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Aquabeads 3D Cruz Ramirez Set

Aquabeads 3D Cruz Ramirez Set from Disney Cars3

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jenny

If you’re looking for a craft activity to keep the children busy over the summer holidays then look no further than Aquabeads. My children love Aquabeads, and I love Aquabeads because it’s something they can do all on their own. My 7 year old loves the Disney franchise Cars. We went to see the latest…

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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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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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Aquabeads Toy Story figure set

Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set

Posted on June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 by jenny

I’m a huge fan of creative toys which my children can play with independently. Aquabeads is one such brand that my children love. It’s a small bead toy (perfect for ages 4 and over) which sticks together with water. This means my children can choose their designs and easily make them, spray them with water…

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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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Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber

Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber

Posted on May 29, 2017May 21, 2019 by jenny

I think I’ve mentioned  a few times that we’re big Star Wars fans in our house. So when we were offered the new Star Wars BladeBuilders Spin-Action Lightsaber from Hasbro I knew my 7 year old would love to review it. He has one simple lightsaber but this one sounded a lot more fun! Star…

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Toddler wish list for play time

Toddler wish list for play time {The Baby Cubby}

Posted on May 25, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

I’ve been spending a little time on my YouTube channel recently. I ignored YouTube for years but have recently realised how much I love watching and making my own videos. I’ve uploaded a few of my favourite videos of the children when they were little, as well as some of their favourite toys in the…

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Win a L.O.L. SURPRISE! Series 1

Unwrap Seven Layers of Surprise with L.O.L. SURPRISE! {giveaway!}

Posted on May 24, 2017 by jenny

After taking the US by storm, L.O.L Surprise! is set to be the next collectable craze in the UK, as the ultimate unboxing toy is combined with the anticipation of surprise. My children love unboxing anything so these have been really popular in our house. Much like unwrapping a gift, you can watch the excitement build…

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New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing

New Playmobil Ghostbusters range and Ecto-1 unboxing

Posted on May 22, 2017October 13, 2019 by jenny

I’m so happy to share with you today our review of one of the toys from the new Playmobil Ghostbusters range! Yes, we’re still Playmobil Playologists too which means we’re working with Playmobil, a top manufacturer within preschool toys, to share their latest products with you. I mentioned last year that this is Playmobil’s first entertainment…

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