Frog Prince, by Marbushka

Hungarian toy manufactory Marbushka just released their new game to the market. It is supposed to be their most beautiful game ever, but I think it is just as beautiful as all their other games. Sequel to The Lost Necklace, The Frog Prince will surely be the perfect addition to your family's gaming table.

Our story begins with a rash promise made by the well in the castle courtyard. The princess was playing with her golden ball on the edge of the well when the ball fell into the water. The princess was sobbing… in her despair, she even promised the frog who hurried to help her that in exchange for the ball, he may go with her to the palace. The frog helped gladly, hoping that this girl would finally break the curse and turn him back into a handsome prince once again with her kiss, but when the princess held her favorite toy in her hands again, she didn’t want to keep any of her promises anymore, and she left him. The frog went after her to remind her of her forgotten promise…

Carnival series with Beatrix Bohony from Marbushka

 I am so happy to have a chance to host the carnival series with these incredibly creative moms. Today we have with us Beatrix from Marbushka. She made the most amazing costume for her daughter last year, have a look!

What do you and your family do for carnival?

We’re very excited for Carnival. Bojka because she wants to be the prettiest, and me because I want to turn even her wildest ideas into a reality. Making the „night” costume was a serious challenge, but I accepted it because I liked that she came up with such an extreme idea. 

This was the gaudiest one so far, thought it is true that there were signs that Carnival time would be difficult in my life… e.g. earlier she gave me a hard task by wanting to be a rose bush, and making that wasn’t simple either. Plus I wouldn’t have thought there could be more… But it’s very enjoyable that Bojka wants to actively participate in creating the costume. It’s a joy to watch how she creates her concrete ideas (or parts of them) more and more independently.

Do you all dress up, or just kids?

We grown-ups don’t usually dress up, but I have to admit she put a bug in my ear now. I imagined the possibilities, what I would choose… the idea got me quite excited. Earlier we had a face-painting party, but it’s not the same. I don’t know whether I’d be as creative as Bojka. I’m sure I’d ask her advice on what kind of costume I should choose.

Any special foods?

We don’t have particular traditions regarding holiday foods. We give it our all every day, at every dinner, so it will be a worthy, relaxing end to a day, so somehow only the bigger holidays leave their mark on our culinary habits. We love carnival donuts without reservation nonetheless. :-)

This is incredible Beatrix, thank you!

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Sponsor Shoutout

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Bugs in a jar

 I am always swooning over Marbushka boardgames, but they offer other beautiful and fun products worth a look. Be sure to check out the illustrations or their coloring books.

Monster Singlets

P is growing like a mushroom and we badly need some undershirts. I would totally have nothing against these Monster Singlets by AmorAmor. Like many other of their products these are also available as a DIY kit.

I don't think anyone can blame me form being in love with EFVVA shoes: unique, soft, warm and handmade. EFVVA is having a winter sale and you can get some really great deals.

 People reading my blog already know I am in love with all that is Bimba, check out the details on this pillow.

Marbushka giveaway (closed)

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Their are, without a doubt, the most beautiful  board games I have ever seen. Which is why I would like you to go and have a look through the list and let me know if you agree with me. Tell me what first comes to your mind, and tell me which game is your favorite. Don't just rush through, give yourself time and you will not be sorry. I promise. You will see fantastic illustration, great design, hand painted figures... By leaving a comment with your favorite game and validating it in the tool below you will enter a draw for the board game called

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(It is a widely know fact that princesses don't cook. Except if there’s a noble cause – or maybe a person – for whom they’ll do anything. As it happens, there lived a prince in the realm, who made the hearts of all the princesses go all fluttery in their royal chests with his impeccable gallantry and good looks. He was a prince worth cooking for. The princesses tried everything to seduce him...but nothing seemed to have any effect, neither their charming personalities nor their beautiful tempting smiles. Finally they came to the conclusion that there was no other choice but to use magic.)

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Marbushka toy manufactory (interview with Beatrix Bohony)

There is a special factory in Budapest - a toy factory. And not just any toy factory...a 'place' where beautiful toys are made - Marbushka. You'll even find a board game for a 2 year old there. Memory games and puzzles are so beautifully illustrated you will not want your child to look at another game ever again.

Following is the interview with Beatrix Bohony about her Marbushka family