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Paul’s Yard Boomer Kids Bike

Recently, I was fortunate to be asked to review this Paul’s Yard 2 in 1 Boomer balance bike. I asked for a pink bike for my little princess Ms C.

Paul's Yard Boomer Kids Bike

Paul’s Yard Boomer Kids Bike

I made a video to show you step-by-step how to build a Paul’s Yard Boomer kids bike.

Paul's Yard Boomer Kids Bike

The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble

The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble is a book written by Angela Mitchell and illustrated by Sarah Horne. The book is suitable for ages 3+ to 7+.  It was released on 10th May 2012 and published by Maverick children’s books.

The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble

How To Make Mask

Make Time 2 Play aims to give parents FREE play ideas that can be easily slotted in to busy schedules. It was established in 2007 to highlight the importance of play in children’s lives. It is administered by the British Toy and Hobby Association whose members are committed to promoting the benefits that play has in helping children to develop naturally through play. The campaign highlights the value that play has for people of all ages and information can be found throughout the website on why it is such a vital ingredient for healthy child development. Today, we are making a mask using the list of 101 play ideas from Make Time 2 Play.

How To Make Mask

LG GS5163AVLZ American-Style Fridge Freezer

I have had this LG GS5163AVLZ American Style Fridge Freezer for over a couple of weeks now. My first impression is that I really like the ice and water dispenser which requires no plumbing.  My old American Style fridge freezer needed to be plumbed and needed to change the water filter every 6 months which was a bit troublesome. Besides spending extra money to buy the water filter, installing the water filter felt like a chore as you needed to prime the water tube until the water ran clear.

My LG fridge

Anisha’s Adventures in Bangladesh

Anisha’s Adventures in Bangladesh is a book written by Moinul Islam and is inspired by his daughter Anisha and is dedicated to Anisha and his late father. The book is suitable for age five plus. It is illustrated by Calvin Innes.

My first impression is that this book is very unusual from others. The print quality of the book is great and the text is easy to read. The front and back covers are glossy and each page is made from thick paper. The book itself measures about 22.8 x 19 cm and consists of 48 pages. It is quite a big book for Mr K as he is still learning to read words. So I had to read the book to him. Even though this book is long, the story managed to capture his attention to finish listening to the end.

Anisha's Adventures in Bangladesh

Darth Vader Review

I am reviewing a Star Wars Darth Vader kindly provided by Jokers’ Masquerade fancy dress through Direct2Mum website. Jokers’ Masquerade has one of the largest collections of fancy dress costumes and Halloween costumes in the UK today and has been in business and selling on the Internet since 2001. They have a 40,000 sq ft warehouse complex and orders placed before 4.00pm are shipped on the day of receipt (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) complete with order and parcel tracking.

Darth Vader Review

Trampoline Ladder Review

Today, I am reviewing a Trampoline ladder kindly provided by Big Game Hunters. Big Game Hunters sells many different kinds of play equipment and games – they are obsessed with finding the best and most enjoyable ways for you and your family to play.

Trampoline Ladder Review

Two Metre Rope Ladder Review

Today, I am reviewing a 2 metre rope ladder kindly given by Big Game Hunters.  Big Game Hunters sell so many different kinds of play equipment and games – they really have become obsessed with finding the best and most enjoyable ways for you and your family to play.

Two Metre Rope Ladder Review

Web Shooting Spider-Man

Today, I got to review this Amazing Spider-Man Motorized Web Shooting figure for the Dream Toys Play Fest. The Spider-Man is highly detailed on his costume and has ripping muscle. It stands at a whopping 34cm tall. All 4 limbs are able to rotate 360 degrees but it’s impossible to pose the figure to make him standing.  The head moves from side to side when you launch the web shooter. Suitable for four year old and above.

Web Shooting Spider-Man

12 days of Christmas – Toyota

What’s your dream Christmas gift or moment? Create your own version of “12 days of Christmas” and you could end up a star of Toyota’s very first Christmas musical!

It’s easy and fun: Just film yourself, your children, family and/or friends singing a spoof version of the traditional carol “12 days of Christmas”.It’s a chance to show off your singing skills, and tell thousands of people exactly what you want to find under the tree on December 25th.

12 days of Christmas – Toyota entry

Chocolate Advent Calendar By FotoInsight

Yet again it’s time for advent calendars. Chocolate photo advent calendars are sold each year only during the run-up to Christmas, which ensures that the chocolates are fresh. Anyone not wanting to serve their loved ones with an off-the-shelf advent calendar, preferring to create their own design with their own graphic or picture, perhaps reviving the best moments of the year, will find this easy to do at FotoInsight.

Chocolate Advent Calendar By FotoInsight

Personalise Photo Book by love2read

The premise of the personalised photo book by love2read is to help your child develop a love of reading. It does this by presenting photographs which reflect your child’s world and relating them to simple words.  Research shows that if your child loves books they will learn to read much faster and you will be encouraging a lifelong love of reading. The key words in each book are known as “high frequency ” words, which are some of the first words your child will be taught to recognise when they start school.

All you have to do is upload ten suitable photographs into a virtual book at www.love2read.co.uk and add some simple text. Your book will be printed and sent to your home address within 10 days. There are over 80 titles to choose from or you can create your own titles from the website.

The books are themed around National Curriculum keywords and are designed to stimulate the child’s interest in books so that they really want to read. No software is needed, the website is easy to use and you can even save your book as you go along if you need to come back to it later. There is a demo video on each title.

Personalise Photo Book by love2read

Animal Safari by Orchard Toys

I love playing board games with my children on our tiny square coffee table with two little chairs.  Playing together is the best way to engage both children and to educate them  while having fun along the way.

We were fortunate to be sent Animal Safari by Orchard Toys through Izziwizzi Facebook’s PlayFest for reviews. We are massive Orchard Toys fans in this house and we have collection of Orchard Toys’ games on our shelves. Orchard Toys are durable, have bright colours and normally contain an educational element!

Animal Safari by Orchard Toys

Three Little Pigs By Orchard Toys

Three Little Pigs is always one of my favourite children’s stories and Disney songs. It features three pigs who build three houses of different materials. A big bad wolf is able to blow down the first two pigs’ houses, made of straw and sticks, but is unable to blow down the third pig’s house, made of bricks.

Three Little Pigs By Orchard 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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