Saturday 29 September 2012

A cheap yet exciting role play toy: Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set

Role playing toys are a favourite amongst many young children. Kids enjoy the chance to emulate individuals that they see in everyday life. For a lot of children this means taking on the role of their parents and participating in acts such as cleaning, cooking and general home care. However, for a lot of other children they like the chance to take on roles of different professions, such as a mechanic, a chef or a teacher.


There are a lot of role playing toys available on the market today. However, quite a lot of these tend to be expensive in price because of their size and intricacy. For instance, a kid’s kitchen will cost well over £100. Obviously, not everybody has the money available to spend on such products. This is especially the case when you consider the current economic climate in the UK and the consequent effects of the recession. However, you need not panic. You can just as easily put a smile on your child’s face and provide them with an exciting and fun role playing toy whilst doing a lot less damage to your bank account. How? Read on to find out…

The Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set is the perfect toy for any parent who is looking to spend a lot less money whilst not jeopardising the quality of the product they purchase. This breakfast set costs a mere £28.99, which is remarkable when you consider the features that it entails. Whether your child sees themselves as the next master chef, or perhaps they simply want to emulate the cook of the household or on the other hand they just want to present their parents with breakfast in bed, one thing is for certain; they will love this fantastic toy.

The breakfast set has a fashionable vintage feel towards it which will be loved by any little girl. The checker print toaster and polka dot cutlery pieces are the definition of cute. The fantastically chic appearance of the set is of the utmost importance. After all, children need to be instantly drawn into the toy they are bought in order for their interest to be maintained. If your child is not immediately impressed then you will find yourself fighting a losing battle.

The breakfast set is suitable for any child aged three years old and above. It is not recommended for anyone younger than this because of the small pieces it entails. The exciting array of features included in this breakfast set is remarkable considering the low cost. Through buying the Le Toy Van Honeybake Breakfast Set you will receive the following; salt and pepper pots, a pop up toasters, a wooden tray, fake bread, fake boiled egg and soldiers, pretend croissants, a honeypot, a strawberry, Velcro fruit, a magnetic apple, plates, knives, cups and a bowl. The possibilities regarding what to make for breakfast are evidently endless and your child will enjoy surprising you every day with their top class cooking skills!

Thursday 27 September 2012

The best kid’s kitchen: KidKraft White Vintage Wooden Kitchen



There is nothing better than showering your little loved one with gifts. When Christmas or their birthday comes around it provides us with the perfect opportunity to put a smile on our children’s faces. This alone is worth all of the effort looking for presents and the money we spend on them.

Nevertheless, buying a present is not an easy process as it is often difficult to decide what to buy. After all, there are so many great toys available for children these days making it really hard to choose just one. Moreover, you want the gift you buy to be one which provokes the best possible reaction out of your child. You want them to be over the moon with their new toy!

One of the best types of presents to go for is one which provokes your child’s imagination. This is because they will be able to think of endless scenarios and thus it is very unlikely that they will ever get bored of their toy. Moreover, children really enjoy role playing and pretending to take on different daily jobs and characters and thus buying a present which allows to them to do so is obviously a great idea. This is why buying a kid’s kitchen is the solution to all of your present buying problems!

Any child will love a kid’s kitchen because they will love to take on the role of parent and cook for everybody. They will see how you are master of the kitchen and they will love the chance to do the same themselves. Your child will feel special and important with their new found responsibility.

If you think that a kid’s kitchen would be a good toy for your child then why not take a look at the KidKraft White Vintage Wooden Kitchen. This is a great option and will be suited to any child due to its versatility. The kitchen has a white and silver colour scheme and therefore it is something that boys and girls will both love.

The kitchen is suitable for children aged three years old and above and it boasts dimensions of 83 x 29 x 90cm. One of the great things about this kitchen is that it has a sleek look which makes it more realistic, allowing your child to feel like a proper little chef. Moreover, the kitchen comes with a whole host of great features, such as; doors which open and close easily, a cordless phone, click and turn oven knobs and a sink. The sink is removable meaning that it is easy to clean.

So there you have it; if you are looking for a great present for your little loved one, then look no further! The KidKraft White Vintage Wooden Kitchen is assured to impress, put a smile on your child’s face and provide endless hours of unlimited fun!

Tuesday 25 September 2012

John Crane Kitchens

John Crane play Kitchens are designed with kids in mind, kitchen sets that offer simplicity but enough realism and features to make a child really enjoy their experiences with their new kitchen set.


When it comes to buying a kitchen set for a child, it can be difficult to know which sort of set a child is going to respond to best. There are kitchen sets that are ridiculously intricate and detailed, sometimes more so than your own kitchen! You can also find sets that are much more simplistic, in many cases with only one or two features and everything else painted on. You have to weigh the options in your mind to figure out which your child is going to be most interested in, but it is worth thinking about which kind of child yours is. Those with active imaginations, that would probably be happy with a box and some toilet rolls to create their own adventures will be thrilled with simplistic kitchens as it means they can create what they like with the simplest of ingredients.

For children that are very into dolls houses and realistic games you should choose something with more pieces that they can keep clean and neat for themselves. A kitchen playset is basically a full size version of the kitchen they will enjoy as part of their dolls house, but one they can get into and in which they are the starring characters, How many accessories do you think they need to enjoy the most realistic games!

