Bestest Christmas Gift Guide – Scaredy Cat Splat
We just love Splat. That’s it really… The new halloween themed one is funny, doesn’t tire after reading countless times; and the illustrations, as always, are incredible. Top marks, Rob Scotton. Toppety top marks. Available from all good bookshops, or Amazon for a pumpkin under a fiver.
Bestest Christmas Gift Ideas – Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner
Love it. And that’s all I have to say about that, really. Oh, and don’t fret, the slice of brilliance that is Twisted Twee has thought of the boys too – my personal fave is £16 from Twisted Twee – stop and look around, guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself while you’re there!
Kodak EasyShare – what a great little camera!
We needed a camera for the 8yr old. Something robust and sturdy, easy to use, not terribly expensive, and nothing too big or heavy for small hands. So when Kodak suggested he might like to try the Easyshare out, we snapped their hand off (snapped? Geddit? Oh, I make me smile sometimes…) This was, it turned out, a perfect choice! We didn’t really look at the whole sharing options for him (being 8, he’s not big on...
Bestest Christmas Gift Guide – a great smartphone for luddites (and teens), theVodafone 858 Smart. *sigh*
The biggest boy of mine – 12 now – has been *yearning* for an iPhone since he started High School. *YEARNS* for one, he does. Dream on, kiddo. But Christmas approaches, and his list looks something like this: iPhone iPhone iPhone iPhone iPod iPhone I sensed that something must be done. Which is where those nice people at Vodafone stepped in, and sent him one of these babies to try out (not to keep, mind. they’re not...
Bestest Christmas Gift Guide – Fab Fab FAB Retro Ride-On Racing Car
Loo-o-o-ok!!!! Retro Red metal racing car – just a great toy for the little car lovers, and definitely an heirloom in the making. Made of steel, no less, it has a working steering wheel, long lasting rubber tyres (no damage to your floors!) and finished with scratch resistant powder coating for the toughest of races. For age 1+ we simply LOVE it. Available from the amazing I Love Toys site at a corner under...
Bestest Christmas Gift Guide – Stunning Classical Silhouette Portraits Of Your Child
I’ll pause while you gaze a little. Just beautiful, aren’t they? I was thinking they’d make a wonderful gift for the grandparents, but actually… I would LOVE one of these for myself. The silhouettes are created form a photograph you send in, printed onto linen, and supplied in mount (11 x 14 inch). But be quick – order before end of November for Christmas delivery. Prices start at just £67.50 for...