As a parent, I am pretty relaxed on what my children choose to play with. After all, it is them who needs to be entertained by it, interact with it and hopefully have a lifespan of more than five minutes. Don’t get me wrong, I do steer them away from things whilst we are in the toy store – pointing out that they had something similar and they never played with it so what makes this one so special. … View Post
The latest release in the LEGO City range is LEGO City Jungle, a follow up to the volcano and sea-based themes they have had in the past few years (both of which Tigger has loved). With a range of sets for both ability and price point available, it is a range to capture your imagination and create adventures with.… View Post
As part of the initiative, LEGO® City & National Geographic Kids will launch an exciting new competition to win a National Geographic Family Expedition to the jungles of Costa Rica in Central America! The winning family will explore the treetops and volcanic canyon landscapes of Rio Blanco, go zip lining through tropical forests surrounded by astonishing wildlife, visit a wildcat rescue centre to meet orphaned ocelots and jaguars, dine in a tree house and get to experience the real-life jungle.… View Post
I recently saw a post on Facebook where someone was asking about what essentials they cannot live without when they travel (apologies I can’t remember who this was but please shout if it was you). So it spurred me into thinking about what my travel essentials are when I’m not travelling with the children.… View Post
In the small provincial town of Villeneuve, Disney’s independent Belle wants more out of life than the village can offer. But when her father is taken prisoner by Disney’s monstrous Beast, she takes his place to set him free and finds herself in the midst of a mysterious enchantment, unlike anything she could ever have imagined.… View Post
The Fisher-Price Little People range was a favourite for both Roo and Tigger. With different sets available they allow toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore different themes of play. The Little People Caring for Animals Farm is a great example allowing children to get hands on with a play farm. Learning different animals, the sounds etc. But also for enabling them to understand the needs of the animals and how they can help them.… View Post
One of the things that all of the children seem to love is helping Mr. Boo when he completes the gardening chores. From collecting the weeds he has pulled up, holding the garden bin as he empties the grass cuttings etc. Whilst there are a number of chores they can assist with, mowing the lawn isn’t. This doesn’t mean that they don’t want to get involved, so when we were offered the Husqvarna Toy Walk Lawn Mower to review, I knew they would be delighted.… View Post
One of the things my children love is a sleepover. Whether they have friends or cousins over to stay. or whether they have been lucky enough to be invited to stay over somewhere. They do also love the prospect of having a sleepover in each other’s bedrooms (thank goodness they have trundle beds available). There is that element of fun when you are breaking from the usual routine.
Sleepovers can be fun for the children, yet tiring and stressful for the parents/adults. However, I’ve been looking at ways you can make the most of sleepovers especially with the summer holidays approaching.… View Post
Are you ready to get outdoors and explore the world around you with your little one? This summer why not unlock the adventure with little Tikes Trikes. Head over to The Little Tikes site and download the six mini quests. Once downloaded you can start exploring the get outdoors with your trike.… View Post
At the grand of 10 years old, Roo has her first mobile phone. To her, she has waited forever for it, to me, however, I am still very nervous about the prospect of her having her own mobile. Initially, we had always said that she wouldn’t get one until she started high school as she would be travelling via public transport etc, so we’d need to be able to keep in touch with her. … View Post