Toys & Games

Every now and then along comes a product which we get the chance to review, and I think that the kids may like it but in reality it could go either way. DoodleJamz was one of those items where I wasn't sure if they would just mess around with it for 5 minutes before it ends up in the bottom draw for ... READ MORE »

My two love building things, especially the boy. So, when we got the chance to have a play with some of the K'Nex starter sets, I knew that he would love it. What I didn't know is how much the Bear would enjoy it too! ... READ MORE »

We're really lucky because as a family we have always loved to be outside. One of my favourite things to do, is head out on a family walk with little people holding one hand and my camera in the other ready to capture special moments. Over the past few years though, that simple pleasure has come ... READ MORE »

My two have been OBSESSED with Cutetitos for a few years now, especially The Bear who just adores how soft, snuggly and of course how cute they are. ... READ MORE »

Anyone who knows the Bear knows that she loves a doll. Big, small, baby or life like, she has always had a real love for dolls which is why when I found out about B-Kind, I just knew she'd be desperate to take a closer look. Add in crafts and I had a 7-year-old that fell in love with her new best ... READ MORE »

If you've been following the blog for a while, then you will know that we are BIG Cats vs Pickles fans having reviewed the plushies in the past over on instagram. I don't know what it is about these cute little characters that really resonates with my two but they absolutely love them. Which is ... READ MORE »

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 »