23rd August 2011TP's top ten trampoline saftey tips
A regular asked question by parents is weather trampolines are safe for your children. With our many years of experience we have produced 10 tips that will keep your child safe on TP trampolines.
1. Check your trampoline before every use. Check that the mat and frame are not damaged and the pads are securely in place
2. Supervise your children at all times when they are using the trampoline. Make sure they understand the risks of not using it properly.
3. Only children aged 6 years and over should use a large trampoline. Don’t use a ladder as it can allow easy access to the trampoline by younger children
4. Ensure children remove jewellery and clothing that may catch
5. Children should bounce in the middle of the trampoline and should never jump off the trampoline. Instead they should stop bouncing and then climb down.
6. Only allow one person at a time on your trampoline. Children will want to bounce together. The quality construction of TP Trampoline frames, springs, mats and pads result in weight recommendations that make that easily possible. However the major cause of accidents are from collisions.
7. Do not attempt somersaults or advanced moves without qualified supervision. Landing on the head or neck can cause very serious injuries.
8. Ensure children stand back from the trampoline when someone else is jumping. Also never allow anyone underneath the trampoline whilst it is in use.
9. Use your trampoline with a TP Bounce Surround, particularly with younger children who cannot control their bounce.
10. Choose an area for your trampoline free from hazards – a 2.5 metre clear zone all around. Place the trampoline on soft energy absorbing ground.
TP Toy’s range of trampolines has been developed to produce maximum safety for your children. All new TP trampolines can now be fitted with the new SurroundSafe™ fitting, this surround will prevent you child from falling off the trampoline and also the fitting covers all the springs from within the trampoline preventing children from coming into contact with the spring and preventing any injury.So if you use your trampoline in the correct way, following TP’s top 10 safety tips and by using the SurroundSafe™, your child will be able to bounce to their heart content, without any need to worry. 
23rd August 2011New award winning puddlepack range
Muddy Puddles has just produced a new range of award winning light weight waterproof clothing. This range of clothing consists of a PuddlePac jacket and Trousers which can fold into a pocket and are perfectly suited to be carried around just in case of that unexpected shower that takes you by surprise.
Muddy Puddles PuddlePac is the winner of a Bronze Practical Parenting Toddler Fashion Brand award 2010. The jackets are 50% lighter than the original range and the slimmer cut means that it can fold away into a small pocket. This makes the new range very handy for school bags and days out. So next time you’re out make sure you have packed your PuddlePack.
Both the jacket and trousers are loose fitting allowing them to be worn over cloths giving the waterproof layer which shall prevent water from getting your child wet. As all seams are taped and sealed keeping your child dry, warm and most importantly happy!The Trousers also contain elasticated ankles for a neat and easy fit over willies and the adjustable stirrups keep willies firmly in place. They also contain no inside leg seam providing your child with optimum comfort while they are active and having fun.
In the new range there is also a Black PuddlePac jacket which is aimed at older children from the age of 7 to 13+. This jacket is great for school as can also fold into a pocket, keeping them dry when walking to and from school when there is an unexpected down poor.
23rd August 2011Tp Toys use high quality wood
TP Toys wooden climbing frames are made with high quality wood.The TP Sherwood and Kingswood climbing frames offer great fun for your children. They will provide hours on end of entertainment and due to the great quality of these climbing frames you will be able to enjoy them for years and years. Both ranges are made in England and designed to last, that’s why TP Sherwood and TP Kingswood are covered by a Lifetime guarantee against wood rot and rust causing failure. The strong wood and sound structured climbing frames will allow your kids to play safely.
The Sherwood wood range has a large variety to suit your preference and your child’s age. There is the Sherwood deck which offers a swinging, sliding and climbing combination. The Sherwood tower is a wooden hideaway with a double swing arm that can be added for your child and their friends too. There is also a Whacky Wigwam that has two hideaways on separate levels so your children can hide from invading cowboys.
http://www.tptoys.com/Search-Catalog/Sherwood-Tower-Clim … Unlike other wooden play systems Kingswood can ‘grow’. You start with the Kingswood lower tower that will suit your toddler, then the set can grow with your child by adding top decks, swing arms, climbing walls and monkey bars until you reach full high. This Kingswood set will grow with your child helping them to develop from a toddler through to their teenage years improving the coordination and confidence.
http://www.tptoys.com/Search-Catalog/Kingswood-Top-Deck- …

2nd August 2011Saturday Night Stroganoff
Stroganoff is such a quick tasty dish. It’s traditionally made from fillet steak, but I find sirloin tastes just as good (if you don’t use non-fatty cuts). I cooked this on Saturday night and it was a big hit.
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g of sirloin steak (or fillet),1 large onion,350g of chestnut mushrooms,125ml of good beef stock,25g of butter,125ml of white wine ( I used sauvignon blanc – we enjoyed the rest of the bottle at the table with the meal),1tbsp sunflower oil,1tbsp paprika,3tbsp of brandy (optional – I used Napolean),1tbsp of grain mustard,150g soured cream, sprinkle of parsley.
I served this with basmati rice and green beans (on the side). What I did - Trim the fat from the steak and cut in to strips 1cm wide and 4cm long. Cut the onion in half and slice finely, slice the mushrooms. Melt half the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion over a low heat until soft. Add the mushrooms, increase the heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the white wine and stock, boil until until all your left with is about 4tbsp of liquid. Tip in to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the pan clean with some kitchen towel. Add the oil and the rest of the butter to the pan. Heat until sizzling hot, then add the steak strips in batches, tossing until the meat in nicely brown on all sides. Stir in the paprika. If you’re using brandy, add it to the pan and simmer until its almost evaporated. Add the mushroom mixture and mustard to the pan and heat until everything is hot. Add the soured cream, keep stiring and make sure it dosen’t boil. Sprinkle in the parsley and serve with rice and your favourite greens (I used green beans).Bon appetite – the end result - NOM 
29th July 2011TP Toys Ebay Clearance
TP Toys are holding a huge clearance sale on a range of TP Toys products. This is a opportunity that cannot be missed, there’s a large variety of TP trampolines in different ranges and sizes, sandpits, slides and climbing frames to suit any aged child. There is limited stock so when they’re gone there gone!
This 10ft TP Trampoline is on sale at a great price (£99.99), suitable for children aged 6+, has high performance frame pads that cushion children from impact with the frame and springs and the robust galvanized steel framework is built for years of play.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10ft-TP-Trampoline-BNIB-direct-manufacturer-/350446694898?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET&hash=item51984031f
If you are looking for a trampoline for a younger child this 8ft TP capital Trampoline with Bounce Surround is at a super clearance price (£175). Jumpers will immediately gain confidence due to the risk of falling being removed with the bounce surround. Covered by a lifetime guarantee against rust causing failure, the trampoline is easy to build with no nuts and bolts.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8ft-Capital-Trampoline-Bounce-Surround-BNIB-/160623400674?pt=UK_Toys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET&hash=item2565e696e2
