Giant Lego bricks: play and store in one
January 19, 2012 – 7:59 am | No Comment

I love all things Lego and these storage boxes not only look great but they are very functional too. Great for storing Legos or other toys these bricks are fantastic for playing too and making …

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Gift ideas under 10 pounds for boys
December 9, 2011 – 3:45 am | No Comment
Gift ideas under 10 pounds for boys

This old style blow football game is the perfect stocking filler for young boys. Each box contains two cardboard goalies, pitch, blow football and straws. Move the ball by blowing through the straw instead of …

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Etsy find: cute sidewalk chalks
April 7, 2011 – 1:42 am | No Comment
Etsy find: cute sidewalk chalks

These cute sidewalk chalks are great for making the perfect hopscotch on the playground this spring. Lots of shapes and colours are available from Etsy’s shop Sunshine and Sidewalks. Dinosaur shapes, bugs, stars and Easter …

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Etsy finds: Cute Easter gift boxes
March 31, 2011 – 1:35 am | No Comment
Etsy finds: Cute Easter gift boxes

It’s been a while since I had a good look around Etsy. Today I was looking for inspiration for my Easter gifts and I found just the thing I was looking for: gift boxes that …

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Giveaway: gifts by The Handpicked Collection
December 14, 2010 – 2:48 am | 13 Comments
Giveaway: gifts by The Handpicked Collection

I am so excited to bring you such a fabulous giveaway kindly offered by The Handpicked Collection. If you don’t know this online shop I urge you to go and take a look, it has …

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Giveaway: Waxidoodles & 3D modelling
December 7, 2010 – 12:26 am | 17 Comments
Giveaway: Waxidoodles & 3D modelling

We had so much fun playing with Waxidoodles at the weekend. These modeling sticks coated with wax are great for young children to make animal shapes, letters and anything they wish. They are easy to …

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Etsy find: cupcake and lollipop body suits and more…
May 7, 2010 – 1:47 am | No Comment
Etsy find: cupcake and lollipop body suits and more…

These cupcake onesies and wash cloths are just the perfect gift to bring to a baby shower. They are handmade by a mum for other mums. Not only these sweetly packaged baby accessories make a …

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Etsy find: linen alphabet book
May 5, 2010 – 2:27 am | No Comment
Etsy find: linen alphabet book

During my weekly nose around Etsy I have come across a fantastic shop with the most stylish alphabet cushions and a very artistic fabric alphabet book. Pilo offers a collection of handmade beautiful accessories for …

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Handmade Christening Gifts
April 7, 2010 – 2:30 am | No Comment
Handmade Christening Gifts

I have just returned from my Easter break, which was also the Christening of my nephew. The cutest child you can imagine and my first godson. We were away only for a few days but …

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Mother’s Day gifts: planted flower arrangements
March 2, 2010 – 4:17 am | One Comment
Mother’s Day gifts: planted flower arrangements

I know mother’s day comes once a year, but is it really enough to justify the price rise of flowers during the week leading to it and take advantage of children’s love for their mothers? …

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Cute party bags ideas
February 4, 2010 – 2:38 am | No Comment
Cute party bags ideas

Often the secret to a good kids’ party is a well thought party bag. Back in my day we didn’t even know the meaning of a party bag, birthday parties were a straight forward affair …

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Baking is fun with the Doodle Bread kit
December 17, 2009 – 1:57 am | No Comment
Baking is fun with the Doodle Bread kit

Kids love baking and being around in the kitchen so I can only imagine how many children will be baking cookies and cakes with their mums or dads over the Christmas holidays. I have recently …

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Cool educational gifts
December 16, 2009 – 4:53 am | No Comment
Cool educational gifts

My son is fascinated by the solar system and he already knows the names of the planets and their correct cosmic arrangement so I have had a good look around for a gift to encourage …

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