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minions gift guide

Minions: a gift guide for kids

Posted on December 12, 2016September 1, 2020 by jenny

I know I said that I wasn’t really writing many gift guides this year but I couldn’t resist posting another one. My children are a little Minion crazy. There’s just something about those little yellow dudes and they have inspired playdough and bento in our house. Our favourite films featuring the Minions are the Despicable…

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Disney Frozen Northern Lights

Disney Frozen Northern Lights

Posted on December 8, 2016January 6, 2019 by jenny

I have some exciting news to share for little Frozen fans! Prepare yourselves, because the world of Arendelle will be returning with Frozen Northern Lights, when Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven will be embarking on an epic journey to restore the glimmer of the Northern Lights. Frozen Northern Lights This is an original story from Anna and Elsa’s…

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A no nonsense breakfast with BEAR Alphabites

A no nonsense breakfast with BEAR Alphabites

Posted on December 5, 2016May 21, 2023 by jenny

Post in collaboration with BEAR Alphabites Regular readers of my blog will know we’re huge fans of BEAR products. They recently sent me a parcel of goodies and I was so excited! I opened up the box to find two boxes of BEAR Alphabites cereal, a gorgeous place mat, bowl and personalised spoon. With one child in…

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our new entertainment centre

Monday Happy List – week 114

Posted on November 28, 2016November 27, 2016 by jenny

This time of year seems crazy busy, so it’s fitting that I barely sat down last week. Here are my 5 favourite things from the previous week – my Monday Happy List. We painted our cavernous living room cum dining room in white which has made it feel much more clean and modern. We also…

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personalised gifts from the Disney Store

A magical Christmas tea party with a sprinkle of Disney magic

Posted on November 23, 2016October 14, 2020 by jenny

A little bit of Disney magic came to our home this week. The children were the lucky recipients of a parcel from the Disney Store, and in honour of our new visitors, we threw a Christmas Tea Party to celebrate. Our family has aways been under the magical spell of Disney and we all have…

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Brainboost Box activity box for kids

Brainboost Box activity box for kids

Posted on November 10, 2016May 24, 2018 by jenny

Over the last few weeks the children have been reviewing a Brainboost Box, this is a monthly educational activity box for kids. Brainboost know successful children aren’t just good at Maths and English, they are also Emotionally Intelligent, Creative thinkers, and great Communicators. Brainboost Boxes develop these core skills and more with fun new activities each month…

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Teaching Your Kids to Cook: Chinese Food

Posted on November 3, 2016December 23, 2023 by jenny

One of the best lessons my mum and grandmother ever taught me was how to cook.  Granted, my favourite dishes were not complicated (and not healthy to be honest) but learning to cook has not only been a skill I’ve used ever since, it also led me to develop an interest in cooking and food…

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Hot Wheels Track Builder System Stunt Kit

Hot Wheels Track Builder System Stunt Kit

Posted on November 3, 2016June 11, 2019 by jenny

Towards the end of half term we received the Hot Wheels Track Builder System Stunt Kit to review. Both my children love playing with cars, especially my 6 year old son. Hot Wheels Track Builder System Stunt Kit Test your skills or challenge your friends in the ultimate test of stunts and timing! Experiment with…

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#ClangersForKindness

Win a bundle of Clangers toys {#ClangersForKindness}

Posted on November 3, 2016August 30, 2022 by jenny

My children have always enjoyed watching the Clangers, just as I did when I was little. I think the message behind the show is a very important for little ones to learn – how we should spread kindness every day, just like the Clangers do on the little blue planet. Kindness is one of those things…

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