Recently we were invited to London for a very special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, London. I had so much fun going back to the 80s on my bike! @universalpicturesuk hosted the special event and I was transported back to my parents childhood days. We had a great … More The 40th Anniversary of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Dear Mummy, Use The Force to Stretch! Check out these stretchy toys from Character Toys Stretch Star Wars range – they are super fun! It’s the first time the iconic Star Wars characters have been seen in stretch form and I can’t wait to stretch them, pull them and tie them in knots. When you … More Stretch Star Wars Range
Dear Mummy, I’m super excited to share Cats vs Pickles with you! The YouTube phenomenon which has swept the States is now here in the UK and available from Smyths Toys Superstores! Perfect timing for this dreary January! We all need a little bit of colour and fun in our lives. These little collectible beanbag … More Cats Vs Pickles Collectible Beanbag Plushes Review
Dear Mummy, happy mail arrived this week and it was brand new Twisty Girlz from Spin Master! I’ve reviewed Twisty Petz before, so I was super chuffed when I saw these! It’s nice that Spin Master have extended the range from animals into dolls and I have a massive jewellery/toy collection of these! Twisty Girlz from … More Twisty Girlz – Wearable toys!
Dear Mummy, I attended the Character Kidz Big Weekend recently, a three-day online toy showcase. I joined other toy influencers for a virtual event combining stories, videos, and TikTok coverage showcasing the best from Character Toys in 2020. It was great fun and a welcomed distraction from pandemic situation. The virtual Character Kidz 2020 showcase … More Showcasing New Toys at the Character Kidz Big Weekend 2020 #CharacterKidz
Dear Mummy, I’ve just discovered this book at nursery and I love it so. It’s called The Very Hungry Caterpillar and it is a children’s picture book designed, illustrated and written by Eric Carle, first published by the World Publishing Company in 1969. It features a caterpillar who eats its way through a wide variety of foodstuffs before pupating and emerging as … More The Very Hungry Caterpillar Gifts
Dear mummy, Lalaloopsy Minis Style ‘n’ Swap dolls have arrived in the UK and they are so fun! Big in the US, Lalaloopsy is a massive toy brand from MGA Entertainment which specialise in toy dolls. The main toy line includes Large Dolls (13-inch), Littles (smaller siblings of the 13-inch dolls), Minis and a variety of mini … More Lalaloopsy Minis Style ‘n’ Swap Dolls
Dear Mummy, last month you visited the London Toy Fair 2016. You had a great time browsing the stands and seeing what was new in the toy industry. One product which caught your eye was Nutty Putty by Alphabet Pie! See, I love putty in pots, the ones you squelch and mould, bounce and stretch … More Going Nutty for Putty!
Dear Mummy, we’ve seen a lot of people post about this cool game from Orchard Toys so wanted to try it out for ourselves. It’s called the Shopping List Game and retails around £7-£8 from Debenhams, ELC and Toys ‘R’ Us. After our last experience with playing with Orchard Toy’s Farmyard Head & Tails Game … More Orchard Toys Shopping List Game Review
Dear Mummy, it seems Father Christmas has come early in this household and we’ve been sent a cool new board game to review! In fact this is no ordinary board game it’s one about Christmas which is perfect for this time of year and helps with the build up to the big day! It’s been … More Orchard Toys Christmas Surprises Review
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