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    Anti-Bacterial Slime Pots from Canal Toys

    My children have been counting down the days until our local toy shop re-opens. Our local toy shop is amazing and we have all missed popping in for a browse of the latest toys and games. My youngest loves slime so was excited to receive the new Anti-Bacterial Slime pots from Canal Toys to try out. Anti-Bacterial Slime Pots from Canal Toys My daughter has a huge slime collection but we have never seen a product which claims to help children keep their hands sanitised! Canal Toys have invented a great product which is perfect for the craziness of the…

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    Collectible Dreamworks AR Discs {review}

    My children love collecting things and the smaller the better. We were recently gifted some of the new collectible AR Discs to try out. We were kindly gifted a Collector Folder and single packs of the discs to open. My children love a toy which combines real life play and uses technology. They couldn’t wait to find out more! Collectible Dreamworks AR Discs The most innovative and dynamic new collectible craze is about to sweep the nation! AR Discs combine quality augmented reality with the collectability of premium interconnecting discs, to appeal to kids seeking more of an experience from…

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    AD/OH! MY GIF Dance Pack {review}

    My son is the King of Memes (or so he tells me!) and was so excited to be gifted some of the latest Oh! My Gif toys, a new exciting collectible range from Moose. We reviewed some earlier this year and the kids were happy to see more of the range. The OH! MY GIF Dance Pack is inspired by the online social language of GIFs and is THE new way to express yourself!! Activate the OH! MY GIF GIFbits to discover their surprise movement and unique message – twist, turn, push and pull your GIFbit to bring it to…

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    Shopkins S14 Real Littles Vending Machine {review}

    It doesn’t seem very long since we reviewed some of the Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats range. Little Sis loved the Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats Shopper Pack assortment she opened and thought it was a great addition to the Shopkins range. She was excited to hear about the Shopkins Real Littles Vending Machine and loved the packaging. Shopkins S14 Real Littles Vending Machine Now your favourite brands are always on hand from the Real Littles Vending Machine. Your fave Shopkins from Season 12 and 13 are back and packed inside the cutest Mini Packs to look exactly like the…

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    Studio Creator Video Maker kit {review}

    My children love technology and this is something that they both explored more during the summer holidays. They are both digital kids, love their tablets and love to create online content – I have no idea where they get that from! A few weeks ago we were gifted the new Studio Creator Video Maker kit from Canal Toys. Today we are going to tell you more about it. Studio Creator Video Maker kit Kids love to create content from selfies to TikTok but it can be difficult to know where to start other than a basic phone or tablet. The…

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    Build Your Own Microscope Kit

    A few months ago we told you about the Plane Launcher kit, one of the new kits from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. This was a a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for kids aged 8 and over, and they have enjoyed playing with it over and over again. Build Your Own Microscope Kit We recently gifted the latest product in the Build Your Own range, the BYO Microscope kit, which the children couldn’t wait to put together and use. Like the BYO Plane Launcher kit, the BYO Microscope…

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    How to solve a Rubik’s Cube

    I don’t know about you, but I’ve never managed to solve a classic Rubik’s Cube. My husband loved the challenge and taught himself a few years ago, but I just never had the patience. We have a few different Rubik’s puzzles and they are great for popping into a handbag if we’re going out for dinner or on a car journey. They are a really fun challenge for kids (and adults too!). Can you learn to solve the Cube this summer? Rubik’s 40th anniversary This year Rubik’s are celebrating their 40th year this year and kindly gifted us a selection…

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    Conservation Crisis {board game review}

    How are the school holidays treating you? With our normal kids clubs cancelled we are spending a lot of time at home or the local play park. The weather has been kind to us which helps and we are having fun playing with all our toys and games. We’re always happy to receive something new though and recently received a copy of Conservation Crisis by Tunza Games to enjoy at home. Pop on over to this post for your chance to win the game! Conservation Crisis from Tunza Games I liked the sound of Conservation Crisis because it is based on…

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    AD/Oh! My Gif collectible gifbits from Moose

    We’ve been sent some lovely new toys recently including Oh! My Gif, a new exciting collectible range from Moose. Launching this month, the new range of toys is inspired by the online social language of GIFs and is THE new way to express yourself!! This definitely sounded like something my 10 year old would enjoy and we couldn’t wait to find out more about them. Oh! My Gif collectible gifbits from Moose Oh! My Gif bBrings the hilarious world of digital GIFs, memes and stickers to life through a range of GIFbit characters. Available in single packs and in the…