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    Crafts for adults - subscription box

    My Greeting Box {subscription box review}

    June 20, 2018 - By 

    I love receiving happy mail, especially when I get the chance to try something new. I was recently contacted about My Greeting Box which is a monthly package of card making supplies delivered straight to your door. I love making my own cards and couldn’t wait to try out this new crafty subscription box. My Greeting Box -a subscription box review My Greeting Box is a monthly package of card making supplies, delivered straight to your door. Each month you will receive everything you need to make fun and special cards including supplies, tools, technique tutorials and inspirational designs. Everything…

  • Mud and Bloom: a nature and gardening subscription box for kids
    Crafts for kids - Nature crafts - subscription box

    Mud and Bloom: a nature and gardening subscription box for kids

    June 17, 2018 - By 

    The other day I mentioned that I’ve been trying out subscription boxes for my children. As much as I enjoy crafting at home I also love a subscription box, which does all the hard work for you! Both my children love to make and create so as I bought my daughter the Unicorns & Rainbows box, I sent off for a Mud and Bloom box for my son. Mud and Bloom: a nature and gardening subscription box for kids My 8 year old is really creative and loves the garden which is why I picked the Mud and Bloom box.…

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    Crafts for kids - subscription box

    Unicorns and rainbows {Squidgydoodle subscription box}

    June 15, 2018 - By 

    It’s been a while since we’ve tried any kids subscription boxes. My 6 year old loves unicorns and rainbows so I was pretty pleased to find a box all about, you’ve guessed it, unicorns and rainbows from Squidgydoodle. They make all sorts of subscription boxes for kids. Unicorns and rainbows {Squidgydoodle subscription box} I ordered one for my daughter and it arrived super quickly. I couldn’t wait to show it to her and see what was inside. We waited until after school when we had a free evening to open it up. I paid £12 for the Unicorns and rainbows box.…

  • Mindful sewing and the Spring Craftpod
    Crafts for adults - sewing - subscription box

    Mindful sewing and the Spring Craftpod

    June 13, 2018 - By 

    I am so terrible at making time for my hobbies. Sewing and paper cutting are two of my favourite things to do, yet I rarely make time for them. I subscribe to the Craftpod subscription box and the Spring box arrived months ago. It included two hand stitching projects which were lovely but it’s taken me weeks to get round to actually making them. We did a lot of travelling over half term so I made sure to pack my Craftpod box. Everything fits nicely in a slim box which makes it perfect for carrying around in a handbag. The…

  • Mrs Mactivity's World Cup 2018 Wall Planner
    Crafts for kids - Maped Helix Blogger Ambassador - Sports crafts - subscription box

    Mrs Mactivity’s World Cup 2018 Wall Planner

    June 12, 2018 - By 

    Have you heard about Mrs Mactivity? They make fun boutique teaching and learning resources suitable for both parents and teachers. Their mission is to change the world through inspiring and fun learning resources that really motivate children to learn. Most of their resources are free, but as they don’t use advertising on their site, they charge a very modest fee of £9.97 per year to access everything. Mrs Mactivity’s World Cup 2018 Wall Planner My children loved their Royal Wedding colouring activity sheets so I was delighted to find some fun resources for the World Cup which starts this week. The 2018 FIFA…

  • Surprise Squishy Box from Squishy Kiosk
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    Win a Surprise Squishy Box from Squishy Kiosk

    May 12, 2018 - By 

    Have you succumbed to the new craze for squishies? My 8 year old absolutely loves the feel of them so was delighted to be sent an assortment of squishies from Squishy Kiosk. Squishies are amazing soft toys made from foam materials that children can’t help but squish! They remind me of the stress balls we used to receive from salespeople at conferences. Squishies are the ultimate slow rising foam toy. Simply squeeze them, then watch them transform as they slowly rise! Squishy Kiosk sent us some of their newest squishies. They also produce the fabulous Kawaii Box which I’ve collaborated on with them before.…

  • Birchbox x Cath Kidston
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    Birchbox x Cath Kidston

    April 18, 2018 - By 

    Don’t worry, I haven’t become a Beauty Blog (although there’s clearly nothing wrong with that). When an email dropped into my inbox about the Birchbox x Cath Kidston beauty subscription box I knew I was going to buy one. I’ve loved Cath Kidston for ages, although I have to admit I haven’t really enjoyed any of the new prints or patterns she’s brought out lately. It doesn’t stop me looking though and most of the Cath Kidston items I have around the house are brilliant quality and haven’t need replacing! Birchbox x Cath Kidston Did you know that Cath Kidston…

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    Crafts for adults - Family Life - sewing - subscription box

    Signs of the Sewdiac subscription box (February box)

    March 4, 2018 - By 

    Where did February go. I love February but it just whizzed past, March is here and I’m feeling a little disorganised about it! I received some lovely mail last month, including the February Signs of the Sewdiac box. This is a new subscription box for crafters, based on the Signs of the Zodiac. I really enjoyed the January box so signed up for the February box too. It arrived last week and contained a craft kit which I was excited to receive. Signs of the Sewdiac subscription box The theme for the February box was scissors, so the contents were…

  • what's in my treatbox?
    Family Life - subscription box

    Treatbox monthly subscription box

    February 16, 2018 - By 

    I love discovering monthly subscription boxes. My husband loves them, my children love them and I love them too! Who doesn’t love some happy mail every month. It totally counts as self care, right? I was pretty excited to discover a new monthly subscription box containing sweet treats called treatbox. Each month you can receive a wonderful assortment of goodies from around the world. All sweets or chocolates are individually wrapped, so you can easily share the love – should you wish! Treating myself to a treatbox So what was inside my first treatbox? I do love to receive mail and…