Toys & Games

I remember Stickle Bricks from when I was a child and one of my favourite things is to do is watch as my children discover something which I loved when I was little. ... READ MORE »

Nothing engages children in their learning more than when it is built into their play. Add in their favourite characters and you're onto a winner! We were recently sent Count with Marshall from the PAW Patrol learning range from Trends UK, and this is what we thought. ... READ MORE »

Picture this. A little girl - aged 7 years old - who is fairy obsessed. However, add in anything that is cute and colourful too and you're on to a winner. Throw in a mermaid and you have the hattrick of little girl dreams. Enter Bright Fairy Friends. ... READ MORE »

Brand new to the market, Crystalina dolls are little sprites that light up with multi-colour aura patterns that empower you. Shake to wake, these cute little dolls are small but adorable and I know that the Bear would love to take a closer look. I wasn't wrong! ... READ MORE »

When I first saw the Minnie Mouse Bow-Tel Hotel I thought it would be the perfect fit for my rather fabulous god daughter, little did I know that six year olds would love playing with it too! ... READ MORE »

Not only is Hey Duggee one of the kids' favourite cartoons, but it's one of mine too. Fab animation, jokes that work on different levels and Alexander Armstrong: what's not to love. So, when we were offered the chance for a little sneak peek at the new Fun to Learn Hey Duggee magazine I was ... READ MORE »

If you follow the blog, then you will already know that we are big fans of Smoby. Their bright colours, sense of fun and attention to detail makes sure that children are at the centre of their designs. This summer we were sent their Sand and Water table which was such a massive hit with my two. ... READ MORE »

If there is one thing that is consistent across childhood it has to be Disney. Whether you are of the original Snow White and Cinderella era, of the new Else era or somewhere in between looking for a whole new world with Jasmine, every child is in love is Disney at some point in their childhood. My ... READ MORE »

Henrys got to the age now where he LOVES building things. As in LOVES it. What's key for him though, is that he also loves to play with his creations too which means that not only do they have to be fun and engaging to build but they have to be sturdy enough to play with afterwards too. So, when ... READ MORE »

What's better than a birthday? Having 365 of them of course which is exactly what the Care Bear Birthday Bear gets to enjoy. Needless to say, my little Bear was thrilled when this yellow ball of fluff appeared on our doorstep for a closer look. ... READ MORE »

In a world where we are all become a little more sustainability focused, I am always looking for toys that are a little more eco-conscious. So, when the chance came along to take a look at the new Disney Princess Wooden Toy Collection from Character Options, I was more than happy to do exactly that! ... READ MORE »

These were a massive hit with the Bear for their Season 1 release, and now the Shimmer N Sparkle InstaGlam dolls are back. Brighter than ever in the new Season 2 neon collection. ... READ MORE »