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  *I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. With the dark nights upon us I'm staying wrapped up at home so having some games to play is ideal at this time of year. Kikkerland Sports Trivia Game* has 50 cards with questions to test your knowledge on a variety of sports. Do you know your wickets from your wiffleball? Which sport was dropped in 2013 from the 2020 Summer Olympics only to be reinstated following an outcry from fans? The answers are multiple choice so even if you don't know the answer you can guess which one it is. There's questions about boxing, tennis, F1, badminton, the list goes on. Its also travel size so great to take away anywhere you go. Sports Trivia Game* is 7 Euros from Kikkerland . Ideal as a Christmas Stocking gift.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I was kindly sent the Geomag Glow* set to review and having enjoyed a number of other sets from this company I was keen to try it out.  I mean who doesn't like glow in the dark items.   The Glow range is packed full of natural materials inside 100% recycled plastic. The magnetic rods are made with 100% natural glowing substances which accumulate energy when they are exposed to a light source.  Then in the dark they release this energy as natural light.   What kids (and adults!) aren't going to like this set where they can build whatever they want and then watch as it glows in the dark. It comes with an instruction book which you can refer to if needed or just use your imagination. You just connect the magnetic rods to the metal spheres and build 3D magnetic structures. This 42-piece set includes 20 spheres, 20 magnetic rods and 2 plastic bases and storage boxes. The Geomag Glow Recycled 42 Pie...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Wow Ginger Fox Games I Want My MTV Card Game* brings back so many memories. It was so fun to play and see how much I actually remembered of these iconic moments from MTV history.  You do look back and realise what fab times they were. I Want My MTV* challenges players with music, trivia, and nostalgia from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. The goal is to answer a variety of trivia questions from different eras of music, music videos, and MTV's iconic sessions. With every 4 correct answers, players earn 1 piece of the MTV logo. Players must collect all 4 pieces of the MTV logo to complete their puzzle. The first player or team to successfully assemble their MTV logo will be crowned the winner. It tests players music knowledge to the fullest. I Want My MTV offers an extensive collection of music-related questions to challenge players. From chart-topping hits to obscure classics, the game tests players' familiarity with party an...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. When something is called Lobster Mobster* it certainly makes me curious about it, so I couldn't wait to try this card game out. The objective is to find out who’s going to be ‘sleeping with the fishes’ and who will claw their way to the top in this family party game. You take it in turns to take a card and do what it says, but you have to watch out for Keep cards, which add new rules to the game just to keep you on your toes. If you break the rules by not following the Keep cards, which could say if you get caught using your thumbs or checking your phone you’ll face the Lobster Mobster.  This means you have to roll the Lobster and Mobster pieces and if neither of them land standing up then you need to take a Fishbone token.   If both the pieces land standing up, then all the other players need to take a Fishbone token.  You can even write your own Keep card rules as well as there are 3 blank Keep cards in...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Its starting to get darker on an evening now so this is an ideal time to start bringing out the board games so you can stay nice and cosy indoors while still having a great time.  Cheatwell Travel Family Quiz Night mini board game* is a great game for kids and adults.  Its for players 8+ and can be played with 2 or more players. There are fun questions covering 8 popular topics, and can be played individually or as kids v adults in teams.  The questions have been carefully crafted so that both kids and adults can play on an level playing field as each card contains a multiple choice question for younger players and a more challenging question for adults which is a great idea.  There are 216 cards with 432 questions.  The game also includes a playing board, playing counters, die and rules.  Its great for a quiz night or when you are travelling with family and it will provide a fun break when you ...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. The Kobe DIY Cross Stitch Dog Collar* is a great little gift for the crafty, dog person in your life. You can personalise your dog's collar with this DIY cross stitch set. It comes with 2 needles, 7 threads (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple & brown), 1 collar and a metal buckle.  