ALERT! ALERT! Asda have taken 25% off all LEGO City toys - so if you're a LEGO City fan you need to get yourself over there ASAP!

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I've written a LOT of LEGO City deals since writing for PlayPennies, and in my head I've built an AWESOME LEGO City.

I've got a harbour with boats, I've got houses, all of the emergency services are covered and the police man keep an eye on the robbers who, occasionally, roam around; I've got forests complete with forest rangers and a wild bear!

There are still a few bits and pieces I don't have though: a LEGO City Garbage Truck (rather necessary for a bustling LEGO City!), a LEGO City Fire Plane - I've got the fire truck and fire station, the fire plane would be a rather awesome addition.

Lucky for my imaginary LEGO City they are both included in this Asda 25% off LEGO City offer; hurrah!

I've just spotted a LEGO City Gold Mine - how awesome would that be to own!  Your very own gold mine!  It would attract tourists to your LEGO City, along with investment too.  Just marvellous.

You can arrange to collect your LEGO City bargains from your local Asda store, or you can part with a couple of extra pounds and have them delivered to your door instead.

Thanks to aboffey at HUKD

Asda are selling this Whack A Mole Mania game for £7.19 rather than its £14.97 full price.

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Whack A Mike Mania is a new spin on the traditional Whack A Mole game - if it's anything like the original mole smacking game, tons of fun is absolutely guaranteed!

Here's what you need to do: grab a mallet and bash the lever at the base of the play set. With every wallop, moles fly out of the molehill and onto the ground, which you then have to catch with your mallet that has special mole-catching powers.

If you're the first player to fill your mallet with moles, causing your 'mallet' mole marker to reach all the way to the top, you WIN!   There are three different levels of play, so you can adapt it to suit the whole family; awesome!

My youngest son Edward would have loved this a couple of years ago; we used to spend hours playing Whack A Mole at the local soft play place when he was smaller.  Aside from all the giggling it produces, it's a fab game for developing hand eye coordination, along with honing your reflex speed too.

Thanks to taswir1 at HUKD

ASDA has a Little Tikes Playhouse in natural colours on sale for £85. That doesn't seem like a saving, except when you realise it's actually half their usual price and Amazon are selling it for £179!

• Set up house in the garden

Actually, the nice things about these houses is that they can be used both indoors and outdoors, I guess.

The playhouses are suitable for children over 18 months, though I can't imagine why - my 14 month old loves the one at the soft play centre.

The Playhouse in Natural reflects classic wood cabin design for playhouse which presents children with different outdoor fun activities and plays. The playhouse features detailed styling on outside walls and shingled roof top.

The playhouse is equipped with drop leaf table, phone shutters and a Dutch door for added fun. The high brick chimney on the rooftop makes it look like a wood cabin making it perfect for role play.

Reviewers say it's solid and sturdy, easy to put together and a great present for kids.

Thanks to biggysilly at HUKD

I really struggle to write reviews on nappies because they are so subjective. It's like writing a review on a pair of trousers. Just because they fit me doesn't mean they're going to fit you. I love trousers from M&S, but my sister thinks they hang funny on her, and they fit well around her hips and gape around her middle. We have different body types, so different brands work differently for us.

It's the same with cloth nappies and with disposable nappies.

When my oldest was in disposable nappies as a baby a friend recommended a specific brand, and they happened to be on sale, so we bought bulk - and I mean BULK. We had hundreds of nappies. And I had to change my daughter's outfit with every single nappy change, because they leaked everywhere.  We had to shop around a bit till we found something that really worked for us, and we found that in reusable nappies.

So, while I can tell you about our experience with Asda's Little Angels nappies, my advice would be to buy one pack and try them for yourself before stocking up in bulk, just because we're overall happy with them.

ASDA has reduced the price on the Lego City Passenger Train from £79.97 to £59.98 which is a neat and tidy saving of £19.99. That’s almost the price of half another Lego set in savings! Of course you do need to add on the extra delivery charges which are £2.95 for standard delivery.

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The new high-speed passenger train is ready to pick up and drop off passengers at the Lego City Station. Handle up to eight trains at a time through the tight curves of the new flexible tracks using the new eight-channel, seven-speed infrared remote control. This is pretty darn cool.

