The LeapPad 3 Review
We received the LeapPad 3 tablet just before going on holiday, which was perfect timing since I’d been looking for something to distract 5-year-old Joe during the flight (leaving me to drink wine and read a book in peace). It took me a little while to set up on the LeapPad on the website (although this wouldn’t be a problem if you already have an account) but once it was done, it was easy to download apps – you can do it...
The new Glow Pets | Christmas Gift Guide
Last Christmas, Jolly found a total bargain, and snapped up a Pillow Pet for his little sister in a sale. She’d seen them on TV and coo-ed over them, and he just knew she’d love it. And she did. But none of us relaised quite how much she would love it. I’ve not been able to get her to sleep on a pillow for a year now…. The only thing she sleeps on is her unicorn Pillow Pet. So when she saw the new version, the...
FIMO kids form & play
I cannot wait to sit down and try these kits with the children next week! Even though mine are no longer toddlers, they still can’t resist the lure of playdough or plasticine – but do get a little tired of spending an hour or two creating something amazing… only for it to be squashed back ionto the tubs at the end of the session. So these Fimo kits are a godsend. Form&play is a combination of modelling and...
The Gift of Time This Christmas with Vileda
I know, I know. Vileda aren’t usually the first brand that crosses your mind when you think Christmas, are they (mine would be more “mmmm… Tiffany…”)? But I properly love their latest campaign video, all about giving time for Christmas. Not necessarily your time either – but instead of adding yet-another-jumper or pretty-but-not-very-useful thingie to their homes, it suggests perfect experiences for...
Thorntons – amazing 20% off TODAY, even the sale items!
So here’s a clever thing – and a bonkersly brilliant deal. Thorntons, those purveyors of delish chocolates, have some spectacular Christmas deals on. And today you get an extra 20% off – even the existing reduced prices. So take the absolutely gorgeous Continental Collection Box; celebrating 60 years of chocolate heaven from the continent, they have brought back 4 exquisite limited edition chocolates including Brandy...
Accurist Gents Watch 50% off – Christmas Gift Guide
Men are often some of the trickiest family members to buy for, aren’t they? I find it’s either dead easy.. or nigh on impossible to really find the perfect thing. BUT over the years I have come to realise that somet hings can make it easier. Watches are one of those things. Don’t presume that because he has a nice watch, he might not like another. It’s like you deciding that you have a fabulous pair of shoes...