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
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
Did you know today is National Super Hero Day?! Well it is and so today I’m celebrating my very own little Super Heroes, my Beans because they have definitely got what it takes to #BeSuper. Being a parent isn’t always the easiest job in the world, but then again, being a child isn’t always the … Read more
The Beans are all animal lovers just like me and have been begging us for a puppy or a kitten for as long as they could talk but at the moment that just isn’t an option for us. As much as I love animals, I know only too well the hard work and money that … Read more
If you can’t bear to part with your outgrown baby clothes (I still have 99% of all of my Beans’ outgrown clothes!!) then Oobicoo the soft toy tot is your answer. There are four Oobicoos to choose from; Ollie, Orla, Olwyn and Ed, each with their own set of interests. They are cuddly lifesize friends … Read more
When do you think about teaching your children their ABC’s? Is it from the moment they can talk? When they start preschool? When they start primary school? OR when they are ready?? Personally I think it helps to give them an understanding of their ABCs, to be able to sing the song and to at … Read more
If I had come downstairs on Christmas morning when I was a little girl to find Barbie Malibu House waiting for me, I would have been one very happy girl! My Mum always found me the best presents every year for Christmas so I can’t complain but Barbie’s houses have come a long way since … Read more
Up to half price on ALL toys including big brands. Don’t miss out!! Sainsbury’s helps parents make super savings on quality toys Christmas is an expensive time of year for families and Sainsbury’s is helping customers across the nation save a whopping £13 million on Christmas gifts this year. The week shoppers have been waiting … Read more