• Glam Gloo Deluxe Pack review
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    Glam Goo Deluxe Pack review

    May 5, 2018 - By 

    My children love making slime. We make endless combinations of slime at home. Recently we were introduced to a new toy. Love making slime? Love all things fashion? Now, there’s a new way to customise slime and it’s the hottest fashion accessory on the high street. Yep – slime just got fashionable with brand new Glam Goo! Glam Goo Deluxe Pack review With Glam Goo you can customise, decorate and even wear your own slime. Start with your Glam Goo – that’s their special clear slime, and add in your choice of slime decorations – how about Unicorn Tears or Cloud…

  • Cork print dandelion craft for kids
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    Cork print dandelion craft for kids

    May 4, 2018 - By 

    Now that Spring has decided to stick around for more than a day I wanted to share our cork print dandelion craft for kids. I’m the first to admit I just don’t have green fingers, I can’t even help my children grow sunflowers. We were pretty excited to see the Miffy tulip bulbs we planted coming up again, but apart from that we just enjoy the pretty weeds. Equipment used: black paper, corks, white and green paint How to make a cork print dandelion craft Corks are such a great tool for crafting with. They are easy to grab hold…

  • Screen printing at home with Screen Sensation
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    Screen printing at home with Screen Sensation

    May 3, 2018 - By 

    You know that I love to try new crafts. Recently I tried making my own candles and now screen printing. I admit that screen printing at home always sounded scary but I loved the idea of printing my own tea towels or t-shirts, just never knew where to start. Thankfully Screen Sensation came to my rescue by providing me with their own Screen Sensation system to try screen printing at home! Screen printing at home with Screen Sensation The Screen Sensation kit consists of a base unit, frame, small and large squeegee, stir sticks, and a collapsible ink bowl. You can…

  • crafting with AQuabeads
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    Aquabeads crafts for the home

    May 3, 2018 - By 

    A few weeks ago we were challenged to make Aquabeads crafts for the home. You may remember that we made Easter themed Aquabead Easter Egg bookmarks as a quick and easy Easter craft. Our Aquabeads are almost permanently out. They are a fun activity that my children can do independently and they make the perfect after school activity. Many of the Aquabeads sets we have come with templates to make colourful creations. But what do you do with them once they are made? And what do you make with all the leftover beads? Sometimes it can be a little difficult…

  • DIY Ghast pinata for a Minecraft birthday party
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    DIY Ghast pinata for a Minecraft birthday party

    May 2, 2018 - By 

    A few weeks ago my son wanted a Minecraft birthday party. He helped me plan a lot of the food and activities but I knew I wanted a few surprises for him. One evening I made a simple DIY Ghast pinata for a Minecraft birthday party. It was pretty straightforward but I thought I would share it here on my blog. DIY Ghast pinata for a Minecraft birthday party If you have a child that loves Minecraft then you probably know that everything is kind of block shaped. Ghasts are hostile, Nether dwelling Mobs that float around and shoot explosive fireballs. Ghasts are cube shaped with…

  • Netflix cupcakes
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    What we’re watching on Netflix this Spring

    May 2, 2018 - By 

    Can you believe I’ve been a member of the Netflix Stream Team for a whole year? I’m not sure what’s more surprising. How quickly a year has gone by or how many great shows we’ve watched on Netflix! We were already fans of Netflix but I have to say that I have had so much fun working with them. Not only have they kept me up to date with all the best new shows, but they’ve also been really generous, sending us some great packages to ensure fun family time! What we’re watching on Netflix this Spring So what have…

  • The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box
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    The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box

    May 1, 2018 - By 

    I know I haven’t written about my Cath Kidston obsession for quite a while, and then two posts come along (just like the bus!). Whilst I was in the West End last week I popped into Cath Kidston for a look around. One of the window displays was full of a collaboration between Cath Kidston and Heinz. Yes, from the 16th April you can buy special limited edition Cath Kidston designed tins of soup! The Exclusive Heinz X Cath Kidston Collector’s Box I love a bit of Cath Kidston print but I never expected to see them around a product…

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    Hello Kitty Kruisers on Nintendo Switch

    May 1, 2018 - By 

    We love gaming, especially my 8 year old. Both my children are allowed time to play their favourite games when they have finished their homework. My 6 year old hasn’t found as many games she enjoys playing, unlike her older brother who will try anything. She was excited to discover that Hello Kitty Kruisers, by Rising Star Games, has just been released on Nintendo Switch.  Hello Kitty Kruisers on Nintendo Switch In Hello Kitty Kruisers players take to the starting grid with Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends as they race on land, over water and even through the air. Will…

  • Han Solo and Princess Leia itty bittys
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    Win Han Solo and Princess Leia itty bittys

    April 30, 2018 - By 

    Not only is May when we celebrate Star Wars Day, thank you May 4th, but it also sees the highly anticipated release of Solo: A Star Wars Story on the May 25th here in the UK. Have you seen the trailer? I think it looks pretty exciting and I can’t wait to watch the film. The idea behind Solo: A Star Wars Story is that through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. To celebrate the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story I’m excited to have a fun…