It's summer holiday time which means many mums will be looking for ways to keep the kids occupied. Whether you’re on holidays or at home, whether it’s raining or sunny (unlikely), we have the answer to keeping your kids entertained.
LEGO has launched a special edition range of Team GB Minifigures to tie in with the London Olympics, and they will provide hours of fun for your little ones. At just £1.99 each, the Team GB LEGO Minifigures are available from John Lewis and other good high street retailers.
A great way of keeping kids happy while travelling this summer is the Crayola On The Go kit. An assortment of packs complete with easy pen and paper storage sections are a fantastic way to pass some time whether your family are travelling by plane, train or automobile. They are also great for a rainy day in the house and are only £3.99 each.
Ballzoons from John Adams is a fantastic combination of a balloon and a ball. This is the coolest outdoor toy and come in two different sizes – HUGE (£7.99) and MEGA (£14.99). It’s really easy to use – just fill it and hit it – simple! This toy recently won the Judge’s Choice Award at the Toyology.TV Outdoor Awards in May 2012 as is set to be a huge hit this summer.
Telestrations is a hilarious game that will test your drawing and guessing abilities. This is a fast passed game that always has unpredictable outcomes. Available from John Adams for £24.99 and is perfect for families and parties. It is suitable for 4-6 players aged 8+.
Finally, if all else fails, you can’t go wrong with a Rubik’s cube. And now the Rubik’s cube has gotten a snazzy makeover with fresh, environmentally-friendly packing £12.99). This cube is still the ultimate puzzle and is great for popping into the handbag. So when the kids get bored in the car, just pop it out and they are happy!
