• Gingerbread boy and girl line study for kids
    Christmas - free printables - gingerbread

    Gingerbread boy and girl line study for kids

    June 25, 2021 - By 

    It’s been a while since we added free printables to our site but I couldn’t resist these gorgeous Gingerbread boy and Gingerbread girl line study activities for kids. We’re huge fans of gingerbread and love any activities around the story. We are delighted to add this Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids. It’s a fun craft activity which will help develop kids fine motor skills. Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids supplies: Construction paper (or card) Black Marker Scissors Glue Crayons, Markers or coloured pencils Gingerbread boy and girl line activity for kids instructions: Download and print out…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 349}

    June 21, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 349} My mum looked after the kids so we could enjoy a day in Windsor. It had been a long time since our last visit but we enjoyed a lazy walk around the shops uninterrupted. I had forgotten what it was like…

  • Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine
    Family Life - Hillingdon - Ruislip

    Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine

    June 19, 2021 - By 

    We love to support local businesses and couldn’t wait to visit Ducks Hill Farm who have just installed an egg vending machine! We couldn’t wait to go and buy some and with Father’s Day coming up we wanted to use the eggs for a special Father’s Day breakfast. Ducks Hill Farm egg vending machine Ducks Hill Farm is based in north Ruislip and sells fresh eggs. They have recently installed an egg vending machine at the entrance to their farm so you can always get hold of their delicious fresh eggs. The egg vending machine is housed in a small…

  • My little Liberty book of fabric
    Crafts for adults

    My little Liberty book of fabric

    June 15, 2021 - By 

    I love working with Liberty fabric, even better if I have bought it directly from Liberty. A trip to Liberty is an experience and it’s been a while since I’ve had the joy of hopping on the tune to London, emerging at Oxford Circus and walking down to Liberty’s. Liberty London Liberty London, the designer department store selling luxury brands, was established in 1875 on Regent Street, in the West End. It’s well-worth a trip if you are in London and I love everything, from the flower stall outside to the beautiful miniature glass paintings in the windows (taken from…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 348}

    June 14, 2021 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List  is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. It’s a post I always love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 348} It felt like a long week after an amazing half term away. It was hard to get back into work, especially as I had a short week. I had an interview on Friday for a job I really wanted. It is…

  • Win a copy of Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart
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    Win a copy of Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart

    June 13, 2021 - By 

    We’ve been reading a lot lately. We all love to read but the really hot weather has got us all reaching for a good book so we can sit in the shade and relax. Little Tiger Press recently sent us a couple of their new books and we are delighted to share them with you. Skyborn by Sinéad O’Hart The circus has seen better days, but for Bastjan it’s home. He will do anything he can to save it, even if it means participating in a death-defying new act. But when that fails to draw in the crowds, the ringmaster…

  • How to make a Father's Day crate
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Father's Day

    How to make a Father’s Day crate

    June 12, 2021 - By 

    What do you get the man who has everything for Father’s Day? My husband is really difficult to buy for as he has everything he needs. The children have been busy making cards but I thought it would be fun to make a Father’s Day crate we could fill with gifts which would also be useful for storage. Father’s Day crate supplies: Cricut StandardGrip mat Cricut Black Vinyl Cricut Maker Wooden crate from Ikea Cricut Transfer Tape How to make a Father’s Day crate Open Cricut Design Space and create a new project. Choose a font, I chose Cricut Sans…

  • exploring Sutton Hoo with kids
    Family Life - Suffolk

    Exploring Sutton Hoo with kids

    June 10, 2021 - By 

    Earlier this year my daughter was studying the Anglo Saxons during that loooong period of home learning. She learned all about Sutton Hoo and we thought it would be fun to visit the site when travel restrictions eased. So last week we found ourselves in the pretty village of Southwold for a week, with tickets to Sutton Hoo. Exploring Sutton Hoo with kids The Sutton Hoo site is managed by the National Trust and comprises of Tranmer House, the Royal Burial Ground and the High Hall exhibition. Due to current restrictions we had to pre-book our tickets due to restricted…

  • Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching
    Crafts for adults - What I'm reading

    Organza Hoop Art {book review}

    June 8, 2021 - By 

    I am really enjoying embroidery at the moment. It’s the perfect hobby to pick up when you have spare 5 minutes and I love having all my colourful hoops on display. I’ve been Pinning all kinds of embroidery for inspiration and recently came across Organza Hoop Art on NetGalley – thanks for the review copy! What is organza? According to Wikipedia organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibres such as polyester or nylon. Organza Hoop Art Organza Hoop Art: Embroidery Techniques and Projects for Sheer Stitching by Sarah Godfrey. Add a wow factor to your embroidery…