All parents can agree that as much as we love our children, spending time with them doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with a relaxing, easy-going day. In some cases, it can seem like we have to choose between our downtime and our children. While parenting is certainly challenging to an inexplicable degree, it doesn’t have to […]
Christmas Gift Guide For Kids 2020
Here at umeandthekids I love to feature a Christmas gift guide as It really is my favourite time of the year. After such a terrible 2020 with uncertain times and not been able to see our extended family, let’s give the kids a Christmas to remember. Get the tree and home decked out and make […]
Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On Review
Award Winning Hape High Seas Wooden Toddler Rocking Ride On features a wood rocker with nautical design which makes a great ride for toddlers the age of 12 months and above. This toy also helps develop balance skills, coordination skills, encourages movement and develops motor skills. Foundations of Walking Rocking and riding are foundational to walking. […]
Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe Review
The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe is a fantastic play set for both boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years. The main feature of this Schleich play set is the Cafe.The play set comes with two movable figures, a female horse rider and a male cafe owner. The Schleich Horse Club Rider Cafe has […]
21 LOL Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
If you are thinking of throwing a LOL Birthday Party then this is the post for you. LOL is such an amazingly popular birthday party theme we thought we would come up with 21 LOL surprise Birthday Party ideas that will make your party awesome. LOL is short for “Little Outrageous Littles” and anyone with […]
Toy Story 4 Party at Smyths
Head on down for a Toy Story party at your local Smyths Toys Superstore on Saturday 25th May from 9am. Join the party with FREE face-painting, DJ’s and FREE Toy Story 4 minis, stickers and posters to give away. You’ll be in with the chance to win a £50 voucher on the hour, every hour […]
Hape Wooden Double flavoured birthday cake Review
Let the children’s imagination run wild. Not only does this strawberry and chocolate treat look truly scrumptious, but it enhances a whole world of fun for the little ones. Counting the birthday candles, the yummy looking slices and the fruity toppings would be great educational play and good practice of maths; meanwhile, the birthday child […]
Smyths The baby Room catalogue
We all know and love Smyths toy stores for the best selection of toys for boys and girls, but did you also know on line and in store they have a fantastic range of baby goods for your little one. Smyths have just launched there filled with everything your baby could need from the lastest […]
Smyths Squirrel Play Wooden Sort ‘n’ Play Activity Cube
As parents, we want the best for our children which includes their development improving and reaching their milestones. With my ten-month-old, Sienna, I find it essential to have educational toys in order to prepare her for nursery which is why I rely on Smyths Toys. THE SQUIRREL PLAY WOODEN SORT ‘N’ PLAY ACTIVITY CUBE At […]
SMYTHS New Baby Catalogue – Everything for your little bundle of Joy!
Bursting with over 84 pages of the top baby products and brands, the new baby catalogue features everything you need for baby, from car seats, strollers, entertainers and high chairs to bathing and bedtime essentials, as well as all your favourite playtime toys and gifts. SMYTHS New Baby Catalogue Having a four-month-old daughter myself I have […]