Getting creative with Marvin's Amazing Magic Pens

Getting creative with Marvin’s Amazing Magic Pens – AD sent for review

disclosure:  we were sent the items mentioned for the purpose of reviewing I was looking for different ideas to keep my son entertained recently when I discovered a set of pens that looked like they’d give my son hours of entertainment possibilities.  That’s how we got to spend time getting creative with Marvin’s Amazing Magic…Continue reading Getting creative with Marvin’s Amazing Magic Pens – AD sent for review

3Doodler Start Essential Pen Set

3Doodler Start Essential Pen Set – AD sent for review

disclosure:  we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review My son quite enjoys art at school so I thought he’d enjoy trying the 3Doodler Start Essential Pen Set which is aimed at children aged 6-13 years of age. The set comes with a wireless 3Doodler Start Pen, USB charging cable, forty-eight…Continue reading 3Doodler Start Essential Pen Set – AD sent for review

Mess free art time with Little Brian Paint Sticks

Mess free art time with Little Brian Paint Sticks – AD sent for review

I’m not one of those Mum’s who adores arts and craft time with children. I’m not keen on all the mess and I’ll happily hold my hand up to that. Glitter gives me the jitters and I’ll inwardly groan as and when my son suggests getting his paints out. Now he’s nine I have to…Continue reading Mess free art time with Little Brian Paint Sticks – AD sent for review

Kraft Jingle & Wobble Rudolph Christmas Cracker Making Kit

Kraft Jingle & Wobble Rudolph Christmas Cracker Making Kit

disclosure:  we received the items mentioned in exchange for an honest review This year is zooming past at the speed of light and I cannot believe we are getting so close to December now.  I’ll have an eight year old before I know it and Christmas preparations will be in full swing.  I’ve been getting…Continue reading Kraft Jingle & Wobble Rudolph Christmas Cracker Making Kit

Monkey takes the #QuickBuildTimeChallenge with Airfix

Monkey takes the #QuickBuildTimeChallenge with Airfix

As I’ve mentioned before I grew up watching my Dad make up his model racing cars.  The kits he built were complex, required gluing, painting and had transfer stickers to attach. They really are beyond Monkey’s abilities at the moment, but not forever.  In the meantime we’ve had some model building fun as Monkey takes the…Continue reading Monkey takes the #QuickBuildTimeChallenge with Airfix

Having fun with Real Construction

Having fun with Real Construction #realconstruction

Monkey loves building things and recently we’ve been having fun with Real Construction and two of their building sets.  The Real Construction Starter Set and Deluxe Workshop Set are aimed at children aged 6 years and over.  They offer a real taste of woodworking crafts without the mess. Monkey’s recently discovered the Beano magazine and he…Continue reading Having fun with Real Construction #realconstruction