Now Summer has officially arrived it’s lovely to see our crafts being inspired by nature and our garden. We love to attract the birds to our garden so made some easy bird feeders after school today. It’s a quick and easy craft but a great way to improve those fine motor skills. Easy pipe cleaner bird feeders We used: pipe cleaners Honey Loops breakfast cereal I poured some of the Honey Loops into a smaller container and sat my children down with an assortment of pipe cleaners. They threaded the cereal onto the pipe cleaners, one by one. It was…
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Happy Monday! Time for my weekly Monday happy things, sharing the five things which have made me happiest in the previous week. Last week was good although it started off with my son having two days off school with tummy ache. This seems to be a long term problem and I was happy that the Doctor finally gave him a referral to the Hospital. It’s never nice seeing your child in pain and he’s had a lot of time off school this year. I’m hoping this will be the start of sorting him out. Luckily he went back to school…
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I’ve been a fan of subscription boxes since I first discovered them. I like receiving happy post and my children now love them as much as I do. Thankfully there are some brilliant subscription boxes for kids and we were delighted to try out Trunkaroo – creativity by post. Trunkaroo is a monthly art and science subscription box for kids. Each month they deliver delightful and enriching hands-on activities, science experiments, art projects and DIY games right to your door! Take a look at our unboxing video to see what my 7 year old thought: The theme for the trunk was…
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We love reviewing the latest toys here on our blog and social channels. You may have seen I recently shared a new video on our YouTube channel – an unboxing of the new Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set from Hasbro. Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally Blaster Set My kids absolutely adore making videos of anything but give them a cardboard box and they get really excited! You can take a look at our unboxing video here: We received the new Nerf Nitro MotoFury Rapid Rally set as well as an extra Foam Car Pack containing a set of 3…
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Today we had a pretty long day out at Wings and Wheels Model Spectacular. This is an annual radio control model show which takes place at the historic North Weald Airfield in Essex. We try and go ever year as my husband flies model planes (and has radio control cars and boats too!). There was plenty to see and do. The children both wanted to have a go at everything. My 7 year old drove a remote control lorry around a track (badly). They both enjoyed the radio control boats. The weather was so much cooler than it has been…
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We’ve recently moved our garden round. Since we moved in 4 year s ago it’s been a pretty plain garden. We finished renovating our house so now our attention has turned to the garden. As you know, we built the children a playhouse and mud kitchen. They also have a sandpit and trampoline and these four things keep them so happy. They love to be outside and I love to dream up activities to keep them outside exploring nature. Our pallet mud kitchen has moved from one side of the garden to the other. It gave us the opportunity to…
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As huge Netflix fans I’m so excited to have something to share with you today. If you have small children like me I’m sure you’ll know about the Lalaloopsy dolls. These were once rag dolls who magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn, taking on the personalities of the materials that were used to make them. Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! available now New for 2017, Lalaloopsy has launched its own Netflix Original Series – We’re Lalaloopsy! Available to stream now, the animated series features all-new original music that brings to life the popular Lalaloopsy…
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Like many people I love to craft but find my spare time squeezed by children’s parties, play dates, swimming lessons and food shopping. Life is busy and I find myself looking wistfully at my half finished sewing project or half cut paper template. Thankfully there are a few crafty days out which I can rely on throughout the year to keep me sane. This year I’ve already been to the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show and I’ve booked my tickets to The Handmade Fair taking place at Hampton Court between the 15th-17th September. For the last few years I’ve gone…
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I’m a huge fan of creative toys which my children can play with independently. Aquabeads is one such brand that my children love. It’s a small bead toy (perfect for ages 4 and over) which sticks together with water. This means my children can choose their designs and easily make them, spray them with water and leave them to dry. We recently received the Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set which I wanted to share. Aquabeads Toy Story Character Set Who doesn’t love Toy Story? I’ve always loved Disney films but Toy Story has a special place in my heart. It’s…