Gift Reviews, Toy Reviews
Hank Change and Chat Toy, Finding Dory
The Hank Change and Chat Toy from Finding Dory is very unusual – I love it! I adored the film as well, it’s such a great family movie and lived up to it’s reputation as a great sequel to Finding Nemo.
Hank the octopus can be placed on different coloured surfaces and he will change to the same colour as that particular surface. As an added bonus and thrill for the kids, he speaks several phrases from the film as well!
- Talking character toy
- Hank from Finding Dory
- Recites phrases at the push of a button
- Lights up to match certain colours
- Includes a colour wheel
- H10 x W18 x L22cm approx
- Suitable for children aged 3 years+
My little niece would love this for Christmas. I took her to see Finding Dory and she loved watching the antics of this octopus.
Its great value for only £30.95.
Available from all good toy shops in stores and online.
Gift Reviews, Toy Reviews
The Lion Guard Defend The Pride Lands Set
The Disney Store is one of my children’s favourite shops. Our nearest store is Belfast and we never visit without the kids having a look around and getting a few little gifts. Despite getting older, they still love Disney and each of them have Disney items on their Christmas lists this year again – even my 13 year old.
My son loved The Lion King and he is also crazy about the sequel – The Lion Guard. He has this fab set picked out for Christmas.
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Kerstin Florian Ginger Bath and Body Oil
Kerstin Florian Ginger Bath and Body Oil is the ultimate in luxury stocking fillers this Christmas. This amazing opulent and organic oil is invigorating to the senses yet nourishing to your body – and it will leave your entire house smelling divine!
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JAM Double Down Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
The JAM Double Down Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is a great little speaker for out and about. Its splash proof, connects up to 10 metres, and the battery lasts up to 6 hours.
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Smoother Foam Roller
The Smoother Foam Roller is a great stocking filler for anyone who enjoys sports and keeping fit. It literally will fit perfectly down your stocking!! These rollers are used to smooth away tightness in your muscles after exercise or even if you have a more long term problem like lower back pain.
‘Do you suffer from Sciatica or Lower Back Pain? Using The Smoother for just a couple of minutes can give you muscular relief and allow you to bend and manoeuvre properly! It will help reduce the tightness in your muscles which in turn ALLEVIATES THE PRESSURE ON YOUR SCIATIC NERVE, giving you respite from the pain for a while’ (Amazon)
My daughter uses this every day after fitness training and I use it at night for lower back pain – its a really great ‘all rounder’ for different parts of the body. Aside from using it on your back, my daughter uses it on her arms and legs to ease tension and pain after exercise. For the price of £19.95 its money well spent.
For further information visit www.amazon.co.uk
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Turbospoke Bicycle Exhaust System.
The Turbospoke Bicycle Exhaust System is a pretty cool addition to any bicycle. My son is 7yrs and he has this gadget which is available now from Smythstoys.com It’s only £14.99 and suitable for children from the age of 5yrs and over.
This system is super easy to fix on – I managed to do this without any help from hubby so I was rather impressed!
My son had great fun decorating his new exhaust system with the stickers and now he sounds just like his daddy’s motorbike when he peddles. There are three sounds cards which are attached to the spokes which gives the option for 6 different bike sounds. There are 24 stickers included so some of them even managed to make their way on to my daughter’s bicycle! These are also water proof – another bonus as they last in wet weather.
This is a great stocking filler for only £14.99.
To purchase visit your nearest Smyths Toy Shop or online at www.smythstoys.com
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Varta Indestructible Torch and Family Power Pack.
Men are so difficult to shop for at Christmas, its a nightmare for me as I look at my husband and think – ‘He has everything’!
However, I recently discovered he does not have a ‘Varta Indestructible Torch’ so that’s going into his stocking this Christmas for sure. I love the Varta products, they are built to last and are pretty ingenious.
The Varta Indestructible Torch is drop proof up to 9 metres and I love the competition they are running at the minute – people can submit their videos of just how ‘indestructible’ their Varta touch is and they have a chance to win £900 ! Visit www.builttosurvive.com for further information.
The torch itself is covered in resilient rubber which helps with shock absorption and aircraft aluminium-titanium alloy also makes this torch one of the toughest on the market. This, along with its water resistance properties give it added appeal as a gift for your outdoor man this Christmas.
Tech info:
‘The full range includes two headlights, a lantern and three torches. Guaranteed by VARTA for three years, the range comes in three versions for AA, AAA or C batteries. All of the torches have an energy saver mode, which can reduce the lumen output and increase battery run time by up to eight times’ (Varta)
Prices start from only £12.99 so not only is this a super gift, its very affordable.
Varta Family Power Pack.
I have a Varta power pack which my husband swiped as soon as it arrived. He loves it and its small enough to slip into his pocket when he is out and about. He says he has used it several times when his iPhone battery has let him down.
I have since then received the family power pack and this was invaluable when we were away over Halloween. The kids are well used to mummy’s trips and are prepared for a long sit in the car. With the Varta family powerpack they can keep their tablets and phones charged on the go.
I found it very useful when I was at my last concert at the SSE Arena. I was out the entire day shopping and had the power pack to charge my battery so I could take numerous photos and videos at the concert that evening. Its a fab gift for family and one charge seams to last ‘forever’ – I can highly recommend it.
RRP £29.99
Tech info: Powerpack 6.000 mAh
- The most demanded capacity for a business day
- Up to 2 phone or 1 tablet charges*
- Ideal for the on-the-go user: charges 2 devices at once
- Multiple recharges with only one charge
- Charges most USB devices with high speed via 2.4A output
- High speed tablet charge – ideal for bigger devices, too
- Integrated LED flashlight
- 4 LED battery gauge for charge & discharge indication
- White Micro USB charging cable with a length of 50 cm included
- Appealing timeless and modern design
- VARTA brand quality ensured
Visit www.varta-consumer.co.uk for further information.
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LeapPad Platinum
I have honestly and intently scoured the shops and internet for a tablet for my 7 year old son. I have read all about every tablet on the market and discussed the pros and cons with hubby. There was only one choice for us and the decision was simply – even though the research took days! It you are looking for a tablet for kids as well this Christmas the choice is easy – choose the LeapPad Platinum!
The LeapPad Platinum is a fab product from Leapfrog. We have had Leapfrog items in the house from the kids came along and they have proved to us that they stand the test of time very well. Read More
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Ten Square Hotel Belfast
Ten Square Hotel Belfast is a Grade 1 listed building in a prime location. This luxury, yet affordable, hotel is walking distance from the shops, local car parks and literally minutes from Belfast City Hall. The Hotel offers fabulously fitted luxury rooms and suites, along with a bar and award winning restaurant.
