Mon. Nov 18th, 2024

Harry Potter Sharpener | RRP: £2.99 | Stockist: Ryman

A great stocking filler to ensure your pencils are sharpened ahead of returning to school after the Christmas break.  The Maped pencil sharpener has a large capacity reserve to hold shavings, while keeping pencils clean and looking pristine. All while providing a comfortable grip to sharpen pencils easily and quickly without damaging the pencil lead.

 Harry Potter Gel Pens | RRP: £6.99 | Stockist: Ryman

Be top of the class in the New year with the Harry Potter Gel Pens that are designed with a comfortable rubber grip to reduce hand fatigue. The pens use water-based gel ink that provides a seamless and consistent writing experience. Whether you’re taking notes in class or jotting down ideas at work, these pens provide a reliable and enjoyable writing experience.

Harry Potter Highlighters | RRP: £6.99 | Stockist: Ryman

The highlighters every tween wants in their stocking!  Each Harry Potter highlighter features the different colours and crest of each Hogwarts house, helping children create their own magic this Christmas and beyond!  The fluorescent ink is luminous to enhance notebooks, without going through or tearing the paper, not forgetting it is also photocopying resistant.

Maped Pixel Party Mini Highlighters | RRP: £3.00 | Stockist: Asda

Super fun for the stocking… Each Pixel Party Highlighter represents a small, pixelated character with different expressions.  Featuring a retro-futuristic theme, inspired by the principles of gaming, this collection of top-notch school accessories is just what little ones need as school starts back in January! .

 Maped Color’Peps My First Finger Paints | RRP: £9.99 | Stockist: Amazon

A stocking filler for the youngest members of the family… The Maped My First Finger Paints offer a delightful painting experience for babies and toddlers with their smooth, creamy consistency, ensuring easy application and fun playtime. These paints provide excellent coverage, making it simple for mini artists in the making to create vibrant and bold masterpieces with minimal effort. Dermatologically tested, these finger paints are gentle and safe for children’s sensitive skin, giving parents peace of mind.

Maped Color’Peps Infinity Colouring Pencils | RRP: £4.99  | Stockists: Leading stationers, supermarkets and on Amazon

A true showstopper in the pencil case (and stocking)!  the already award-winning, Infinity Colouring Pencils are a must! Made entirely of lead, meaning they can be used from start to finish and as a result last 10 times longer than a usual colouring pencil. They also produce NO waste, making them a truly sustainable choice.

 Maped Color’Peps Duo Stamp Colouring Felt Pens | RRP: £3.99 | Stockist: Amazon

Stamping fun in the stockings this season with the Duo Stamp Colouring Felt Pens.  Experience a whole new way to bring drawings to life with this pack of 8 dual-tipped felt pens offers an exciting combination of colouring and stamping, allowing little ones to create stunning artwork with ease.  Each pen features a unique stamping feature that adds a touch of magic to your drawings. With a simple press, you can effortlessly incorporate fun patterns and designs into your artwork, taking your creativity to the next level.

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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