Have you seen the latest beach toy craze? The Telegraph has reported that there is a ball that actually bounces on water, how cool. Click here to see article

The Waboba ball, is about the size of a golf ball and has apparently taken off around the world after videos being posted of it on YouTube. It would be great to hear if you have managed to get hold of one?

If you cant get hold of this latest craze, head into Poundland, we have a some fun toys and jokes to keep you and the kids entertained. The Whoopie Cushion, this gag never gets boring!  We also have The Slippery Slitherer, Spinning Top and a Magic Spring - all just £1 each!

Take a look at the rest of our summer toys range! - amazing value just £1 each!

To any parents out there,  I just wanted to point out a great blog called ‘Fab Busy Mums and their Kids’.  Mum Maria posts about various different toys, events and all of the latest must-have buys.

 Check it out!

If you’re trying to lose a few pounds over the summer, this doesn’t mean that you have to stick to a diet of cabbage soup!  Head to Poundland and pick up some of our amazing offers on our Weight Watchers range - amazing value just £1 each!

Need inspiration for low fat recipes? Check out the Weight Watcher recipes blog. Its a great site to find our recipes and tips for low fat meals.

If you’re not watching your waistline take a look at Poundlands amazing food and drink range, and dont forget our 4 for £1 pick and mix range! amazing value!!

As I look through my window at the pouring rain, I cant help feeling a little sorry for my friends at Glastonbury. Lets hope before they left they went to Poundland and picked up one of our rain coats - protection from the rain for only £1! 

They may be getting soaked, but i bet they are still having loads of fun! The highlight so far must have been the giant “crop circle” in the shape of Mike Skinner’s face. The Streets frontman created it himself to welcome the festival goers….brilliant!

If your planning on going along to a festival this year, then pop into your loocal Poundland before you go and stock up on our camping essentials! Here are just a few highlights from the range, for just £1 each! Click here to see more…

 Happy Camping!

Great news for Poundland fans!

We have opened 2 more stores today - Truro and Stockport! We also have another store in Bridgend opening tomorrow!

If you are local to any of the stores, make sure you visit on Saturday 27^th June, where we will be holding a fun filled family day at all 3 stores including;

• A DJ and Entertainer from 9am - 4pm
• A free £1 voucher to the 1^st 50 customers, to spend on anything they like on the day
• A further £50 worth of Poundland vouchers up for grabs in our ‘checkout challenge’ game
• 500pks of Kodak batteries to give away!

Plus…Anthony Cotton a.k.a. Corries Sean Tully will officially open the Stockport store and Andy Whyment a.k.a. Corrie’s Kirk Sutherland will open the Truro store on Saturday 27^th Jun. They will be there to sign autographs and have pictures taken from 10am - 1pm!

If you’re a Corrie fan, don’t forget to take a look at the latest news and gossip on our favourite Corrie Blog…Click Here!

Don’t miss out!

Click here for further details…

The weather is hot, hot, hot today……26 degrees from where i am sat!

I think the last thing i would want to be right now is heavily pregnant - so if you are then make sure you put your feet up and cool down with an icy cold drink!

My sister is 6 months pregnant, so i will be sending some Poundland fruit shaped ice cubes her way!

I am a huge fan of the cute baby ranges that are around at the moment and i am particularly excited about the Humphreys Corner range, that has arrived in Poundland stores today!

I am sure it will be a huge hit with mums….as the design is a classic favourite! Check out the official Humphreys Corner website to see more from their range…

We have everything you need for your little one including, beakers, spoons, rattles, dummies and more - for the recession proof price of just £1 each- amazing value! Click here to find your local store.

Sex and the City superstar, Sarah Jessica Parker is now a proud mum of twins, after her surrogate gave birth on Monday. Check out our Humphreys Corner range Sarah! The cute design is perfect for your new baby girls!

Make sure you visit the Poundland Website to see more from our great range of baby products including Heinz Baby food, Johnsons Baby Powder and Disney feeding bottles!

If you are looking for webites aimed at parents, then make sure you take a look at my top two…Mum’s check out Mumsnet and Dad’s take a look at Fathers Quarterly magazine online.

Let me know what you think and if you find anything better, please comment back to this post and i will share it with your fellow blog readers!

According to the BBC, research has shown that more than 60% of brides and grooms are fed up with the rising cost of weddings and hen or stag nights.

Couples who are planning a summer wedding are becoming increasingly cost-conscious and are finding ways to cut back, such as writing their own invitations, or asking guests to bring their own food and drink!