It also includes pattern templates & reflective thread (so its safe in the dark). There are 2 sizes available (small & large) and the Kobe DIY Cross Stitch Dog Collar* is available for £17.95 from Not On The High Street .  A portion of all proceeds from Kobe by Kikkerland are donated to the International Street Dog Foundation.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. There is no getting away from it. If you own a dog you need to pick up their poo in public.   I recently tried out the Kobe Poo Bag Carrier* which is shaped like a puppy's head.  There aren't many ways to make poo picking nicer to do, but this is one way as its super cute design makes carrying around the old poop bag rolls easy as it attaches to your dogs lead without making it obvious what its carrying. It also comes with a roll of bags to fit inside.   This item can be purchased   here   for £9.99.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I am a big fan of Geomag as its a Company that makes good quality construction sets which really help children to develop their fine motor skills while learning by playing. These sets allow children to use their creativity and imagination to build limitless constructions.   This 42 piece Supercolor* set  uses the most powerful magnetic rods which connect to metal spheres. Simply connect the rods and spheres and build them into 3D magnetic structures. The sky's (and your imagination) is the limit. There is an instruction booklet included and a website (Geomagvideo.com) which provides some ideas to get you started. The plastic is 100% recycled and the packaging is 70% recycled. This Swiss made set also comes with 2 storage boxes to keep things tidy.  This is the sort of set that provides hours of creative fun for ages 3 - 99. Geomag Supercolor 42 Piece Set* is available here for £29.99   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. The  Geomag Glow Construction Set*  contains 93 pieces  along with an instruction booklet and 4 storage boxes. The magnetic rods are made with 100% natural glowing substances and when exposed to a light source, they accumulate energy. Then in the dark, they release this energy as natural light which is such a cool effect.  You connect the magnetic rods to the metal spheres and you can build anything you want to, all you need is creativity and imagination. This set is great for learning and stimulating an interest in STEM subjects. The set is suitable for ages 3-99 and is currently available for £45. The range also comes in sets which contain 25, 42 and 60 pieces.   Geomag construction sets are great to give as gifts and allow people to use their imaginations to build whatever they want.  You can also mix them with other ranges to create even bigger sets. From building blocks to complex str...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Kikkerland Crafters Image Transfer Tote Bag* is a great gift for the crafters in your life.  With the move away from plastic bags, you are probably all like me and have loads of canvas bags to take with you when you are shopping.  This is a great idea if you want to create your own design on your tote bag.           It comes with everything you need to create your own tote bag - Flower Templates, Essential Oil, Wooden Tool, Brush and Canvas Tote Bag. All you need to do is cut out the flower templates you want to use and lay them on the tote bag in the design you want.  Then just turn them over so the pattern is facing the canvas and paint over each design with the essential oil.  Leave for 2 minutes and then run the wooden tool over each of the templates and iron them before peeling off the paper and you are left with your final design.   If you prefer another design you...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. This is a great gift idea for the crafters in your life.  Kikkerland Crafters Macrame Keychain Kit* comes with everything you need to create 3 Macrame Keychains - Split O-Ring, Cotton Cord, Red Cord, Wooden Beads & Masking Tape Dot and a set of picture instructions for each keychain. If you like to be creative or if you like to be doing something while you are sitting in front of the TV this is ideal. Kikkerland Crafters Macrame Keychain Kit* can be purchased here for €10.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement and this kit contains all you need to create your first ikebana mini floral arrangement (other than the flowers). The kit contains a ceramic vase, flower frog (a tool to hold the flowers in place), mini scissors and a cotton towel. Ikebana comes from the Japanese 'ike' which means alive and 'bana' which means flower, so it basically means giving life to flowers. It is not only a chance to get your creative juices flowing by creating your own personal flower arrangement, but it is also a chance to practice the art of meditation for inner peace. The Mini Ikebana Flower Arranging Kit* costs £19.95 from Ohh Deer . This kit is suitable for small flowers and the instructions are included. Leigh 💜  

