My toddler is Thomas the Tank Engine mad. He also likes making things so I thought we could combine the two. On a recent day out we saw the Troublesome Trucks and thought it would be fun to make them ourselves. We used some mini cereral boxes, which we painted grey. You can see I…
Month: September 2012
Win with Disney Club Penguin
I have a lovely competition for Club Penguin fans today, I have 2 x one month membership cards to giveaway. These which would allow the lucky winners access to exclusive member-only areas of the site; exclusive gifts at special events; access to style their penguins with new outfits; upgrades and decorations for their igloos and…
Fun with Cravendale’s Epic Straws
This week we have been experimenting with Cravendale’s Epic Straws, kindly sent to us by BritMums. Daddy and the toddler have really enjoyed playing with them and made lots of really cool things from the different straws, curves, coils and loops, turning the act of drinking the wholesome white stuff into creative fun. Daddy is…
Back to Best Weight Loss Challenge
When I saw a new challenge on BritMums, to lose weight with Weight Watchers, I knew I had to apply. Two babies in two and a half years has left me with a body I don’t like. I’m not vain but I want to look good for myself, my husband and children. I also want…
Baking with the toddler (National Cupcake Week)
This week I have been on a bit of a roll, making home-made tomato soup as well as apple and blackberry crumble, thanks to our trip to the Pick Your Own farm at the weekend. A couple of weeks ago I picked up some Stork Easy to Mix Baking Liquid at the supermarket. I love…
Fabric alphabet for little fingers
It’s that time of the month, the PinAddicts Pinterest Challenge. The idea is to choose something from your Pinterest boards to create and link up each month. Fabric alphabet for little fingers This month I was totally inspired to make this colourful fabric alphabet by Chez Beeper Bebe. I love reading her blog and she has…
Share your pregnancy tips and win with Bio-Oil
I’ve been having a real clear out this weekend. The pregnancy books, maternity clothes and tiny baby clothes are all bagged up for our nearest charity shop. I’m not sure if we’ll be adding to our little tribe but we can’t store many things in our little house. Bio-Oil has recently launched a new pregnancy…
The Simple Things
I was stupidly excited when I heard the people behind Mollie Makes were bringing out a new magazine called The Simple Things. I’ve decided that I need my monthly fix of craft eye candy, even if I’ve never made any of the cover gifts, to keep me sane. The idea behind The Simple Things is to…
Food allergies in children
Last week we were invited to a breakfast briefing to discover more about children and food allergies and why early detection can make a huge difference to a child’s well being at school. Now I know my children aren’t at school but I’m always happy to learn about things which might affect their health. Food…