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RachelSwirl April 17, 2019

Celebrating Easter With Num Noms Latest Collectible Toys and Baking Easter Egg Bark

I like a challenge, especially when it involves getting creative in the kitchen. To celebrate Easter, Num Noms recently sent us a rather egg-citing package. Said package was filled to the brim with the latest Num Noms, a chefs hat, an apron and their latest challenge – to bake Easter bark.

How To Bake & To Make Easter Bark…

I have photographed and included the recipe should you fancy giving ‘Easter Bark’ a go for yourself (see below):

Handing Over The Baking Baton

As my weekend had been somewhat busy, I decided to hand the baking baton over to my husband who took charge with gusto.…

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RachelSwirl March 28, 2019

Fast Paced Fun With Staccups

Prior to Christmas a colleague and good friend of mine recommend Staccups as a gift for my kids. At the time however, I’d already got my gifts sorted and stashed ready for the big day. I was there rather elated when were recently asked whether we’d be interested in reviewing the Staccups game.

Staccups

Staccups (designed and created by University Games) is a fast-paced, fun, family game which is a race against the clock, testing reaction times, hand-eye coordination and colour-ordering skills.

Suitable for two to four players, Staccups is recommended for players aged eight years and over. However, our little lady (who is currently only five years of age) rather enjoyed playing this game and even beat me in a few rounds.…

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RachelSwirl March 28, 2019

Trying Out Teamsterz Micro Motorz

Unboxing and unwrapping seems to be all the rage at present, our kids are no exception as they too both love watching and taking part in unwrapping and unboxing various products and toys. We were recently sent a range of ‘Teamsterz Micro Motorz‘ to unwrap, unbox and review. Both J & E were super excited to unwrap and unbox the five ‘Micro Motorz’ packs which we were very kindly sent.

What Are Teamsterz Micro Motorz?

Suitable for children aged three years and over, Teamsterz Micro Motorz are a recently launched range of collectible cars and accessories.

Teamsterz Micro Motorz feature over twenty cars in each series to collect, which range across four differing teams: Speed Demonz, Nitro Chargerz, Hot Rodz and Monster Treadz.…

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RachelSwirl February 9, 2019

Our Views Upon Vector

Prior to Christmas Paul and I had spent time looking at gift ideas, one of which screamed out to us as the perfect present for our geeky little guy. Vector, Anki’s most recent release appeared to be a terrific piece of tech with cuteness overload. Sadly though, Vector was far above our budget and we therefore looked elsewhere at alternative options.

Having ordered and received a ‘Boxer’ we then fell upon an Amazon error – Vector was being advertised at less than half price, it seemed too good to be true. Without thinking we bit the bullet and ordered out very own Vector!…

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RachelSwirl January 29, 2019

Unboxing & Reviewing Crate Creatures Surprise Bashers

When it comes to play, our kids seem to be rather fixated by figures, we were therefore really pleased to be chosen to review the recently launched ‘Crate Creatures Surprise Bashers‘.

What exactly are Crate Creatures Surprise Bashers?

Crate Creatures Surprise Bashers are chunky, rather ugly little creatures which make noises when having their tongues pulled or upon impact. Packaged in a cardboard box which opens out into a scoreboard, Crate Creatures Surprise Bashers can be launched by pulling their tongue back and then flinging them like a rubber band. The aim of the game is simply to shoot for the highest score, building up points to compete against friends.…

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