• Celebrating Earth Day with National Geographic Science kits
    Earth Day crafts - STEM activity

    AD – Celebrating Earth Day with National Geographic Science Kits

    April 20, 2021 - By 

    We have always enjoyed learning from home but the last year has meant long periods of learning about the dining room table. We are lucky that there are some amazing resources out there which make home learning both educational and fun. My 9 year old loves science and we have had a lot of fun trying science experiments at home. We have tried some of the National Geographic kits from Bandai UK and were delighted to be sent some more to try. With Earth Day coming up this week they have been great for helping the kids learn more about…

  • modern bicycle hoop kit from Love Embroidery magazine
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 340}

    April 19, 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 340} We had a lovely Easter break but my children were happy to return to school today for the summer term. The weather improved so much over the holidays and although it started with snow it ended with lots of sunny, warm…

  • Gingerbread easter eggs
    Family Life - gingerbread

    Gingerbread easter eggs

    April 18, 2021 - By 

    You may remember that last Christmas we all had fun decorating ready-made gingerbread house kits from The Best Bit. I was so happy to see that they were producing kits for Easter, so snapped up a gingerbread easter egg kit from The Best Bit. Easter was early this year and also fell at the beginning of our Easter holidays. We were so busy with our usual Easter baking that these got forgotten, we managed to squeeze them in just before we went back to school. The kit included 6 gingerbread eggs to decorate and fill. I thought it would make…

  • Ben 10 action figures giveaway
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    Ben 10 action figures giveaway

    April 17, 2021 - By 

    I can’t believe our Easter holidays are coming to an end. The weather has finally warmed up and we have had some lovely days out. The children have really enjoyed time away from school and home feels like home again. It has been great to see the kids playing with toys, and also able to buy them now that non-essential shops have re-opened. Do your children like Ben 10? If so read on as I have a fantastic giveaway to share today. In case you haven’t heard of Ben 10 then let mew tell you a little about him. Ten-year-old…

  • A trip to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
    Buckinghamshire - Family Life

    A trip to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

    April 16, 2021 - By 

    We are so excited to be able to plan family days out again. We have missed our days out and although we have been out every day, the walks began to get slightly boring. Even with our little pup adventure walks and bikes and scooters, it has been hard keeping the kids entertained. So what did we book for our first day out since places re-opened? We booked a slot at Bekonscot Model Village and Railway which is just 20 minutes away. It’s a place we visited when the kids were younger and we wanted to visit again before they…

  • Fun paper frog craft for kids
    Crafts for kids

    Fun paper frog craft for kids

    April 14, 2021 - By 

    Finally the weather is getting a little warmer and we can leave our heavy coats at home. The kids are so excited to have the longer days and our dog walks are much more enjoyable.  Our crafts have a definite Spring in them and we couldn’t resist adding this fun paper frog craft for kids. List of supplies: Coloured card or paper Pencil Black marker pen Craft glue Scissors Free frog template How to make a paper frog Select at least 2 different shades of green coloured craft papers, white and pink coloured craft papers for the paper frog craft.…

  • Spring Craftpod review
    Crafts for adults

    Spring stitching {Spring Craftpod review}

    April 13, 2021 - By 

    One of my birthday presents was the Spring Craftpod subscription box. I was more than ready for some Spring projects. It doesn’t feel very long since I shared what was inside the previous box but sadly this is a quarterly subscription. Spring is my favourite season along with Autumn. I’ve been enjoying watching for the signs of Spring for the last few weeks and my phone is full of photos of snowdrops, daffodils, tulips and blossom on trees. Spring stitching {Spring Craftpod review} The box was a real delight to open, containing two spring craft projects, bobbin cards, spring stickers,…

  • Monday Happy List
    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 339}

    April 12, 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 339} Did you have snow last week? The weather was so cold and we did see quite a few flakes of snow during the week. We are all more than ready for Spring, especially after we saw so many gorgeous spring flowers…

  • Elephant trail at Spitalfields Market London
    Family Life - Local Review - London - Sculpture trails

    Elephant trail at Spitalfields Market London

    April 11, 2021 - By 

    We love a wander around London and the old East End is a real favourite old stomping ground of mine. It’s a great area to visit with kids and there’s lots to see and do. Old Spitalfields Market is a vibrant market full of independent traders, but you will also find some well known brands in the surrounding shops, as well as lots of places to eat and drink. Our visit took place a few weeks ago but despite the restrictions we thought Old Spitalfields Market was still worth a visit. The market was open for takeaway food and drink…