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Sylvanian Families Town

Sylvanian Families Town range launches in the UK in 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018January 25, 2018 by jenny

I love the start of a New Year. After a lovely Christmas and New Year I’m excited about what will happen in 2018. One thing I’ve been looking forward to is the launch of the Sylvanian Families Town range, launching in the UK in 2018. If you’re a fan of Sylvanian Families then you’ve probably heard…

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Star Wars toys for fans of The Last Jedi

Star Wars toys for fans of The Last Jedi

Posted on December 30, 2017January 17, 2018 by jenny

It can’t have escaped your notice that the latest Star Wars film was released earlier this month. On 14th December Star Wars: The Last Jedi finally came to our screens and the whole family went to watch – in our favourite Star Wars clothes – on the 16th. As well as the new film, we…

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L.O.L. Surprise! Pets unboxing

L.O.L. Surprise! Pets unboxing

Posted on December 24, 2017 by jenny

My 6 year old loves here L.O.L. collection. She’s been so lucky to receive a few to unbox at home and they are an adorable toy. She was the lucky recipient of a new L.O.L. Surprise! Pets toy which she really enjoyed opening. L.O.L. Surprise! Pets L.O.L. Surprise! Pets is the latest toy in the L.O.L….

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Baby Annabell Learns to Walk

Challenging childhood milestones with Baby Annabell

Posted on December 18, 2017December 24, 2017 by jenny

We were recently sent a Baby Annabell Learns to Walk doll to review at home. This is a lovely 3 in 1 doll and with very realistic movements. You can place her on her tummy for tummy time and watch her crawl, she can be sat up and then take her first steps! My daughter…

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Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

Speak Out Kids vs Parents {game review}

Posted on November 26, 2017 by jenny

Sunday afternoons are perfect for playing family games. We were recently sent the popular Speak Out Kids vs Parents from Hasbro to try out at home and we can’t wait to tell you what we thought! Speak Out Kids vs Parents Speak Out Kids vs Parents includes 6 plastic mouthpieces for kids, 4 plastic mouthpieces…

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DCSHG Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific

DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific {review}

Posted on November 23, 2017 by jenny

We were kindly sent three of the new DC SuperHero Girls Toddler Dolls from Jakks Pacific to review at home! My 5 year old loves dolls but we’ve never reviewed a toddler doll before. I didn’t really know what a toddler doll was, but it’s a slightly larger doll than you would give to an…

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Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland toys

Imaginative play with BABY Born Wonderland

Posted on November 10, 2017 by jenny

Last weekend we were invited to a lovely event with BABY born. My daughter has always loved her dolls. In fact she received her first BABY born doll for her First birthday! BABY born from Zapf Creation is the number two doll brand in the UK. Playing with a range of dolls and accessories encourages…

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Gift guide for Sylvanian Families fans

Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors

Posted on November 9, 2017November 6, 2022 by jenny

I don’t make many gift guides but I couldn’t resist creating one for Sylvanian Families. My daughter loves her Sylvanian Families collection and we’ve reviewed some wonderful toys which would make perfect gifts for Sylvanian Families fans this Christmas. Gift guide for Sylvanian Families collectors Cosy Cottage Starter Home The Cosy Cottage Starter Home is the ideal starter…

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Star Wars Playset

Aquabeads Star Wars Playset

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jenny

My children are quite creative and love anything that gets them using their hands and brains. Aquabeads is the perfect creative toy for children. If you haven’t heard of them before, you use the different shaped and coloured beads to create pictures, which stick together with water. We were sent the Aquabeads Star Wars Playset to…

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