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Tag Archives: toys

The top toys for kids this Christmas from Smyths Toys

04/10/201704/10/2017
The PAW Patrol Sea Patroller

I’m not usually one for mentioning the “C” word in early October, but Christmas isn’t all that far away and will be here before we know it. My Christmas planning usually starts in November though. Sophie’s birthday falls at end of October so my thoughts about toy shopping tend to focus on that first before… Read More

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Review – Shimmer & Shine™ Teenie Genies™ Floating Genie Palace

19/09/201719/09/2017
Shimmer floating up in the Shimmer & Shine Floating Genie Palace playset

My girls love Shimmer & Shine and small world play so when I was invited to review the new Fisher-Price® Shimmer & Shine™ Teenie Genies™ Floating Genie Palace playset, I knew they were going to enjoy playing with it.     This Shimmer & Shine Playset consists of the Genie Palace and some items of… Read More

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10 children’s toys that should be sent to Room 101

27/07/201727/07/2017
A selection of children's musical insturments - maracas, bells, slide whistle and a xylophone

My house looks like the Hamleys bomb has exploded in it most days. Some days it’s hard to see the floor for toys. Some toys I don’t mind so much. There are others that give me a sinking feeling as soon as the girls start getting them out. Peppa Pig toys are high up on… Read More

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Review – Large Talking Messy Monster

25/10/201624/10/2016

Jessica and Sophie love watching Messy Goes to Okido on CBeebies so when we were recently sent a Large Talking Messy Monster from Golden Bear Toys to review, I knew they would love it.  They were both very excited when they first opened the box and spotted Messy. Pressing his tummy and hearing some of… Read More

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5 birthday present ideas from Oldrids & Downtown for toddlers and preschoolers

27/08/201506/10/2015

As summer ends, birthday season begins in our house. With Jessica turning four in a couple of weeks’ time and Sophie’s second birthday falling in late October, I’ve been spending a lot of time online recently getting ideas about what toys they might like for their birthdays. With Jessica, I need to tread the balance… Read More

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Review: Wicked Uncle E-Toy Shop

16/06/201513/07/2018
A wrapped present from Wicked Uncle

Trying to find a gift for the birthday child when your children are invited to birthday parties can be tricky sometimes, especially if you don’t know them all that well. Described as more of a present buying service than a toy shop, Wicked Uncle is a great place for getting birthday present ideas and finding… Read More

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Review – Vtech Toot-Toot Drivers’ Train Station

25/11/201414/11/2015

One of Sophie’s birthday presents was the VTech Toot Toot Drivers Train Station which has been a big hit in our house. Admittedly Sophie has mostly enjoyed taking apart the track that has been so carefully constructed and wandering off with pieces of track or the train but Jessica has loved playing with the train… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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