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Easy Ways to Get Little Green Fingers Involved in Gardening

Easy Ways to Get Little Green Fingers Involved in Gardening

Spring is here, and that means longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect excuse to get outside! If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to keep little hands busy, gardening is a fantastic option. Not only does it teach patience and responsibility, but it also sparks curiosity about nature and how things grow. Plus, nothing beats the joy on a child’s face when they see the first sprout pop up from the soil! Here are some easy and…

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children running and enjoying an easter egg hunt in the garden
Egg-citing Easter Games for the Whole Family

Egg-citing Easter Games for the Whole Family

Easter Fun Beyond the Egg Hunt! Easter is a time of joy, laughter, and, of course, chocolate! While the classic Easter egg hunt is a much-loved tradition, why not add some extra excitement with a mix of active, creative, and slightly unexpected games? Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, a children’s party, or just looking for ways to keep little ones entertained over the Easter weekend, these egg-citing Easter games will bring everyone together for fun-filled moments. 1. Egg Rolling…

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children making the most of the easter holidays by getting outdoors and exploring nature
How to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays with Active Play

How to Make the Most of the Easter Holidays with Active Play

Easter is a time for family, fun, and plenty of chocolate eggs! But with school holidays in full swing, it can also mean restless little ones looking for ways to burn off energy. Instead of letting them stay glued to screens or run riot indoors, why not embrace active play? Getting children moving doesn’t just keep them entertained – it’s great for their physical health, social skills, and overall well-being.  If you’re wondering how to encourage active play during the…

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Made By Me!

Made By Me!

Look what I made!  We’ve all heard those words, children love to proudly show off their latest drawing or craft project.  We have a bumper range to suit all ages and interests, from simple colouring books to complex model making kits. A brilliant set for younger children is Step by Step Drawing, to learn in simple steps and gain a real sense of achievement.  The set contains 12 step-by-step drawing prompt cards, each card is separated into 4 simple steps…

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Nature Watch

Nature Watch

It’s so easy to let our children stay inside and watch TV or play computer games, but there are so many benefits to spending time outside (for children and adults!)  Why not take them outside in the fresh air, just to play and let off steam or on a “look and listen” nature walk and talk about what you can see and hear – fun, exercise and informative!  We all have days when we know the children just need to…

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Pencils, Pencil Cases and Tins – Size Guide

Pencils, Pencil Cases and Tins – Size Guide

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We thought it would be helpful to provide an “at a glance” guide for which of our personalised stationery fit in to our various personalised pencil cases and tins.  We’re often asked “which pencil case will I need for these pencils?” or “will these personalised pens fit in this named pencil tin?” or similar.  So in this blog article we’ll attempt to answer these questions and others regarding compatibility of our personalised stationery range.  With our huge range there is…

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors!

Enjoying the Great Outdoors!

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There are days when you just can’t convince the kids to go outside, you know a run in the park would do everyone good but they’re just not interested!  There are ways to encourage them outside – try “I’m off for an adventure, who’s coming” – far more interesting than “Let’s go for a walk”.  If the weather is nice take a kite or a football, organise a treasure hunt – it doesn’t have to be for treasure, you could…

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Toys for the rainy day blues

Toys for the rainy day blues

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“I’m bored” – the words that all parents fear hearing!  No need for boredom with our list of ideas to fill rainy days!  Much as we love to get our children outside come rain or shine, we all need some tricks up our sleeve to entertain and relieve the boredom of being stuck indoors.  Take a look at our huge selection of games, craft activities and puzzles, we have something for all ages! Games and puzzles are a great way to…

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Get Set…Bake!

Get Set…Bake!

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With the excitement mounting around the season finale of The Great British Bake Off 2018, why not let the children join in the fun too with our play food and play kitchens!  Our fantastic wooden range includes the delightful Honeybake Oven & Hob, with an easy view oven, spinning cooker knobs and lots of accessories and the Country Play Kitchen where they can play cooking and washing up too!  Children love role play and these sets include everything they need…

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Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

Our Top 12 Christmas Toy Predictions For 2018!

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We really enjoy selecting our range of toys for the Autumn/Winter season.  While the heat was blistering, we were assembling, testing, playing with and giving the Mulberry Bush stamp of approval to our new range.  As we specialise in traditional and innovative toys, gifts and games our Top 12 For Christmas List is a little different to other retailers and is full of items that will give lasting value.  Do let us know what you think, we’re always pleased to…

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