Beano! 75 years and still going. Christmas Gift Guide
Beano. You can’t go wrong, really, can you? I have a 10yr old boy who’s sense of humour is absolutely at Denis the Menace’s level – and he LOVES Beano as much as I did when I was 10. It takes something special to keep going for 75 years, doesn’t it? And Beano is as relevant and amusing to children (and big grown up children too) now as it was back in 1938. And a Beano annual for just £3? There’s no...
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...