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Tag: toy review

Nerf Zombie Strike Outbreaker Bow

Nerf Zombie Strike Outbreaker Bow

Posted on March 19, 2017February 28, 2019 by jenny

My son has wanted a Nerf blaster for a long time. He’s quite a gentle soul so I’ve always been a bit surprised when he’s mentioned getting one. He’s a very creative boy who loves his Lego and making things. Last Summer I bought him a Nerf water blaster as he was taking part in…

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The Smurfs House from Schleich

The Smurfs House from Schleich {Smurfs: The Lost Village}

Posted on March 18, 2017March 12, 2023 by jenny

We’re so lucky as there are plenty of films we want to catch over the Easter holidays (now just 2 weeks away!). As well as the new and re-booted Beauty and the Beast we are looking forward to Smurfs: The Lost Village. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) use…

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Gifts for creative kids {Wicked Uncle review}

Gifts for creative kids {Wicked Uncle review}

Posted on March 18, 2017July 20, 2020 by jenny

With my son’s birthday coming up you can imagine I have been quizzing him about what he wanted. He’s a creative boy with enough Lego sets to start his own toy shop. So this year I’ve been having a good look around for something a bit different. I’ve mentioned Wicked Uncle before. It’s an online…

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Chip the cup from Beauty And The Beast

Tale as old as time {#BeautyAndTheBeast}

Posted on March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 by jenny

On Friday the live action version of Beauty And The Beast will be released at the cinema. My daughter and I loved the live action version of Cinderella so we can’t wait to go and see this together, we’ve even re-watched the old animated version a few times! We’re pretty big fans of Disney films…

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Cake Soap Factory, Wild! Science

Win with the Global Science Challenge

Posted on March 15, 2017July 4, 2020 by jenny

Today I wanted to share the Global Science Challenge competition with you. There are some amazing prizes, such as a trip to Orlando Florida! But first let me tell you about the Cake Soap Factory kit from Wild! Science. Cake Soap Factory The Cake Soap Factory is an educational and fun kit for children aged 8 and…

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floor covered in BRIO train set

Expand your imagination with BRIO World

Posted on March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by jenny

One of the first ‘proper’ toys my son had was a BRIO train set. It was a basic set but as we realised how much he loved it we added to it with more track and bridges. He made brilliant layouts and we quickly got used to having the track out across the floor (and…

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Lion Guard Talking Plush review

Zuka Zama {Lion Guard Talking Bunga Plush review}

Posted on March 4, 2017March 16, 2026 by jenny

My 5 year old love her cuddlies. Every morning she comes downstairs with her favourite cuddly and her muslin. As she’s only 5 she has a lot of soft toys, they seem to rotate on a regular basis. We recently received one of the new Lion Guard Talking Plush toys from Just Play Flair. Both…

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Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum

Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum

Posted on March 2, 2017April 26, 2017 by jenny

There is so much excitement about the new The Lego Batman Movie in our house. You may remember we were lucky to attend the premiere a few weeks ago. Both my children love their superheroes so I knew they would love the DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum from Imaginext. Imaginext DC Super Friends Arkham Asylum…

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Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3

Pancake Day gets a wacky makeover with Num Noms Series 3

Posted on February 28, 2017January 8, 2023 by jenny

Last year was the year of the Num Noms, with the collectable, scented craze making its way into households across the UK. 2017 sees the launch of Series 3 and Lights, bringing brand new food themes and funky characters to the shelves, to create even more ways to collect! We’re celebrating the arrival of these…

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