The jigsaw puzzle bug – Gibsons Buckingham Palace puzzle
I think I’ve got into the jigsaw puzzle bug again. I used to do them a lot but then found I didn’t have time or space. But now I’m back into them, and just tend to do a small bit…
toys and games
Rediscovering retro musical toys
You can’t beat retro toys, and as we were clearing out my mum’s house to sell, we gradually found more and more old toys that she’d squirrelled away in the roof on our behalf. Well, not really my brother’s because…
The best outdoor play equipment for young children
I’ve had this post in my mind for ages, but now’s the time to get round to writing it given we’ve had some beautiful weather for the start of June. We’ve been enjoying the garden more especially after work and…
Balancing act with a pogo stick for kids
There’s nothing like getting outside on the farm, and with all the fields around and a large garden we’re lucky enough just to walk out of the house and be somewhere that children can play in a safe environment (once…
Laser connect with a remote control toy robot
When N opened the box that Paramountzone sent us, he was beside himself. Wow, it was a remote control toy robot ‘just like the one that’s at nursery’. I don’t think I’ve seen as much excitement over a delivery box…
Supporting WWF through tumble tower game and puzzles
I love slow toys and really want to ensure that N sees the value in traditional games and toys. So I was excited to be sent a WWF game and jigsaw from Great Gizmos to try out. N was even…
Make believe with Disney Planes Fire and Rescue Blade Hero toy
While N’s not fussed about cars when playing at home, and is only just getting into Disney films, he is partial to playing with aeroplanes; we were looking forward to receiving a Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Blade Hero toy…
Learning and exploring with Lego
Who doesn’t love Lego? It’s usually a part of everyone’s childhood, and N’s just progressing from Duplo to proper Lego. Unlike when we were children, there’s now massive ranges of Lego, and more options for different age ranges. I’m all…
Farming toys and nature or nuture?
Obviously, living on a farm means that N is obsessed with farms. He watches Tractor Ted, knows more than me about different farming vehicles and what they do (admittedly not hard), and is gradually building up his collection of farming…
Visiting the Toy Fair as a blogger
Visiting the Toy Fair as a blogger, my experience and my tips to get the most out of it.
It’s started: birthday season with a cowgirl party
It’s that time of year again, when it’s all of our NCT group’s round of birthdays (for the eldest children at least). From December to pretty much February, our weekends are usually taken up with parties N is invited too….