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 …

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 …

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 …

I am a supporter of play and learn so when I saw the recycling board game at the Natural History Museum’s shop I just had to share it with you. What a lovely gift it …

My son has always been rather indifferent to LEGO®, he occasionally likes to build a model with his dad but he’s not over enthusiastic or too inclined to playing with LEGO by himself like my …

I love crafts and I love books so when I was contacted by Ammo Books for a review of the new crafts book Kid Made Modern by artist Todd Oldham I couldn’t wait to receive …

The Handpicked Collection has very generously offered a £20 voucher to spend on their site for a lucky winner. Let me tell you they have a great selection of gifts for kids and adults alike. …

After featuring advent calendars and Christmas trees it is only fair to give some space to gifts because if adults really enjoy the run up to Christmas children love the anticipation of what really matters …

I have had a good look around for advent calendars, not to buy one as this year I will make my own but for original ideas and I was amazed at how many options are …

Our house is covered with drawings.  The first point of display of a new drawing is always the fridge; thankfully we have a large two-door fridge, but even so the space ran out a  long …

With Halloween over and dusted, Christmas lights are popping up everywhere with shop owners dying to get us into Christmas mood, the sooner we do the sooner we start spending right? It won’t be long …

More favourite Halloween picks from Etsy: The first one is a handmade silly spider costume. Easy to wear as a child’s costume should be, the cape is made of felt which means it is also …