The set includes three minifigures, one train driver, two passengers, two engines with opening control rooms, a passenger car with opening roof and space for six passengers, a train station platform, a full circle of 16 curved tracks and 16 flexible tracks, one traffic light and a power functions box. This is a fantastic price for a brilliant train set.

Thanks to Magic7032 at HUKD!

If you have a Jake and the Neverland Pirates fan in your family, or circle of little friends, and they don't have a Bucky the Pirate Ship, then you might want to take a quick click over to Asda - they're selling Bucky the Pirate Ships for £30.  There's debate as to the rrp - some say it's £49.99, but the Asda site lists it as being £39. Either way, it's still a good little deal for a Jake and the Neverland Pirates fan.

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I'll be honest, I don't know anything about Jake and the Neverland Pirates, but knowing kids I have a fair idea how popular he must be, and you can do LOTS with Bucky the Pirate Ship - he's not just a model.

You can load the cannon with the water ball projectiles and press the button to shoot them - uptick for that feature, all kids love firing things!  You can place Jake in the hot spot on deck to see the infamous Tick Tock Croc explode out the side of the hidden trap door with his jaws chomping away like crazy - another uptick there methinks, and will prompt daft amounts of giggling.

Then you can attach Scully to the crow's nest so you have a lookout.  There's also a working slide for everyone (well the figures, obviously not everyone!) to slide down.  You can also roll Bucky around and he rocks side to side as if he was really sailing in the ocean.

If that's not enough for you, there are over 25 sound effects, Jake phrases, and the theme song and Bucky also comes with Jake and Skully figures too - see, a bit of a Bucky bargain!

Thanks to jambuniojess at HUKD

ASDA has dropped the price on the Chicco London Red Wave stroller from £40 to £24, a saving of £16 off the usual retail price. It is a compact and easy to use stroller that’s ideal for busy areas and keeps baby safe.

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The Chicco London is an extremely versatile stroller which cleverly combines comfort and protection for babies with the needs of today’s parent and functional solutions. This lightweight stroller is suitable from birth to 15kgs and comes complete with a hood, rain cover and large shopping basket.

You get a four-position reclining backrest that’s adjustable with one hand, an adjustable leg rest and a five-point safety harness. The hands are soft and there is a full length fleece foot muff to keep baby toasty warm in colder weather. The front wheels are lockable, there is  suspension, and it is easy to drop down in size to pack away whenever you’re done. And the price is awesome.

Thanks to daniellevann2009 at HUKD!

The Nintendo Wii U consoles have been, in my humble opinion, way overpriced for way too long. I am delighted to see that finally the consoles are coming down to a decent price point and ASDA is leading the charge. You can now get the Wii U 8GB white console at £149. Nice.

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The Nintendo Wii U console basic pack used to cost around £200, now you are saving a tidy £50 for the console itself. You get £.149 cashback if you buy it with your ASDA Money Credit Card too. Bit of a rubbish cashback, but hey.

The cost of delivery is free if you go with their standard 3-5 days, and you can take advantage of all the new Wii U games that are coming out at the moment. This is a superb deal and I’m definitely going to be taking advantage of it. I mean, I have wanted to play ZombieU since I heard about it! Although that’s not for the kids…

Thanks to prometheus24 at HUKD!

ASDA has stepped up and decided to go one step further when supporting families with children who suffer from asthma. They are now giving away free Asthma UK information packs to children with asthma.

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The Asthma UK’s pack, entitled My Asthma, is a self-management resource designed specifically for children aged 6-11 to help them understand more about their medicines and how to be in control of their asthma. The aim of these packs is to help children understand the issue, learn about medicines available to them, and help parents recognise how better to control their child’s asthma.

You can visit your local ASDA pharmacy to get free asthma advice where the qualified staff will show your child how to use their inhaler properly and where you can collect your free My Asthma pack. Inside freebie you will find My Asthma Plan, My Asthma Calendar, and a  My Asthma Medicines Postcard.

To get your free pack, visit your nearest ASDA store that has a pharmacy.

We sat on the patio, bathed in warm sunshine, and sipped deliciously cold sparkling bottlegreen Elderflower. It tickled the tongue, and made the the last lingering remnant of the bone achingly cold winter disappear.

That, was just five minutes ago. A friend popped around, and we spent a very civilised half hour chatting in that golden yellow stuff the rest of the world knows as sunshine. Bottlegreen sent me some samples of their new Elderflower range to try, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.

