I mentioned the Hopster app in my Christmas gift guide for 3-5 year olds. Well, today I’m back to tell you more about it and give you your chance to win a 12 month subscription. We’ve been testing it out for a few weeks now so I thought it was about time I told you […]
Category Archives: Reviews
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Nov
Nov
As you know I love doing creative activities with my children and so I am excited to share with you the latest craft book from one of my favourite kids’ craft blogs, Little button diaries. You might remember that I reviewed their last book The pirate craft book earlier in the year. The space craft book […]
15
Nov
Nov
My second daughter is currently learning phonics at preschool and at home. There are so many great resources for teaching phonics. Today I’m sharing one of the resources we have been using at home to support her. This is our Read Write Inc. my reading and writing kit review. Read Write Inc.: My reading and […]
08
Nov
Nov
Can you believe it’s time to start Christmas shopping? Christmas can be an expensive time, so like many parents I shop around to get a good deal. Recently I was challenge by Britmums to find Christmas gifts for £5 from sports direct. I nearly turned the opportunity down as I associated sports direct with trainers […]
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Oct
Oct
Recently we were sent a set of Playmags magnetic tiles to review. We already had one set that we bought our eldest daughter when she was 3. Without a doubt, they are the best gift we bought her. She plays with them all the time, near enough every day. She loves construction toys such as […]
09
Oct
Oct
Recently we were sent some Geomag Magicube animal sets to review. We were sent the safari animals and the polar animals set. I’d never heard of Geomag Magicubes before so I was interested to see what they were like. They are magnetic building blocks suitable from 18 months. My youngest (E) is just 16 months […]
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Sep
Sep
Recently I was sent a copy of 100 things to learn before you’re 10 by Gail Hugman to review. Gail has taught in schools for 30 years and in 2005 she set up Lessons Alive, a private teaching and development service. This book has been written to help parents get the best out of their […]
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Aug
Aug
We love Christmas days out. Well, today I’m back to tell you all about it. I don’t know about you but I can’t imagine Christmas without The Snowman. I remember watching The Snowman on tv every Christmas eve when I was growing up. Last year I introduced it to my four year old too. She […]
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Jul
Jul
This summer F has been learning about food and where it comes from at preschool. I’d love to grow lots of fruit and vegetables with her but with an active 13 month old and going back to work last month, we’ve just not found enough time. We have started small with strawberries and pea shoots […]
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Jul
Jul
Lady Pancake, Sir French Toast and the case of the stinky stench is a fun children’s book. Written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Brendan Kearney. We’ve been reading this book for a few weeks now and it seems to have had a lasting impression on F. Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast are on […]