Discover our honest reviews of toys, games, and hobbies for kids of all ages. Find the perfect playtime options to spark joy and creativity in your family!
Splendor board game is a game of strategy, chip-collecting and card development. The premise is that you are a rich merchant of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops – all in order to acquire the most prestige points. The game is designed for two to four players aged 10 years and … Read more
Choosing age-appropriate toys can be challenging, balancing preferences and safety. Online reviews and parental involvement are key.
Call me a mean Mum but I don’t like the children to be bombarded with chocolate eggs at Easter, mainly because they don’t eat them. When I was little I would get around 8 large chocolate eggs and I would eat them, but the Beans eggs can still be waiting to be eaten months later … Read more
With internet shopping, mobile banking and instant messaging, gadgets have taken over our lives, but it’s not just the adults who have been affected, it’s time to get kids off gadgets too. From toddlers using tablets to teens obsessed with Snapchat, our kids are always using gadgets. If you are worried about the impact then … Read more
The Beans really are so very lucky, on a brief break at home between our camping trips in the Summer holidays, they received a large box of goodies from Playmobil, the leading manufacturer of preschool toys. The latest range from Playmobil, How to Train Your Dragon, is the second entertainment brand licence which they have … Read more
When I found out that we would be receiving the Ghostbusters Playsets to review from Playmobil, I knew that the Beans would be very happy and I wasn’t wrong. Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters has been a family favourite for years and with the release of the new Ghostbusters movie last year, it’s back in … Read more
So what are the benefits of encouraging outdoor play? Besides keeping your house tidier of course . . .
It’s that time again where we get to open a surprise box from Playmobil, a top manufacturer within preschool toys as part of our role as Playmobil Playologists. With Little Bean out with friends and Jelly Bean asleep in bed, the baton was passed on to Beanie Boy with the help of big brother Curly … Read more
Shimmer and Sparkle Sewing Machine The Shimmer and Sparkle Sewing Machine is a great ‘my first sewing machine’ and comes packed with lots of features. The machine comes pre-threaded and includes a safety guard to protect little fingers. With two speed settings, it operates using either a footpedal or by button. Just like a full … Read more