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January 8, 2024February 2, 2024 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments kids watches, technology for kids

Smart Way to Choose Smartwatch

Choosing a smartwatch can be daunting. All the big tech brands seem to be putting them out. There are countless budget brands on Amazon and on the high street. Even traditional watchmakers got in on the act.

Lost & Found at Aviva studios in Manchester

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December 21, 2023February 7, 2024 Rita Sokolova 0 Comments shows

Christmas and Beyond: Family Show at AVIVA Studios

From 12th December 2023 to 6th January 2024, Factory International presents the theatre premiere of Oliver Jeffers’ bestseller Lost and Found at AVIVA studios in Manchester, in a stage adaptation by Will Brenton.

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December 13, 2023December 15, 2023 Jenny McCloskey 1 Comment

Play and Learn with EDURINO

Overall, the app was a hit with both children. For the past week, both have happily skipped half of their television time to be able to use their respective EDURINO figurines for ten minutes each morning.

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December 8, 2023December 11, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments toy cars

Racing cars in your living room

Whether you’re hunting for a last-minute Christmas present, or wanting to recreate your childhood passion, the right slot car set is a great gift for the whole family. Here’s my guide to choosing the right one.

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November 20, 2023December 8, 2023 Peter Matthews 13 Comments board games

Christmas Board Games from Cheatwell

Board games have been a rainy-day Christmas holiday staple for years. But no one to my knowledge has successfully ‘Christmassed’ them, up until Cheatwell created this new set of 8 games in 1 for the whole family!

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October 19, 2023April 26, 2024 Jackie Johnson 38 Comments home and kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaner

Hello, Henry!

Henry Quick is a cordless, lightweight, easy to handle vacuum cleaner which comes with a wall mount, so only takes up vertical storage space. The suction power is very good and there is no dust spillage.

Julia and Axel Exhibition, The Lowry, Manchester

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October 17, 2023 Rita Sokolova 18 Comments

The magical world of Julia and Axel

From the middle of summer through to the first day of New Year 2024, The Lowry is running an exhibition dedicated to children’s books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Meccano 25-in-1 motorized supercar, assembled

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September 19, 2023December 21, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments educational toys, LEGO, STEM, technology for kids, toy cars, toys

Building toys

For the last few months we’ve been trying out building toys that take several hours to construct, use complex skills, and rely on visual instructions as well as written ones. Here’s how our experiences went.

Apramo modül | max high back booster carseats, different colour choice

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September 8, 2023September 11, 2023 Jenny McCloskey 5 Comments car seats

Having a nice ride: Two boys and their mum are testing Apramo Booster Seat

Voted best multi-stage high back booster, the Apramo Modul Max is suitable for children from 4 to 11 years old. Its wide-fit dimensions, and the adjustable headrest, ensure your little one has plenty of room to grow.

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August 8, 2023February 9, 2024 Alena Chalmovska 2 Comments

Travel Essentials Guide

The holiday season is truly upon us. Wherever it is you’ve got planned for summer 2023, you’ll have probably spent more time planning the trip itself than the accessories you’ll need to take with you.

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June 28, 2023July 1, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 5 Comments educational toys, presents, trains

Maths Puzzle for Train Enthusiasts

The Brain Train is a great addition to the games cupboard in any home. It comes in a neat, tidy box and the 12 plastic pieces can be constructed in a variety of ways to create different lengths of track.