To me summer means putting my feet up and trying to catch some of the Summer Olympics on tv. Although I’m not sporty or particularly competitive I just love the Olympics and watching the best sports people from around the world competing. I also think it’s a good way for my children to learn more…
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DIY gold winners trophies
My children are so sporty and I really don’t know where they get it from (clearly not me!). This week they are having fun at Super Camp and it sounds like they are playing all sorts of different games which have inspired me to make these DIY gold winners trophies. I’m really hoping they will…
FIMO winners’ medal craft for kids
A few weeks ago we got our FIMO collection out for some after school crafting. We wanted to have a go at making our own FIMO winners’ medals – fun for both Sports Day and Olympic crafting. The kids love FIMO Kids as you can use it straight out of the packet, there’s no need…
Paper plate laurel wreath craft for kids
We’re surrounded by sporting events at the moment which has had a great influence on our crafting. So far this year we’ve had Euro 2016, Wimbledon and the Tour de France 2016 and we’ve still got many more to come. Did you know that athletes in ancient games didn’t receive medals like they do today?…
How to make Union flag bunting
With The Queen’s official birthday celebrations taking place over the next few days in London, I thought I would make some special Union flag inspired bunting. How to make Union flag bunting I used the Sizzix Bigz Plus Die – Bunting (661173) which features two different bunting flag shapes, and Limited Edition Union Flag (Union Jack) Duck Tape….
Winter Olympic Games craft
Are you excited about the Winter Olympic Games which start in Sochi this week? I love watching all the different sports so I’m hoping to catch some of the action, can’t wait to see what my 3 year old makes of it all. We were talking about it this morning and he wanted to take…
Win a limited edition Panasonic camera
After the amazing atmosphere during the Olympic Games we were really looking forward to the Paralympic Games and we haven’t been disappointed. To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games I have an amazing Limited edition Panasonic Lumix Camera for one lucky reader of the gingerbread house. Best of all you don’t have to do…
Day Zero – Month 23 (August)
On the 19 September 2010 I started a Day Zero list: a place to record your goals, discover new challenges, and gain motivation to achieve them. I have a list of 100 things I want to do over 1001 days. The list is due to be competed by 16 June 2013. Over the last two…
Thank You Mum!
P&G is providing more reasons than ever to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games with three exclusive salons for Mums, athletes and media to enjoy complimentary beauty and grooming treatments throughout the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games. P&G Salons during the Olympic Games The Salons are located in The Olympic Village, The Paralympic…






