Disney on Ice presents Into the Magic show review

In our home, Disney is a trustworthy source of joy and family bonding. The magic of Disney is enchanting.

My love of Disney began many moons ago when I was a child, with films and trips to Disney parks being treasured memories from my childhood.

With the experience of Disney magic being one that transcends age, for me Disney provides wonderful nostalgia and a connection to my inner child. Being a parent I can re-experience the magic with my children; with Disney films, toys and experiences creating beloved shared family moments as I witness them enjoy the wonder that Disney evokes as they are bewitched by the magic of Disney.

As my boys love all things Disney, with them all having their own favourite films and characters, Disney on Ice is a show they love. Both my eldest and middle have seen Disney on Ice shows a couple of times with them being enthralled by Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic and enchanted with Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment show. However, my youngest who has also fallen in love with Disney as he grows up has never experienced a spellbinding Disney on Ice show and often asks to see one as well as go to a Disney theme park. 

Whilst his dream of visiting a Disney theme park has not quite been achieved yet, but I am working on it, his wish to see a Disney on Ice show came true the other week when we watched Disney on Ice presents into the Magic in Cardiff at the Ultilita arena.

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures game review

 The Grinch is ready to steal Christmas in The Grinch: Christmas Adventures video game.

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures video game

The Holiday season starts now as The Grinch and Max set out to steal the Whos presents, in this new adaptation of the Christmas classic - The Grinch: Christmas Adventures.

Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, and Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading global children's entertainment company, are thrilled with the release of The Grinch: Christmas Adventures. Based on the classic Christmas story written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss, How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the game will take players on a mischief-filled journey throughout all of Who-ville. It is available now to play on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, and Steam.

‘TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK - EXPEDITION’ game review

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‘TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK - EXPEDITION’ ROLLS OUT ONTO PC AND CONSOLES

The first ever video game based on the hit animated series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK stars iconic hero Bumblebee in an all-new adventure and is available now.

Brilliant board books from Little Tiger Press.

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123 Sleepy Me

Ideal for babies and toddlers this textured touch counting board book from author Sophie Aggett and illustrator Gareth Lucas is a colourful bedtime counting book. 

One little night star shining over you.

“I’m sleepy,” says a glow-worm, “time to go to bed!”

PAW Patrol®: Grand Prix game review

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Get ready for PAW-sitively thrilling races in this

brand-new paw-some kart racer starring the PAW Patrol pups! 

Outright Games, one of the leading global publishers of family friendly interactive entertainment, in affiliation with Paramount Consumer Products, Nickelodeon and Spin Master Ltd., a leading global children’s toy and entertainment company and the creators of PAW Patrol, have released PAW Patrol: Grand Prix. 

PAJ GPS EASY Finder 4G tracker

Adulting comes with many challenges some of which include keeping our pride and joy, the things and people we love safe and secure. 

Whether it is the worry of children getting lost, treasured valuables being stolen, vulnerable loved ones disappearing or important possessions vanishing; many of us have things and people in our lives that we strive to safely cherish, protect and keep secure. 

So how can we keep the things we love safe without being a complete nervous wreck? Helping us endure this daunting time is the helpful PAJ GPS EASY Finder 4G Tracker. 

PAJ GPS

One of the leading European brands in the GPS tracking devices market, PAJ GPS are trackers devices designed to help you protect what you love. 

PAJ GPS was established in Germany in 2011 by founders Jakob Linder and Alexander Sarellas who wanted to create a tracker device with an app that solves the problems of finding and protecting lost things. Thanks to PAJ GPS you can track anything and protect what you love. 

CARAT* London Cosmo necklace

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As a jewellery lover I adore the shimmer and shine of jewellery, being a bit of a magpie who is drawn to the sparkle of diamonds and gemstones such as emeralds and sapphires. However, whilst I lust after jewelled pieces of jewellery I do not like the negative impact and damage mined precious stones have on the environment and absolutely abhor conflict diamonds. 

Violife 100% vegan cheese review

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Over the past few years our family has adopted more of a plant-based and vegan diet. Thanks to an ever-expanding range of vegetarian, plant-based and vegan products available on the market today, eating well for our health and for the benefit of the planet is easier than ever.

Being a cheese lover, switching from dairy cheese to vegan cheese has been the most difficult change to my eating habits. 

Much to my delight Violife has a range of tasty vegan cheese that has helped satisfy my cheese cravings. Over the past few days the family and I have been taste testing a range of Violife 100% vegan cheeses.

The Violife vegan cheese we have been tasting are Epic Mature Cheddar Flavoured Vegan Block, Original Flavour Vegan Grated Cheese, Original Flavour Vegan Cheese Slices, Smokey Cheddar Flavoured Vegan Cheese Slices and Le Rond Camembert Flavour Vegan Cheese.

Pumpkin Jack new-gen game review (PS5)

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Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition out now on Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X|S

New-Gen gaming of Pumpkin Jack

Get in the Halloween spirit with this pumpkin-headed 3D platformer now on next-gen consoles.

Pumpkin Jack New-Gen Edition, an enhanced version of the well-received PS4, Xbox One & PC 3D platformer from Thunderful Publishing and Headup Games, has made the leap to next-gen and is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

My Friend Peppa Pig game review

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Join Peppa Pig for a once in a lifetime interactive adventure based on the #1 preschool show.

My friend Peppa Pig the video game is out now on consoles, stadia and PC.

Become Peppa Pig’s newest friend as Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Hasbro have today launched ‘My Friend Peppa Pig’, available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®, Xbox, Stadia and PC. 

