It will come as no surprise that my nine-year-old son is often happiest when he’s creating things. I gave up on having a toy-free living room years ago and these days his small world play creations are on view for all to see. He’s been adding to his builds and having construction brick fun with […]
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Thames & Kosmos Engineering Makerspace – AD sent for review #EngineeringMakerspace
I’m always looking for new ways to entertain my construction mad nine-year-old son and he’s been having great fun with the Off-Road Rovers set which is one of the new kits in the Thames & Kosmos Engineering Makerspace range. The sets are aimed at children aged 8 years and over and offer a range of […]
Taking Dad’s back in time with Action Man this Father’s Day #ActionMan – AD sent for review
Daddy P is a child of 1966 and, like me, grew up in a world where you had to make up your own adventures, really use your imagination and technology wasn’t something that was even available. He’s been going on a trip down memory lane with my son recently as we’ve been taking Dad’s back […]
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World toys range from Spin Master – AD sent for review
As you are all well aware, my nine-year old son loves Cressida Cowell and her How to Train Your Dragon series of books. We’ve also watched the three films and over the last couple of weeks he’s been having fun with the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World toys range from Spin Master. We’ve […]
Power Tracks from John Adams – review and giveaway (sent for review)
I’m very keen on STEM toys, especially as my son isn’t so keen on the reading and writing side of school life. Anything that helps with his education in a fun way is a big bonus as far as I’m concerned. Power Tracks from John Adams fits the bill perfectly and is aimed at children aged […]
Kane Bale Trailer Play Set (sent for review)
My son has quite a collection of tractors now as you’ll be well aware. As much as he loves them, it’s always nice to surprise him with a handy accessory. We were recently sent the Kane Bale Trailer Play Set from Britains Farm Toys to test out and it was very well received. Aimed at children […]