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Amazon have reduced the Brainstorm Toys Remote Controlled Illuminated Moon from £30 to £14.98. It's sold by Amazon and as such is covered by the Free Shipping offer.

• Shed some light with the Illuminated Moon from Amazon

We're actually due a real live supermoon in the next few days, which will see the moon at it's closest to earth in a while, and much larger than it usually is. Believers say we can expect to see our children be crabbier than we're used to, and more unsettled - oh joy.

Either way, it's a great opportunity to introduce some learning about the moon and it's power and purpose on our beautiful planet.

This authentically detailed model of the moon is designed to hang easily on your wall like a picture and the realistic moonscape shines moonlight just like the actual moon, making for a lovely night light, I'd imagine.

Using the remote control you can automatically scroll through twelve illuminated lunar phases or use the manual function which allows you to set your own moon to look just like the moon outside, from a new moon all the way to a full moon. The moon also includes an auto shut-off mechanism to preserve battery life, making this item perfect for bedtime.

It is really easy to set up and no mains electrics are required, it is powered by just 4 x AA batteries in the moon and 2 x AAA batteries in the remote. The moon's actual size is approximately 26cm in diameter and 6cm in depth.

Thanks to Cas444 at HUKD

Here's a code to for mums to treat themselves, or an older child. Use this Boohoo promotional code to get 20% off your order. But be quick. This is a one day code only. You'll need to use it before the end of Thursday 20th June. Also, you can get free delivery on your order using the code NEXTUK.

Click here to use your  Boohoo promotional code*

• Discount: 20%
• Promotional code: DRESS20
• Expires: 20th June 2013

I don't know if this code will work on clearance or sale items as it doesn't start until tomorrow. Previous Boohoo codes have worked on sale items so do give it a try.

You can't use this code until you're going through the checkout process. Once you've registered, given your delivery details, you'll get to the Order Confirmation page. Scroll down and click on the Redeem a promotion code button. Once entered it will deduct the 20% from your total.

Thanks to kimberrly at HUKD!

This display case for Lego mini-figures is being sold by a1 Toys for £6.50 via Amazon right now, reduced from the usual price of £12.99.

• Click here to order yours from Amazon

Suitable for children aged four years old and over, this mini-figure display cases is ideal for little Lego fans and perfect for storing and displaying favourite Lego minifigures. The display case holds up to 8 mini-figures and is stackable so you can collect as many as you can manage to house. It can also be wall mounted. Just push the release button to open.

The review for this are good - all four or five stars so far, earning a total of 4.4 stars out of a possible 5, and this is a pretty typical review:

"This is a fantastic product to display mini-figures. My son has his mini-figures on his bedroom windowsill and the downside of that is having to move them to shut blinds and curtains. With this display case they can be easily moved in one go meaning happy Mum and Dad and most importantly happy 10 year old as his mini-figures are not getting messed up and stay the way he wants them displayed. The only problem if you stack it is that you cannot open the bottom display as the button you press to do so is covered so I think this is a bad design if you are thinking of stacking and securing to a wall."

With thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

The Book People are selling the DC Super Friends Young Reader’s Collection of five cool books for only £4.99 including free delivery. The set usually sells for £19.95 so you are saving £14.96 off the original price.

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The series features both Superman and Batman and consists of a team of superheroes who embark on a number of exciting adventures where they baffle countless evil enemies. In these five colourful first readers there are stories and images that are bound to appeal to young children.

The words are suited for little ones just learning to recognise words, basic vocabulary and short sentences and should keep your little superheroes enthralled. They will save Metropolis, stop Penguin, defrost Mr Freeze and plenty more.

Thanks to andywedge at HUKD!

Here we have another lovely sale from Amazon in the shape of the Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom wooden domino set. It usually sells for £7.99 but it has been reduced to £5.59 with a saving of 30 percent or £2.40. It also comes with free delivery.

