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ArTec Blocks: Red Fighters Review

Toto Kidogo have kindly sent us an ArTec Blocks: Red Fighters which they are going to stock on their website soon. ArTec Block is a cube with square holes on each face, and a single, connecting stud located off-centre. ArTec Blocks are ideal for helping young minds grasp difficult arithmetic and geometric concepts. They are also great at developing a sense of colour in young artists with 20 assorted colours. It can be used to create stunning realism to 3D models by using the horizontal, vertical and diagonal connections. It is suitable for making experimental instruments for various fields of science like Biology DNA structure, Chemistry Atomic Model and Physics Balance Scale.

ArTec Blocks Red Fighters

Dobble Card Game Review

Dobble is a fast and furious family card game for 2 – 8 players aged 6 and above that can be played by anyone, regardless of age and interests. It consists of 55 cards, with 8 symbols per card.  The cards are thin and easy to hold. The symbols come in varies sizes which make it quite hard to spot sometimes, especially the smaller ones, which makes this game so interesting! The symbols are very cute and bright.

Dobble Card Game

Dazzling Princess Game Review

Do you have a princess who loves dress up or loves Disney Princesses? This Dazzling Princess Game will definitely make a great game for them, promoting puzzle-solving, play acting and imagination. It comes with 4 tiaras, 4 bracelets, 4 rings, 40 gems, 200 cards, 1 big heart jewel and the instruction manual. This is a quick and easy game to play. It is suitable for 4 years old and above and for 2 – 4 players.

Dazzling Princess Game Review

Battroborg Vs Battroborg Knockout

Battroborg is a new robot innovation technology. It is a fast-paced, motion controlled fight! This is a unisex game that is suitable for boys and girls, young and old. It is definitely popular at our house as we all love a good fight! It is suitable for 6 years old and above. The set comes with 2 robots, 2 controllers, 4 robot drones and a huge arena with posts and ropes. The posts are very simple to clip onto the arena.  The ropes can be stretched according to the modes you wish to play in.

Battroborg Vs Battroborg Knockout

Old Time Favourite: Matchbox Car

Vroom! Vroom! I am a classic car (Matchbox Car) but I never fail to be the most collectible die-cast vehicles! Now off I go! To commemorate the brand’s 60 year anniversary, Matchbox has released a collectible die-cast line of 24 vehicles that harkens back to its roots to celebrate its birthday. Each car comes with its own retro matchbox sized box. They are suitable for aged 3 and above. The RRP is £3.49 which is very reasonable.

Old Time Favourite Matchbox Car 60th anniversary car

Mission Impossible with Spy Gear

Night Goggles (For 6 years and above)

This is the coolest gadget that I, ummmm okay, my son has ever owned. The bright LED lights and blue tinted lenses enhance the night vision. It is very bright and clear to see. There is a foldout scope and 2x magnifying lens to enhance the target tracking ability. These make Mr K feel like a real spy.  We’ve all had fun with these, turning the light off in the bedrooms and using the foldout scope to place a target on the wall. They are comfortable to wear with elastic strap to adjust. The battery compartment does slip down occasionally but once it is tightened it is fine. This requires 3 AAA batteries which are not included.

Spy Gear Night Googles

Invite Sleepover Fairies to your house

Do your children believe in fairies?  Do you still make an effort to tell them fairy tales and magical kingdoms? My little Ms C was thrilled when she saw this beautiful Miss Alice The Tooth Fairy. She was immediately drawn to her and played with her for hours. She is about 20 cm long, very beautiful and soft. She came in an individually themed stunning gift box that doubles as a cute bed to tuck Sleepover Fairy up at bedtime.

Invite Sleepover Fairies to your house

Remote Controlled Illuminated Solar System

Do you know how the universe started more than 10 billion years ago with a Big Bang? Also do you know that the sun is one of a 100 billion stars in this one galaxy? I have a space mad son who loves to learn about the solar system and one day when he grows up, he wants to become an astronaut. Earlier in April, we had even turned Easter eggs into the solar system.

RC Illuminated Solar System

My Very Own Rainbow Projector

Do your children love rainbows? Want to bring a rainbow into their bedroom?  You’ve got to get the My Very Own Rainbow Projector by Brainstorm Toys for 4 years and above! The projector uses multi-coloured LEDs to display rainbow colours on walls and ceilings in a darkened room. Ms C is fascinated and absolutely loves it! Unboxing the projector, I was a little surprised that the projector is loosely place inside the box without any extra packaging. It must be pretty solidly built to have survived delivery. It also comes with a sunlight crystal and an information leaflet. It takes four AAA batteries and it is not included. It does come with a socket for an optional power adaptor.

My Very Own Rainbow Projector

Om Nom Cut The Rope Candy Monster Review

Both of my children had been playing Cut The Rope since last year and completed the levels. Ms C especially loves to watch the video clips on the Cut The Rope app on my iPad. When we received the Om Nom Cut the Rope Candy Monster from Vivid Toys and Games, they were so excited! They couldn’t wait to get him out of the box. Om Nom is a friendly candy loving green monster who just loves candy. He is very soft and cuddly and requires 3 x LR44 battery which is included. They are suitable for aged 4 plus. He is very well made but only surface washable.

Om Nom Cut the Rope Candy Monster Soft Toy

Disney Doc McStuffins: Time for Your Checkup

Doc McStuffins is an African-American animated children’s television series.  She is a six year old who can fix toys, with a little help from her stuffed animal friends: Stuffy, Hallie, Lambie and Chilly. This set comes with Doc McStuffins and her friend Lambie along with her Doc’s bag, stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope and comb. The set is suitable for aged 3 years onwards. Doc McStuffins requires four 1.5V battery and Lambie required three 1.5V battery which are included. They are housed in their back along with the on/off switch.

Disney Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup

I Love VIP Pets – Lady Gigi Hair Style

I Love VIP Pets is one of the Hamley’s Christmas Top Toys for 2013. They are a collection of six long hair dogs which allow your children to style their hair. Each dog has their own personality, hobby and hair colours. They will be loved by young girls who love to style hair.

I Love VIP Pets - Lady Gigi Hair

TMNT Donatello & Leo Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are one of my favourite childhood heroes.  Every Saturday, at my granny’s house, my cousin and I would always watch the shows and pretend we were the characters.  Even though that was over 20 years ago, I could still remember those days where we were fighting over who would be the goodies and who would be the baddies.

I am so pleased that we were sent Turtles Flinger Donatello and Mutagen Ooze Leo for review.  Mr K and Ms C are very excited to play with them!  Mr K immediately chose Leo as he has blue colour on him and so Ms C had Donatello.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flinger Donatello

Series 2 Sports Stars Football Pitch and Play Set Review

Do you have any football fans at home?  Want to own your own Top Premiership Team?  Character Building Sports Stars Football is one you might like to get for your children or your other half!

Series 2 Sports Stars Football Pitch and Play Set

Balancing Cactus Game by Plan Toys

Have you tried balancing a cactus and managed to not get pricked by them?  Well Plan Toys have one which is safe for children!  This wooden balancing cactus game is fun and challenging. The quality of wood is superb – smooth and very colourful.  Both of my children love it.  They are unique and so different from the rest of the toys we have.

Balancing Cactus Game by Plan Toys

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I'm Eileen, a proud mum of two teenagers (aged 18 and 16), my daughter is living with visual impairment. Since launching this blog in May 2012, we’ve continued to grow and evolve, sharing our family’s journey and passions.

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