The Asda Baby Event is still on and I’ve found another cool deal. The Safety First Swivel Bath Seat is on sale for £9.00. It was £12.00 so you’re saving £3. It all helps and I’m in for anything that makes bath time easier.

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The Safety First Swivel Bath Seat is a sit-up bath seat with 360 degree swivel rotation and a locking mechanism to secure it into the desired position. Four suction cups with patented release tabs ensure it remains secured to the base of the bath at all times.

The seat features an ergonomic shape to support your baby's back and sea horse toys to keep your baby entertained whilst being bathed. The unique and patented 360 degree swivel action allows the carer to gently turn the baby in the seat to access and wash those difficult to reach areas, making bath time much easier. Four independent suction pads on the base ensure stability and security when installed in the bath. This swivel chair should not be used before your child can sit unaided (approximately 6 months) or after your child is able to stand (approximately 12 months).

Save a lovely £12.99 (that’s more than 50%) on the Hygiene Plus Nappy Disposal System from Asda Direct. Asda Direct have got their big Baby Event sale on at the moment and so the nappy disposal system that is normally £22.99 has been reduced to £10.00, awesome.

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Asda knows that you change your baby up to 5,000 times between birth and potty training (amazing!). Thank goodness for Sangenic Hygiene Plus from Tommee Tippee. It’s a fantastic and complete solution to nappy disposal at an affordable price. Each used nappy is individually wrapped in anti-bacterial film and locked away at the push of a plunger and the disposal system doesn’t need to be emptied until 28 nappy changes later, cool!

The nappy disposal system is really practical and easy to use. It’s odour and germ free and comes with a free cassette of disposal film to last you a month. And of course it helps you keep the environment clean and hygienic for your baby too.

Smell free and hygienic nappy disposal, fabulous!

You know how we normally tell you about online deals, right? Well, this one is so good that I am sending my husband out tonight to our nearest Asda - which isn't so close, actually! - just to have a look and see if he can find a set of the Acorn Wooden Play Pots and Pans. Apparently they are reduced from £19.97 to £3!

• Take a drive to Asda to kit out your little one's kitchen*

We know for sure it's available in Wigan, and suspect it's a country wide offer, but it's definitely not available on the website anymore.

Reviewers rate it highly, giving it 4.8 out of 5 stars overall.

The set comes with  13 pieces including a frying pan, saucepan with lid, cutlery, plates and salt & pepper shaker, so basically everything you need to equip your little chefs kitchen.

It's made from high quality materials to ensure durability and safety, but due to smallish parts is recommended for children aged 3 years and over.

If you find it in your local, head over to this thread on HUKD and let everyone else know where it is available, but be kind to everyone and don't buy more than you need!

Thanks to andywedge at HUKD

ASDA are having some discounty fun this week as they slash the prices on a range of baby products. They have the Tommee Tippee Explora Baby Food Blender down from £19.99 to only £10 – a very useful saving of nearly £10 off the original price – and they have the Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature bottles down from £25 to £10.

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The Tommee Tippee blender is a small and handy little due that’s perfect for helping you to create the right portion sizes for baby. You can use it to blend fruit and vegetables into smooth purees and into chunkier meals as well.

You get two speed settings, it is easy to clean, it has a pulse action for efficient blending, a lid safety lock, non-slip rubber feet and it’s dead cute. Is it worth spending nearly £20 on? The reviews say that it is a fantastic product and that for only £10 you are getting a total bargain.

Thanks to wishihadadonkey at HUKD!

If you’re pregnant or have just had a baby you can now pick up your FREE Bounty packs from your local Asda store! The free Bounty packs include information and products to help you prepare for your baby’s arrival and beyond. There are items such as coupons for the products you’ll need during and after your pregnancy, practical and helpful guides and free samples, lovely, we LOVE freebies.

• Click here to find out everything you need to know about the free Bounty Packs

How to collect your Bounty packs:

Pick up your free Bounty pack from your nearest Asda Pharmacy or, if your local store doesn’t have a Pharmacy counter, ask at the Customer Services desk. This service is available at more than 400 of their stores so just go to their site to find out where the nearest participating store is.

