My children are huge Star Wars fans but I have to be honest, when the chance came to go and watch the latest Star Wars film, us adults went alone! We’ll take them to go and see Solo: A Star Wars Story soon but it was so lovely watching it without interruption! Anyway, the whole…
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Ikea doll bed makeover
It seems an age ago since we were lucky enough to come across a really cute little wooden doll bed on a recent charity shopping spree. It was quite big but we managed to get it home on the bus, just! We paid £2 and when we got home I realised it was from Ikea…
My ‘must have’ toy for toddler boys!
The toddler is 29 months old. He has always loved toys, the noisier and more interactive the better. He’s a typical boy and despite my best intentions at introducing a variety of toys his firm favourite is his train, set since he was about 18 months old. Now I have to be honest and say…
Master Moves Mickey
We were very kindly sent the new Master Moves Mickey to try out, already tipped as one of the top ten toys for Christmas 2012. “Get down in the house with your favourite mouse! Mickey Mouse dances to a funky beat as he combines over fifteen different dance moves into his own original dance combinations….
Practical solutions (Kiddicare review)
I was invited to take a look at the Kiddicare website and choose some items to review. Established in 1974, it is the UK’s leading online nursery retailer. I always have a mental list of things the children need and was really pleased when I sat down to browse the Kiddicare website to find everything…
Thomas Steam ‘n Speed
The other week I was asked if the toddler liked Thomas. Only the biggest Thomas fan in Paisley Road, I answered. A couple of days later this turned up. Fisher Price very kindly sent him the new R/C Thomas Steam ‘n Speed with real working steam! It wasn’t too difficult to get out of the…
Brixham charity shops
We were lucky to have time to visit the bustling fishing town of Brixham. We’ve been meaning to visit for years and finally found we had a couple of hours spare. It’s a really lovely town, some great independent shops, brilliant charity shops and lots of cafes so you can sit and watch the boats…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 9
On the ninth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a wild pack of animals, (science kits for kids, an eco game for playing, friends from Sylvania, A Rastamouse that sings, a 3D Puzzle, Club Penguin Gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!) Edward just loves visiting the zoo and…
12 Days of Christmas – Day 4
On the fourth day of Christmas my mummy bought for me – a 3D Puzzle (Club Penguin gifts, fun festive crafts and a hamster dressed like royalty!). Welcome back to my Christmas gift guide for little ones! Today my recommended gift is the Children’s World Map Puzzleball which retails at £19.99 from Ravensburger. The next…

