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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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The Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp

The Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp

Posted on July 8, 2017 by jenny

In all the years we’ve been visiting family in Wiltshire I don’t think I’ve ever written about the Westbury White Horse and Bratton Camp. Both are managed by English Heritage and are free to visit. They are open all year round and are our go-to place when we need to burn off some energy. The…

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Talking about intimate health {£50 Amazon voucher giveaway}

Posted on July 3, 2017November 10, 2022 by jenny

I love my children but the one conversation I’m not looking forward to is any of the grown up ones! Both my children are inquisitive little people and I like and encourage that. I always tell them there’s no such thing as a silly question and if I don’t know the answer I can help…

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Unboxing Despicable Me 3 plush goodies

Unboxing Despicable Me 3 plush goodies

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jenny

There has been a lot of chatter here about the latest Despicable Me film which was released on Friday 30th June. Despicable Me 3 is a brilliant family film. We were lucky to attend the premiere in Leicester Square last weekend and we all thoroughly enjoyed the film. The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will…

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Mottisfont House and Gardens

A day at Mottisfont House and Gardens

Posted on July 1, 2017March 28, 2021 by jenny

A few weekends ago we met up with some friends at Mottisfont House and Gardens in Hampshire. Entry was free with our National Trust membership cards and we had a great day out exploring the house and gardens. The weather wasn’t great (ok, it rained on and off all day) but it didn’t stop us…

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Hanazuki wearable band and treasure

Hanazuki wearable band and treasure

Posted on June 29, 2017July 2, 2017 by jenny

Both my children adore YouTube so it’s probably no surprise that they are fans of Hasbro’s YouTube series Hanazuki: Full of Treasures. This is a colourful cartoon from Hasbo which is a great way for children to learn about their emotional intelligence. In each episode, the hero Hanazuki uses her emotion-themed abilities to activate magical treasures…

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Despicable Me 3 film review

Despicable Me 3 film review

Posted on June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 by jenny

Our family love all things Minion so have been looking forward to the release of Despicable Me 3 for a while. My children have opened a few Despicable Me 3 Kinder Eggs and we reviewed some of the new Despicable Me Mineez too. They also got their hands on some Despicable Me Happy Meals toys…

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Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set

Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set

Posted on June 25, 2017January 18, 2019 by jenny

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…

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Topping up tummies {Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular}

Posted on June 24, 2017 by jenny

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…

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