Harumika Style Studio – Christmas Gift guide
The Harumika thing had totally passed me by – but I understand it’s a bit of a ‘thing’. And when I saw this, I realised why! It’s actually a ‘fashion craft kit’ – but it’s pretty clever. But forget the scissors, glue, thread and sewing machine you normally associate with dress designing. All you need is the fabric, accessories and your imagination! Pick your material, wrap it...
Town House Giant Hama Beads Gift Box – Christmas Gift Guide
Has your house been hit by Hama yet? We managed to escape it with the three older boys – but now we seem to always have small crunchy beads underfoot (I didn’t realise until this morning that they are completely safe should they be swallowed! Good news for the dog then…). And I LOVE the stillness that descends when the Hama is out and concentration settles as creations are made. This Giant set is a fab one too...
Ben 10 Omniverse Omni-Link Omnitrix – Christmas Gift Guide
I know, I know – we don’t usually ‘do’ the high street plastic. But let’s be honest – if you’re a parent there’s no avoiding it. And if you happen to own a Ben 10 fan – this is where it’s AT. The Omnitrix. Actually – I quite enjoyed Ben 10. My boys LOVED him first time around (they’re too old now for the latest incarnation), and I quite miss the presence of...
The New Lottie Dolls – have you seen? The Very Best Dolls For Young Girls – Christmas Gift Guide
I am a huge huge HUGE fan of the Lottie Doll. Have you seen them? Super-cute little play dolls – who all look… like little girls. Gone are the impressive adult breasts, tucked in waists, super-long legs, high heels and mini skirts. In their place? Lottie has a… normal body. She looks like any other girl does. She doesn’t wear makeup, jewellery or high heels – she can stand on her own two feet (as they say,...
An Irresistable Boy Rag Doll from Moulin Roty – Christmas Gift Guide
Isn’t he just amazing? I cannot tell you the number of times we get asked on Twitter and Facebook if we know of any good boy dolls – small boys love to play with dolls just as much as girls do, and yet the toy manufactures seem to insist on making them all wear pink. So we squeaked with joy when we clapped our eyes in this handsome little garçon over at Petalina. Isn’t he just the sweetest? He’s called...
Chuggington StackTrack Rescue at Rocky Ridge Mine Playset – Christmas Gift Guide
If you’ve a fan of Chuggington in the house then this set is exactly what you need! The track is made of easy-to-connect parts that are perfect for smal builders (so no constant wails for Mum to come and fix it), and it can apparently be built into 4 different track layouts – though any ingenious child is going to find more options than that. You have to rescue poor old Wilson from the Rocky Ridge Mine, and the set...