Tag Archives: toys

Cash in the attic

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Circles in the Sand

Each year in England, it always astounds me that my Mum has kept so many of our childhood things – and is now happily selling them on eBay. Our 100-year-old antique rocking horse has been sold, but to my delight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Parenting | Tagged Fisher-Price vintage airport set, Hamley's top 10 toys for Christmas 2014 predictions, Mr Potato Head, old toys, popular toys 2014, toys, toys from 1952 onwards timeline, toys popular in the 50s 60s 70s, vintage toys | 1 Comment

A sticky story about having a housemaid (and please don’t go off me!)

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Circles in the Sand

It’s no secret that many of us here in Dubai have housemaids, who double up as nannies and sometimes cooks too. A very small minority even drive, meaning the school run is magically done too. I’ve heard this wonderful perk … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dubai, Expat, Family, Parenting | Tagged children, Dubai, expat, housemaid, housework, kids, maid, nanny, scotch tape, sellotape, tidying, toys | 12 Comments

Boys’ toys and vintage memories

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Circles in the Sand

I was so impressed on holiday when my seven-year-old niece was given a kit of interlocking pieces and managed to keep all the bits together – apart from two segments that were duly searched for and located. Having produced two … Continue reading →