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Adventures

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It's now coming to that time of year when summer is very quickly coming to an end and autumn is about to creep up on us. However, that doesn't  mean it has to be the end of our fun! Especially for children (even if it means they have to go back to school this September!)  Here at Toyday we sell compasses , binoculars , magnifiers , bug boxes and more so that children can use local nature trails and woods to explore nature. As long as they are fully equipped with raincoats and wellies it can be done in all weather! Autumn honestly is the perfect time to explore nature and to see the season change. There are so many things to look at e.g. different birds, leaves, insects and can use up hours of fun on the weekends.  Have a look at our 'adventure' products online and enjoy the rest of your summer before the school term starts again! www.toyday.co.uk  

Bring Out Your Creative Side

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Here at Toyday we have a range of craft toys that are great for allowing your children to be creative and make lots of things. Here are a few... Art Set in a Wooden Case - £8.99 Build Your Own Bird House - £11.99 Chalk Board Briefcase - £15.99 Framed Slate Board - £3.99 Friendship Bracelet Kit - £4.99 Lip Gloss Designed By Me - £6.99

Children's Bedroom Ideas

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At Toyday we've had a lot of customers decorating their children's bedrooms and looking for games, toys and accessories to fill up the space and give the bedroom an identity.  A child's bedroom is there own special space, with their own special theme and is a place you'll never forget as you leave home and grow up.  Here are some amazing, themed bedroom ideas- Sailor themed bedroom Playhouse themed bedroom Jungle / woodland themed bedroom Surfer themed bedroom At Toyday we have mobiles, puppets, train sets, handmade wooden toys, dolls houses, rocking horses and so much more to give such a wonderful quality to your child's bedroom. Check out our website for more of our products - www.toyday.co.uk 

Fans, the oldest accessories still going strong

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This has been one of the hottest summers for the last decade and the good old fashioned hand fan has been a god send! The weather has been so humid and hot that on my handy silk fan has been my most important 'must have' accessory in my bag. Not only is a silk fan unbeatable at quickly cooling you down but it looks beautiful too! They can be found in an infinite amount of designs and colours so you can either get one that blends in with your outfit or it can be a statement piece to top off any image! One wasn't enough for me, I had to have the green, the red and the white one! I have fallen so in love with these that I decided to do some research and learn more about them. History Hand fans have been around for as long as history can tell and I think it's likely that they were being used in the stone age. I am making this assumption based on two facts, firstly that the mechanism of a folding fan closely resembles that of a birds wing, and that the Chinese chara

Totnes Carnival Week & the Odd Object Competition

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Totnes Carnival Week has now started with lots of things to do including Sports Day in the Park on Wednesday 14th August 2 - 4 pm at Borough Park, Totnes and the Grand Procession from Follaton House to Totnes Plains on Saturday 17th August - judging at 4.45pm - move off at 6 pm. Toyday are again taking part in the popular Odd Object Competition, which runs from 10th to 24th August. All you need to do is collect a form, visit all the shops listed and guess the odd object hiding in their window display.  Over 100 shops took part last year and there are prizes and trophies to be won so this is a great activity for all the family. Entry fee is £1.00 and forms are available at the Totnes Information Centre and Paperworks, 63 High Street. Can you spot our odd object in Emily's latest window display? If you can't see it in the photos then pop up before the 24th August and have a look. 

Party Bags!

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I honestly believed a party bag was one of the single most exciting things you could get at a party! I used to love when the children in my class had birthdays because not only did you have a really fun party to look forward to but you also had the ice cream and jelly, sweets, birthday cake, games and that all important party bag . Party bags can be done in all different styles for boys or girls. Handmade ones especially give it that extra special look! They aren't even that difficult to make... How To Make A Party Bag Now after you create your party bag you have to think about the little bits and bobs to put inside the party bag that gives it character and hours of entertainment (well atleast for the car journey home.) Obviously, these 'bits and bobs' can cost a fair amount when you're buying for about 20 children (!!) so here at Toyday we do our own little 'pocket money' toys that are ideal for party bags... Joke toys -

How to make garden clay into modelling clay

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You may be surprised to find out how easy it is to make garden clay into modelling clay, so that instead of the clay being a nuisance to the garden, why not extract some and turn it into a garden pot instead! So first of all, dig down until you find some clay. I was inspired whilst laying a new patio by Blake, when he started asking questions about all the different colours in the ground, so I pulled some out of the wheelbarrow to study. Select a suitable work space, which will be ok to get wet and covered in slimy clay. I chose to use the patio floor, because it doesn't matter if that gets dirty as the rain will wash it clean! Next break off a small piece of clay, and give it a squeeze. Be careful as there may be sharp stones or flint in it which can cut your hands. spray it with some water (or pour some onto the floor) and throw the clay repeatedly onto the floor. As it dries out, add a little more water at a time. This video above was intended to demonstrate

The Traditional Toys That Boys are Buying

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Traditional toys have a timeless appeal and taking a look at the toys that boys are buying at the moment they seem to agree. Little boys (and the not so little) love a little mischief and I think that's why these classics are their favourites. I'm sure girls would love them too but for some reason they spend their pocket money on entirely different things. Our top traditional toys for boys at the moment are.... Traditional Bow and Arrow Set - £9.99 Cap Bomb - £2.99 Catapult - £2.99

Pocket Money Toys

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Most children love getting their pocket money. They love saving up those pennies so they can buy themselves something nice. Here at Toyday we have a range of small toys for children to get with all their saved up pocket money. We have Jokes and Magic toys for children who love playing practical jokes. For example we have an Exploding Chewing Gum so they can trick their friends into taking one of their exploding sweets or Fake Wounds , to trick them into believing they have been attacked. Next we have everyone's favorite - Fun Snaps! Our range of Loose Marbles seems to get everyone excited. Children love looking at all the different colours and choosing their favorites. Prices range from 15p - £1. Mini Dominoes is also a big hit as you can take them almost anywhere and have a fun game to play. We also have a range of Roll Tongue Animals . Squeeze them and watch their tongues roll out. Animals include: Shark, Tortoise, Lizard, Snake, Snail and Frogs.