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May 3rd 2015

Our Top 10 Kids Shows You Probably Forgot About!

As we all know, times change, what was big now is gone tomorrow and sometimes what feels like it will be around forever slowly disappears into the history books. Well! Part of our job here at Truffle Towers is digging around and uncovering some of these forgotten treasures, dusting them off and throwing them once again into the limelight for people to enjoy again.

One thing we remember about growing up is of course some of the simply magical TV shows that we were lucky enough so witness. Many of which have been banished to the TV archives. To help jog some memories and to give some of these hidden gems a chance of nostalgic glory we thought we would show off some of our favourite shows that you might just have forgotten about. Enjoy!

Noah's Island

Oh Noah you big gentle legend! For most, the idea of an island that can be moved along somehow using its core of magma which is being run by a Polar bear and his team is a pretty weird idea. But hell is worked and what a show! The island would move around, picking up animals in need as they go which would of course chance the dynamics of the community, sometimes not always for the good. Oiski Poiski!

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Oakie Doke

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April 18th 2015

15 Perfect Items You Need To Geek Up Your Kitchen!

For many of us, the kitchen is the real heart of the home. It's usually the first place people head to when they get home, the place where people can have a chat with a nice cuppa and perhaps where for at least once a day the whole family can sit down together and argue over who has more food on their plate.

Naturally, it's a pretty important place so is certainly one room in your house that's important to get just right and perhaps add a touch of you in there with some carefully selected goodies that will help to stamp your mark on your home. There are loads of things in there we all need, utensils, plates, mugs, pot and pans etc....but why not make them cool and stand out in true TruffleShuffle style with some of our amazing range of retro goodies!

Get stuck in and express yourself with something from our 15 Perfect Items You Need To Geek Up Your Kitchen!...

1) Boxed DC Comics Justice League Set Of 4 Tin Canisters

Make your morning cuppa with a touch of superhero style with these amazing canisters. Perfect for storing your tea, coffee, biscuits, sugar and perhaps the odd crime fighting gadget or two!

2) Doctor Who Ceramic Tardis Cookie Jar

Protect your precious cookies in style thank to this official TARDIS cookie jar. Fit's a surprising amount!

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April 16th 2015

Become a Hero in a Half Shell with our new TMNT Tees!

Here we go! It's the lean, green, ninja team!

For as long as we'd possibly care to remember, we've known and loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From back as kids when we would totally not act out battle scenes and pretend to be our favourite Turtle (Leonardo obviously), we've been in love with these crime fighting dudes.

Thankfully, because we have the most awesome job in the world, we get to spend our days searching high and low for some of our favourite things, ready to pop them onto the site for the whole world to see and snap up for their very own. We know, it's a hard life.

Feeding on our Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo love, we've just gotten our eager hands one some amazing new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-Shirts that are THE perfect way to show off your inner green hero in style. Take a peep....

Leonardo

The eldest, most disciplined and ultimately the fearless leader of the pack, Leonardo is a force to be reckoned with and is top of our 'which one would you be' list.

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April 14th 2015

Dream On Dreamer! Exclusive New Care Bears Clothing Now In...

You heard it peeps! We've just released even more 100% official, 100% exclusive and 100% amazing Care Bears clothing into our ever growing site!

Originally created waaaay back in 1981 as greeting cards, The Care Bears took the world by storm and soon took on their new life as toys, cartoon characters and even film stars!

For the rest of us, these were far more than simple characters, it was a childhood phenomenon. Anyone who was anyone had their very own Care Bear, each with its own name, story and personality. Determined to keep their spirit alive, we've just released some fab new Dream On Dreamer designs to our huge range, a classic T.Shirt and a Jumper for the slightly chillier times. Take a peep!

So there you have them folks! What do you think of our latest handy work? Let us know by leaving a comment below or getting in touch via Facebook or Twitter.

See ya!

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April 5th 2015

12 Tees Any Girl Who Grew Up In The 90’s Will Totally Dig!

As decades go, there sure was plenty to love about the good old 90s. Classic TV shows, some of the best films ever and some simply amazing music that we all still love to this very day to name just a few.

It was a great time, full of colour, change and long summers with friends doing what kids do outside with no phones to lose, distract or get you in trouble on social media. Simpler times!

If you grew up in the 90's, one thing's for sure, you need to get yourself all over our huge range of 90s inspired t-shirts over on our site. Like....seriously.

To help you pick out that special something or perhaps just to have you shouting 'I remember that!' at your screen like a weirdo on the bus home, we've picked out some of our very favourite in our 12 Tees Any Girl Who Grew Up In The 90’s Will Totally Dig! Enjoy

1. For the 90s chick who is, like, totally a real life Cher Horowitz...

Ladies Clueless Ugh As If! Slub Scoop Neck T-Shirt

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March 2nd 2015

Don't Forget! 15th March = Mothers Day: Top Gifts For Her....

Shock horror! Yep it’s nearly that time again already!

Creeping up on us each year, Mother's day is the perfect time for all of us little prince and princesses to show just how much we love our mums and of course pick up some little treats for her on her special day!

This year to help you avoid those last minute IOU’s, belated gifts, or even panic buying on the day when all the good stuff has already gone, we've put together a little something together to help give you some inspiration and also just as a heads up for the big day.

Check out some gifts we’ve picked out which we think would make a great gift for her on the special day in our Mothers Day Gift Guide!

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