• colouring cards for adults
    competition - crafts

    Win 1 of 5 colouring cards for adults from Cardoo

    July 1, 2016 - By 

    It is no secret that colouring in for adults was the biggest new book trend of 2015 and one which I absolutely love. Now innovative greeting card company Cardooo, who also stock activity cards and fairytale story cards for children, have released a unique range of colouring in cards for adults. Each of the six designs contains an 8 page illustrated booklet hidden inside. Colouring is not just child’s play, picking up your pencils and getting arty is good for you. It promotes mindfulness, relieves stress, and can benefit fine motor skills. The series consists of six unique styles, each…

  • Choose Happy! motivational banner
    crafts - die cutting - sewing - Sizzix crafts

    Choose Happy! motivational banner

    July 1, 2016 - By 

    The weather is dull and dreary at the moment, plus I feel totally disorientated by events happening in the UK at the moment. In fact I’m really upset about the decision and what it means for our future. Crafting never fails to cheer me up so today I’m sharing a sweet little sewing project. Over the last week I’ve been tidying up my craft space. I recently bought a large peg board for my little craft corner which is fun to re-arrange. Over on the Sizzix blog I have made a lovely little motivational banner and you can find my…

  • DC Super Hero Girls
    playing - toy review

    DC Super Hero Girls review

    June 30, 2016 - By 

    If you thought Superhero’s were only for boys then you have obviously never watched DC Super Hero Girls. DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC universe during their formative high school years – prior to discovering their full super power potential. DC icons such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more can now be seen in their teenage form. Each character has their own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a Super Hero, including discovering their unique abilities, nurturing their powers and…

  • Orla Kiely covered mini chest of drawers
    crafts - homestyle - Orla Kiely - tutorial - upcycling

    Ikea hack – Orla Kiely mini chest of drawers

    June 29, 2016 - By 

    I’m sure everyone has the Moppe mini chest of drawers from Ikea. It’s not cheap but we’ve had ours for years as they are perfect for storing my smaller sewing notions. The only problem I have with things from Ikea, is that everyone has them, so I love to add a personal touch. As an Orla Kiely fan I knew they would look amazing covered with my favourite stem paper, so that’s what I did! image from Ikea I love quick and easy DIY projects but I have to admit – this isn’t one of them. The easy option was…

  • Lion Guard Twitter Party invitation
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    Lion Guard Twitter Party

    June 29, 2016 - By 

    It’s been a while since we took part in a Twitter Party but I’m pleased to announce the Lion Guard Twitter Party will be happening on Twitter next Wednesday 6th July between 1 and 3pm. At the beginning of the year we attended a preview of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, a brand new film for television, a precursor to The Lion Guard television series which is shown on Disney Junior. My children absolutely love the Lion Guard so I knew they would want to take part in the Twitter party with me. As we’ll be hosting a…

  • getting ready for Great British Tennis Weekend
    days out - family - parenting

    Tennis for all with the Great British Tennis Weekend

    June 28, 2016 - By 

    We are a family who loves watching tennis, especially Wimbledon, so we’re really happy it started this week! You are never too young to pick up a tennis racket, and when we were on the Ventura last week, we seized the opportunity to play tennis on their very own tennis court! Yep, nothing beats a game when you are on the top deck of a cruise ship! My children are 4 and 6 and they may still be developing their hand eye co-ordination, but they loved it. Tennis is a great way of keeping fit and active for all ages…

  • crafts - Kids crafts - Sports crafts - tutorial

    Tour de France inspired bicycle craft for kids

    June 27, 2016 - By 

    We’re surrounded by big sporting events at the moment. We’re still participating in Euro 2016, Wimbledon started today and we have the Tour de France, the Olympics, Tour of Britain and the Paralympics still to look forward to. Our family love to get outdoors and active so all these sporty events are the perfect inspiration for us. Today we’re sharing a really fun Tour de France-inspired bicycle craft for kids – perfect if the weather is keeping you indoors. You will need: a paper plate black permanent pen contact paper scissors coloured pieces of cellophane How to make a Tour…

  • view from Ventura
    days out - mindfulness

    Monday Happy List – Week 92

    June 27, 2016 - By 

    I’m sure you’re tired of my saying it, but what a busy week! I hadn’t caught my breath from a weekend of Blogtacular and The Secret Life of Pets before we were off again, this time on a mini break on the cruise ship Ventura. We had a great time but I am in serious need of some sleep. We spent Friday in Bruges which is one of my favourite places. We did every touristy thing you can imagine and went back to the ship with a bag full of Belgian chocs and beer. Whilst the children enjoyed the onboard…

  • Duck Tape passport cover tutorial
    crafts - Duck Tape crafts - Kids crafts - tutorial

    Duck Tape passport cover tutorial

    June 26, 2016 - By 

    Very early this morning I opened our cabin curtains to see we had docked back at Southampton. After a few days away on Ventura I was pretty glad to be back on firm ground. Just a few days before I had whipped up some colourful Duck Tape passport covers for the family. Duck Tape passport cover tutorial I love crafting with Duck Tape and have a pretty good selection of prints and patterns. This is a bit of a stash buster craft which I was shamed into doing when my 6 year old counted how many rolls of Duck Tape…