Toys & Games

Now that I officially have a pre-schooler and the Bear has now started nursery class, I've been on the lookout for educational toys that could help her in developing all the knowledge and skills I know she will discover over the coming months. So, when the opportunity came up to review the Write 'N ... READ MORE »

One of the Bears biggest obsessions at the moment are Hatchimals. These cute little collectibles have been around in our house for a little while now and her love for them doesn't seem to be ending any time soon. So, when we were asked if we wanted to take a closer look at the new season 3 ... READ MORE »

There's nothing better than waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning and being left quietly to enjoy the paper while you drink it. Granted I have to admit those days are a thing of the past now that we have two rather impressive balls of toddler / pre-school energy filling our ... READ MORE »

I have a very traditional little boy. One whole loves cars, trains, tractors and dinosaurs. While the latter may the be the exception, on a whole if it has an engine, then Henry is most likely to fall in love with it. So, when Hape got involved and invited him to try out some of their plane and car ... READ MORE »

If you follow the blog, then you will know that we have been working hard in the garden this year. We've trimmed back the bushes, worked hard to get some colour into pots and we've also added a rather large - and fun - thing for the kids too. Enter the Choo Choo Train sandpit. My kids love ... READ MORE »

The Bear loves anything little. I don't know why, but she loves it when things are really small. It doesn't necessarily need to be teeny tiny, but it does have to be cute and smaller than usual. Add that to the fact that she is a COMPLETE Disney Princess, when the team from Hallmark got involved to ... READ MORE »

The Toddlebike 2 is basically a 'pre-balance' bike which is designed for toddlers from around 18 months onwards. However, in practice is suitable to use as soon as little ones can confidently walk. As Henry has been walking since 12 months old, we were more than happy to give this a try. ... READ MORE »

The Bear and I love doing puzzles together, most commonly when the Little Man is napping and can't drive her crazy by grabbing the pieces. The ones we have, we've had for quite a while now so she's got a little too comfortable with them. For example she knows where all the pieces go automatically ... READ MORE »

So apparantly today is Batman Day! Who knew?! I certainly didn't until earlier this week but apparantly the tradition started 4 years ago when the man in the mask turned 75. So, he's not looking too bad for an 79 year old is he?! So, to get involved and and celebrate with him, we have been asked ... READ MORE »

As we get older we have more and more children in our lives. Not only our own but all their little friends, nieces, nephews and extended family as our close friends have children of their own. What that means is more people to buy for. Christmas, birthdays......these times of year can be a nightmare ... READ MORE »