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Furby Connect and the Furby Connect World app

Furby Connect and the Furby Connect World app

Posted on October 8, 2016August 25, 2019 by jenny

I first laid eyes on the Furby Connect back at the Argos Christmas in July event earlier in the summer. I knew it would be appealing to my children so was delighted to be offered one to review. Furbys have been around for a while. They are already instantly recognisable to my children as a…

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Num Noms Wacky Bakers

Fun in the kitchen with Num Noms {#WackyBakers}

Posted on October 6, 2016August 4, 2019 by jenny

To celebrate the recent launch of Series 2 Num Noms we were invited to take part in a fun challenge – to create our own wacky recipe inspired by one of the hundreds of Num Noms flavours! My daughter loves the cute little collectible characters called Num Noms. A cupful of cuteness and a spoonful of…

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Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Role Play Set

Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Role Play Set

Posted on October 5, 2016August 30, 2022 by jenny

If your little one loves Doc McStuffins then no doubt you will have been watching the new episodes of Doc McStuffins. In these new episodes Doc has been transported to McStuffinsville to become the Chief Resident of the Toy Hospital, where she and her toy friends help toys from all over the world! Dottie ‘Doc’…

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Lalaloopsy Glitter Hair Dough Doll

Lalaloopsy Glitter Hair Dough Doll {Twist Tress ‘N’ Braid}

Posted on September 29, 2016February 9, 2019 by jenny

My little 4 year old is adjusting really well to her new school routine. She is completely knackered after school, which isn’t surprising, but we’ve been keeping busy with nice and simple activities. She loves playing with play dough which is perfect for developing her fine motor skills. Recently our play dough has taken a…

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Power Surge Optimus Prime

Transformers: Power Surge Optimus Prime and Mini-Con Aerobolt

Posted on September 25, 2016May 4, 2019 by jenny

My 4 year old daughter is going through a bit of a stage at the moment. One moment she wants to join Rainbows and only wants to hang out with the girls at school, the next she only likes the boys and wants to join her brother at Beavers. She’s been changing her mind so…

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Peppa Pig Softee Dough Picnic Playset

Peppa Pig Softee Picnic Dough Playset

Posted on September 24, 2016January 19, 2020 by jenny

My children love  Peppa Pig so were delighted to receive the new Peppa Pig Softee Picnic Dough Playset to review. They love Peppa and her friends and this is a great value playset, perfect for improving fine motor skills too! With the Peppa Pig Softee Picnic Dough Playset your children can have hours of fun…

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Snuggles My Dream Puppy

Snuggles My Dream Puppy {toy review}

Posted on September 20, 2016February 22, 2023 by jenny

I’m almost scared to use the “C” work but  I must admit to starting my Christmas planning in August. With two demanding children with significant wishlists and numerous friends and family I like to start my planning and shopping early. Argos published its Christmas top gift list a few weeks ago which included Snuggles My…

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Super Mario aquabeads playset

Aquabeads Super Mario playset review

Posted on September 17, 2016May 4, 2019 by jenny

My son is a keen gamer. Screen time is his reward for doing his homework, reading a book to his younger sister or going to bed properly. Yes, at 6 he still has a reward chart but it really works for him (and us!). Anyway, his favourite games are Mario Super Kart on the DS…

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Twozies Fun Two-gether

Twozies Fun Two-gether review

Posted on September 16, 2016 by jenny

If your children are drawn to cute and collectible toys then you will be interested to hear about Twozies from Character Online. Twozies are the new collectible babies and pets from Moose Toys and Character Options, who do everything Two-gether when matched. Yes, for every baby Twozie that children collect, there is a sweet little…

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