There are so many celebrity weddings in the news these days, and with bills rising to as much as £5 million for Rio Ferdinand’s wedding over the weekend….it’s very tempting to get carried away!

There are ways to cut costs though even at a celebrity wedding.

According to The Mirror, Joe Cole provided the entertainment at his wedding to Carly Zucker over the weekend and performed a medley of Oasis hits to his stunned guests! Click here to see the full article.

If you are a fan of celebrity weddings, then take a look at ‘The CelebWeddings blogspot. I love reading it for the latest gossip on engagement and nuptials. There are some great pictures as well!

If you are planning a budget wedding this year, Poundland are here to provide a fantastic range of accessories to help you cut costs, for just £1 each….without the need to get up and sing!

 10pk Placecards                                                             20pk Paper Plates

Click here to see more from the Wedding range on our website. We have a great range of Hen Night accessories such as pink police hats and truncheons too!

For money saving idea’s, check out this Wedding Idea’s forum. They are huge fans of the Poundland Wedding range!

Wimbledon has started today! If you are lucky enough to be going there yourself to sit on Murray Mount, then grab yourself some drinks and snacks for just £1 each at Poundland!

   - 4 for £1 drinks!

   - Lucozade 2 for £1! 

Click here to see more food and drink…

We also have a cool bag to keep them in for just £1!

And check out this cute fruit shaped ice cubes for £1….perfect for keeping your food and drinks cool and they won’t melt everywhere!

If you can’t make it to Wimbledon then check out this Live Streaming blog - you will be able to watch Wimbledon matches live from your computer, genius!

Plus, you can practice at home…grab your tennis racket and 5pk tennis balls from Poundland now for just £1 each!

Click here to see more summer toys…

Don’t forget its Fathers Day this Sunday - It’s your chance to show your Dad how much you care!

My Dad has been a taxi for me, for many years…and hopefully many years to come! So I am going to get him a ‘My Dad is Bigger than your Dad’ car sticker…to pimp his ride, while he is ferrying me around!

I love this tyre clock keychain as well - it’s just £1!

Make sure you visit your local store and check out all the fantastic gifts we have for just £1 including Umbro aftershave, Real Shaving Co Shaving cream, Cheeky Monkey soft toy and much more!

Take a look at our website, to see more from the range.

 The Real Shaving Co  products are a huge hit on hotukdeals. Check out the thread here!

It’s not just about the men though…we have some great products for the girls as well.

Keep your hair in tip top shape with our fantastic range of Gum hair care products for £1. Gum is a salon brand, so they are unbelievable value for £1! Check our Gum’s website for more details.

I am currently using the anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner and the results are brilliant…so give them a try!

So, we find out that it’s not all moats, tennis courts and flipping homes - some MPs are shopping in Poundland!

MP David Blunkett claimed for a £1vinyl diary and MP Jim Fitzpatrick even bought his reading glasses from Poundland and claimed back his £1.

We applaud them for at least keeping the costs down but with everything at just £1, we do wonder why they feel the need to claim at all!

For other MPs wanting to be savvy shoppers this summer, here’s Poundland’s Essential Guide to keeping your expenses down:

First, they’ll surely need 35 ballpoint pens for £1, for signing those all important expense claims.

 What about Sun Tropic suntan lotion, because staying safe in the sun is a national duty  - yes, it’s just £1!

And if Caroline Flint was still in, this £1 bikini would be the perfect summer kit for her. 

Or for summer entertaining (perhaps for a constituency party), what about these fantastic garden lanterns?

And for MPs who want to keep their gardening costs down, the extensive range includes garden gloves  - just £1!

Wimbledon begins next week and with the weather set to be glorious this weekend, why not get in the garden and get practicing!

Andy Murray has been doing just that with last year’s champ Rafael Nadal. Click here to see the video…you may even pick up some top tips!

Firstly, get your garden in tip top shape. Keep it watered with Poundland’s 6 function water sprayer or our 7.5 metre garden hose, both just £1 each. Don’t forget you need a lush green lawn as well…keep it nourished with Poundland’s lawn feed, just £1 - amazing value!

Click here to see more from our great range of gardening products, to help you create an outside haven this summer!

If you have green fingers, check out Garden Forks. It has great images of some of the best gardens around, to give you some inspiration this summer.

If you need a bit of a helping hand though, take a look at Gardeners Corner. It’s a great forum to have a chat with other gardeners and share tips!

Don’t forget the equipment as well! Pick up a tennis racket and 5pk tennis balls for just £1 each!

Don’t worry if tennis is not your thing though, there are plenty of other summer toys to keep you fit and healthy throughout the summer. Click here to see the range…