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Hurrah! It turns out the Hungry Little Caterpillar isn’t just a children’s tableware pattern. Perfect for families and avid bakers, the Hungry Little Caterpillar Baking Set includes a lovely large ceramic mixing bowl banded with brightly coloured dots. There is also a child’s cotton apron decorated with charming inch worms and a stylish bandana for the fashionable young baker. Rounded out with a silicone spatula, plastic cookie cutters and cupcake cases the Hungry Little Caterpillar Baking Set makes a brilliant family gift this Christmas. Available from The Handpicked Collection the Hungry Little Caterpillar Baking Set is £34.95.
Hungry Little Caterpillar Baking Set - £34.95
Posted by Kate on December 8, 2008 12:00 AM
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It’s that time of year again, when people don their aprons to raise money for Children in Need. If you are joining in on the fun this year, Lakeland have some wonderful products to inspire you. Pudsey shaped cookie cutters and cake moulds help you create adorable baked goods to sell. The cute bear cookies don’t even need much decoration. The brightly coloured aprons are not only affordable, but they work as great advertisements while collecting donations. And finally I love the Pudsey tea towel! Who could resist this eager baking bear? All exclusively available from Lakeland, each item purchased also includes a donation to ‘Children in Need’.
Pudsey Adult Apron - £4.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Child’s Tabard - £3.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Tea Towel - £2.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Cookie Cutter - £1.99 - (Includes £1.00 Donation)
Pudsey Cake Mould - £14.99 - (Includes £3.00 Donation)
Posted by Kate on November 5, 2008 12:09 AM
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I’m so jealous, who wouldn’t want to wake up to breakfast on this bright cheerful crockery? Unfortunately, unless you are a light eater, you might find this engaging children’s set a bit small. Inspired by the 1969 children’s book, The Hungry Caterpillar set captures a groovy retro style. A brilliant contrast to the typical pastel bunnies and bears normally available, this crockery bursts with bright sophisticated colour. A fabulous gift for trendy new mums, this earthenware set starts every meal off with colourful excitement. Available from John Lewis, The Portmeirion Hungry Caterpillar Set includes a plate, bowl & mug for £20.
The Hungry Caterpillar Gift Set - £20
Posted by Kate on October 7, 2008 12:05 AM
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Babies are like little tornadoes in your life, suddenly you’re getting no sleep, changing diapers in a daze and overwhelmed with love for this chubby bundle of smiles. So it’s no surprise that your home can suddenly be cluttered with baby stuff. While toys and spit cloths might be the problem elsewhere, it’s bottles that tend to take over the kitchen. With each one having several pieces it’s easy to accidentally lose bits behind the kettle or toaster when you’re in a rush. The Splash Bottle Dry can help keep everything together and easy to find.
• The tall centre pillar holds a handy bottle brush.
• The ring of long fingers keeps your bottles from tipping over.
• The short fingers with holes hold smaller pieces like rings.
With a modern avant-garde design, the Splash Bottle Dry adds a sculptural style to your kitchen clutter in red, blue and white.
Splash Bottle Store at Firebox.com - £24.95
Splash Bottle Store at Skip*Hop- $28.00
Posted by Kate on October 3, 2008 12:04 AM
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I bet you never dreamed your kids would fight to wash the dishes, but with the Bubble Scrubber everyone will be volunteering. The Bubble Scrubber combines a brightly brush with the classic bubble wand you remember from childhood. All you need now is a sink full of soapy water and you'll be rewarded with lovely pop-able bubbles. The Bubble Scrubber is great way to reduce stress and relax while still getting work done, but you might tempted to fill your kitchen with more bubbles than sparkling dishes. Bring a smile to tedious tasks, the Bubble Scrubber is just £4.90 at Amazon.co.uk
Bubble Scrubber - £4.90
Bubble Scrubber @ Amazon.com - $4.29
Posted by Kate on October 2, 2008 12:09 AM
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Want to make your kids a proper home-made cake, but lack the time or skills to decorate it? This Wishosaurus grant you your desire! This purple character will thrill your birthday child and start a tradition you can continue for years. Perfect for both boys and girls, the Wishosaurus can hold up to ten birthday candles in his ridged back. You just need to add a basic layer of icing to your cake before topping it with this cute dinosaur. The Wishosaurus is made of food grade plastic and comes with a clear plastic pedestal you can place under his feet before he clambers upon your cake. A simple way to add magic and excitement to your children's parties even if you're short of time or lack artistic skill, the Wishosaurus is just £4.99 at DrinkStuff.com.
