Colouring books for adults is a big trend this year. I admit to investing in a few as they are great for pulling out when you need to switch off and relax for a while. Having young children who love to colour means I do my fair share of colouring Peppa Pig and Shopkins, so…
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What I’m reading: Garden Made by Stephanie Rose
This is the first year that I’ve been more interested in our garden. Our garden is a great size with lawn, patio and plenty of space for the children’s toys. I’ve tried a couple of projects, such as upcycling a pallet into a planter and building the children a mud kitchen from another pallet. I…
The Amazing Human Body Detectives
I don;t review many children’s book anymore as my children have plenty. However, when I was contacted about Maggie Li’s new book for children age 5+, The Amazing Human Body Detectives, I knew my son would love it. It’s a stunningly illustrated, fun and fact-filled exploration of what makes us tick. image source At 5…
Win a copy of 23 things to do before you are 11.5
Does your child take a keen interest in how things work? Then I have a great book giveaway for you! 23 things to do before you are 11.5 from QED Publishing is perfect for children aged 7 to 11. It is packed full of activities a child can enjoy with their parents or grandparents. 23…
Monthly makes – June
June was a great month for me and it feels like I’ve barely put my sewing needles down. My daughter gained a Cath Kidston-inspired ric rac skirt which looks great with the iron on Cath Kidston letter I added to her tshirt. A brand new updated outfit for pennies! I tried something new with an…
All Points Patchwork book review
I love to make quilts but always stick to the same, safe designs. Recently I’ve begun to experiment and tried my hand at jewel, octagon, triangle and diamonds EPP – baby steps! I was interested to hear about All Points Patchwork: English Paper Piecing beyond the Hexagon, for Quilts & Small Projects by Diane Gilleland,…
Win a copy of Let’s Go Shopping Peppa!
Today I’m taking part in Ladybird’s Let’s Go Shopping Peppa! blog tour. A brand new Peppa Pig book has just been released and we were very excited to be sent a copy and have one to giveaway too at the end of this post. Ladybird’s Let’s Go Shopping Peppa! blog tour. First of all let…
Monday happy things
Hello and welcome to my special Bank Holiday edition of Monday happy things! We’re having a special Day Out today and have packed our picnic. Have you tasted Tracker bars lately? We were sent a rucksack full to fuel our Bank Holiday adventures and I haven’t been able to stop eating them. There are three…
Colouring books for grown-ups
Do you ever watch your children colouring in and wish you could join them? If you’re following me on Instagram you’ll probably know you can! Phoenix Yard Books have produced a brand new range of colouring books for grown-ups including The One and Only colouring book for adults and The One and Only colouring book…