• Rebel Girls jigsaw puzzles from Gibsons
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    July 16, 2020 - By 

    Rebel Girls is an award-winning cultural media engine, spanning over 70 countries. Through a combination of thought-provoking stories, creative expression, and crowd funding, there is now a range of products to inspire the next female generation. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Ddi you know that the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (a series of two children’s books) were both funded through Kickstarter, and broke site records for fundraising for literature publication? The women behind the idea researched the lack of female role models in children’s literature, decided to write books which told a different story, and sold over…

  • So Sand DIY Sensory Studio
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    So Sand DIY Sensory Studio {toy review}

    July 8, 2020 - By 

    It’s so good to have a variety of activities to offer the children when they’ve finished their home learning. We are working hard to get everything finished by lunch time so we can enjoy our afternoons together. Our dining room table is always piled high with toys, but they always have a learning slant! We were recently gifted something from the new So Sand DIY range to try out at home. Read on for our review! So Sand DIY Sensory Studio It’s time to get creative and take your imagination to another level. Thanks to So Sand DIY, it’s now…

  • So Slime Tie-Dye review
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    So Slime Tie-Dye review

    May 29, 2020 - By 

    With an inquisitive 8 year old you probably won’t be surprised that she loves to make and play with slime. I think slime is a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and it seems to appeal to her inner scientist! We were recently offered the new So Slime Tie-Dye kit and I couldn’t wait to see what she thought of it. She has a few of the So Slime kits and they are great value fun for kids! So Slime Tie-Dye review The So Slime Tie-Dye kit contained 3 clear transparent slimes, 3 bottles of colour,…

  • STEM fun with the Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit
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    STEM fun with the Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit

    May 19, 2020 - By 

    We were recently sent a Plane Launcher kit, one of the new kits from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. My children are of an age when they really want toys which can be used again and again. They love a toy which challenges them, and the Plane Launcher kit has certainly done just that! Build Your Own Plane Launcher Kit The Build Your Own Plane Launcher is suitable for children (and adults!) aged 8 and up. It uses visual perception and thinking skills and makes a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering…

  • Slimelicious Soda Shop review
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    So Slime DIY – Slimelicious Soda Shop review

    May 10, 2020 - By 

    We’ve had a lovely three-day weekend. We enjoyed walks with the puppy, homemade cake and playing. I have to say weekends are so much easier than trying to homeschool my youngest right now! Thankfully we were gifted a new product from the So Slimelicious DIY to enjoy at home. My daughter adores playing with slime. It’s really therapeutic for her to play with it and she loves to sit watching a film and plying with her slime. We’ve reviewed the So Slime DIY Slimelicious Case before and my daughter really enjoyed making her own slime. Slimelicious Mini Shop and Collectibles…

  • Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats Collection review
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    Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats Collection review

    April 21, 2020 - By 

    It seems a while since we’ve reviewed toys but when we were offered some of the brand new Shopkins Real Littles I just had to say yes. My children have always loved their Shopkins toys so I knew they would be really excited to see these. Real Littles sees your fave brands turned into Shopkins! Shopkins Real Littles are the same brands you find in the supermarkets – just made mini! Take home a basket full of brands and make your own real looking store – just smaller! Shopkins Real Littles Icy Treats Collection Series 2 of Shopkins Real Littles…

  • Blogger Board Game Club: Catan
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    Blogger Board Game Club: Catan

    December 29, 2019 - By 

    We love being part of Asmodee’s Blogger Board Game club and were delighted to receive Catan, the famous board game by Klaus Teuber to play and review. This is a game my husband has wanted to play for ages so we were excited to have some time over the Christmas holidays to learn how to play it. Catan: Trade, Build, Settle Picture yourself in the era of discoveries: after a long voyage of great deprivation, your ships have finally reached the coast of an uncharted island. Its name shall be Catan! But you are not the only discoverer. Other fearless…

  • Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition
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    Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition {review}

    October 25, 2019 - By 

    Half term has gone by in a bit of a blur for us. We have been quite busy visiting family and friends. Both the children seem to miss the routine that school brings, especially Little Sis who needs to keep her brain active during the holidays. Fortunately we were gifted a fun STEM kit from Thames & Kosmos featuring their creative young heroine, Pepper Mint, which kept her mind busy. Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition She couldn’t wait to open up the kit. Pepper Mint: The Magnificent Mars Expedition which sees Pepper head off to space on a mission…

  • Summer fun with Rubik's
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    Summer fun with Rubik’s toys

    August 21, 2019 - By 

    This summer Rubik’s launched a Summer Scrambles campaign with lots of fun new products. We were kindly gifted a bundle of them including Rubik’s Cage, Rubik’s Edge, Rubik’s Orbit, Rubik’s Block, Rubik’s Match and Rubik’s 3×3. We’ve always had the classic Rubik’s cube which my husband learned how to solve (with a bit of help from the website!) so I was keen to show him the new products. Summer fun with Rubik’s toys We’ve had a busy Summer holidays with plenty of trips at home and in Europe, so I always pack a few toys to keep them busy. I…