If you read my post about Orchard Toys becoming my sponsor for this years BritMums Live, then you will know that our love of the brand stems back to the Shopping List game. When I first bought the game we didn’t play by the rules at all. Monkey’s speech was delayed and I would put…Continue reading Shopping List has been updated – review and giveaway
Tag: educational
ABC Universe
I think all children eventually become fascinated with planets and stars, even if it’s only a passing phase. I can remember being so proud of myself when I could remember which order the planets in our solar system orbit the sun. Monkey has lots of spaceship rockets in varying sizes and loves talking about ‘space’.…Continue reading ABC Universe
Getting creative with Magformers
As you know I’m always on the look out for new ideas for Monkey, and to share with you all. Last month I was flicking through the pages of Toy News when something caught my eye. Something I knew would be an instant hit here. We’ve been getting creative with Magformers and been having a…Continue reading Getting creative with Magformers
Pacca Alpaca Australia – App review
Monkey enjoys watching the Lingo Show on CBeebies and I’m really keen for him to learn about the world we live in. I want him to be far better at speaking foreign languages than I am, and I wish it was given far more emphasis in school. Monkey’s godmum was born in Australia and his…Continue reading Pacca Alpaca Australia – App review
Wildlife World – a review
As regular readers will know, my Dad AKA Guru Gramps is a keen entomologist and I grew up surrounded by mini beasts. I’m not sure I totally appreciated it at times when my brother and I were being dragged along the Basingstoke Canal yet again. But now, as a parent myself, I realise how lucky…Continue reading Wildlife World – a review
Brio Monorail Airport set – a review for The Toadstool
As you know we’ve recently returned from visiting my parents in Spain. We travelled from Birmingham Airport and Monkey was fascinated by their Monorail. It was something he’d never seen before, so imagine his delight when The Toadstool sent us the new Brio Monorail Airport Set to review! He is already mad about aeroplanes,…Continue reading Brio Monorail Airport set – a review for The Toadstool