Wishosaurus - £4.99
Wishosaurus @ Amazon.com - $6.99
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Posted by Kate on October 1, 2008 12:14 AM
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I love products that tempt children into the kitchen, transforming daily chores into fun family activities. However with the new Miniamo range, I think I'd be tempted to keep some of these cute utensils for myself. Perfectly sized for little hands, the Miniamo utensils make kitchen success much easier for burgeoning chefs. Each utensil is made from brightly coloured melamine and silicone, making them both durable and engaging for kids. Unlike cheap toys however, these Miniamo utensils feature natural wood handles that add a genuine quality kids will respond to. The Kitchen Brights Set includes two orange spatulas, a green whisk, and four light blue measuring spoons, while the Green mixing bowl is available separately. A fabulous addition to the family kitchen, the Miniamo Kitchen Brights Collection is available from Lakeland.
Miniamo Kitchen Brights Set - £9.99
Miniamo Green Mini Mixing Bowl - £6.99
Posted by Kate on September 25, 2008 12:02 AM
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If you have trouble getting your kids excited about cooking, these bright characters can lend a helping hand. This mini-army of posable figures will bring fun and creativity to baking and cooking. Each soft silicone figure features a different utensil head and can stand on it's own feet. The bright colours make it easy for children to tell the tools apart, while making them engaging and attractive. The collection includes a pink half-cup measuring cup, orange spatula, purple stirring spoon, blue basting brush & a lime green whisk. A Utensil collection that will inspire the whole family, the Head Chef Utensils are £7.95 each from Colloco.co.uk.
Head Chef Utensils - £7.95
Posted by Kate on September 12, 2008 12:06 AM
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Who can resist stealing that sneaky taste of cookie dough when baking delicious kitchen treats? Now with the Fred Batter Finger you won't get in trouble for dipping your finger in the bowl. A brilliant example of Fred's ability to blend humour and charm into everything they do, the handy silicone spatula stirs, scrapes and makes frosting a breeze. A cheeky design that everyone will love, the Fred Batter Finger is £6.00 on Amazon.co.uk.
Fred Batter Finger - £6.00
Posted by Kate on August 27, 2008 12:00 AM
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Nothing says party like cake and ice cream, and now Nordicware have created a clever new Cake Mould that celebrates this party classic! Rather than one large cake, the Nordicware Cake Mould makes six individual cakes each shaped like an ice cream cone. To serve you just need to top with your favourite ice cream. Mint Choc' Chip, Double Fudge or plain ol' Vanilla, the plain cake cones will complement any flavour. To decorate simply sprinkle with hundreds & thousands, chocolate sauce and a bright red cherry. A great activity for children's parties, every guest can create their own special dessert. A brilliant new cake design from Nordicware, the Ice Cream Cone Cake Tin is £23.95 from DeCuisine.co.uk.
Ice Cream Cone Cake Tin - £23.95.
Posted by Kate on August 6, 2008 12:03 AM
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With all these lovely sunny days, it's the perfect time to make extra-special summer treats. These brightly coloured moulds combine cookies and soft ice cream to create a delicious snack for hot summer days. A brilliant way to serve ice cream outside, there's no need for bowls or spoons. Simply hand them out, the sweet cookie crusts stop the ice cream from melting in hot little hands. You'll still get ice cream everywhere, but your Ice Cream Sandwiches will be the highlight of summer. Easy to make, bake up some cookie dough and use the mould as a cookie cutter. Then fill with ice cream and use the plunger to pack it all together. It will even decorate the top for you with no extra effort. Available from Lakeland for £10.50, each Ice Cream Sandwich Mould Set includes three moulds in heart, 'squircle' and star shapes.
