m pleased to see her going back to her own toys now. This week she has been playing Sylvanian Families a lot…

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how to store Sylvanian Families toys

Aquabeads Sylvanian Families

Posted on September 8, 2015September 2, 2022 by jenny

You know we love crafting with Aquabeads so we were quite excited to see an Aquabeads Sylvanian Families set when we were in Hamleys toy shop last week. I know my children have plenty of toys but I couldn’t resist buying this set. My 3 year old really enjoys crafting with Aquabeads which surprised me as…

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