Big kids, little kids – if we’ve tried the toys they’re in here! Sharing our views on the latest toys, games and hobbies.
Nothing really beats getting outside in the fresh air during the summer months (well on the days that we get sunshine and it’s warm enough to play in just your t-shirt and shorts). Suddenly you feel that little bit more relaxed, a bit more free and a little bit more adventurous. I love after school … Read more
Could there be a more perfect ride-on toy for Jelly Bean than an actual Jelly Bean?!?! You know what, I don’t think there could. The Jelly Bean racer arrived in our house just over a month ago and I don’t think it has seen much down time. Jelly Bean was over the moon when I … Read more
eneloop is one of the most reusable batteries in the industry and can be used immediately, even after years of non-usage Panasonic has announced the launch of a new range of eneloop batteries today, set to be one of the industry’s most reusable and energy-efficient batteries yet. Combining the performance and convenience of dry cells … Read more
You already know how much we enjoy crafting, it’s one of those activities that I know will keep the Beans calm for a while and *most* of the time without arguments (unless they both want to use the same pen at the same time). Over the school holidays Little Bean was given a homework assignment … Read more
If you’ve decided to make a spring-themed cake then fondant icing can transform your cake from every day to the exceptional simple using cut-outs.
As we rolled out of our beds to see the sun shining a plan for the morning formed in my head. Once breakfast was finished I set to work on building the Little Tikes Trike which we had been sent to review. It perhaps wasn’t my best idea to build the Trike with 3 *ahem* … Read more
In the past I have often wanted to dye eggs for Easter but when it came down to it I used every excuse in the book not to do it because I was worried about using dye around the children. Then I received an email last week asking if I fancied having a go at … Read more
If you don’t have young children yourself but you do have children to buy for, it can be daunting knowing what to buy them but with Little Tikes you can’t go wrong. Little Tikes toys are all about learning through fun and they are built to withstand the not-so-gentle nature of their audience. Little Tikes … Read more
I always approach the school holidays with mixed feelings, on the one hand I look forward to spending extra time with my Beans and having them at home for an extended period on my own and on the other, I dread having them home for an extended period on my own. Don’t get me wrong, … Read more