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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 388}

    March 21, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me 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 always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 388} Last week was insanely busy for all of us. My son went to an Orchestras 4 All workshop in London which he really enjoyed. He only joined the orchestra this year but it has really improved his playing. There…

  • Blackbird’s nest appliqué project
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    Blackbird’s nest appliqué project

    March 19, 2022 - By 

    I’m sure I’m not the only person with a craft stash. This year I want to work my way through some of it. I do love a seasonal project and with Spring in the air I turned to one of the projects I didn’t make from a previous Craftpod subscription box. The box contained two projects. I made the felt pin cushion, but for some reason never started the Blackbird’s nest appliqué project. I have never done much appliqué, so I think this was one I put aside for when I had more time. Blackbird’s nest appliqué project Thankfully I…

  • The Necessities You Need To Handle A Newborn
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    The Necessities You Need To Handle A Newborn

    March 18, 2022 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post If you are about to bring a new baby home, you can easily become overwhelmed with what your baby needs to thrive. To make your life a bit easier, we have compiled a list of essentials for newborns. It will help to be prepared for the newborn a week or so before they arrive, and if you have the baby’s room and your house set up with the necessities, the transition to caring for your newborn will be easier. The Necessities You Need To Handle A Newborn for the First Few Weeks 1)…

  • Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations
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    Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations {Cricut made}

    March 16, 2022 - By 

    My 11 year old is the biggest fan of Baby Yoda or Grogu. He loves watching the Mandalorian and he has lots of Baby Yoda gifts for his birthday! With Easter coming up next month I wanted to make some Baby Yoda themed decorations and came up with these fun Cricut made Baby Yoda/Grogu Easter egg decorations. Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations materials: 1 sheet green oracal 651 vinyl 1 sheet black oracal 651 vinyl 1 sheet light brown oracal 651 vinyl 1 sheet medium brown oracal 651 vinyl 1 sheet white oracal 651 vinyl Cricut Machine Cricut blue cutting…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy Things {Week 387}

    March 14, 2022 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while. It’s a chance for me 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 always love to write. Monday Happy Things {Week 387} Last week my daughter took part in her first Cross Country competition against other schools where we live. She was so happy to take part in the race with her running friends. The weather was amazing and she was…

  • Easy Cricut vinyl decal tutorial
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    How to make vinyl decals with your Cricut

    March 13, 2022 - By 

    It seems a while since I got my Cricut out but I had an idea of something I wanted to make and had a fun afternoon crafting. I recently bought some vintage stoneware pots from eBay and knew that they would look great with my favourite quotations on them. The pots were in good condition and I picked one with the smoothest surface as I wanted to apply vinyl decals. Equipment to make vinyl decals with your Cricut Cricut Machine Cricut Blue Cutting Mat Cricut Weeding Tool Cricut Scraper Tool Cricut black vinyl Cricut transfer tape Vintage stoneware pot How…

  • Sisters Gonna Stitch
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    Sisters Gonna Stitch {book review}

    March 11, 2022 - By 

    Embroidery is my hobby and I always have a few stitching projects on the go. Finished hoops are currently covering my sewing space and I love to display them according to the season. I was excited to learn that Cotton Clara was publishing a book of hoop designs called Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide by Cotton Clara. I love her Hoop Club boxes so I knew the book would be worth adding to my craft collection. Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide The book contains a fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day…

  • Crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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    Crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    March 9, 2022 - By 

    We are so excited to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. I’m sure we will be attending a few parties and events in London to celebrate her reaching this milestone. I thought it would be fun to pull together some crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee too! Nine crafts for toddlers to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Gingerbread crowns for Three Kings Day – these yummy gingerbread crowns were originally baked for Three Kings Day, also known as Twelfth Night, but will be just as good to help celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s wonderful crown. How to make…

  • International Women’s Day activities for kids
    International Women's Day

    International Women’s Day activities for kids

    March 8, 2022 - By 

    International Women’s Day is celebrated today, March 8th, and is such an exciting day to celebrate! My daughter and I were reading a book about pioneering women in medicine, such as Elizabeth Garrett Anderson,  the first woman to qualify in Britain as a physician and surgeon. She was horrified that girls were expected to be educated at home whilst boys went off to school and had adventures! Thankfully the world is changing, albeit slowly, and we ensure our daughter has as many opportunities as her older brother does. International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th…