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Good Morning Lovelies, 

Easter is fast approaching, which means a family gathering is getting closer! The perfect time to crack out a puzzle or game to keep you all entertained! Luckily, the brilliant team at Gibsons have created a number of new features to help you find the perfect one for your family! It may even be a great alternative to chocolate! 

With sizes differing from 500 to over 1000 pieces, Gibsons gave me a few to try and I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. Forget finding a place on the table for the big spread because you are going to have to find a spot for your next puzzle instead. Especially if you pick up one of these wonders…

Jokesaws: Midsummer Mayhem Puzzle, £15.99: New for this year, this 1000 piece puzzle will have the whole family laughing, as the strange images come together. Vibrant in colour, the puzzle may look hard, however, it is quite easy to put together in fact. This means that even the little ones can join in with it too. An extra element to this puzzle that makes it better is that you have to find the clues to solve the murder that has taken place within the image. Will you be able to do so? Only creating it will let you know. 

Puss Back in Books Extra Large Puzzle, £16: Sweet in size and in imagery, the cute cats in this puzzle make it a classic in the making. When I saw this, I wanted to create it and then gift it to one of the elderly ladies we know on our village. After completing it, I loved the way that it reminded me of the puzzles my grandparents would make. A nostalgic image for all the family to remember for years to come.

Mind the Gap - London Underground Game, £14: The final thing I was sent to trial by the Gibsons team was the fantastic game! I would definitely suggest playing this before the Easter holidays with the young ones in your house. A bit like UNO, it has a more educational feel to it though. You and the whole family will work to get rid of all your cards first by matching up the colours and lines. All whilst learning about the routes and discovering the new Elizabeth Line too. Fun and interesting, what more could you want? 

We had a lot of fun recently making and playing these puzzles and games. For something that is different to gift, these are great and perfect for the whole family. There honestly isn’t a family member who wouldn’t enjoy these! I can’t wait to play the Mind The Gap game with my nephew, whilst lending the Puss Back in Books puzzle to my elderly neighbour. She is going to love it! 

To find the perfect puzzle, game or gift this Easter and beyond, head to the Gibsons website. They have loads available meaning you can get a whole mixture because who doesn’t love a puzzle? Plus, they are so perfect to share around too, so they are really the gift that keeps on giving!

Joey X

Good Morning Lovelies, 

Christmas is the perfect time of year to gather around the table and complete a puzzle! A few years ago, me and my mum whizzed through loads and I became addicted. So much so that I got the little people in my family hooked on them too! 

Whether they be virtual, big or small, a puzzle is a great way to stimulate the mind. It is also a great tool for bonding. Me and my mum loved the feeling we had knowing that we had completed something together. 

This made it very exciting for us when we got asked if we would like to review a festive themed puzzle from Boppi. Made from 100% recycled card, the puzzles are fantastic when it comes to presents this year, as the 150 piece round puzzles are stunning. Plus, with seven themes to choose from, made exclusively by illustrator Laura Watson, you can get one for all your favourite family members desires.

Upon receiving the festive puzzle, I was in awe of the beautiful round box it came in. Much like a fancy hat box, the puzzle stood out. We hadn’t even got in to even when I declared how much I loved it. 

Cracking the lid open, I found myself in love with the scene inside. Three layer thick pieces were wrapped up neatly, waiting to be made into the puzzle. It was heartbreaking to shake them all up, but the excitement inside meant I couldn’t hold back. 

Laying out all the pieces on the table, I got stuck in with the edges first, working my way in. With the puzzle being round, I found it to actually be a lot easier than some I have done with my nephew and neighbours children. It was easy to navigate and I could see my nephew completing this during the Christmas celebrations without any help at all. 

Once I was stuck in, it didn’t take me long to complete. I stepped back in amazement when I had, as I was just so in love with the innocent beauty in front of me. Leading me to head back onto the Boppi website to see what other themes I could find. The globe one is already on my list. 

Perfect as a main present or a sack/stocking filler, the puzzles are perfect at removing screens and setting up scenes. At £16.99, they are affordable too, having seen some children’s puzzles costing a lot more than this. Helping the planet, getting good quality and beautifully designed, what more could you want from a gift! 

Are you a puzzle fan? Head to the Boppi website or Amazon now lovelies to discover why these might just be the perfect present for all the family this Christmas! 

Joey X

It isn’t long until the Coronation will be upon us and to celebrate the occasion, I have some amazing last minute decorations and fun for all the family to enjoy! 