Ice Cream Sandwich Mould Set - £10.50
Posted by Kate on July 16, 2008 12:08 AM
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Everyone wants to eat healthily and reduce waste, but it can be difficult to manage everyday. The Laptop Lunch Box is a new and creative way to make a daily packed lunch. Inspired by Japanese Bento boxes, the Laptop Lunch brings fun and excitement to packed meals. Made entirely from non-toxic food-grade polypropylene and polyethylene, the Laptop Lunch Box System includes five reusable containers and a knife and fork. Most are open boxes, but one large box comes with a lid, perfect for wet items like yoghurt or baked beans; while the tiny lidded container is great for salad dressing or dips. This unusual way of packing your lunch, encourages you to find new and different healthy items to fill the brightly coloured boxes. And if you want to pack something larger, you can remove some or all of the boxes for a personalised lunch box each day. The reusable boxes remove the the need for plastic sandwich bags reducing how much you need to throw away, while also making it easier to pack fresh fruit, vegetables and home cooked meals. Each Laptop Lunch Box even comes with a 'User Guide' with recipes and suggestions to get you started. Made of durable plastic the Laptop Lunch Box is dishwasher and microwave safe and comes in four brilliant colours. Available online from BeckyAndLolo.co.uk, the Laptop Lunch is part of three different sets:
The Basic Laptop Lunch Box Set - £12.49
Laptop Lunch Kit (with insulated carry bag and water bottle) - £19.99
Bento Sleeve Kit (with waterproof sleeve and ice pack) - £19.99
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Posted by Kate on June 26, 2008 12:14 AM
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With the summer holidays quickly approaching, you may want start planning ways to keep the kids busy! Why not transform a simple trip to the park into a picnic adventure with the Monster Tableware from French Bull. Made from durable Melamine, the Monster cups and plates will survive even rambunctious children. Designed by Jackie Shapiro, each plate features a graphic retro print and a single Monster character for a trendy fun style. The brightly coloured patterned dishes are even dishwasher safe, so you've no fear of them fading. A fabulous product the kids will love, the French Bull Monster Tableware is available from KitchenAria.
Set of Four Monster Tumblers- £19.50
Set of Four Monster Plates - £23.50
Posted by Kate on May 13, 2008 12:04 AM
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Inspired by tin robot toys from the 1950s, these delightful creamware plates recall an era where science and space travel filled children's dreams. With nostalgic charm, the Robot Tableware will appeal to boys and sci-fi fans of all ages. Each piece of the Robot collection features a single graphic character framed by a sprinkling of pink stars. The tableware range includes mugs, plates, bowls and egg cups perfect for special breakfasts and exciting lunchs. Available online from John Lewis, the Robot Tableware from Big Tomato Company brings a warm sparkle to your favourite meals.
Robot Mug - £12.95 featuring Planet, Explorer, Gear, Family and Walking Robot
Pair of Robot Egg Cups - £14.95 in the Gear and Explorer Pattern or Planet and Atomic Pattern
Robot Cereal Bowl - £14.95 featuring Gear, Explorer, Planet or Atomic
Robot Set of Four Plates - £39.95
Posted by Kate on April 10, 2008 12:17 AM
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Granted this isn't a new product, but as I don't often wander through the infant section I'd missed this fabulous gadget. While making your own baby food is simple, making such small portions can be tricky. The Beaba Babycook and Blender steams, blends, defrosts and reheats in a single compact unit. Perfect for making fresh food daily, the Babycook is simple to use and easy to clean. Straight forward and intuitive, you simply fill the bottom basin with water and steam your fruits vegetables and/or meat for 10-15 minutes. When finished you lift out the steaming basket and add the vegetables to the reserved cooking water and blend into a lovely smooth purée. Designed to also reheat pre-made made meals, the Babycook is the only appliance you'll need. A great way to make home-made meals that preserve vitamins and can be organic, the Beaba Babycook and Blender even saves on the washing up. Available online, the Beaba Babycook and Blender is £63 from John Lewis and £64.95 from Amazon.co.uk.
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Beaba Babycook and Blender - £63
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Beaba Babycook and Blender - £64.95
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Posted by Kate on March 28, 2008 12:09 AM
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