Today the 8th of August is International Cat Day and to celebrate this day, we were invited to check out this Cat Crimes game from ThinkFun and best of all, they are giving this game, worth £11.99, to one of my readers!
Drastic Plastic and Troublesome Trash Review
Drastic Plastic and Troublesome Trash is part of a new series on big global issues that affect every child such as global warming, wildlife in danger, immigration and changing borders, keeping healthy and the advancing technologies. This book is packed with astonishing facts, plenty of hands-on activities, fun illustrations and dramatic photographs.
One Key Game Review
One Key is a co-operative game where players work as a team to eliminate the key cards by the association of ideas and deduction to find the one and only Key! This game is best played with the free app with a three-minute timer and background music to add tension to your games. This game is suitable for two to eight players and it makes a great party game as it’s fun to play together! It is suitable for aged eight and above.
The Xalm Blanket Review
Are you suffering from stress or want a better sleep? Have you thought about getting a weighted Xalm blanket to help you sleep better? It had not occurred to me that sleeping with a weighted blanket on myself would make such a big difference to my sleep.
The Angry Birds Movie 2 is out!
The Angry Birds Movie 2 is out in cinemas across the UK and Ireland! Have you watched it yet? We have! We managed to catch the first show of the day and we had so much fun! I love all the little humour that embellishes this movie. I won’t be revealing too many of the juicy details but this is definitely a great movie to take your children along to watch this summer!
Corinth Game Review
This is my latest review for the Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club and we have received this roll-and-write Corinth game. This is a strategy board game where players take the role of traders from all corners of the Mediterranean Sea to Corinth to sell their goods during 4th century BCE. The Persian carpets, Cretan olive oil, Roman grapes, and Egyptian spices are highly prized by traders.
Get Involved in World Calligraphy Day
World Calligraphy Day is back for its 3rd year! Why not get yourself and your children involved in on 14th August 2019. The day isn’t just about showing off your calligraphy skills. It is also a day to encourage people to let their creativity flow in whichever way they can. Share your creativity by simply tagging @manuscriptpenco on social media and use the hashtags #WorldCalligraphyDay and #SaySomethingSpecial.
YouTube World Records Review
The YouTube World Records book is available from 8th August 2019. This fantastic interactive collection contains 250 action-packed QR codes that send you directly to the greatest feats ever recorded and so you can witness history being made across the world.
Carlton Books Puzzles & Quizzes Books Review
Are you scratching your head with what to do with your children for the rest of this summer or how to get them learning something new each day? Then why not get them a few puzzle and quiz books for them to do one question a day to keep their mind sharp! We all love solving puzzles in this household and have numerous puzzle and quiz books on our shelves as they are always packed full of witty questions!
Maki Stack Game Review
For this month’s review for the Asmodee UK Blogger Board Game Club, we have received this interesting and easy to play Maki Stack party game! It is a sushi showdown game that will appeal to all ages! If you are like us, as someone who loves sushi and stacking games, then this game is for you!
Formula One Circuits From Above
This Formula One Circuits From Above book will be available this coming 8th August 2019 and displays unique photography provided by Google™ Earth to show each circuit’s challenges and why only the very best drivers in the world can succeed in Formula One. I don’t always share my views on Formula One on social media but it is one of the motorsports I have followed ever since Lewis Hamilton started. He is an inspirational young man who always does his best to win his races.
How to use Treads Measuring Gauge
Thinking of order Back to School shoes online but unsure if you are getting the right size of shoes for your children? Then look no further! I am so thrilled that a simple tool like this Treads measuring gauge can put my mind at rest and take the guesswork out of ordering online. It takes a huge amount of stress out of the Back to School process. Just think, there is no more queuing with tickets, out of stock sizes and no need to return as you have the right size shoes for your child!
Fortnite Battle Royale Pro Gamer Guide Review
Fortnite Battle Royale has become such a massive online game in such a short period of time. Since it’s release two years ago, there are now millions of people playing each day, including my son! He is such a big fan. However, I am totally clueless and I have no idea what the attraction is about the game. Nevertheless, if your child is a big fan, you might want to get this book for them!
Natural Disasters DIY Survival Manual Book Review
Have you ever considered what you would do if there was an earthquake? In reality, no one really prepares for a natural disaster as we don’t expect it to happen to us. We are so lucky to live in the Midlands where we are nowhere near volcanos, fault lines, tornado alleys, etc. Wouldn’t it be useful if you were prepared for every likely natural disaster? This DIY Survival Manual: Natural Disasters book has the answers to help you prepare for, survive and endure any major natural disaster!
Housewarming Gifts from The Personalised Gift Shop
If you’ve been keeping up with our news, you will know that we have just recently moved to our new home and you can read about our kitchen renovation here. Aptly, we’d like to thank the Personalised Gift shop, who have been so kind in sending us these personalised housewarming gifts for us to enjoy! If you have not heard about them before, they are a family run company since 2003, with more than 10 years of experience selling gifts via the internet and offers personalised gifts.
