Over the last few months we have had the pleasure of using a Toniebox. I wanted to leave a few months before sharing my review with you so I could see how my children would play and engage with it over the passing weeks. I have 3 children, twins who are 4 and a daughter who is 8. 

It has been such a played with item - by all 3 of them! It has brought about moments of such lovely quality time together. The novelty hasn't worn off and they are drawn to it often.

I recently came across the most fabulous playset! I HAD to share it over on my Facebook page. It has received over 33,000 comments! Lots of you are talking about it, which is great. But where can this set be purchased and what features does it have?

The set boasts a variety of features with optional customisation's, all hand built with a child's imagination, fun and enjoyment in mind. 

As a parent we worry about so many different things when it comes to our children. Something we might not consider until it happens is how to deal with nappy rash. It's at this point we frantically turn to the internet, the chemist or the advice of others for a cure. Desperately wanting to treat it and stop our little one feeling any discomfort. What if there was a way to protect against the causes of nappy rash?

We were given the opportunity to review some Schleich Dinosaurs. I often admire their figures when I'm out and about shopping. They are so realistic and are a fantastic resource for imaginative play and learning.

Neve has been dinosaur crazy for quite a while now. She has enjoyed dinosaur topics at school twice and her interest in them has never gone away. Dinosaurs have long fascinated and excited children as young minds imagine their colossal size, mighty roars and formidable power. I kept it a secret that we were having this wonderful opportunity as I wanted to suprize her. 

The dinosaurs landed. Neve was at school. She has a loft bedroom so I dotted them on the stairs for her to discover when she got back. She was overjoyed. Squeals at her discovery were heard and she took them up in her bedroom to go and play.

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One thing I always strive to do is provide a range of books for my children. Over the years they have brought so much happiness to us. They have been moments of quality time. Time when they climb upon your lap and together you share a wonderful story and their imaginations are ignited. Children's books are my weakness actually and I am forever buying new ones for my children to enjoy. 

It would be frightening if I found out how many Peppa Pig episodes are on in my household in a week. My boys are obsessed with Peppa right now. I feel likes its always on in the background and I've even sat watching them (often in a daze from the day I've just had) after the children have gone to bed.

A quick google search showed me that there have been 254 episodes created of Peppa Pig to date. This leads me to wonder why we only ever see the same few on repeat on Nick Jr Peppa? The Bike Ride, Pedro Losing his Glasses, Secret Club, Peace and Harmony, Black Berry Bush, Bing Bong Boo, GeeGee Leaving, School Roof, Garden Gnomes, Lucky Puddle Jumping Boots - HA! I could go on.... 

Out of all the children's program out there - Peppa is one I don't mind being on. 

Anyhow the purpose of me posting today is to share a cheeky reveal with you. 

We were contacted by Character Toys and asked to do a big reveal of a very exciting new toy that Peppa Pig fans are going to LOVE.

Peppa's Secret Suprize - Series 1, Party.

How many hours have your children sat with the ipad/phone in their hand watching blind bags being opened? The amount of times I have taken Neve to a toy shop for a special treat and all she has wanted has been blind bags and eggs! 

The once we took her to Toys R Us (still not over the fact that these have gone now by the way). with the intention to buy her her first bike. She wasn't interested at all and instead selected a 99p Frozen kite, which by the way was brilliant - 2 blind eggs and 2 blind bags. She was over the moon!

So when we had the opportunity to take a closer look at this new toy - we jumped at the opportunity. Here is how we got on:

Each box has six hidden draws. The draws house five secret blind bags, fun stickers and an exclusive figure from the series in glittery party outfits. Children will be able to hunt for Peppa, George, Suzie, Rebecca and Zoe. 

Series one is launching in December in the UK with a yellow suprize box and a party theme. This will be swiftly followed by a new series in 2019 which will feature different coloured boxes, a brand new theme of figures and accessories to collect.

Neve absolutely loved this toy. Blind Bags still remain a firm favourite of hers and having so many to open and discover in each set was great! Shes already asked if she can do some more.

Each set will retail at a RRP of £9.99. You can see more by checking out - Character Toys.

We were sent the two boxes as seen above in order for us to be able to conduct the big reveal. All thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. 

I was over the moon when Yippee Adventures got in touch with us to ask if they could send some of their activity boxes. When I browsed their shop I was spoiled for choice! 

The boxes by Yippee Adventures are packed with quality resources. Some of the items in the kits are like nothing I have come across before and that got me excited! Resources with a difference. 

If you follow us over on Instagram you will have seen that my daughter has always had a fabulous interest in Space and the world we live in. I have nurtured this as much as possible. She has the most fabulous child friendly maps on the wall in her bedroom and child friendly atlas' so when I was asked to review the Oregon Scientific Smart Globe- I was over the moon. 

I knew my daughter would be delighted and captivated by the interactive globe and as soon as it arrived we couldn't wait to try it out!

Over the last few months, the twins have been crazy on anything on wheels. Helicopters, cars, trains and not forgetting their favourite - tractors. They all tick boxes for them and they spend hours and hours playing with them. 

I was over the moon when we were asked to review a truck from Tonka Toys. A brand based in America and founded in 1945. This isn't the first item I have owned by Tonka Toys and I was very pleased to see that the Cement Mixer that is the focus of today's review continues to be of fabulous quality, with lots of attentions to detail.

Today I am sharing with you our very own Mud Kitchen! A very welcomed addition to our garden, my 3 children have been in their element creating, making and getting messy. 

Hasn't the weather been beautiful? It's been a real busy few weeks here. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to half term next week. Today I am here to share with you a lovely product by Preschool Collection that I think you will really love. 

Over the last few years we have been carefully taking into account the toys we offer our children. I am really keen on having as many open ended resources available to play as possible.

Open ended resources ignite a child's imagination and you will discover (quite quickly) that they hold a little ones attention much longer than a toy that is for a specific reason.

Open ended toys can be used in a number of ways so from one day to the next they may be selected for different reasons. With simple toys children can make up their own games and lead their own play and learning. The toy doesn't dictate what must happen in order for it to work. For example if a toy has a button, the child needs to press the button to operate it. It's simple and will no doubt be enjoyed but the play and learning is very limited.

Open ended toys that can be used in a variety of ways and include blocks, dolls, small world items can promote learning in many ways. Children can problem solve, experiment, create, design and imagine. Through open ended toys children develop their cognitive skills, playing with and alongside their peers helps develop social development in addition to fine motor skills.

Giving children the opportunity to explore and trial, also experience a boost in their confidence and self esteem.