My son has been enjoying his online art classes for a year now. He misses the face to face contact but I’m glad he has been able top carry on with something he enjoys so much. I am always on the lookout for books to help him improve his skills so was excited to see…
I love to experiment with dye. A few years ago I recycled a vintage blanket and used Dylon dye to make pretty bunting flags. I also updated a corduroy skirt with shop-bought black dye and my washing machine. It’s such an easy way to update an outfit. With Easter coming up I wanted to try…
Today I am delighted to be taking part in a little blog tour for the latest book from Poppy Alexander, The Littlest Library. I love to read and this year challenged my children to read as many books as me. We record all the books we read on Goodreads and I’m pleased to say that…
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…
My youngest absolutely loves her slime and putty collection. She finds them really calming and fun to play with and I always suggest she gets one out if she needs something to help her calm down. We were excited to receive the new collectable ASMR range from Craze Sensations to try at home. This is…
Eggs are a super food and this Spring we are trying some egg-themed science experiments. So far we’ve had fun with dissolving the shell of an egg using vinegar. My youngest thought this was a brilliant experiment so I wanted to do another egg-themed science experiment with her. There’s nothing like home learning, especially when…
Disclosure – this is a sponsored post The first part of the year is a busy time for us with lots of birthdays and special days. It doesn’t feel as though we have time to enjoy the cards we receive before it’s time to take them down and put different ones up. in the space…
Last weekend we visited Kew Gardens which is just down the road from us. We love our walks and were hoping for some gorgeous Spring flowers. We were not disappointed. Kew Gardens, or to give it its proper name, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the most biodiverse place on earth. It felt like a…
Looking for an easy Easter egg experiment for kids? We have shared lots of Easter egg crafts but now my children are a little older they want experiments they can learn from. With Easter coming up next month we wanted to try some science experiments at home with eggs. We have already tried dyeing our eggs…