Tue. Dec 24th, 2024

TOP TOYS FOR KIDS:

LegoHarry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall, £89.95 from eBay.co.uk

Hogwarts Great hall with house banners, tower with movable spiral staircase, potions room and treasure room. Includes 10 mini character figures and multiple creature figures, and accessory elements such as 7 wands,3 tumblers, umbrella, lantern, broom, sorting hat, cauldrons and potions.

Mylathe Magical Make Up Unicorn  – £38.99 from eBay.co.uk

VTech Myla the Magical Make Up Unicorn – select any colour from her make up palette and apply it magically to her. She loves to sing and includes her magical microphone.

TOP TECH

FitBitCharge 3, £129.99 from eBay.co.uk

Get a deeper understanding of your body, health and progress with the brand new FitBit Charge 3. It tracks exercise, sleep, heart rate and more, plus is waterproof up to 50 metres. You can also receive calls, texts and app notifications on your wrist.

DysonSupersonic Hair Dryer – £299.99 from eBay.co.uk

The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dyer helps you maintain shinier,healthier hair as it won’t over-heat your hair. Plus, you’ll have your hair dryed in less time with an air volume of 41 litres per second.

GoodmansRadio Copper Finish £29.99 from eBay.co.uk

Gorgeous colour radio with FM and DAB

GoogleHome Mini – £49.00 from eBay.co.uk

The Google Home Mini helps you keep informed and up to date with instant news, weather and commute updates without lifting a finger. In the kitchen it can help with timers, step by step recipes, conversions and substitutes. You can ask it questions and ask for translations, calculations,nutrition information, or ask it to let you know your schedule for today.Compatible with some other technologies, you could turn your lights off or control your thermostat with this device.

USBDirect Recording Speed Turntable in Red £65.00 from ebay.co.uk

Ideal for the vinyl enthusiast, this midi-turntable with USB connection allows you to record and transfer your vinyl collection info a digital MP3 format, and connect a speaker to enjoy music on the go

TileStyle Bluetooth KeyFinder £29.99 from eBay.co.uk

Attach the Tile Style to your favourite objects,and the app will help you locate them. Never lose your keys again

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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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