Heatwaves are never fun. At a time when record temperatures are commonplace, the people of the U.K. suffer immensely. We’re not used to such high temperatures, so we do tend to hate and love these times all at once. Keeping cool during a heatwave is a difficult thing to accomplish, but people who are more […]
If you have a little Peter Rabbit fan, then you’ll want to check out the new app Peter Rabbit: Let’s Go! The new game, based on the popular Peter Rabbit global animated TV series, is available on Android and Apple devices, and features brings the Beatrix Potter character to life using stunning high-quality 3D graphics (that mirrors the art […]
BRIO wooden toys are so beautifully made, and lovely to play with. N was sent the BRIO Racing Car to review, which is recommended for age 12 months and upwards, so is an ideal toy for younger toddlers. The BRIO racing car is very traditional, with no batteries required and a minimalist design that makes it […]
Pretend play or role play is such a key stage in young children’s development. Now that N is 18 months, she is starting to enjoy a lot more of this type of play and we’ve been trying out a range of Casdon products that mimic everyday activities like shopping, cooking and cleaning. All of this […]
It’s not an easy choice to dedicate a whole room in your house to the kids and their toys, but it certainly can be a great way to keep all the clutter and mess in one room (behind closed doors). However, just because the room belongs to the kids, that doesn’t mean you can’t introduce […]
Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Kicking off this week in St Albans at the Alban Arena, Bing Live will visit 50 venues over 25 weeks. Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they learn how to tell stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop […]
Wooden railway is an absolute classic toy – popular in most homes and nurseries. It was a huge hit with my boys particularly when they were younger, and now that N is moving out of the baby stage into the toddler years, we’ve started to reintroduce it again. Wooden railway is really open ended and […]
Over the weekend, I took N (nearly 18 months) to go and see In The Night Garden Live at the Old Deer Park in Richmond. The show is still touring the UK, heading to Birmingham and Manchester next so if you fancy booking for your little one – it’s not too late! The show takes […]
Just outside of London is the busy and fun-filled county of Hertfordshire. Part of Greater London, Hertfordshire has plenty going on and is a fantastic place to visit if you want the excitement of London, without the crowds and prices. If you’re travelling with the kids there’s more than enough activities and attractions to keep […]
Die Cast vehicles are such classic toys, providing hours and hours of play and Tonka have a brilliantly versatile range including emergency vehicles, big rigs and monster trucks. Our younger two children have been having lots of fun with the range, both indoors and outdoors and we have a fun Tonka giveaway for one In […]
