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The Twits Next Door – A Funny and Twisty Child + Mum Review

Fans of Roald Dahl’s The Twits will love The Twits Next Door by Greg James and Chris Smith — a funny, fast-paced sequel full of tricks, pranks, and chaos. Read our honest mum-and-daughter review to find out why it’s the perfect bedtime read for kids who love silly, twisty fun.

Age range: 
6+
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Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea – A Kid's Review

If your child loves fast-paced stories packed with heroes, villains, funny twists, and even a dog in a police uniform, then Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey is one to add to your bookshelf.

My 10-year-old son read this one entirely on his own — and let’s just say, it was an instant hit in our house.

A Quick Summary

In this latest Dog Man adventure,...

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Something Lovely Pottery Painting at Greendale – A Calm, Creative Activity for Kids

If you're looking for a relaxing, screen-free activity to enjoy with your children this summer, I can’t recommend Something Lovely Pottery enough.

We recently visited one of their pop-up workshops at Greendale Farmshop , and it was such a calm and creative way to spend time together. My 10-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter loved it — they got to choose cute animals to paint, and...

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Our Honest Review of the Ethic DTC Erawan V2 Complete Stunt Scooter – Tried and Tested by My 10-Year-Old

When the team at Skates.co.uk got in touch just before the summer holidays, it couldn’t have been better timing. With two energetic kids at home and plenty of local park trips on the horizon, we jumped at the chance to review one of their scooters — and let’s just say, it’s been a hit!

They sent us the Ethic DTC Erawan V2 Complete Stunt Scooter in Black , and my son Oscar (age 10)...

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Mammoth Slip and Slide at Greendale Farm Shop – A Splashing Good Day Out!

We spent a sunny afternoon at the Mammoth Slip and Slide at Greendale Farm Shop in Exeter – and it was just brilliant!

Tucked just behind the farm shop, the slide is well organised and super family-friendly. There’s parking right next to the site (lifesaver with wet kids!), plus picnic benches and loads of space to lay out blankets and enjoy the atmosphere.

After a quick safety...

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We Tried Bounce South West at Greendale Farm Shop – And It Was Brilliant!

We’ve officially kicked off the summer holidays with a trip to Greendale Farm Shop , and the Bounce South West inflatables were so much fun! I’d seen it all over Instagram and was curious to see if it lived up to the hype — spoiler: it really did.

We booked a 90-minute session (you can pre-book online for £12.95 per child), and I honestly thought it might feel like too long… but my two didn’t...

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Good4U Functional Meal Toppers Review – The Easy Way to Boost Your Child’s Nutrition

Life seems to be flying past in a blur of laughter, sports clubs, school activities, and family fun at the moment! And whilst it’s a lot of fun, it can also be pretty knackering. My children’s nutrition is always really high on my list, but sometimes I find it really hard to get all the right nutrients in—whether it’s because of tiredness, busy schedules, or just downright fussiness from my...

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High-Tech Crazy Golf with Kids: Our Honest Puttshack London Review

If you love crazy golf as much as we do, then Puttshack is a must-visit! We discovered it during a family day out to Westfield London, and it was such a fun surprise.

This isn’t your usual mini golf – it’s packed with clever tech! Each golf ball is chipped and linked to your player profile, so the scores are tracked automatically (no more scorecard arguments!). Every course is 9...

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Viners Children’s Travel Cutlery Set

We are deep in our kids’ sports era at the moment — and while I’m actually really enjoying it, it does take a lot of planning. Making sure everyone’s eaten something half-decent, has the right kit, and is in the right place at the right time? It’s like a weekly military operation.

The bit I always find the hardest is food — especially after-school meals on the go . So I’ll take any...

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🍭 Lego Friends Candy Floss Stand & Scooter – A Real Parent Review

110 pieces | Age 6+ | RRP £8.99

First Impressions

Whilst standing around in the Lego aisle today waiting (patiently-ish) for her Lego-mad brother to choose his next creation, my daughter spotted this cute little Lego Friends set and asked if she could give it a go.

We haven’t really looked much at the Lego Friends range before — mostly because her older brother’s been more...

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The Wild Robot Film – Family Review

We recently finished reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown at bedtime—and absolutely loved it. So naturally, we were thrilled to discover there’s a film based on the book too!

Can You Watch the Film Without Reading the Book?

Absolutely. If you haven’t read the book, you can still enjoy the film on its own. That said, if you have read the book, you’ll get a lot more out of some of the...

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