Playmobil has been one of our go to toys during Joshua's earlier years so it was fantastic to discover that they have other product ranges that cover a broader age range too. The action city play sets are aimed at children 5-10 years. When they arrived I was slightly worried that these play ...
Toys & Games Review
WOW Toys – Holiday Countdown Calendar Review & Giveaway (Giveaway Now Closed)
Those of you that read my blog regularly will be aware that Joshua got to try out the new range of countdown calendars by WOW Toys for counting down a special day and we loved it. So why not countdown to a holiday with WOW Toys with their Holiday Countdown Calendar that's right. There is a ...
Review: Globber Scooter
Recently I was asked to take a look and to review the new scooter on the block, the Globber Scooter and with having a 4-year-old that is scooter mad we jumped at the chance to test it out at home. So before it arrived it was time to coach out what to expect from this scooter, and it this ...
Special Day Countdown Calendar A Review & Giveaway (Giveaway Now Closed)
When WOW recently told me about a new range of calendars they have out I have to say I was rather excited by the concept. Having a 4-year-old that is so excitable sometimes makes waiting for something hard to bear ... after all there are in fact only so many times you can answer the ...
WOW Toys Robbie Racer Review (Giveaway Now Ended)
If you are a regular reader you will know that I have recently discovered WOW Toys and the first toy we had ever played with in this house was Dudley Dump Truck and he was a total hit so now having the opportunity to review Robbie Racer was a super exciting possibility for us and ...
WOW Toys – Dudley Dump Truck Review (Giveaway Now Closed)
I hate to say it but I fear I have been living in a cupboard ... I had never heard of WOW toys before and I am gutted if I am honest. A few weeks ago I was introduced to the Brand and I have been kicking myself ever since, with no PVC or batteries these parent and child friendly toys are ...
Review: Disney Pixar Cars Mack Truck Transporter
Recently we were asked if we would take a look at Disney Pixar Cars new Mack Truck Transporter and Joshua has been awaiting its rival eagerly. This Mack Transporter proudly carries Lightning McQueen in the back and even opens up to reveal multiple play areas and most excitedly for *cough cough* ...
Giant Connect 4 Garden Game Review
If you have been reading the papers this week .. They are telling us that the Summer is set to start sooner than normal with a mini heat wave on its way this Easter Holiday .. So in preperation I am beginning to start getting the garden in shape for some serious outdoor play! We were really ...
Review: Bigjigs Young Chef’s Baking Set
This month has been Family Bake for Fun month and for us we have been getting in some practice without the calories. Over the last few days we have been making the most of the Young Chef's Baking Set that has been sent over from Bigjigs for my little Joshua Jigs to put it through its ...
Review: New Nintendo 3ds Console
Over recent weeks I have been a little quieter on social media .. the reason is quite simply ... the launch of the New Nintendo's 3ds console My teen already worships her current 3ds and that being the case made it difficult to get a look in and 'borrow' it to play. So when I was told ...
Review: TP Explorer2 Frame and Platform with Den
Recently we rediscovered our love of getting out to play in the garden regardless of the missing sunshine... however when we were sent the TP Explorer2 Frame, Platform and Den from Activity Toys Direct we are beyond excited. I had considered a climbing frame when Joshua turned 3 but was ...
Hama Beads Midi Giant Gift Set & Maxi Giant Gift Box Review
Recently we were sent some Hama Bead sets for us all to have a play with and I was really excited. We had some Hama Beads when Beth was small but as the teenage years took over it gave us less chance to 'play' and with Joshua still on the little side, Hama Beads went out the window ... or ...
Fisher-Price Imaginext Batcave Review & Giveaway
Over here at The Oliver's Madhouse HQ we have had a very busy 3.5 year old, when the new Fisher-Price Imaginext Batcave arrived for Joshua to put through its paces, little did I know how this Batman Toy would soon become part of everyday! When it arrived we were really impressed with ...
The Joy Of Wooden Toys
Now most of you that know me personally will know that I am not massively enamoured with electronic gadgets for children, that s not to say we don't have some available for Joshua, it's just I think there needs to be other toys in the mix too. For me I have always found that wooden toys ...
LeapFrog Childrens LeapBand Activity Tracker Review
Recently we were asked if we would like to take part in a challenge to encourage my little boy to be more active wearing his LeapFrog LeapBand. The LeapFrog LeapBand is an activity tracker made for kids that encourages active play and healthy habits and movements with 50 fun challenges but ...
Disney Planes Fire Blastin Dusty Review and Giveaway (Giveaway Now Closed)
Recently we visited the cinema for the first time and with a love of the Disney film Planes the top of our list to watch was the sequel Planes Fire and Rescue. We totally loved the film, but with Joshua in love all over again with Dusty when we were asked if we would take a look at the new Planes ...