• Click here to get playing with Amazon

Kids will have lots of fun playing dominoes with Ben Elf and Princess Holly. The set comes with 28 wooden pieces inside a lovely wooden storage box. Kids can learn how to play the game, develop turn taking skills and have hours of fun.

The set is suitable from three years and up and is made from high quality wood. I must say, that this low price for a wooden set is practically unheard of and it is such a lovely little gift. Perhaps something to add to the Christmas gift cupboard in advance?

Thanks to thomascomer at HUKD!

These JVC HAKD5 tiny phones for kids are bright, brilliant yellow and have been reduced in price from £19.99 to £11.56 on Amazon. You are saving £8.43 – around 42 percent – and you can have these delivered for free using super saver delivery.

• Click here to get listening with Amazon

The JVC HAKD5 tiny phones for kids have a volume limiter and soft ear pads so that their ear drums don’t get hurt and they can listen in comfort. The cord is also 0.8m long so you can listen at a distance and the wide headband has been designed to allow kids to decorate it.

It looks like the kit comes with stickers for decorating the headband which is pretty cool. The size is small for kids over the age of four and yes, there are stickers included and they are for both boys and girls.

Thanks to Looking4Glitches at HUKD!

Set up by two entrepreneurial mums, Organic Monkey claims to the be the UK's first Fairtrade baby skincare range. After spotting a gap in the market for a truly organic range of baby skin care products, the company founders decided to incorporate the use of Fairtrade ingredients where possible too, providing a better deal for producers in developing countries.

We were sent two items to review. The first was the Cheeky Monkey Organic Cheek Rub for Teething (£7.50) which is marketed as a soothing blend of 100% organic ingredients, combining arnica, sweet almond, olive and sunflower oils with roman chamomile, lavender and spearmint essential oils. It's designed to be rubbed on the outside of an infant's cheeks to help calm and relieve irritation and redness during teething.

Today only! Get up to 70% off canvas and wall décor at Photobox. This canvas print on a wooden frame that was £24.99 has been marked down to just £17.49. That’s a great saving of £7.50! Delivery charges vary and are worked out to your shopping basket.

• Click here to turn your favourite photo into a work of art with Photobox*

Use this Boots promotional code to have £10 taken off your order when you spend £75 or more including items that are in the sale or otherwise discounted. The code excludes baby milk for ages 6 months or younger.

Click here to use your Boots promotional code*

• Discount: £10
• Minimum spend: £75
• Promotional code: NVCJ75
• Expires: 24th June 2013

To use the code, you need to log in first, or register on the site. Then go to the Shopping Cart page and enter it in the Boots Promotions Codes box. The discount will be applied automatically to your order.

I tested the code on a mix of items. A hair styler on sale for half price, and nappies from the 3 for the price of 2 Pampers offer. The code worked just fine. Combined with a special offer such as the Pampers one this can really come in handy when stocking up on baby supplies. It doesn't take long to work out what this comes to per nappy for a comparison with other offers.

Thank to millarcat at HUKD!

We haven't been getting out and about as much this year as we normally do, but maybe a project like this would provide the impetus we need. Here are some lovely ideas for painting with nature, I'm sure my kids would love!

Bibble are selling five different dribble bibs for £1 each, including postage.

• Curb the dribble with cheapy bibs at Bibble

Available in the stock clearance offer are the yellow Bibble,a plain bright amber yellow bandana bib lined with cream fleece and stitching, a cream and purple 'script' bib, a pink and white tie dye girls bandana bib with day-glo pink writing (which says, 'Girls Go To London'), made from soft white fleece with matching stitching, a light grey bandana bib with black script (that says, 'Girls go to London'), lined with black fleece and contrasting black stitching and a blue, white and deep pink tie dye effect with a cream fleece with cream stitching.

These bibs are apparently made by 'grannies in Nottingham', which makes a nice change for children's clothing.

