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Christmas Movie Index The best family Christmas movies of all time The holiday season is here, so it’s time for the whole family to snuggle up in front of the TV and watch all the best Christmas movies. After all, one of the most festive things about Christmas is drinking a warm mug of hot chocolate, rewatching old classics and discovering new favourites. In our list of the top 50 family Christmas films of all time, you’ll find a mix of old and new with something for everyone to enjoy. Below we reveal the most Googled family Christmas movies in...

The World's Favourite Disney Characters Who are the most popular Disney and Pixar characters across the world? Disney has given the world some of the most loved and memorable fictional characters of all time. Since the start, we’ve been growing up watching our favourite characters in Disney movies and playing with Disney toys modelled after them. The Walt Disney Company created the famous Disney Princesses and popular Pixar movies, but which are the most-loved characters on our screens? To find out, we investigated the number of Instagram hashtags, Google searches worldwide, GIFS on Giphy, and other movie appearances of the...

Learning through play is important for children of all ages, helping them to develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity. Playful experiences can allow them to learn, connect, and engage with their surroundings in a variety of ways. Read on to discover the best activities for children to learn through play. Sand play Children have been learning through playing with sand for generations. Sand play isn’t just a lot of fun for young kids; it can also equip them with a range of skills, from number concept and knowledge of capacity and volume to fine motor development....

Throwing a birthday party for your child can be a lot of fun, and seeing the look on their face as they celebrate their big day can be heart-warming. However, you might be worried about the cost of hosting a birthday bash for your little one, especially if times are tight. Read on for our top 10 hacks for hosting a party on a budget.  Choose a venue that’s free or cheap Since the venue can take up a significant chunk of your budget when hosting a party, it makes sense to choose one that’s either free or cheap. Your...

Calling all creative kids! We are looking for a new Junior Toy Designer with a huge imagination to join our children’s toys design team here at PoundToy. Who better to dream up the next big thing to hit the toy shelves than a kid who actually knows what other kids want? Does your child have a giant imagination? Can they be found dreaming up new games and make-believe amusements? If so, we need their creative mind to design our next toy. All they need to do is design their dream toy and tell us a little bit about it, and...