Bounty has been providing expectant and new mums with free sample packs for over 50 years. Their packs contain important information, expert advice and free samples from the leading baby brands to help you choose what is right for you and your family.

Thank you Asda and Bounty and M.Oliveira!

This is awesome! The Moon Sand Sweet Delights Shake Maker Play Set was £15.00 but is now half price at Asda Direct so you’ll be paying £7.50 and saving £7.50, nice. With this set the kids can make gorgeous looking shakes, sundaes and even biscuits to go with them.

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The kids can mix and serve their own customized Moon Sand milkshakes. They can make delicious-looking shakes and smoothies with a real, working blender with the Moon Sand Sweet Delights Shake Maker Play set. Then they can decorate their drinks with fruit and umbrellas and even bake and paint their creations to keep them.

Way cooler than earth sand, Moon Sand is the mouldable sand that never dries out. You can squish, squeeze, shape and create anything you can think of. Hold it, mould it, pack it and stack it. The sand is colourful, easy to clean up, reusable and even floats in water. It's the fun of the beach without the mess, wow!

The set includes the blender, moulds and accessories to decorate your shakes with including straws and umbrellas, a sand box for contained play and easy storage, moon sand and so much more.

Asda Direct have some awesome savings on Star Wars Lego at the moment. I love this one. The LEGO Star Wars Z-95 Headhunter was £38.97 but Asda Direct have reduced it to £29.23 so you’ll be saving a lovely £9.74, that’s 25% off!

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Let your kids scour the skies above planet Umbara and have the adventures of a lifetime in the versatile Z-95 Headhunter. As featured in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series, this multi-purpose star-fighter is the perfect weapon against the evil Separatist forces. They can even retract the landing gear and fire the Lego Technic shooter and store the electrobinoculars and blaster in the rear compartment weapon rack, super cool.

This Star Wars Lego set includes three minifigures with assorted weapons and an extra accessory, the Clone Pilot, a 501st Clone Trooper and Pong Krell.

Build, play and have a blast with Star Wars Lego and the Z-95 Headhunter, you can never go wrong when it comes to Star Wars and Lego and now you get both in one pack!

Have hours of building fun at half the normal price. The Mega Bloks Chuggington Coaster was £39.97 at Asda Direct but has now been reduced to a lovely £19.99  so you’ll be saving £19.98 on this cool building blocks set.

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Let your kids have hours of construction fun with the Mega Bloks Chuggington Coaster set. They’ll be able to build and rebuild the iconic clock tower and train station for loads of exciting action. The set lets them build all the tracks through the buildings and ride the rails up to four levels high. As Action Chugger puts Wilson to the test, attach his Jet-Pack and fly him down the buildable sky-rail to see who will land first.

There are over 80 buildable pieces included in the set so the building adventures are endless. Suitable for kids over the age of four the set includes a four-part buildable Vee and two Chuggers, an eight-part buildable Wilson and Action Chugger and both with mouth-movement for added fun. There’s also a cool buildable Jet-Pack for the Chuggers to fly through the customizable Sky-Rail, a four-storey clock tower and a three-level train station.

Easter is a great adventure and I’m not entirely sure I will ever grow out of it. I can remember stuffing my face with eggs, running about on a sugar high and being completely mean and not giving any chocolate to my brother. Easter has always been a family affair and we make a huge deal out of it every year. Last year I went and left a trail of cotton wool around the street and when we went for a walk, I told my daughter the Easter bunny was shedding because it was so warm…

So, as Easter rapidly approaches and the shops are bursting with eggy surprises, what are you going to do on the big day? Well, ASDA has some cute ideas that I’ve totally stolen from them and popped into this feature. They suggest a roast for Easter Sunday, and I am inclined to agree, especially if this icy weather continues. It may well be that everyone will need a toasty roast to warm up after hunting for eggs in the garden.

It is that time of the year again when the kids get to gorge themselves silly on chocolate. Easter Sunday is on March 31st this year. So only a couple of weeks to go.

I love Easter, it is one of my favourite holidays (along with Halloween). Mainly because it is so simple. Throw a bunch of chocolate at the kids and they're happy!

It is also in the middle of the Easter school holidays, so you can spend a bit of time doing craft type things with the kids too. If you want!

What I also like about Easter is that it's an easy holiday event to do really cheaply. Here's some of the great ideas and budget deals I've found on the internet.