Minecraft if you haven’t even heard of it you must be living in a cave. Do I know what it is about? Erm no. I do know that my 17 year old deems it suitable for my 6 year old. And it must be simple enough for my 6 year old to play, whilst complicated enough … Read more
Sometimes you want to be able to entertain the children without having to put too much thought into it. For me anything that helps entertain them whilst encouraging them to come away from the various screens around them is always a bonus. So I was really keen to review the Weekend box: Something to EAT, … Read more
Today I am reviewing the Fun Crossbow by Petron supplied by TKCSales. I was really interested in this product as my 10 year old Cub Scout named archery is his number one favourite activity on a recent adventure trip with the school. He already loved to shoot with his range of Nerf guns, and even … Read more
This week I have mostly been in London – first at the Toy Fair and then at the STAARS Launch – more details to follow on those events. So it was great timing to hear about the Spread a Little Happiness Project Flash blog idea from The Reading Residence. It is really about all been … Read more
Homemade gifts are so special and personal, plus let’s be honest what with Valentine’s, Mother’s Day, Easter, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christmas there’s only so many shop bought gifts you can give or receive. For me you really cannot go wrong with hearts and flowers. The idea for sand art bottle vases I got from a gift … Read more
I was pleased to hear that Esdevium Games have two board games for sale from his favourite author Terry Pratchett: Witches and Discworld Ankh Morpork. It may be down to the fact that I’m not one, but I find it particularly difficult to buy for men. There’s only so many times you can buy them chocolate, smellies, socks and a new dressing … Read more
Thank you for all joining in again last week, and all the supportive comments, it means a lot. This week I’m off to London to the Toy Fair and I’m also going to an exciting Project Launch Breakfast Briefing on Thursday. This of course means I will not be around on my blog or at … Read more
Have you heard that #TeamHonk have come together once again to help raise money for Sport Relief. You may recall that last year they went to Ghana to see the Good Work that has been done in the 25 years of Comic Relief. This year they have organised over 200 bloggers, their friends and families in … Read more
Benefit Street Channel 4 9pm Mondays (for 5 weeks): So we are meant to believe that Channel 4 wanted to show that all those living in James Turner Street, who are poor and mostly on Benefits, have a community spirit. Let’s be honest the fact that it is set in Birmingham, with the occupants are … Read more
So we are almost half way through January and a lot of people have already given up their resolutions. For me little steps have worked wonders. I have to admit that this week I have worked harder on improving myself – which really has gone against my jar being a relaxed affair. I do, however, tell … Read more