• Elf on the Shelf Rick Roll
    Elf on the Shelf

    Rick Roll Elf on the Shelf

    December 16, 2023 - By 

    Do you have a Scout Elf who comes from the North Pole to make sure your kids are behaving ? We’ve had our elves for a few years now and built up a stack of mini props so they can make the kids laugh each morning. My kids are now 12 and 13 so unfortunately don’t believe in all the Christmas magic that they used to. Thankfully they haven’t told me explicitly yet, so we are still having fun with our elves! I love that our Christmas traditions have changed whilst the kids have grown up. Whilst we no longer…

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    5 Clothing Christmas Gift Ideas

    December 14, 2023 - By 

    Shopping for Christmas gifts is a lot of fun, but it also requires some imagination. You probably don’t want to give the same gifts year after year. What should you buy, then? If you’re looking for something unique, stylish, and valuable, you might be better off in the clothing department. Here are some ideas for you. How To Choose The Best Clothing The best thing about choosing clothing as a gift is that you don’t need to repeat yourself. There’s an immense variety of items, from comfy and casual to the latest and most refined fashion. However, making the right…

  • Easy DIY Grinch Cardboard Cones
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    Easy DIY Grinch Cardboard Cones

    December 13, 2023 - By 

    Have you started watching Christmas films yet? We love re-watching our favourite films, there’s something so comforting about watching them each year. The Grinch is still one of our favourites and has inspired our latest craft, t o make your own Grinch Cardboard Cones, and you only need a few supplies. Easy DIY Grinch Cardboard Cone supplies: Paper Mache Cones Mini Santa hat Green Paint Green foam or felt Foam paint brush Hot glue or glue dots Wiggly eyes Black permanent marker Ribbon, for hanging if desired Easy DIY Grinch Cardboard Cones Paint the paper mache cone with green paint.…

  • The Gingerbread City 2023
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    The Gingerbread City 2023

    December 12, 2023 - By 

    Last weekend we visited The Gingerbread City 2023 at Westfield White City.  The Gingerbread City is an annual pop up exhibition where everything has been created from freshly baked gingerbread, with the odd biscuit and sweet thrown in. The exhibition has been called ‘STEM meets sweets’. The Gingerbread City 2023 The theme this year is Water in Cities and The Gingerbread City has been split into five distinct zones showcasing design ideas that respond to various water contexts: the Desert Landscape, Urban Floodplain, Canal City, Frozen Landscape, and Underwater and Floating City. It had been a while since I had…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 478}

    December 11, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance 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 love to write and look back over. Five Happy Things {Week 478} As we still have the decorators in we can’t get to our Christmas decorations. Instead we’ve put up our external Christmas lights but haven’t decorated inside yet. Thankfully we already had lots of candles…

  • Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids
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    Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids

    December 9, 2023 - By 

    We have been crafting a lot over the last few weeks. The days are so short that we enjoy crafting at the table and had a lot of fun making a cardboard tube wreath, using cardboard tubes from the recycling bin. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas craft for kids then why not try this cardboard Tube Wreath craft? You will need: Cardboard tubes Green Paint Foam paint brush Red pom poms (about 1/4 inch) Glue or glue dots Ribbon Paper or styrofoam plate Scissors Cardboard Tube Wreath craft for kids Paint the cardboard tubes with green paint. Allow…

  • Exploring Frameless London with kids
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    Exploring Frameless London with kids

    December 8, 2023 - By 

    Over the weekend we were invited to Frameless London, this can be found on Oxford Street near Marble Arch in central London. Both my children love art so I knew they would enjoy seeing art in a different way from the usual museum and gallery experience. Exploring Frameless London with kids We arrived at Frameless and travelled down to the basement level. Frameless is spread over 4 multi-sensory galleries showcasing 90 minutes of hypnotic visuals set to a dazzling score. There is also a temporary gallery space, as well as a spacious cafe, bathrooms and gift shop. We easily spent…

  • Elf STEM skittles activity for kids
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    Elf STEM skittles activity for kids

    December 7, 2023 - By 

    My daughter loves experimenting with the classic Skittles experiment, so we thought we would adapt it to celebrate the festive season and the arrival of our own little scout elves.  We have had fun designing Elf STEM Skittles experiment for kids, perfect for a little STEM exploration at home. You don’t need much equipment to try this at home. Just a big bag of Skittles, a white plate, and a jug of cold water. Elf STEM skittles activity for kids First we bought a couple of bags of sweets to make sure we got the colours we needed – pink, purple,…

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    Christmas Tree Tassel Craft

    December 6, 2023 - By 

    The kids have been so excited to decorate our house. This year I have been drawn to more neutral colours and couldn’t resist making some simple decorations with wool. Tassels are easy to make and can be used to decorate a simple wrapped gift. With our Christmas tree tassel craft we’ve used a few tassels to make a really sweet Christmas tree decoration. You will need: 2 mini wooden cutting boards 2 colours of yarn (I used sage and cream) Hot glue/hot glue gun Scissors Ruler (optional) Christmas Tree Tassel Craft Directions to make small tassel trees Measure and cut…