i-TOPs are a new and addictive spinning top toy from Character that have been an instant hit with my kids, and are perfect for taking on the go. They are ideal for keeping hands busy, and have a wide appeal for all ages. There are six colours available, and we were sent three different colours […]
Flags of the World game from Tactic is a fun and educational game that my boys (6, 8 and 10) all enjoyed playing, and it really helps with your knowledge of the world. It is quite challenging, but the more you play it, the more you’ll pick up and soon you will be a real […]
Brio’s Stacking Clown is a lovely traditional wooden toy for young children of around 12 months and upwards. This has been a definite hit with my toddler N and she has much preferred it over the plastic stacking rings we previously had. The clown stacker comes with a base and eight wooden pieces to stack, […]
Summer is here, and all N wants to do these days is get outside! We took some inspiration from Bing, and the new Bings Garden Lift the Flap book from Harper Collins, and decided to make a nature collage for a fun and creative outdoor activity. There’s also a free printable spinning rainbow wheel that […]
There’s a brand new and exciting family festival hitting the scene for 2018. Monstrous (July 29) is a new one-day family festival set to debut this summer with an incredible line-up designed to delight the whole family. The event, which will take place at the award-winning Printworks venue in South London, will host over seven […]
There is nothing more terrifying for parents than losing track of their child, even if it is for just a few moments. Their world turns upside down until the child is found and it is the biggest fear that parents can face in their lifetime. There is probably not a parent alive that has not […]
Fun to Learn Friends Art magazine is a creative magazine offering a great variety of screen free activities for young children, including many of their favourite characters. These activities can be done independently, or together with family depending on your child’s age and level. Each issue is 36 pages long, and is themed around a […]
It can be tough to find meals that kids love, are healthy, and don’t take lots of time to prepare. Many families have at least one fussy eater in their ranks who may need some persuading when it comes to fruit and veg! To mix up your weekly food plan, here are five healthy meal […]
GraviTrax is a new STEM track system from Ravensburger which allows kids to experiment with gravity, magnetism and kinetic energy – learning as they play. My boys were really keen to try out this set, and we have been having a lot of fun with it. The GraviTrax starter set comes with over 120 pieces […]
This weekend we visited Diggerland Kent, for a fun-filled sunny day out with the kids. We’ve visited before, three years ago, so I was interested to see what the boys made of it now that they are a bit older, and to take our toddler N to experience Diggerland for the first time.
