Looking for a doll which is child-like and relatable for your little girl, or boy? Basically a doll that isn't like Barbie?! Well search no further, we have the answer.... Lottie Dolls. Kate x
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I've had to use a taxi a few times lately and unfortunately I've found myself without travel seats for the children. Last week I was forced to carry around their usual big and heavy ones because I just wasn't prepared! So I decided to test out the inflatable Bubblebum booster for travelling. And here's my verdict...Alison x
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We are book worms and are spoilt for reading material. Anything new really needs to catch our attention and be different. These beautiful books from Lawrence King Publishing were absolutely spot on. You've got to check them out! Kate x
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Inevitably, during days spent at home with children, we will hear these three phrases: "I'm bored", "I'm hungry", "Can we watch TV?". So these are my go-to, easy to set up, no fuss games which I highly recommend for ages 3 -6 years...Alison x
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Who doesn't adore those cheeky little Minions?! The lovely folk at Arthur Price love them so much they've made some gorgeous children's dining sets. Loka ta idsaa yee aid tem Minion boohoy agei! Kate x
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I love Facebook, for many different reasons. Do you? But sometimes I worry - what if I lose the record of all my memories on there over the years...? There is a solution! Kate x
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It can be a tricky age to buy for. Books will usually be a winner, but here are some more ideas of toys for 2 year olds - inspired by my daughter's recent birthday. Kate x
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My friend once told me that in her quest to find the perfect beaker she had accumulated a whole drawer of different ones for her baby and toddler, I ended up doing the same. Hopefully this will help you make some savvy beaker purchases. Kate x
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I often avoid using online printing sites because it takes so long and I get too caught up in it all. But after using the website Cheerz, I am hooked! It's a really cool and simple site - delivering good quality, stylish products. They call themselves the New Kids on the Block. So I thought I'd test them out! Read my review...Alison x
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Looking for a colourful and informative wall chart for you and your family? You need look no further than Liz Cook's Charts. You may not even know you wanted one until you see them! My children and I love to talk about them and everyone who sees mine at home asks me where they are from. Here's the answer! Kate x
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I've noticed when shopping for stationary for my children's parties, that invitations don't often cater for mixed parties of boys and girls. So I was delighted to see that UK stationary company Paper Gekko are making 2-in-1 invitations. Great thinking! And they have lots of other clever ideas...Alison x
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Do you have family or friends in Australia? If so, you need to know about Little Box of Happiness. I stumbled upon this lovely website while searching for a unique gift idea for my sister. It's run by two Brits in Perth and they post all over Australia. Check it out! Such a nice idea. Alison x
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Ok let’s talk toilets for little people, and the essential potty training gear! Kate x
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We love electric bikes here at Five Little Stars and believe they are the future of mainstream cycling. So what is an e-bike? Is it life changing? Am I impressed with my Scott E-Sub Tour Lady Bike after 6 months of owning it? I have answered all of these questions in this review. Kate x
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If you're looking for a great gift idea for girls or boys aged 3 - 6, look no further than this clever Melissa & Doug Scoop & Stack Ice Cream set from Magic Fairy Wings which uses magnets to hold the scoops on! Here at Five Little Stars, we are big fans of products that are well made, well thought out and value for money and this ticks all of these boxes...
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We all know Paris is the City of Love and many visitors come here for special occasions but find it difficult to order a typical decorated celebration cake they might expect at home. English Dream Cake are now offering a luxury service with their stunning gluten free masterpieces, hand delivered to your hotel or home. And they asked us to have a taste test (how could we say no??). Enjoy! x Alison
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Here is my practical review of the Canon Powershot G7X mark II camera: who I think it would suit, and why I think it's excellent. Also, I urge you to consider lessons to learn how to take fantastic photographs - I had some with Jérôme Aoustin. The proof is in the pudding... so this blog has many examples - Enjoy! Kate x
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Living with toddlers is often noisy and messy! Magic Fairy Wings came to the rescue and sent us some Bigjigs Coat Hooks and Wooden Instruments to review. Ok, so the Coat Hooks have helped me keep things tidy, but the instruments haven't reduced the noise... FUN levels have however increased!! Kate x
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My Name Tags sent us some sticker name labels to test out, we duly did and here is what we thought about them... Kate & Alison x
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My review of a delightful book about a curious penguin who goes to Paris! x Alison
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