• Toy Story-inspired camo slime
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    How to make Toy Story-inspired camo slime

    May 21, 2019 - By 

    Two things my youngest loves – making slime and watching films at the cinema. We saw a trailer for Toy Story 4 at the weekend and we just can’t wait to watch it. It inspired us to make this Toy Story-inspired camo slime. Get out your Little Green Army men to help measure and make some! Toy Story-inspired camo slime supplies: 4 containers Large bowl Popsicle sticks or spoons 2 cups white glue 2 cups shaving cream 2 cups foaming hand wash 2 tsp baby lotion 2 tsp cornstarch Green paint Darker green paint Tan paint Black paint 2 tsp…

  • Five Happy Things
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    Five Happy Things {Week 241}

    May 20, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 enjoy writing. Despite this being a quick 5 week half term, I’m finding it is going very slowly. We’re counting down the days until it’s half term! Five Happy Things {Week 241} It felt like last week was pretty quiet. My daughter spent much of last week sitting her Year 2 SATs and…

  • Cricut made Father's Day Lego frame
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Father's Day

    Cricut made Father’s Day Lego frame

    May 18, 2019 - By 

    I couldn’t wait to use my Cricut Maker to make a handmade gift for my children to give this Father’s Day. Unsurprisingly, my husband loves Lego as much as my children, so I used my Cricut Maker to make a Father’s Day Lego frame. Let me tell you how I made it! Father’s Day Lego frame supplies: Cricut Maker Standard Grip mat Box frame Cricut Metallic Poster Board Lego bricks How to make a Father’s Day Lego frame I wanted to make a piece of wall art using a box frame filled with lego bricks. We love lego bricks but…

  • Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos
    Crafts for adults - Mother's Day crafts

    Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

    May 17, 2019 - By 

    Mother’s Day may be over for another year but my Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos are perfect for bringing out on Mother’s Day or any Spring day when you want a sweet treat. I used Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies as the base of these but any delicious packs of Oreo will do! Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos Ingredients: 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1 (12 ounce) package pink candy melts wafers Flower icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) Leaf icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) How to make Mother’s…

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    The True Beauty of Paris

    May 16, 2019 - By 

    Disclosure – guest post in collaboration with Localgrapher Rod and Marie had been married for over 50 years and had enjoyed many trips together when they were younger. Both in their late 60s, the couple knew that their days of backpacking adventures were over, but they still wanted to have one more big trip together to celebrate their relationship and the years they shared. The True Beauty of Paris While they had traveled to many places in Europe, they had never made it to Paris, so they decided to plan a week-long summer vacation to the capital of France. Marie…

  • Pop Pops Pets unboxing
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    Pop Pops Pets unboxing

    May 15, 2019 - By 

    Last week we were #gifted an Influencer Box of Pop Pops from Yulu. They have just launched here in the UK and we were super excited to get our hands on them! Have you heard of them? Pop Pops offers a combination of several of the best things in the world – bubble popping, slime, and the hunt for collectables! There are two versions – Pop Pops Pets and Pop Pops Snotz – you can probably guess that we went for the Pop Pops Pets! Pop Pops Pets unboxing Little Sis received a lovely pink package which she couldn’t wait…

  • Win a signed copy of The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies
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    Win a signed copy of The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies

    May 14, 2019 - By 

    I love it when I find an author I enjoy and discover they’ve written lots of books! One such author is Dinah Jefferies who write historical novels set in exotic parts of the old British Empire, such as The Sapphire Widow or The Tea Planter’s Wife. I recently finished reading her latest book, The Missing Sister, set in 1930s Burma. The Missing Sister by Dinah Jefferies A stolen sister. A daughter determined to uncover the truth. Belle Hatton has embarked upon an exciting new life far from home: a glamorous job as a nightclub singer in 1930s Burma, with a…

  • Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 240}

    May 13, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 enjoy writing. It seems strange to not start the week with a Bank Holiday but it means I actually get to enjoy my day off alone. I think I’ll be catching up with the washing and cleaning but never mind! Five Happy Things {Week 240} Last Monday we got to enjoy some extra…

  • Sandham Memorial Chapel and Stanley Spencer's paintings
    Family Life - Hampshire

    Sandham Memorial Chapel and Stanley Spencer’s paintings

    May 12, 2019 - By 

    When we returned from our week in Devon we decided to stop off at the Sandham Memorial Chapel. We are National Trust members and I really want to get our money’s worth and visit as many properties as we can this year. The Sandham Memorial Chapel was halfway on our journey home, so we decided to stop for a picnic and explore the Chapel and paintings of Stanley Spencer. Sandham Memorial Chapel and Stanley Spencer’s paintings “They don’t like war pictures, they rather look like Heaven …” Nestled in a quiet corner of Hampshire, Sandham Memorial Chapel hides an unexpected…