Let me tell you a little story . . . Loyal readers of my blog will know the cheeky face of Jelly Bean, a real Mummy’s boy who likes to help out around the house. Everyone who knows him loves him and his funny little ways, he can generally raise a smile from most people. … Read more
During the Summer holidays I received a very exciting email asking if I would like to be a #PlaymobilPlayologist for the second year running and naturally, the Beans were delighted! Towards the end of my first year as a #PlaymobilPlayologist I was invited down to London for the day with the famiy for a very special event being held at Soho Fire … Read more
Free Educational Play and Development Brochure Schleich have been working closely with renowned Child Psychologist Dr Amanda Gummer to create a free to download 16 page brochure designed to be a guide to the best in imaginative play and development. Children can learn so much through play and the best part is they don’t even realise … Read more
Buying for your own children at Christmas, that’s the easy bit! You spend heaps of time with your own children so you know exactly what they want (plus if they write a letter to Santa then you have a cheats list to help you). When buying for other people’s kids; nephews, nieces or friends, it … Read more
I remember when I was a child one of my favourite toys was the Little Professor, a handheld game toy which asked mathematical questions and kept score. It’s tag line was “Not a calculator and much more than a toy”, it was a ‘toy’ that I played with for years and I know without doubt … Read more
Eeek that time is approaching very fast when we need to think about what to buy for family and friends, it doesn’t get any easier does it so hopefully, I can offer you a few helpful hints; Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzles Jigsaw puzzles have been a favourite pastime for centuries and it’s a great thing to … Read more
Back in the Summer holidays a parcel arrived on my doorstep which I knew would excite Beanie Boy, it had Power Rangers tattooed all over the box so it left little to the imagination of what was residing beneath the taped box lid. Beanie Boy excitedly opened the box to not only find the Black … Read more
As the Beans and I were jumping in our car to head off on our first camping trip of the Summer, a parcel arrived which I had to hide straight away, otherwise we would never had got away on our holiday. It had the word ‘Playmobil‘ plastered all over it so I knew there were … Read more
Thinking of gift ideas for 5 year old boys is tough when you’re the parent but what about friends and relatives. This guide should help you find a great gift.