Based on the long-running smash hit preschool series Peppa Pig, join Peppa and your favourite characters in this brand new interactive adventure where players create and star in their own unique story. 

Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axle City Racers video game review

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Outright Games and Nickelodeon have released Blaze and the Monster Machines: Axle City Racers - the first ever video based on the hit animated series Blaze and the Monster Machines - available digitally and at retail for Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox, Stadia and PC.

Join Blaze, his driver AJ and other fan favourites Starla, Pickle, Crusher and more for a fast paced, action packed kart racer experience! With customisable characters with unique abilities to activate, STEM educational features and auto drive with optional simple controls, this game is perfectly accessible to the very youngest players. 

IMO Q4 Pro 2021 Smartphone review

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Over the past few years smartphones have very much become the norm and are now an integral part of daily, mainstream life.  In fact, as of August 2021 it is estimated that there are 53.58 million users of smartphones in the UK, making smartphones ever-present in the UK. 

As smartphones have become more popular over the years, usage in the UK has increased across all age ranges since 2012. Noticeably there has been a significant rise in the usage of smartphones for the over 55’s and under 16’s.

With smartphones being intertwined with daily life, the desire to make use of the technology they provide and open up your world to the advantages of smartphone use such as better communication and accessibility to applications and information is something that affects people of different backgrounds and walks of life. Whilst smartphones are more available than ever, many smartphone brands come with expensive price tags or costly contracts. This can alienate those with restricted budgets.

Being a family on a tight budget with a pre-teen who is keen to get in on the smartphone action to keep in touch with friends and be contactable as he increases his independence away from family, we need a smartphone without the high-price.

Thankfully there is a mobile phone company who wants to help make smartphones accessible - IMO Mobile.

Encourage kids to get active & play outdoors with these top products

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As we embrace sunnier days and get out and about once again, the kids are loving playing outdoors. 

Outdoor play is not only fun for kids but it is vital to physical health, emotional wellbeing, independence, enabling all five senses to run wild, mental health and social interaction. 

To make playtime fun and encourage the kids to get moving here are a few of our favourite outdoor toys perfect for active play in the sun this summer.

Xplora XGO2 children’s smartwatch review

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A couple of years ago we bought our eldest son a basic, budget kids fitness tracker watch. He loved keeping track of his steps, challenging himself to beat his personal best, and it supported his learning of time thanks to being a standard watch too. However it has always been a little temperamental, being very awkward to charge and over the past few months the battery life and step counter has been unreliable and inaccurate. As we have been looking for a replacement for him we were keen to try out the Xplora XGO2 children’s smartwatch.

The XGO2 is an android smartwatch from renowned Norwegian smartwatch company Xplora. This multifunctional children’s smartwatch is a feature rich gadget and boasts a myriad of functions that are fun for children whilst also providing parents with peace of mind.  

Louby Lou Magic Words bracelet review

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Words have power. They can hurt and be negative but they can also empower and provide positivity. Words can be special and important to us; being inspiring, encouraging, a positive reminder or a light in the darkness of poor mental health. 

As words can be magical Louby Lou, a popular children’s entertainer in the North West of England, created the Magic Word bracelet.

Carry your magic word bracelet with you every day to inspire you, encourage you and to remind you that you are brilliant, you are enough and you are magic!

Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay - review

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With our middle child being a fan of Paw Patrol and loves the console game Paw Patrol: On A Roll, he was giddy with excitement about the release of a new game Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay.

Based on the hit children’s TV show and inspired by the mega hit movie “PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups” produced by Spin Master Entertainment, this PAWsome, super powered game from Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and Nickelodeon features Ryder and the famous pups on a phenomenal new adventure. 

A meteor has fallen in Adventure Bay and now the PAW Patrol have been given spectacular superpowers. With the town in a mighty mess, the pups must use their new powers to set things right again. 

Now it’s up to you and the Pups to use their powers, rescue skills and gadgets to make the town PAWsome again!

Little Tiger Press Christmas books

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As we are a bookish family and love Christmas one of favourite Christmas traditions is to read Christmas books in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Whilst we already have a hamper overflowing with cherished Christmas books we’ve collected over the years, we always like to add new Christmas books  to our beloved collection. This year we are getting into the Christmas spirit with Little Tiger Press.

SMILEY-HALVES - helping children express their emotions

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2020 has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Worry, sadness and frustration mixed in with laughter, happiness and love. Feelings we've shared with loved ones and statuses online using emoticons galore. 

This year has not only been a whirlwind of emotions for us adults but for kids too. 

Even at the best of times children can find it hard to understand and process emotions. So mix in lockdown, missing loved ones and a change of routine with quality family time and joyous memories at home during lockdown then carefully getting out and about again it can be extremely difficult emotionally and mentally. 

Our middle child has found it hard. He is also at that age where he is learning to express and deal with different emotions. This year he is bubbling with a cocktail of emotions.

To help him we are sparking conversations about emotions with these new super cute collectable Smiley Halves from HEXA-PLEX Puzzles. 

Inspired by the iconic SMILEY trademark created by Nicolas Loufrani in 1971 and Smiley World, SMILEY-HALVES feature well-known SMILEY emoticons to collect and connect. 

Transformers: Battlegrounds game review

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Following on from the news of the release of the new game Transformers: Battlegrounds from Outright Games, Coatsink, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe and Hasbro, we have been playing the game.

True to a Transformers story the game is a tale of good vs evil - Autobots vs Decepticons. Earth is invaded by Deceptions who are on a mission to get the AllSpark. But thankfully the Autobots are on hand to battle the baddies and save the day.