Midori Japanese stationery
Small children love stationery. And so do I. So no more reasons needed for featuring cool Japanese stationery brand Midori, which I spotted over at The Journal Shop. There is so much animal gorgeousness in Midori’s collection, that I had trouble picking my favourites, but here are a few stand-outs. All under £3 – they make [...]
Nature Flash Cards by Mudpuppy
February 5, 2010 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Long time readers of BG will know that amongst the numerous things we have a thing about, flash cards are right up there – check out Lucy’s round up of funky flash cards. We’ve got the Baby Einstein animal flashcards, Eric Carle’s, some from Wee Gallery, and this excellent set on a loop by Mudpuppy. [...]
Lisa DeJohn Flash Cards
October 19, 2009 by Lucy · Leave a Comment
Our obsession with flash cards knows no bounds, so I was mega-excited when I discovered this gorgeous alphabet set, in Wickle (a mecca for all things completely fab in Lewes with a disappointingly small selection of stock on its website – boo, hiss!) while shopping with friends. Designed by artist Lisa DeJohn (no idea why [...]
Funky Flashcards Roundup
I hope I’m not turning into one of those competitive mums already, but I must admit to being a total flash card geek. My poor little one patiently endured a whole half hour of me madly waving Wee Gallery’s black and white art cards (gorgeous, no?) in front of his face. The cards cost £10 [...]
Old Fashioned Flashcards
April 21, 2009 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
We’re a bit ABC obsessed here at BG, so we do get in a flutter over ABC posters and flash cards. This latest set features vintage illustrations of yesteryear, perfect for that injection of nostalgia into fun learning. £14.99 Berry Red.
Hot Toy List 08 – Under 1 Years
November 11, 2008 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
Natalie writes… In another installment from our Hot Toy List for Christmas 2008, I round up my favourite buys to wow your tot from the day they’re born! My selections are cool, stimulating to help develop their motor skills amongst other things, and there are even toys to kickstart your bambino’s love of pretend play [...]
Baby Einstein Flash Cards
April 1, 2008 by Natalie · Leave a Comment
On the back of the flash cards are ‘Teaching Tips’ which give a few bullet points of different things that you can tell your baby about the animal. Even though she has no clue what I mean when I explain about what the animal does, she clearly has her favourites who she shrieks with delight at when she sees.
