Some of the items in this gift guide were gifted
If you have children aged around 8 then you would have most likely heard of Roblox. Roblox is an online gaming platform that hosts hundreds of user created games. With the option of buying online content there is now a range of toys to collect too! The boys love Roblox but as mum I do try to keep their online usage to a minimum. So it is great to know they can still play their favourite games offline too.
Fortnite –
Another online obsession is Fortnite! There is a whole range of toys based on the popular online platform. The collection is ever growing and there is something for all budgets too! The toys are well made and great for fans of the game.
Lego – Harry Potter
Arthur and Jack love Harry Potter and as we buy them a Lego gift each year it seemed fitting for it to be Harry Potter. I can’t wait for Jack to open the Clocktower!
5 in 1 Measure Mate – I can’t wait to use the Learning Resources 5 in 1 measure mate! Something so simple but can provide endless amounts of play. The measure mate is a great multi functioning tool which makes measuring and learning outside easier. Made using plastic it is both weatherproof and durable so long lasting too!
Little Cooks Co-
Sometimes the gift of a subscription can be the perfext gift! Little Cooks co is a monthly subscription for Children who love being in the kitchen. Each month there is a recipe to create aswell as learning resources too!
Foodie Roos – something a bit different for the stockings? Each tub is filled with a soft toy smelling of food. From popcorn to cereal, pretty much most food groups are covered. Will it be a nice smell or not?
Baby Born Tri Pushchair
Every child at some point in their lives will have pushed a pushchair. The boys loved their little doll stroller when they were younger. The Baby Born Tri Pushchair has 3 wheels, shopping basket for the much needed juice bottle and a hood.
PJ Masks Carry Case
Arthur was obsessed with PJ masks a couple of years back. This year my nephew has taken over the obsession. This carry case is based on the character Catboy. Not only is there plebty of room for everything a child may need to carry but it also comes with a few accessories too.
Micro Motorz
A great blindbag convertible. Each packet contains 6 surprises with 20 cars to collect! Perfect for stocking fillers or smaller gifts for school friends.
BoomTrix
I think BoomTrix will be a top toy this year! Experience a whole new kind of marble run system and create your own course. Set the starting track at your desired height and build an action-packed course with the different elements. The ball rolls off and gets ever faster and faster. Have you positioned the first stuntpad correctly? Then the ball jumps from stuntpad to stuntpad, use the gravity and your creativity for cool tricks and action-packed fun.
iBeani
The stylish design and hand-picked quality fabrics make it the perfect and most useful lifestyle tablet accessory for every room in the home. With iBeani you get value for money; a durable, stylish, UK hand-made quality tablet holder allowing you daily use of your devices in complete comfort, for years to come.
Eat sleep Doddle pillowcases
Eat sleep doddle brings colouring to a whole new level! With coloured pens included everything you need is included. The illustrations are awesome and child engaging. A warm wash will make the pillowcases come out clean, ready to colour again.
Teamsterz 5 storey car garage and 15 cars
Perfect for little mechanics, this Teamsterz Garage features a helipad, fuel pumps, car wash, barriers, and more! Put one of the 15 included vehicles on the car lift and use the tip launcher to send the car off each level!
Fill up a car at one of the fuel pumps then stop for a rest in one of the parking bays. With five levels to explore and 15 vehicles included, there’s always something to keep you entertained!
Sylvanian Families
I loved collecting Sylvanian Families as a little girl. Arthur has grown a love of them too! and together there are endless hours of fun in playing with the sets. With so many additional items to buy from furniture sets, houses, cars, campervan to whole new families. There is something to suit all families and all budgets.
Interaction –
Interaction brings game play to the modern ages. Simply download the app and set up the game board. No long instructions to read and due to the personalisation within the app the questions are tailored to the age of the player. Which means the 8 year old will have different questions to the adult. no more unfair advantages!
Gift cards from VEX
If you are buying for someone who is really difficult then a gift card is the perfect answer! I have teenage nieces and nephews who are extremely fussy! So this is a great way to buy a gift which let’s them choose what they want. No more wasted money and unwanted gifts.
