Num Noms Surprise in a Jar - new plush, scented Num Nom toys

Num Noms have added an exciting new product to their range of collectable, scented toys. The new Num Noms Surprise in a Jar sees the brand introduce huggable plush toy versions of favourite Num Nom characters that come squished into a cute, reusable, plastic mason style jar.

The plush toys have the same delicious, food inspired names and fragrances as the original Num Noms. We received a jar containing the lovable Sadie Seeds, the pink strawberry scented Num Nom who wears a silky, green bow in her foliage! The plush toys are visible in their packaging, peeking out through the jar, so you know which one you are going to get, making it easier to collect the ones you want.

Once the plush toy is out of the jar, it's surprising just how big and cuddly it becomes. (In fact I'm not sure you could never get it back inside the jar!) The toys are well made using soft materials and have the same detailing as the original Num Nom toys. With button eyes and nose, embroidered lashes and seeds, velvety leaves and silky bow, Sadie Seeds looks very sweet and her strawberry scent is very fragrant. Children will love to hug them and sniff these plushies!

They will make ideal Christmas presents for Num Noms fans this year. The sweetly scented toys are perfect for little ones aged 3 and up or are a lovely, novelty gift for grown ups too. Num Noms collectors will enjoy adding these big cuddly Nums to their Num Noms collections. For play or display, these toys are an exciting addition to the ever growing range.

As the jar is reusable, children can use it as a storage container. There is a coin slot on the front of the jar making it a lovely money box  to encourage children to save their pennies. It would also be perfect for using as a sweetie jar or for storing treasures. However, it made perfect sense for Freddy to use it as storage for his favourite little Nums!  I really like that the packaging is completely reusable rather than something that just gets thrown away. That is a real plus.

You can find the Num Noms Surprise in a Jar toys at The Entertainer, Claire's, Toys R Us, Tesco and Amazon retailing at around £10.  Other plushes available in the Surprise in a Jar range include Sara S'Mores, Sprinkle Donut, Bella Bubblegum, Pinky Puff and Mint Cream.

Find Me An Easter Gift!!

Easter is rapidly approaching and if you want to find a gift that is a bit different to the normal generic chocolate eggs found in supermarkets then look no further than findmeagift.co.uk for unique, unusual ideas for men, women and children alike.

We were lucky to be sent an adorable Easter Bunny soft toy personalised with Freddy's name.  The cute cream coloured bunny sits 21cm tall when sitting.  He has detailed stitching to his paws, glassy eyes and a furry pink nose.

He wears a knitted cream jumper that can be personalised with four lines of text, each up to 16 characters long.  He also wears a smart bow tie.

The stitching is available in blue or pink.

Anyone would be delighted to receive their own bunny this Easter.  He costs £16.19 (which is a 10% saving on the RRP).

If cuddly toys aren't your thing how about a personalised Easter candle for just £6.29.

If you prefer a chocolate gift you could get something more unusual than a traditional egg.  How about this Modelling Chocolate to create your own edible models!  This magical, flexible chocolate dough can be shaped, squished, modelled and then eaten!  For just £3.99 this starter pack will provide hours of fun over Easter!

Or say it with chocolate with this Happy Easter Choccie Pizza consisting of eight slices of Belgian Chocolate decorated with rainbow drops, chocolate curls and Easter bunnies for £11.95.

Whatever you are looking for this Easter to treat your loved ones, take a peek at Find Me A Gift!

Pillow Pets...Is It A Pillow? Is It A Pet?

Everyone loves snuggling up to something warm, soft and cosy.  If that warm, soft and cosy thing just happens to also be a cute, friendly and playful pal, then all the better!

Mookie Toys have brought the original Pillow Pets to the UK.  They are  premium quality, ultra-soft and cuddly chenille plush toys that double up as  lovely soft pillows.  Perfect for nap time, travelling in the car or playtime!

We were sent a Playful Penguin to try out.  He had a very appealing little face that just cried out to be hugged!  I really like the idea of a cuddly toy that also has a practical function, making it more than just another 'teddy'. It is really well made and the fabric is a great quality...beware of cheap imitations on the market!

A velcro-strap underneath the Pillow Pet is released to transform the cuddly toy into a pillow.  It is quick and easy to switch between pillow and pal.  The pillow really is super soft and very comfy!

Both two year old Freddy and nine year old Kizzy loved their Playful Penguin Pillow Pet.  All ages can enjoy cuddling up with one, from toddlers to grandparents!  I even enjoyed a snuggle!  Catching a cheeky forty winks has never been such fun!

The range includes Silly Monkey, Playful Penguin, Comfy Panda, Snuggly Puppy, Magical Unicorn, Wiggly Pig, Ms Ladybug and Bumbly Bee!   And especially for Easter, Cuddly Bunny, Thumpy Bunny, Puffy Duck and Fluffy Bunny  will be joining the gang.  They are all cute, colourful and fun!  

Find out more at pillowpets.co.uk.  The Original Pillow Pets are priced at £19.99 RRP and available from Toys ‘R’ Us and Amazon.  They'd make a great Easter Gift Idea!