Now we all know that a lot of things improve over time – think about your classic leather sofa or a really good cheese. This month the TSB Plus Account has just turned one year old. The maximum interest you can earn in a year from the Plus Account is £100 AER (5% AER on…
Author: jenny
On my mantle – April
My mantle has a bit of a mono theme going on this month which means I’m bang on trend for once! I was actually quite relieved to take down our Easter decorations this year and return to some normality (if that’s possible with a 3 and 5 year old). The clutter that comes with family…
Monthly Makes – April
I think April may hold the record for speeding by the quickest. It seems like only yesterday I was turning over a new page of our monthly calender, a Minion one in case you were wondering. This month I’ve managed a little bit of sewing, mainly for the two swaps I participated in. First there…
Baked eggs recipe from Lion Eggs and Crumbs Food
This afternoon I’m sharing a quick and healthy baked eggs in tomatoes, parmesan and basil recipe from Lion Eggs and vlogging sisters, Crumbs Food. Our family love eating eggs and I find they are a really versatile ingredient and something we always have. Ingredients needed to make baked eggs: cherry tomatoes or a tin of…
Miffy matchbox bed
A few days ago we made some little Miffy figures from air drying clay and our Miffy cookie cutters. We love crafting with air drying clay as it’s so easy to use and pretty kid friendly. We left them to dry overnight. The next day the children decorated them with acrylic paint and colouring pens….
Helping your kids make the most of technology
With our children becoming increasingly interested with what’s on our iPhones, iPads and laptops, my husband and I have started to think about helping our kids make the most of technology and the best ways to keep them safe online. I know they’re still really young (only 3 and 5) but we want to instil…
Monday happy things
Today I’m devoting my Monday happy things to all the brands I’m currently working with. You may have noticed I’ve posted a few fun Miffy crafts recently. We are big fans of Miffy and I’m pleased to announce I’m a Miffy Mum! Miffy turns 60 on 21st June this year and over the coming weeks…
Win an In the Night Garden Glowing Bedtime Makka Pakka
As a mum of two rambunctious kiddies I’m a big fan of CBeebies, the Bedtime Hour and In The Night Garden. It signals to my children that they need to calm down and get ready for bedtime stories and find their favourite cuddlies. Big Brother has had a lovely Good Night Friends Igglepiggle since we…
Crafting with Aquabeads
This week we have been crafting with aquabeads. You may remember we tried Aquabeads last year and we were keen to try them again with Big Brother being a little older. Aquabeads join together with just a spray of water. We received the Aquabeads Alpha Set which contained over 500 beads in eight different colours,…