• Unboxing Num Noms Series 5
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    Unboxing Num Noms Series 5

    July 10, 2018 - By 

    Last half term the children and I were invited to a special party to celebrate the launch of the latest series of Num Noms. My children love Num Noms. Have you heard of them? They are scented food-related collectibles which appear in the form of mini lip glosses, nail varnishes and motorised characters. A cupful of cuteness and a spoonful of surprise make Num Noms. To create your own flavour fusion mix a Num and a Nom. It’s a recipe for mischief with so many wacky combos. The Num Noms are the cutest, play mini food dishes. And, they smell so…

  • Googly Eyes from University Games
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    Googly Eyes from University Games

    July 1, 2018 - By 

    I think I’ve mentioned before that my 8 year old loves to play board games. I know we’re pretty lucky as we get offered some fun games to play. My son is always delighted when he asks to play a board game and I can bring a new one out. We were recently sent Googly Eyes from University Games to try out at home. Googly Eyes from University Games My 8 year old thinks he’s a bit of an artist which is why I thought he would love Googly Eyes. It’s a hilarious drawing game that challenges your vision and leaves…

  • A geography lesson with Flags of the World game
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    A geography lesson with Flags of the World game

    June 28, 2018 - By 

    My 8 year old loves to play a board game. I was the same at his age and still enjoy playing board games. Thursday has become our special time to play board games whilst his younger sister is at Tennis club. We have recently discovered Flags of The World from Tactic Games which is perfect for ages 8 and over and can be played by up to 6 people. Flags of The World from Tactic Games This is an award winning, fun family card game from Finnish games company Tactic Games. The geography-based game takes you on a trip around…

  • Sylvanian Families Town Ride Along Tram
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    Sylvanian Families Town Ride Along Tram

    June 22, 2018 - By 

    Last month we were lucky to review the new Maple Cat Family, a new family who have come to live in the new Sylvanian Families Town range. Do you remember we said that Father Theodore Maple drove the tram? Well today we are excited to tell you about the new Ride Along Tram from the Sylvanian Families Town. This year a Town setting was introduced to the range. This exciting urban destination lets the characters visit on a special ‘day out’. It’s also where the ‘older sister’ characters work – doing their dream jobs. Little Sis is lucky to have…

  • Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming
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    Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming

    June 21, 2018 - By 

    With so many sporting events going on over the next few weeks we were excited to receive the Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming to try out. My children love playing games together and this one looked really fun. Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge from Hasbro Gaming The Fantastic Gymnastics Vaulting Challenge Game includes a gymnast figure, vault track, vault base, landing mat, and instructions. It requires a little assembly which was something my 8 year old was able to do. Once the game was assembled they were ready to go. The idea is pretty simple. Players time their speed and rhythm…

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    Win a Num Noms bundle of goodies

    June 7, 2018 - By 

    Last week we were invited to a very special ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ party with Nigel Clarke in London. I’ve mentioned a few times how much my children enjoy collecting and playing with Num Noms so they were very excited to be invited to this special Num Noms Series 5 launch event. Can you believe Series 5 have recently launched? There are so many fun Num Noms characters and playsets to collect. We were lucky to get a good look at the new series which is full of great new characters including Caramel Croissant, Razzy Loaf, Krispy Kaitlin and Wildberry…

  • Brand new squishy collectable...Moj Moj!
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    Brand new squishy collectable…Moj Moj!

    June 4, 2018 - By 

    My children love pocket money toys. Anything cute and colourful and my children will probably want to buy some with their pocket money. When we were at the Num Noms Party last week the children received some Moj Moj! in their goody bags. They were really cute and so were thrilled to be sent some more to review. Brand new squishy collectable…Moj Moj! The first Moj Moj series, named “” says goodbye to the typical numbered series and brings emoji’s to life – If you love emoji’s you won’t be able to stop squeezing these cute, colourful characters. Moj Moj come…

  • Lost Kitties from Hasbro
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    Lost Kitties from Hasbro

    May 26, 2018 - By 

    We’ve been really lucky to receive some lovely new toys to review lately. My children just love reviewing new toys so a huge thanks to Hasbro for sending us some of the new Lost Kitties collectables to unbox. Lost Kitties from Hasbro What exactly are Lost Kitties? Lost Kitties are the latest collectable toy from Hasbro. The Lost Kitties have minds of their own and do what they want! Their mischief takes them on all kinds of unexpected adventures. Dig into the cartons to see your Lost Kitties! Each of the Lost Kitties can be found hiding inside a carton of…

  • 5 SURPRISE UNBOXING
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    5 SURPRISE {toy review}

    May 24, 2018 - By 

    Regular readers with know that I quite often feature toy reviews. My children know how lucky they are to get to test the latest toys and I think they make pretty cute toy reviewers. Today I’m going to tell you about a new collectable toy for children called 5 SURPRISE. 5 SURPRISE toy review Combining  the magic of unboxing with the thrill of collectable toys, 5 SURPRISE is a new range of collectables by ZURU, with five exciting toys to unbox in every capsule! Each pink and blue capsule features five sealed segments hiding five different toys inside. With over…