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Last summer we were hanging out at our local open-air pool. As you do I got chatting to a fellow mum while we were desperately trying to keep an eye on our energic toddlers enjoying the sunshine and the water. It doesn’t leave much time for really connecting but we both sensed that we had a lot in common – from family life to creative minds – and arranged to meet up again. Within a year we have become the best of friends. The kind who shares ups and downs and who always makes time for one another. Not only that, our sons have formed a very special friendship, too, that I see lasting a lifetime.
We have enjoyed quiet afternoons at the local playground and drives to nearby farms. We bravely took all three of our then under 3s to Iceland in February and what could easily have broken a new and therefore rather fragile friendship made it much stronger. Our winter adventure included breathtaking scenery and near-death experiences, which is for another post. Although we did realise that travelling with toddlers is a bit like being on tour with rock stars!
YOU HAVE A FRIEND IN ME (AND NOW MATCHING TOYS)
This summer Caspian took a shining to Buzz Lightyear and Woody. He was desperate for his own figures. While in Denmark earlier in the year we found a pair and they have since gone everywhere with us. We are already excited for the release of the new Toy Story 4 come June 2019.
A sign of a good friend is that they want the very best for you. Caspian loves his Buzz and Woody so when we were sent the identical Thinkway Buzz Lightyear and Woody twin pack there was no doubt in Caspian’s mind that these would make an excellent present for his best friend. Retailing at £59.99 from Smyths Toys these are the most lifelike on the market. They are 12″ tall and both talk at the push of a button.
STARTING PRESCHOOL THIS SEPTEMBER
With Caspian starting pre-school this September I’m obviously hoping that he will meet many new friends. He is such a kind and carrying little boy and he loves interacting with others. He has his favourite toys but is always willing to share with those closes to him. Whatever happens, I know that he will always have a friend in E. They might not be at the same school, but they will definitely be there for each other. Like Buzz and Woody these two little buddies have an exciting journey ahead.
WIN A £50 VOUCHER TO SPEND WITH SMYTHS TOY STORE
We have teamed up with Smyths. They are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a £50 Smyths voucher by entering via the link below. Giveaway closes at midnight on Sunday 9th September 2018. Good Luck!
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I would buy LOL giant suprise balls. My girls are desperate for one.
Some Lego that my Gradson wants
I would take the children and let them pick something else. I would make it a surprise and just drive to our local store and then tell the children what we are doing.
A Nintendo Switch game.
My little boy turns 3 next month so this would be an amazing help towards bday presents!!
i’d treat my grandchildren x
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I would spend the voucher on some arts and crafts fun for my 2 boys!
My granddaughters 1st birthday she loves anything that lights up and plays music
I would spend this on my daughter Sophie!
With Christmas coming, it would be spent on presents for the kids in my family
My niece and nephew x
toys for my sons bday
I’d spend it on some Playmobil for my little girl
There can apparently never be enough Lego in this house so more Lego!
I’d put it aside for Christmas presents 🙂
I’d put it towards so family games for games night it great fun at the weekends during the winter time
A new bike for my grandson
Its all about lego in our house at the moment so I would spend it on that x
I would buy Grossery Gang toys for my twin boys as they are top of their Christmas list this year and their birthday is 2 days later so this would come in very handy thank you.
I’d keep it for Christmas and get something for my niece from her letter to santa 🙂
Christmas presents for the family
Some Moana toys for my daughters birthday at the end of the month
Something lovely for my daughters birthday 🙂
I’d buy some Nerf goodies with it.
I would spend it on LOL surprise stuff as my daughter is mad about them.
Is it wrong to mention the C word? Well i have to tell to reply to your question!
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I would get a little treat for my girls now. Maybe an LOL surprise, and squirrel away the rest of the voucher for Christmas.
Probably video games for Christmas.
we would by some lego
Some xmas goodies, maybe a board game or something.
Christmas presents – Paw Patrol and Thomas are on the list this year!
The Twirlywoo’s big red boat.
I would buy some Lego.
A video game 😀
It would begrudgingly go entirely on Paw Patrol toys.
I would love to buy Lego but my daughters would probably talk me into buying LOL dolls
Christmas presents
I would probably buy some Lego Technic
I’d put the voucher towards my little girl’s christmas presents x
Christmas is coming so I’d be hoping to spend the vouchers on scooters for Piper and Daisy
Board games for the family!
Probably some LoL dolls for my daughter.
Some Lego probably, or Playmobil
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It would go towards Christmas pressies for my boys
On new lego sets for my boys
I’d spend it on Christmas pressies for my baby girl!
Christmas shopping fund!
I’d put them away for Christmas and buy something nice for my kids ‘from santa’
I would get something fun for my 2 year old grandson 🙂
id love to treat my nephews to soem new toys
Extra presents of my niece and nephew, whose birthdays are later this month.
A selection of pop vinyl figures for my son 🙂
Lego
A big cuddly teddy just for me
christmas presents for my grandaughter
Id buy my son a Christmas present
Lol Dolls for my daughters as they love them
Lego
I would spend it on my little boys 🙂
We would buy some lego x
Some Lego for my boys birthday 🙂
I’d spoil my little nephew for his first Christmas!
ps4 games for my son he’s obsessed
My son loves The Incredibles…so something from the new movie would be perfect.
I would let my boys spend it on something to share
I would get some Lego City for my Grandson
My granddaughter would love a new bike
Xmas presents for my godchildren
Its sounds awful but I would have to use the voucher to start my Christmas shopping for my kids
put it towards presents for xmas
I’d buy the Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Sky-High Bridge Jump Set for my nephew.
Not sure what I would get but do know that I would spend it on my lovely grandson and maybe let him choose
I’d spend it on Christmas pressies for my little ones!
Various games for evening fun
It’s coming up to my toddlers 3rd birthday and he is Toy Story obsessed. Id use this voucher to buy a toy that he doesn’t yet have in his collection.
My daughter loves our generation so it would go towards an outfit and doll
I’d spend it on toys for Christmas of course , what ever they put on their Christmas lists x
My daughter is Incredibles mad at the mo, i would use the voucher to buy her the new xbox incredibles game for her birthday in November
I would get some games to play with the family
toys for my cousin
Would put it toward a Nintendo Switch
this would be great for the slime set my son wants for his birthday x