• Free camping scavenger hunt printable
    Crafts for kids

    Free camping scavenger hunt printable

    July 10, 2020 - By 

    With the end of the school term in sight our thoughts are turning to a camping trip this Summer. We bought our tent a few years ago and try to go camping a few times each year. Camping is such a fun activity and the children love sleeping out under the canvas, we’ve even had the tent out in the garden during lockdown. Free camping scavenger hunt printable We usually look for a small-ish campsite. As long as the facilities are clean then we are happy. Everyone mucks in and helps with the cooking and cleaning, although if there is…

  • Recycling the recycling with re.cycle.me craft kits
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    Recycling the recycling with Re.cycle.me craft kits

    July 2, 2020 - By 

    I do love a craft kit and was delighted to be sent some of the new range of re.cycle.me craft kits to try out with the children. We love junk modelling and always seem to have a full recycling bin, perfect for turning cardboard tubes and bottles into something else with the help of a re.cycle.me kit. Recycling the recycling with re.cycle.me craft kits With the objective to introduce more sustainable toys within the arts and crafts category Recycle Me was created. The overall goal is to teach children and parents to use household disposables and creatively turn them into…

  • Make a colourful bookmark with Aquabeads
    Aquabeaders - Crafts for kids

    Make a colourful bookmark with Aquabeads

    June 26, 2020 - By 

    My children were so excited to sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge. They are two little bookworms and love nothing more than making a den and reading. The Summer Reading Challenge gives them a little boost to carry on reading when school is out for the summer holidays and they are so pleased that our local library has re-opened so they can get their hands on more books! We were recently sent some Aquabeads to craft with. My daughter just loves a little crafty afternoon and was so pleased to have something new to craft with. It’s been almost…

  • How to make a DIY book sign post
    Crafts for kids - Crafts for teens - Crafts for tweens - World Book Day ideas

    How to make a DIY book sign post

    June 23, 2020 - By 

    A few weeks ago my children’s school set them a fun challenge – to make a book sign post to decorate the school grounds. Both my children love to read and wanted to take part. It was a really fun project so I thought I would share it with you in case it inspires your children too. I’m sure you’ve seen this kind of sign post before. They usually feature travel destinations but there’s no reason why they can’t be adapted for literary destinations or titles too. My children were asked to decorate their book signs with the titles and…

  • Last minute Father's Day tie card
    Crafts for kids - Father's Day - free printables

    Last minute Father’s Day tie card {free template}

    June 17, 2020 - By 

    Today we wrapped our gifts to give this Father’s Day. The children are really excited and can’t wait to give their gifts. It’s so lovely to have something to look forward to as most days feel exactly like the day before. We have some fun Father’s Day crafts and activities, but thought we would share one final craft in case you are looking for ideas for a last minute Father’s Day card. You can make our last minute Father’s Day tie card in 15 minutes. Father’s Day tie card supplies: Card Scissors Glue stick Colouring pens Father’s Day tie card…

  • Painted rocks for our fairy garden
    Crafts for kids - Fairy garden crafts

    Painted rocks for fairy gardens

    June 2, 2020 - By 

    We’ve seen little fairy gardens cropping us all around us since lockdown began. They range from simple craft stick fairy doors to a really elaborate one which has fairies doing PE with Joe Wicks, and a window full of rainbow posters for the NHS. They’ve inspired my own children to build a fairy garden and we love seeing people stop to look at it. There are so many things you can add to a fairy garden. We used supplies we already had as non-essential shops are closed but made some fairy garden painted rocks to go in it. Painting rocks is…

  • So Slime Tie-Dye review
    Crafts for kids - STEM activity

    So Slime Tie-Dye review

    May 29, 2020 - By 

    With an inquisitive 8 year old you probably won’t be surprised that she loves to make and play with slime. I think slime is a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and it seems to appeal to her inner scientist! We were recently offered the new So Slime Tie-Dye kit and I couldn’t wait to see what she thought of it. She has a few of the So Slime kits and they are great value fun for kids! So Slime Tie-Dye review The So Slime Tie-Dye kit contained 3 clear transparent slimes, 3 bottles of colour,…

  • Cute Puppy Best Friends Notes free printable
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    Cute Puppy Best Friends Notes {free printable}

    May 27, 2020 - By 

    We’ve had our puppy for 6 months now and we wouldn’t be without him. The first few weeks were quite tough, but this enforced period at home has given us an amazing opportunity to get to know each other properly. Unfortunately our puppy training session were cancelled due to the lockdown, but we’re muddling along quite well. We decided it was the right time for our family to get a dog and he’s been a great comfort whilst we’re all at home. It’s given us a purpose to get out for a walk every day and the children are always…

  • How to celebrate Oak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day
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    How to celebrate Oak Apple Day or Royal Oak Day

    May 24, 2020 - By 

    Apple Day, Royal Oak Day or Restoration Day is celebrated next week on 29th May. It is a traditional English celebration of the the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, following the death of Oliver Cromwell. The origins of Royal Oak Day The future King Charles II hid from his Roundhead pursuers in the Royal Oak, English oak tree, in Boscobel Wood after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Nine years later, the restored Charles II rode triumphantly into London on his birthday, 29th May, to take his place on the throne. From 1660, the Restoration was celebrated as a…