Gory and Gorgeous: Gifts and Games for Halloween
Halloween is upon us but it needn’t just be a sweet-filled affair. Education is available too, especially with these fabulous and freaky gifts, games and toys. Play Dough Recipe Anyone who has visited...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Ideas for Boys Age 10
My Gift Ideas So what do you buy for a boy aged 10 for Christmas? Here are a few suggestions:- Gadgets If you are looking for ten year old boy gifts which are super cool, fun and funky, gadgets are...
View ArticleGifts For Kids That Last Beyond Christmas
Buying gifts for kids at Christmas is fraught with tension. How do you know if it will be value for money? Played with more than once? Fun for all the family? As I remarked recently in this article for...
View ArticleGift Emergencies Taken Care Of With These Fabulous Presents For Kids
Building a Secret Stash of gifts is a no brainer for busy parents or people with lots of kids in their lives. Even the best laid present plans can go awry when a cousin or neighbour from two doors down...
View ArticleHow to get your kids to write thank you letters this Christmas
Writing Thank You letters was a rite of passage in my household. A Christmas, (and birthday) tradition that required dedication and will power to see it through! These days, the alternative options for...
View ArticleBuying Presents for Kids with January Birthdays
Buying presents for children with birthdays in January Firstly Happy New Year – I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and that Santa visited the children in your family. At this time of year, I always...
View ArticleGory and Gorgeous: Gifts and Games for Halloween
Halloween is upon us but it needn’t just be a sweet-filled affair. Education is available too, especially with these fabulous and freaky gifts, games and toys. Play Dough Recipe Anyone who has visited...
View ArticleWonderful Presents For Chocoholics And Great Gift Ideas For Kids
Today we had great fun in the office testing a new product – the Bumblebee Chocolate Lolly Making Kit. First Impressions Fun for kids – we are sure children will love making these bumble bee chocolate...
View ArticleChocolate Pizza Kit – Great Gift Ideas For Kids
Make Your Own Chocolate Pizza When I first stumbled across this chocolate pizza kit from the Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Company, my first thoughts were how fab and what a usual idea! However, at this...
View ArticleFinding a new place for stories
Share a Story Month Being bored of a book is not something I readily admit. As a teacher turned toy hunter, I pride myself on having a range of engaging, educational toys and techniques at my...
View ArticleHealth Eating: Different Ideas That Make Food Fun for Kids
A primary school teacher for many years, I saw first hand the impact a poor diet can have on kids in the classroom. Either slumped in their chairs or bouncing of the walls, it was clear who’d had a...
View ArticleGames and Gift Ideas for Kids this Summer
When it comes to the summer holidays, the only way through is to be organised. Arm yourself with games and activities galore. Trust this ex-teacher when I tell you, it pays to be prepared. For outdoor...
View Article#KidsActivityHour – Join Us On Twitter
what2buy4kids in association with The Toy Hunter is proud to announce the launch of a new and exciting Kids Activity Hour! Starting this September, the team at what2buy4kids every week will bring you...
View ArticleActivity Inspo for Busy Parents with Young Kids
When dinner is due, work is relentless and the children in question are being more musical than usual, activity inspiration often fails me. Me! A teacher turned toy hunter who is in the business of...
View ArticleRoald Dahl Dream Jars And Catchers
Creative Ideas With Roald Dahl in #KidsActivityHour We had great fun today in #KidsActivityHour, celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl with some excellent activities you can do with the kids. Roald Dahl...
View ArticleBulb Planting & Plant Pot Decorating
We thoroughly enjoyed planting our sunflower seeds during the summer and we’re so impressed with the outcome, that this week on #KidsActivityHour, we thought we’d do a spot of bulb planting and plant...
View ArticleBath Time Fun
Ah, Bath time! For some it can be a relaxing and quiet time in preparation for bedtime, but for others it can be a battle from start to finish- not the perfect way to start the bedtime routine. All...
View ArticleWhat2buy4kids’ New Venture- a Toy Shop In Southport!
As of November, what2buy4kids.co.uk is no longer just an online business! I am happy to announce that we have opened up a what2buy4kids toy shop in Southport. I was inspired to start my on-line...
View ArticleThank You Cards- Helpful tips for kids (and parents!)
Let’s all heave a collective sigh of relief…. the presents were wrapped and safely delivered, the food was cooked and eaten with gusto, and the kids were happy and loved all their new toys. We did it,...
View ArticleA Year in Review for what2buy4kids.co.uk: 2016
What a year it’s been! 2016 has been a big year for all of us in the what2buy4kids office! And it really is an OFFICE now, because in September I moved our business into a proper office space with a...
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