From games to ceramics, Amazon and more amazing brands have something for each member of the family. Here are my top five finds…

Big Ben 3D Puzzle, £28, Zavvi: London is going to be alive during the whole of the Coronation weekend, making it a huge place for tourism. Why not celebrate the big weekend with a family fun puzzle that you can put out and show off as a reminder of it? Created by Wrebbit 3D, this 890 piece delight, is super simple when everyone gets stuck in. As soon as the clocks chime on the Elizabeth Tower on the big day, you can look until your heart is content at this feature. It is also the perfect piece to spend building if you need a bit of calm amongst the business. 

Elgate King Charles III Coronation Ceramic Decorative Plate, £15.86, Amazon: Growing up, I remember seeing and receiving a number of commemorative Royal pieces. From mugs to plates, each occasion deserves a ceramic thing of beauty and this plate does just the trick. Whether you use it during your Coronation themed afternoon tea or keep it as a memory, you will not be disappointed in the quality of this beauty. 

Royal Bingo, £4.99, Amazon: Who wouldn’t love a right royal bingo night in? Covered in Union Jack’s this regal set has everything you need to make a family night come alive. With certificates for the winners and bingo cards and calls for the contestants and callers, you will want to play this well after the celebrations have ended. 

Manta Makes Coronation Coaster, £3.99, Amazon: Sometimes it is the little things that make a big difference. This coaster is one of them. Whether you are going for a more subtle theme or want to include the crown on every detail in your home, this coaster is a stand out. I will be keeping it as my chosen memorabilia piece! 

Pin The Diamond On The Crown Party Game, £4.99, Amazon: From a coaster to a crown, this game will have everyone laughing. The aim is to get the diamond on the crown. However, I am certain that after a few festive Pimms this might not be as easy as it seems. Will you be able to do it? 

Right now, in the UK, there are loads of fantastic Coronation pieces around. These are some thought that have really stood out to me. However, Asda has some great bits too. If you need to find something though quickly, Amazon is always a great place and I am so thankful to be decorating my home with the bits mentioned above. 

How will you be celebrating the big occasion? Have you decorated yet? 

Joey X

Good Morning Lovelies,

Friends is one show that I can watch over and over again. I can quote it. I am named after one of the characters. I simply love it to pieces. There is not an event in my life that isn’t affected by it.

When it comes to Christmas and birthdays, I am often given a present featuring something to do with it. It is very much safe to say that I am a huge fan. Therefore, when I went to the Toyfair in London, back in January, I couldn’t get enough of the Wrebbit 3D puzzle that was on show. 

Instantly, my eyes and heart soared seeing it. I called my mum over to see it. I started making plans to add it to my birthday wish list. Even planning on buying it earlier than July, because I couldn’t get enough of it. And that was from only seeing it in the box. 

After getting a fantastic demonstration of how the puzzles come together, I was even further hooked in. The 3D creations are foam based, with simply instructions to make. The foam design allows for easy slotting together and dismantling if you need to do so. However, when you make one of these puzzles, you never take it apart, you show it off. 

Kindly, the team sent me a Friends one to try and when I stopped sharing the beauty and joy of it with all in my home, I got stuck in. Made up of 440 pieces, I opened the easy to access box to find the foam fragments not in a bag. The only downside to an oversize fantastic present, as I worried I may have lost some bits when a few fell out upon opening it. Thankfully, I didn’t and so me and mum got going on the task at hand. 

Easy to find the right pieces, we worked on the base, before moving onto the apartment structure. Having the base in place made this a quicker process and with two of us working away, it wasn’t long before we were halfway done. Yet, we did decide to leave it to the next day to continue, due to tiredness setting in. 

Waking up the following morning, I couldn’t wait to continue the build though. It was only halfway done and I could see that it was going to be a thing of beauty. Again, it is something you display. 

When we finished later that day, I had to take a step back and marvel in it. I loved it even more. I loved it with my whole heart. I wanted to take it round to friends and neighbours houses and show it off. I’m so impressed that I can’t help but smile at it when I walk into the room it is in. 

Wrebbit 3D have created a number of amazing puzzles based on films, games and TV shows. Each one super impressive. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, they are a company making models and fun for all. Literally, there is something for the whole family to get stuck in with. I know for a fact that if they ever make a Disney castle, me and mum will be on that like a shot. And probably my little nephew too! 

Definitely take a look at their website lovelies to see what creations they have! You will not be disappointed! I honestly can’t thank the team enough for this beauty. It has taken a very secure pride of place in our home forever!

Joey X