(Not all that grumpy, really)
The latest fidget toy craze is only getting bigger in the UK as more and more designs are released. Badger has been trying out a new kind of toy this week: the MOKURU Desk Toy. In Japan, “wood” translates to “moku”, and “flipping” translates to “kuru”. That’s how designers came
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My eldest boys got two toys from Spin Master’s Spy Gear range to try out yesterday. They received the Wrist Blaster and the Transforming Ninja Sword. They automatically chose one each to take a look at, so that made life easier! Robot, aged 6, chose the sword and Badger, 9, the Wrist
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Brand new to the market, Valentines Day saw the launch of the first series of L.O.L Surprise! dolls in the UK. Their unboxing videos have been going crazy on YouTube, and L.O.L Surprise! dolls are set to be the latest collectable craze from MGA Entertainment. I received one of these L.O.L Surprise! dolls
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Included in my bumper Christmas Gift Guide this year is the Regatta Brodiaea coat. I’ve had this coat for a couple of weeks now and put it to the test on the school run, while out walking and also while stood on the sidelines at the boys’ football and rugby
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Boohoo.com kids has arrived Boohoo.com has a great reputation for bringing up to date fashion to the masses at great prices. I have several dresses from their website (and may be waiting on a delivery of a couple more!) so I know they are a great go-to website when I need
Continue readingUniversity Games is a favourite brand in our house and one of their newest releases is Googly Eyes. A family game suitable for players aged 7 and over, we thought we would give it a try after tea when Auntie Laura came to stay. Aim of the game You put
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If there’s one thing baby Squidge isn’t keen on it’s sleep. He’s a real cat napper. Even at eight weeks old he has already decided who’s boss and I’ll give you a clue as to who that is – not me. We are slowly getting to know one another, Squidge
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Recently my sister and I found ourselves at a loose end in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. We had booked a photoshoot for my youngest son but on arrival had discovered they had double booked our appointment. So with a couple of hours to kill on a sunny day, we took a little stroll
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If there’s one good thing about being pregnant in the height of summer it’s that you can get away with wearing maxi dresses most days. They are so forgiving and you don’t have to spend extra on clothes just because they are labelled ‘maternity’. A long dress will see you right through
Continue readingAhoy there, Mateys! Pip is a a much loved little sea pup in our house. From Channel 5’s Milkshake!, Pip and his friend, a kitten named Alba, enjoy some wonderful adventures in their home town of Salty Cove in a beautifully animated show called Pip Ahoy!. Aimed at children aged 3-6,
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