The bibs are made with a combination of cotton and fleece so that the outer cotton layer absorbs wetness whilst the fleece under-layer acts as a barrier, preventing the clothing from becoming wet. The "tunnel" fleece disperses the wetness, creates airflow and allows moisture to evaporate so the bib dries out quickly.

Bibble is fully washable too, so if you have a teething dribbler on your hands, take advantage of this offer and fill up the shelves with £1 bibs. 

Thanks to Khi077 at HUKD

Use this the Book People promotional code to get 10% off your order. Handy if you are doing a stock buy of books for gifts. To redeem the voucher you need to spend a minimum of £40.

Click here to use your The Book People promotional code*

• Discount: 10%
• Minimum spend: £40
• Promotional code: AFBEACH
• Expires: 30th June 2013

To use this The Book People promotion code you'll need to go through checkout. This means you have to either sign in, or register on the site first. It doesn't take too long.

I tested the code out on a number of books on special offer and it worked just fine. Delivery is free too. Not sure if the free delivery is down to the code or the amount I spent.

Thanks to millarcat at HUKD!

This Paddington Children's Wheeled Backpack is just £2.99 at Home Bargains right now, reduced from its original price of £19.99.

• Click here to wheel away your Paddington backpack from Home Bargains

With its wheeled base, adjustable carrying straps and pull-up handle this is ideal for little ones to use when travelling off on holiday or just pottering back and forth from school. The price is also pretty unbeatable, with a saving of £16.00.

Delivery from Home Bargains costs 50p, £2.99 or £6.99 depending on the size of your parcel, or you can use their Collect from Store service which is free of charge. This backpack measures 40cm (height) by 38cm (width) and its full height with the handle extended is 60cm.  The red and blue detailing is official Paddington Bear merchandise and it has a wipeable surface, as well as two handy zip compartments and two mesh pockets - perfect for storing precious things in. It's suitable for children aged three years and upwards, and I reckon it would make a pretty cool little extra for someone's stocking this Christmas. That's if you're reading, Santa.

Toys R Us is selling the Lego Friends Summer Riding Camp for £66.89 instead of their usual price of £89.99. This offer is only available online and you can save over £23. You can click and collect for free or you can just have it delivered to your house for free as it is eligible for free delivery.

• Click here to get Lego Friends at Toys R Us*

Spend the summer at the Lego Friends Summer Riding Camp with Emma, Stephanie and their friend Ella in the mini-bus. The girls can practice their horse-riding skills and learn to pull the cart with the help of the instructor Theresa minifigure. They can even put the saddles and bridles onto the horses!

The bunkhouse has four beds and there is even a campfire for them to make their scrummy dinner over. This is a really cute set, even if I loathe the fact that Lego has gone with pink branding, and any other Lego Friends sets will fit with this one perfectly.

Thanks to jtshi at HUKD!

Welcome to a brand new week of cool free competitions! Today I’ve found some awesome ones that don’t quite top the brilliance of £1k to spend in ELC over Christmas, but certainly do tick some pretty cool boxes nonetheless. First up we have the chance to win one of 100 £15 iTunes vouchers courtesy of the Co-Operative Food.

To win these all you need to do is follow @Tweet4aTable and retweet #Tweet4aTune for a chance to win. The entries close on Friday 28 June 2013 and all winners will be picked at random. So all you need to do right now is leap onto Twitter and get those two boxes checked – follow @Tweet4aTable and retweet #Tweet4aTune.

Next you can stand in line to win a trip to Vegas with Topman and Now You See Me. The prize includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic and you will stay at the Planet Hollywood resort and casino courtesy of STA Travel. The competition is tied in with the new movie called Now You See Me and you also get a Topman personal shopping experience thrown in for luck too.

Just answer the question below and fill in the online form before 01 August 2013.

Q: What is the name of the group of Las Vegas magicians in Now You See Me?

