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How to make a Playdough Christmas Tree that Lights Up!

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I have to admit that I am a bit rubbish when it comes to science and technology, it’s something that I enjoy learning about with my kids but frankly most of the time I think I’m only a step beyond them in the knowledge stakes, maybe sometimes only half a step?! It is something that fascinates me though and I’m a great believer in learning through play so when we were offered the chance to review the Electro Dough Kit from Tech Will Save Us I was really keen to try it out. And being us of course I had to create a little challenge in the form of working out how to create a playdough Christmas tree that lights up!

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Itty Bittys Review

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Never have I had to struggle to hide something work related from my kids as much as I have this last week. When I was asked if I’d like to have a look at the new Itty Bittys toy range from Hallmark I knew exactly how my kids would want me to respond, especially as the range includes some gorgeous soft super hero toys! But the problem was how on earth to keep them hidden from my kids before I photographed them? After a lot of planning I actually managed all of about 2 minutes before my youngest clocked what was in the box and as she was ill….well, what else could I do? There’s nothing like a new cuddly toy to cheer a kid up! Eventually I gave up on the concept on hiding these cute Itty Bitty toys from the kids and instead told them that I had a photography project to do and if they would be my assistants they could have any of the things we photographed. Well, guess which ones they wanted?!

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How to teach your kids with the Twirlywoos

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Have you watched the Twirlywoos? It’s the latest series from Anne Wood who created the Teletubbies and In The Night Garden and it seems to be just as popular as those with my kids! We were asked if we would like to review two of the new Twirlywoos books published by Harper Collins and I was really excited about it, not just because I love reading with my kids, but also because the Twirlywoos have been designed to get your kids moving and doing some sneaky learning through play. Want to find out more? And have a sneaky look in my home?! Carry on then!…

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Win Tickets to Ghosthunters Halloween Icy Trail

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With Halloween getting closer my kids are now reaching peak levels of spooky excitement, every day I get asked how many days are left until Halloween! If your kids are excited about Halloween, or even if you’re just looking for another fun idea to fill the half term holiday then you will love the giveaway I’m sharing today as I have a family ticket to the Ghosthunters Halloween Icy Trail at The National Trust property Ham House in Richmond.

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George Wooden Shop and Cafe Review

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This is a household with a bit of a thing for caffeine. My friends have laughed before when my kids have requested to go out for a coffee and both of my children first tried food in one of the coffee shops near us (yes it was fruit toast and yes they both loved it!) Recently at the park I’d seen my son playing cafes with a friend and what he said really made me giggle. Did he ask if his friend wanted a coffee? Nope, he asked what coffee he wanted. I told him he’s probably like a latte. So when we were offered the chance to review this sweet wooden shop and cafe from George I knew that it was likely to be pretty popular in our house!

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