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February 14, 2023

How To Teach Kids About Love On Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day 2023, we are talking all things (you guessed it) love! We have put together a quick guide focusing on why, what, when and how you can teach your kids...

February 1, 2023

How Role Play Can Improve Kids' Language Skills

When it comes to vocabulary, kids role play plays a huge part. We explore 5 ways pretend play can nurture a child’s language development and reveal two brand-new kids costumes now in stock!

December 31, 2022

Bigjigs Toys: A Year In Review 2022

2022 has been a very busy year for Bigjigs Toys! It saw us become the UK distributors of Schylling, kick-start the successful Kent Help For Ukraine charity, launch kids' costumes for the first time and...

December 21, 2022

5 Things To Make With Cardboard Boxes

Recycling box piling up? Get creative with these cardboard craft ideas for kids! From a Christmas tree to a DIY dollhouse, here are 5 things you can make with a Makedo...

November 22, 2022

Small Business Spotlight & Giveaway: The Good Store

We catch up with London's sustainable department store and reveal the details of its amazing giveaway, giving you the chance to win a bundle of 5 eco-friendly toys worth over £100.

October 20, 2022

The Best Safe Halloween Kids Costumes

Finding a safe Halloween costume for kids might not be as easy as you might think. We delve deeper to explore child-friendly costumes and how to keep youngsters safe this Halloween.

October 13, 2022

Out Of This World Cardboard Rocket Ideas

In a galaxy (not so) far away, it’s World Space Week. This year’s theme is ‘space and sustainability’ and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with cardboard...

October 4, 2022

How To Choose The Right Kids Fancy Dress Costume

Dress to impress! Whether it’s for imaginary play sessions or a fancy dress party, kids love putting on a costume and role-playing their favourite characters. Here’s everything you need to know...

August 26, 2022

Small Business Spotlight: My Small World

We chatted with Dawn Burden, the owner of My Small World. Small yet perfectly formed, My Small World was established in 2005 in the centre of Bath. For over 15 years,...

July 30, 2022

Friendship Activities & Games For Children

Having friends is an enjoyable experience and friendship is a skill kids naturally learn. For International Friendship Day we’ve picked out our favourite friendship activities and games for kids.