A day with Build A Bear....

What better way is there to while away a half term day than at Build A Bear? If you've a girl of a certain age I'm sure that you are more than semi acquainted with the whole shebang but for those out there who aren't - this is for you.....

Our visit was courtesy of Build A Bear and we had a great time in store followed by a rather fab tea party. There was food, party games and of course THE bear himself (who FunnyGirl took more than a passing shine to) and there was the most amazing face painter.
We were there to meet their new Children in Need Pudsy Bear - who is rather cute - but possibly not quite as cute as ModelGirl post face painter.

Thank you to the Build A Bear team for our amazing day. I for one was wiped out by the fun and games - and it looks like I wasn't the only one!

Yeah - OK, she's pretty rubbish at pretending to be asleep - but you get the picture!

As an aside and a nod to yesterday's post I simply have to mention their range of Star Wars outfits. Leia - she's cool, Jedi Knight - kicking it, Han - not bad but C3PO is something else....

I bow down to the designer that managed to make good old bear look like a throw back from a fetish club. Just sayin!
Build A Bear has stores around the UK and you can shop online at www.buildabear.co.uk

Because sometimes random is where it's at

Firstly, I have no idea how I chanced upon this garment but I do know that I am duty bound to share. 

Setting the scene...

Thanks to No1 son I have seen each of the original three Star Wars movies over a hundred times. In many scenes I'm word perfect. A fact that on certain days I'm quite proud of.

The new movies are in my humble opinion - a pile of pants, in fact I resolutely refused to watch the last feeble offering.

Then in some random wandering today - I came across this and it did make me chuckle...

An Artoo body. Total and utter random classic. Here are a couple more images for you to ponder...

I love it! Get your paws on one for $85 from Black Milk

Update:
Quote from hubby.....
"Unless you like the thought of teenage boys dreaming of dodging Tie Fighters whilst flying down your canyon aiming their torps at a very small hole... then that is wrong in every way..."

I'll get my coat!
And - no it isn't me modelling it! She just has blonde hair!

A laptop for under £10 - are you kidding?

Number 1 son (now 18) has had a passion for Star Wars since he four years old. I believe that I have seen the original three moves over one hundred times each and could probably recite more of the dialogue than even I care to admit. Luckily for me DinoBoy has not taken on this passion, even with encouragement from the person that he loves most in the world. I am very happy about this as I don't think that I could stomach another fifteen years of it, especially as the new movies are pretty dire.

But when it comes to spending your £10 gift budget wisely - it really doesn't get any better than this Star Wars R2D2 Junior Laptop from Toys R Us. It comes in just under budget at £9.99 (reduced from £19.99) and it's packed full of features to keep your little one entertained for hours.

It is personally a bit too noisy for me - but as it won't be taking up residence in my house who am I to care!!

This little laptop has eight learning categories including letters, numbers, shapes, colours, logic, memory and music and it's a great way to introduce much needed typing skills to your little one. It's compact size and carry handle make it really easy to transport - though I don't suggest letting them play with it in the car. (The confined space and all that beeping would make me want to scream - umm, maybe that should have been on yesterdays irrational hates post!)

It runs off two AA batteries, which are included and features an easy to use ABC keyboard. It's a fun way to help children expand their vocabulary whilst developing logic and memory skills alongside a host of Star Wars characters. Suitable for children from 3 years. I suggest buying a few now and saving them for as and when you need them. At this fantastic price they won't hang around for long.

There are a couple of other character laptops in the range but they are way outside of our budget. Darth Vader £39.99 and Clone Wars Trooper £29.99

Please take note that I do not appreciate noisy toys being given to my own children!

I was tipped off about this fab product by Joanne at Parentdish - so thank you!