Energy-Zapping Ideas That Will Wear Your Kids Out – Finally!
“They are driving me nuts! We’ve played every game, been to all the local attractions, I’m spending a fortune…and I’m out of ideas!” …Said a friend of mine with two young children, earlier this week....
View ArticleBeating the Back to School Blues
I heard an interesting piece on Radio 2 the other morning about jet lag. An expert was explaining how to combat jetlag by adjusting your body clock before flying. He suggested waking up an hour earlier...
View ArticleMagical Colouring Changing Umbrellas For Kids
Colouring Changing Umbrellas. Something Different – Something Unique, and Something Fun. Sometimes I really do think the what2buy4kids team are just big kids at heart. And when this new product hit our...
View ArticleWin £50 To Spend At what2buy4kids
Enter Our Brand New Facebook Competition To Win £50 To Spend At what2buy4kids We’re giving away £50 worth of kids’ gifts – you choose the gifts and we them send them out to you! All you need to do is...
View ArticleGreat Gift Ideas that Help Your Child Learn
As a teacher turned toy hunter, finding gifts with an educational element has always been front of mind. With the kids back at school, I’m reminded once again how it’s the little things we do as...
View ArticleLearn the Four Golden Rules of Buying Presents for Kids
As featured on BBC National Radio Just how do you go about choosing the perfect present for a child? It’s a question I get asked a lot and so I was very excited to be able to share my wisdom with over...
View ArticleI can’t believe they’re already talking about Christmas!
In the supermarket this week I was surprised to see the shelves already stocked with childrens gift sets for Christmas. Sometimes I think it’s a shame Christmas has been brought so far forward in the...
View ArticleEducational Science Kits for 5 year olds
Colour changing slime, fart experiments and magic trees. Sounds like a child’s delight! And indeed it is, now that kids as young as five can enjoy the wonders of science with our extensive range of...
View ArticleStocking Fillers For Kids 2014
Every year I get asked, “What are good stocking fillers for kids?” Research shows that many of us are concerned that if we choose gifts under £5 that they will look cheap, tacky and break easily....
View ArticleLet’s Get Christmas Cracking
There’s nothing I like more than being super-prepared for Christmas. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but to have all my presents ready in advance means I can enjoy the festive atmosphere without any...
View ArticleHow to chose the perfect game this Christmas
As the nights draw in and Christmas draws closer, I’m reminded of evenings spent playing board games with my family. Did you do that too? Do you still do that now? I can’t ever remember not laughing...
View ArticleChristmas Birthday Ideas for Kids
Gift ideas for children born on or around Christmas day It’s hard enough thinking of original, thoughtful gifts for anyone at Christmas, let alone gifts for children who also have a birthday around...
View ArticleWhat To Buy Kids at Xmas When You’re An Expat
Wherever in the world we find ourselves this December, as Christmas draws near we think of those back home and how best to reach out and reconnect. For Bristish Expats, the intrigues and clichés of a...
View ArticleHow to create the best Christmas stocking of all time!
How does Christmas Day work in your house? Are you awoken at 5am by eager faces peering around the door jam or jumping on the bed? Do you open a few gifts in the warm before creeping downstairs to...
View ArticleWhy Personal Parcels Make A Difference
Christmas flew by this year but in business terms, it was made really special by the wonderful feedback we received along the way. Reviews We’re exceptionally proud of our 100% Feefo review score but...
View Articlewhat2buy4kids 2014 in Review: Websites, Radios and Feedback
If you could take one moment from 2014 and frame it, which would it be? I think I’d struggle; last year was so busy for what2buy4kids. And whittling all that fun and progress in to one moment –...
View ArticleGo Barmy for Building!
It does delight me when a child begins to recognise the world around them. Toys, stories, dressing up clothes and games are some of the best ways children learn about the outside world and it’s a great...
View ArticleThe Essential Gift Guide for Gardening with Kids
With the rain pelting at my window this morning, it’s hard to remember the balmy weather we had last weekend. The tropical 21 degrees we reached last Saturday made all of us here at what2buy4kids feel...
View ArticleFive Reasons why Shape Sorters are a classic toddler toy
Shape Sorters are classic toddler toys – here’s five reasons why I’d recommend them, along with top tips on how to get the best out of this fabulous toy. 1. Shape Sorters are fun Generations of...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Educational Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is just over a week away and with it comes visions of very happy children who get to eat chocolate all day long. And while chocolate is a lovely treat, hyperactive children are not – and you...
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