Author Archives: Katrina Whelen

Barbie’s designer shoes

Barbie’s designer shoes

Thankfully for my wallet, I do not have a major weakness for shoes (handbags and capes are another story). However, if I did I’m fairly certain that I’d want to add a pair of Louboutin’s to the stable. Known for his towering heels – some are 16cm! – and sensational embellishments (think studs, sparkles … [Read more.]

Talk to the hand, the Animal Hand

Talk to the hand, the Animal Hand

You might well consider puppets ho-hum once you’ve had fun with an Animal Hand.

One – a story about colours, numbers and more

One – a story about colours, numbers and more

There are plenty of books about colours and numbers. There are also many books about feelings and how to treat other people with care and respect. There is only one book that combines all of these things – One by Kathryn Otoshi.

Special stories about pets

Special stories about pets

We don’t have any pets. It’s not through any lack of nagging on my kids’ part. It’s really because I think I have enough poo to deal with in nappies without having to worry about what’s on my back lawn. Of course this doesn’t compute with my kids, who regularly ask when we are getting … [Read more.]

A new dimension in cookie cutters

A new dimension in cookie cutters

Like your cookies with a bit of body? Take your cookies to a whole new dimension with 3D cookie cutters by Nordicware.

MusucBag – the sleeping bag with legs

MusucBag – the sleeping bag with legs

The MusucBag  looks kind of ridiculous but  believe us when we say it actually serves a practical purpose.

Eloise and the Plaza Hotel

Eloise and the Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel in New York City is synonymous with classic style and luxury. For little girls in the know, The Plaza also equals Eloise. This reminds me a little of the Barbie store in Shanghai, it seems we are seeing a trend in these types of stores worldwide and I love it.

Enjoy the view with the Vision Toaster

Enjoy the view with the Vision Toaster

It’s quite possible I could throw out the television and replace it with this – the Magimix Vision Toaster. I’m pretty sure my kids would want to stand and watch toast cook all day if this was sitting on the kitchen bench.

Kideos – YouTube for kids

Kideos – YouTube for kids

When a mum at school reported that her five-year-old (with a little encouragement by an older sibling) had googled ‘big boobs’ the response was a mixture of hilarity and horror. Needless to say, there were a lot of hits.

It sounds like Lego – a boombox for fans

It sounds like Lego – a boombox for fans

If you like your sound plastic (and I don’t mean one-hit wonders from the 80s) then a Lego Boombox or a Lego MP3 player may be the perfect way to enjoy your music collection.

Spaces to thrill

Spaces to thrill

Babyology has looked at all sorts of spaces created for children – from public parks and private kindergartens to amazing play centres, incredible cubby houses and beautiful bedrooms. Some are a riot of colour, others are deliberately understated to create kid-friendly havens but all offer something unique.

The envelope that tells you where to go

The envelope that tells you where to go

Make sure your party guests know exactly where to go with an envelope made from a map.