Thankfully, John Crane Kitchens are the best for both sorts of children. The sets come with just enough features and accessories to thrill children that like realism in their play, but not so many that they will overwhelm those who just like to play pretend. The John Crane Kitchen with Oven is a brightly coloured and simplistic model, which features a hob, sink with bubbles, a tea towel rack and an oven. There are shelves above on which you can store all of your accessories, which are included and contain saucepans, utensils, condiments and a tea towel. Just enough to create a sense of realism, but not so much that pieces will get lost or in the way during more creative play.

Another simple but stylish set is the Tidio Kitchen Station, which comes in a fabulous red and black and white checked design, which looks amazing, and features a sink, four hobs, an oven  and a cupboard, all enhanced by a minimal series of accessories including pots and pans and utensils. This set is more stylish and may appeal to your adult eye a little more, so would work best if it is going to be set up in the living area!

Whatever you are looking for, you can be sure that John Crane Kitchens will have something that will appeal to both you and your child and be well loved for many years.

Sunday 23 September 2012

Little Tikes Double Up Kitchen & Laundry Centre

It is important to give children access to sets and playhouses which give them a chance to play realistic role playing games. Role playing games help children to learn what it is like to be an adult and explore the different roles in life to work out who and what they want to be, as well as giving them the opportunity for some really fun and exciting games with their friends and siblings.


Little Tikes Double Up Kitchen & Laundry Centre
The Little Tikes Double Up Kitchen & Laundry Centre PRIMARY is a cute play kitchen which features everything a child may need for some really great kitchen based role playing games and adventures. The set is set across a central unit and has a laundry centre which can be pushed around to fit into the main unit, making for all round play which will allow more than one child to play comfortably with the set together. The set comes in bright and appealing colours to appeal to children, and looks good enough that you will be happy to have it set up in your home for kids to play whenever they please.

The Little Tikes Double Up Kitchen & Laundry Centre PRIMARY features a microwave and double ovens, which open up for storage and to make for really realistic play, and so that kids can have more than one of their culinary creations on the go at the same time! The unit also features a sink and a play phone so kids can make calls while they potter around their kitchen. The laundry centre features a compact washer and dryer and even an ironing area, so kids can enjoy doing laundry for themselves or their dolls and learn about the whole process in a safe and fun way. Because the unit can be made compact or stretched out, it provides plenty of room for siblings to play together, and can also be fit neatly into a childs bedroom or toy room.

The set comes with a few accessories to complete it and make for easier play, with kids having everything they need to hand to play realistic games of keeping house. If you want to complete the experience for them you can always pick up a few more utensils, pans and play food so that they have a complete kitchen which they can enjoy for years to come.

Little Tikes Double Up Kitchen & Laundry Centre needs some assembly but comes with easy to read instructions and will be easy for you and your child to build together if you like, allowing your child to be part of the process from the very start and have a real feeling of accomplishment before they have even started playing! Once put together, the set is sturdy enough that it should last years and you’ll be able to pass it down to younger siblings once your child outgrows it.

Friday 21 September 2012

Pin Kitchen & Utility Island

Choose a cute and compact kitchen set for your child with the Pin Kitchen & Utility Island, a kitchen set which is set around a little island unit which can be placed in any area of the room and has activities and features on both sides to keep it interesting and make it really easy to play with for either one child on their own or groups of children.



The Pin Kitchen & Utility Island has a simple but attractive design, in a friendly but grown up looking colour scheme to appeal to a kids sense of maturity and make them feel they really have their own kitchen to enjoy! The kitchen set features two sides, one with a sink and washing machine, the other with a hob and oven. The washing machine features clickable dials for realism, and the oven has a removable shelf inside. The unit also features a clock with movable hands, pegs for towels and aprons (or even little notes!). There is a phone for kitchen-based called and a rail for hanging anything you need immediately to hand. All of the dials and buttons are clickable to give your child a realistic and fun experience and the whole unit will encourage hours of exciting creative play which will thrill and entertain your child.

The Pin Kitchen & Utility Island is made from durable wood which should mean it holds up to years of play, and will be perfect for handing down to younger siblings or even friends’ children, making it great value for money. This also makes it more environmentally friendly, and look a little more stylish than some plastic versions. All of the cupboards and doors actually open, giving your child storage space for all their utensils and kitchen equipment. There is a blackboard feature which can be used as a chalkboard for games and menus, and the clock will help children to tell the time, bringing an educational element into the set which still keeps it fun but makes it multi-use!

Why not complete the kitchen set by buying some utensils, cutlery and crockery that kids can use when serving up their creations, and give some more realism to playing house! You could also buy a set of play food which can be stored in the cupboards and oven so kids have something to give when they host their own dinner parties, or play restaurants. You could also pick up some tea towels or aprons, but handing down your own may be more fun for kids as they have seen them in use and it will give a real edge of realism to their experiences in their own kitchen. The Pin Kitchen & Utility Island is perfect for kids aged 3+ and you should find that they get many exciting years of play out of it, whether alone or with their friends and siblings.