Danny’s Dream
Dannys dream is a beautifully illustrated book. Illustrator Ian Parker uses his mouth and feet to paint the pictures which took a couple of years to complete. The story is about a boy with big dreams. After an accident he thinks his dreams are over however they’re not. Its just a different path to take. An inspiring story and must read.
Kidz Bop 2020
The Kidz Bop Kids return with a collection of family-friendly renditions of the biggest pop songs of the year. With their high-energy and vibrant music videos, Kidz Bop are sure to continue to capture the imagination of children across the UK! Featuring massive hits from Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth & Camilla Cabello, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi and more!.
Ojo
Ojo is a brand which creates fun and exciting STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Maths) related games. It is a great way to introduce STEAM to you g children and help to create the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Ojo’s mission is to enrich families and provide “A Smarter Way to Play” by inspiring learning through open-ended play.
Mars mission Kit – The Mars Mission Kit is perfect for inquisitive children of 5+ years old. It will take them on an imaginative journey across the Red Planet with 3 exciting missions to complete! Watch an engaging animation to set the scene, create your own Mars landscape and Exploration Rover to disover the planet. Then take it apart and build a rocket to fly back to Earth! A set of educational facts and paper-based problem solving activities are included to further expand on the theme.
Shape factory – a math game for kids shows them how shapes fit together, builds spatial awareness and lays the foundation for logical thinking. Kids also boost fine motor skills, imagination and visual recognition. This board game for kids poses a set of challenges relating to geometrical shapes. Players must work together while one builds an image out of shapes and the other guesses correctly.
Movie director – MOVIE DIRECTOR lets children direct your own mini-movies and solve maths problems at the same time with the Movie Director Maths Board Game. This board game offers a fun new way to build maths skills, problem solving and imagination.
Atomic force – Learn basic chemistry in a fun way with ATOMIC FORCE, by collecting Protons, Neutrons and Electrons to solve scientific challenges! Chemistry can often be an intimidating subject for children (and adults!) so this game offers a fun way to introduce the theory to little ones.
Mrs Wordsmith
I do love a bit of education at christmas. Mrs wordsmith is great for young children to help enrich their creative imaginations. We have been using mrs wordsmith at home for almost a year so the Daily word workout book will be a great addition for us. Blah Blah Blah will also come in handy for the boys when they do their creative writing.
Toy Story 4
Since the release of the Toy Story 4 DVD earlier in the year the boys obsession has restarted. They love Toy Story so we wanted to add to their collection. The set includes buzz, woody, bo peep, Gabby, Duke Caboom, Forky and Combat Carl’s.
5 Second Rule, Don’t Rock the Boat and Ultra Dash
It isn’t christmas without having a selection of games to play.
Dont rock the beat- Arrrrr ye ready for some fun? Take turns trying to balance your pirate pieces on the ship. All of the pieces are weighted differently so you will have to think carefully before placing each piece. If you rock the boat and send some mates overboard, ye be a landlubber! For 2 to 4 players.
5 second rule –Time’s not on Your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out as time twirls down on the unique twisted timer! It’s all in good fun with this fast-paced game where you have to just say it out loud. For 3 or more players.
Ultra Dash –
Move fast when the colours flash!
Set out the targets to design your course, press the button on the tagger to choose your game, and then race to match the colour of the flashes with the targets!
There are 3 Game modes:
- Beat the Clock
- Target Tally
- Relay Race
It’s a different game each time you play!
The Gruffalo – Deep Dark wood Game
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox, an owl and a snake saw the mouse and the mouse looked good! Can you help your mouse to get home safely? All you need is a little luck of the dice and a good memory! If you find the image of Gruffalo under the trees you will scare the hungry animals away. This item includes 1x Game Board, 4x Mice, 5x Plastic trees, 5x round discs, 1x hazelnut chip , 1x dice. This game is suitable for 2-4 players. Suitable for ages 3 years and up.
Don’t upset the llama – such a fun filled game suitable for all players! Quick to learn and guaranteed to make everyone laugh! Toll the dice, flip the cards and if you are the first to spot the horn or spitting llama on the card grab the llamaml and squirt a player of your choice. Be warned- you will get wet!
