Buying toys online? Try maqio.com

Have you ever shopped at Maqio before? In 2010 this store began selling online, before opening up their first shop in Buxton in 2011. I only discovered them recently, much to my frustration, as they have so many lovely toys, crafts and games at super prices.

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Boys and Barbies

Do you let your boys play with dolls? Do you let your girls play with cars? As a child, I had My Little Ponies and dolls but I also had Technic Lego.  After my brother was born, my ponies and dolls played with his cars and garage and they all went on holiday to the […]

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Online games for children

Do your children play games online? On your phone or laptop perhaps, or maybe they have their own? None of our children are huge computer game fans, although I know lots of their friends are. There are however, particular games they do like that they will play sometimes. Normally for a short time whilst waiting […]

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It’s like Barbie meets Lara Croft…

Barbie meets Lara Croft

My daughter embraces both sides of herself – she loves dressing up and playing with dolls but also enjoys getting muddy in her boots and being active. She’s equally at home in heels as she is in trainers, showing a confidence that’s free from arrogance. I admire her willingness to try new things and her fearlessness in being herself.

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