A: The Four Horsemen

Finally you can win a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One courtesy of Gardeno. There are three steps involved. Sign up or login to Gadeno.com, then share this deal with your friends on Facebook or Twitter and then you click the Enter Competition button. You need to be logged in to enter and the competition closes on 31 July 2013.

GOOD LUCK!

Thanks to marba01 and pij805 at HUKD!

M&S has reduced the price on their Hello Kitty sleeveless top and leggings outfit from £18 to £6. That’s a saving of well over half price on a pretty cool outfit that kids can wear all day and even as PJs at night.

• Click here to say hello at M&S*

The Hello Kitty outfit is made of a myriad of colours with the top in grey, yellow, pink and blue and the leggings are pink. The shirt has a round neck, has a long line and features a racer back. The leggings are full length with an elasticated waistband and the material designed to give some extra stretch.

The sizes available are dropping fast with 11-12 only having a few sizes left and the 8-9 still sitting at stock above the age of eight. You can see if your daughter fits the available sizes by using the drop-down menu and the included Size Guide.

Thanks to youchoose at HUKD!

We're all about ice cream sticks at home. We use them in our crafts so often, my mum once asked how many ice creams we buy! I was pleased to be able to tell her that we just buy the sticks, actually. Here are 30 craft ideas that you can do simply and easily at home with ice cream sticks. We've done loads of them already. How many have you done?

This gorgeous and practical cot bed has been marked down from £199 to just £99.50 at Mothercare. That’s an incredible saving of £99.50. PLUS you can save 15% when you spend £100 or more online at mothercare.com. The 15% discount will automatically be applied after you have added £100 or more of qualifying items to your basket. Offer ends 18th June 2013

• Click here for great bargains at Mothercare*

This gorgeous Mothercare Jamestown cot converts from cot bed to toddler bed when your child grows, making it a practical choice for your little one. It’s suitable from birth to four years and has a three-position height mattress base to make getting baby in and out of the cot bed easier. The sides are fixed and it has protective teething rails

This classically-designed Mothercare Jamestown cot bed will look great in any nursery. Made from pine, this sturdy cot bed will see your child through from birth to approximately four years old – simply remove the sides to convert to a toddler bed when your little one is ready. Mothercare also offers a matching tallboy chest of drawers, wardrobe, cot-top changer, changing unit and under-cot drawer (all available separately). And don’t forget that the cot bed-sized mattress is sold separately.

This is one of those so obvious ideas that I am kicking myself for not thinking of it. A Squeez'Em is a re-usable pouch that you can fill up with your own smoothies and purees. Which is great if you're like me and prefer to make your own where possible.

For various reasons, I can't eat a lot of processed foods, and it makes me really aware of what my son eats. That's because I have to read all the ingredients. Trust me, if you do that on a regular basis you soon start to look at food differently.

My son is eight years old now, and there's a lot of healthy-ish foods available now aimed at his age group, in squeezy bags. I like to opt for these and drinks because it is much easier to transport them if you are out and about, and if you have to carry your rubbish about with you they take up a lot less space.

What are Squeez'Ems like? Are they worth the money? Read on to find out.

These handy fruit pouches that come in apple, pear and banana as well as peach, mango and banana flavours are now just 50p each at Tescos. So stock up with these delicious fruit snacks by clicking and collecting for free from your nearest Tesco stores today.

• Click here to start saving at Tesco*

The easiest way to get your child to eat her five a day fruit quota! These delicious and handy fruit pouches are 100% fruit puree with added Vitamin C. They’re Gluten-free, don’t contain milk or egg and are free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Plus they come in 2 delicious variants – apple, pear and banana as well as peach, mango and banana.

I gave these to my daughter as dessert when she was starting solids and she still loves them today. Pop them in your nappy bag for a snack when you’re out or have them as part of your meal – either way your little one will love the fruity taste. And with two flavours to choose from you’re guaranteed to find one that is to your child’s tastes