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The Problem We all have them, I’m sure of it? The teen who grunts at you if you dare speak to them, barely acknowleding your existence or worse still, that of their younger siblings. They stare at screens all.day.long! Computer screens, games consoles, TVs and if you suggest they might like to get out in … Read more
We have been re-telling the story of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (#BearHunt) for as long as I can remember, but it’s been even more popular in the house over recent months with Jelly Bean, who just loves it. It’s a story he has known well from preschool, but his love was cemented further … Read more
We always buy the Beans one DVD each for Christmas. We still try to do our #familyfilmnight as often as we can although this isn’t every weekend like it used to be, we always seem to have such a busy schedule. For the Family Pete’s Dragon This is a film I remember from my own … Read more
We have been fans of LeapFrog learning toys for many years now and they just keep on getting better. Here are two of our most recent additions which we believe will make great gifts for your young learners.
I absolutely love giving gifts at Christmas and I especially love buying stocking fillers for everyone. We each have a traditional stocking which hangs down the banisters of the stairs (we don’t have a fireplace) and we always make sure that everyone’s stocking has been topped up with little gifts, never anything of particular value, … 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
No longer preschoolers, children’s tastes from 4 years old tend to look to be like their older peers. This is definitely the case when you have older siblings to look up to. Here’s a selection of gifts at a range of prices to excite your little one’s growing mind. My First Flyer My First Flyer … Read more
Star Wars and I go way back, right back to my late teens when I first began watching the movies and I loved them. I wanted to be Princess Leia, my cousins and I would try to style our hair just like hers, obviously I wouldn’t be seen out in public like it now but … Read more
With December and the yuletide period within touching distance it’s time to start to think about the Christmas countdown for the little ones. In my Advent Calendar days, they were paper with a picture behind each door and the excitement was knowing that each day was a step closer to Christmas. Our children have a … Read more