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I am a big movie fan so when I received the Kikkerland Movies Trivia Game* I couldn't wait to try it out and see how good my movie knowledge really is. There are 50 trivia cards with questions about movies included in the tin and it's a chance to see how much you really know about the big screen and if your movie knowledge isn't that great then luckily the answers are multiple choice. These questions will trigger some great movie memories. The Movies Trivia Game cost £6.50 from Kikkerland . It's also a great stocking filler for that movie buff in your life and a great game to play with the family on Christmas Day.   Leigh 💜

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. I was recently sent the Kikkerland DIY Bird House A-Frame House* to try out. There are no tools necessary to build this house you just follow the instructions on the back of the packaging which are easy to follow and you don't need anything other than your hands. Its made of a sturdy eco-friendly cardboard with a water-resistant wax coating and a dowel for the front perch. Once its assembled you can also decorate it if you want to. Even better it only costs  € 6.50. Its also available in 2 other styles - a Japanese Tea House and Log Cabin so you can put up a set in the garden to encourage birds to visit, providing them with shelter and warmth and hopefully help build their populations in the wild.  Its a great idea for a gift for someone who loves wildlife and is such a great price as well. When assembled the Bird House is 6" x 7.5" x 5.5" so you don't need a lot of space to put one up. You can purcha...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a gift for someone who enjoys crafting or want something to do with your kids or just enjoy crafting yourself, then the Kikkerland Crafters Handmade Banner* is a perfect option for you. I was kindly sent this to try out and it was a fun way to spend time. It comes with everything you need to make your own banner including the fabric banner, brush, calligraphy templates and fabric paint. You just decide what you want to write on your banner, trace the letters that are included in the pack, then trace them onto the banner and paint in the words. Its a really nice idea and great to hang up in your house, whether its something you have done yourself or if it was a fun craft project for the kids.  Its ideal for putting something spooky on for Halloween or festive for Christmas or any other holidays you celebrate. You can purchase the Kikkerland Crafters Handmade Banner  here for £22.50. Leigh ...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you have a budding gardener in your household then this Dantoy Bioplastic Greenhouse kit* could be the perfect Christmas gift for them. The kit contains 18 pieces, made from sugarcane which is grown in controlled, pesticide-free plantations in Brazil. The sugarcane is a 100% sustainable and recyclable raw material. The kit contains a growing frame, 3 plant pots, 3 soil slabs, an onion, 2 radishes, 3 carrots, 3 dibbles and labels. I definitely don't have green fingers so I had to look up what dibbles are and they are actually pointed hand tools for making holes in the ground for seeds and young plants (who knew! You learn something new every day). This kit is great for encouraging children to learn how to grow veggies and helps them to develop their imagination. The Dantoy Greenhouse kit* costs £37 from Smallable.com and is suitable for children 2+. Dantoy is a Danish brand that has been developing childrens toys for...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. This is the the perfect time of year to get the games out, as the nights draw in and it gets colder I'm more than happy to stay inside. I was kindly gifted Brain Ache* - The Puzzling Picture Game to try out which is perfect timing to help keep the family entertained. This is a really fun game where you race to identify familiar catchphrases or words represented by perplexing pictures. There are 360 Brain Ache cards and you have to guess which sayings the pictures on the cards represent. Quickest to guess wins the card so you have to think fast and shout out the answer before anyone else.  The first player to win 10 cards wins the game. Its so much fun, but surprisingly hard especially as you have to beat other players to shout out the answer. I couldn't stop laughing at some of the answers that people came up with. This is a great game for ages 12+ and can be played with 3 or more players.   Cheatwell Game...

*I received this product for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a gift for the budding little baker in your life then look no further than the Dantoy BIOplastic Bio Baking Gift Set*. This 11 piece baking set for kids contains a rolling pin, whisk, 2 bowls, a dough cutter and 6 cookie shape cutters. All designed to help kids make fun shapes with sand, clay or dough (these are not included). This is a 100% recyclable, eco-friendly toy. Its made from sugarcane, is 90% biobased and made from 100% renewable raw material which is residual product from sugarcane production. Even the packaging is made of recyclable cardboard. This is such a great toy for letting your kids creative energies flow, whilst improving fine motor skills with the rolling, whisking and cutting out shapes. This is a great toy for indoor and outdoor play and it is dishwasher safe. The Dantoy BIOplastic Bio Baking Gift Set costs £10 from Smyths .   Leigh 💜

*I received these products for free but the opinions are my own. I am very much an animal person and have an animal loving family, cats, dogs and horses we have them all. I was kindly sent these super cute dog products to review so tried them out when I went to visit my sister and we walked her dog. Kobe Doggy Fake News Toy* is a toy for dogs of any size which can be used for tug-of-war, fetch, and chewing fun. It can even keep the owner occupied as it has fake dog headlines on the toy for them to read. My sisters dog is a Staffie and this toy held up well with some rough play as it is made from sturdy material and kept her occupied with the 2 squeaky noise makers inside which she loved. This toy can be purchased here for £12.49. The Kobe Dog Light* is an LED light with carabiner. I love that it has the carabiner so its easy to attach it to something convenient such as your lead or poop bag dispenser. It helps light the way when you walk your dog late in the evening when its dark and ...

     *I received these products for free but the opinions are my own. If you are looking for a last minute gift for a beauty lover, then look no further than the St. Moriz Pout & Glow Set*.   It only costs £8 from Superdrug  and contains the following items: St. Moriz Tanning Mousse in the shade Medium (200ml) St. Moriz Velvet Tanning Mitt St. Moriz Nude Shimmer Lip Gloss 2.4ml St. Moriz Liquid Highlighter 2.4ml This is a great little set for a bargain price and it's still available online at Superdrug .  Leigh 💜