Big kids, little kids – if we’ve tried the toys they’re in here! Sharing our views on the latest toys, games and hobbies.
Who doesn’t love a challenge? A few weeks ago we received an email asking if we would be interested in taking part in The Debenhams Big Lego Challenge in an attempt to win A LOT of Lego from the Debenhams Lego range. To be fair, they had us at the word LEGO!! What is The … Read more
I may have let out a little squeal when I was asked if I would like to work with High Street store Flying Tiger, known to most people simply as ‘Tiger’. Whenever I pop into town I can NEVER leave without paying them a visit, they have EVERYTHING that you didn’t know you ever needed … Read more
That time is rolling around again when we get to dress our children up in a montage of fancy dress in the name of World Book Day. Standing on the school playground on World Book Day I am always amazed at some of the wonderful costumes which parents and their children think up; truly inspiring. … 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.
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
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
Crafts don’t have to be expensive If ever there was the perfect excuse to do crafts it has got to be Christmas! Throughout December I try to build up the Beans’ excitement for Christmas by doing a festive countdown with an array of activities throughout Advent. One of the best activities we did when the … Read more
Having four children I try not to go to the shops too often with them in tow otherwise I get nagged about going down the toy aisle and then I get the doe-eyes asking “pleeeeeease Mummy”. I don’t always give in but if they have been particularly good I might treat them. On one of my … 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