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Disclosure – this is a sponsored post So far 2020 has been a bit of a write off. When you’re just not sure what’s around the corner I think it makes you appreciate home more than ever. During March and April we spent a lot of time at home and although we’ve been out and about over the Summer months, we are once more back at home during Autumn. Our week days are busy with school and work but come the weekend and we are ready to be at home and enjoy it. Last weekend we ventured out to pick…
I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 love to write. Monday Happy List {Week 313} The children have been back at school for 5 weeks now. They are both so happy to be immersed in school life. Cubs and Scouts have re-started face to face meetings too which means our evenings are also busy. We managed to squeeze in a quick…
Little Sis has always loved L.O.L. Surprise! toys. I’m not sure what she likes most, but I know the unboxing element has always appealed to her. She has quite a collection so I knew she would enjoy the chance to feature in her own official L.O.L Surprise! Movie! with the L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App. L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App My daughter loves playing on her tablet and couldn’t wait to download the L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App. The app lets you unlock L.O.L. Surprise Dolls to include in your movie, choose backgrounds, props, and even music tracks. Then, press record…
I stocked up on Halloween treats early this year. I don’t visit the shops very frequently so bought loads of treats which if course we’ve already opened and enjoyed. Most of our Halloween decorations are up and this weekend we’re hoping to make a Halloween gingerbread house. Our crafting time is limited now we are all back at school but we managed to squeeze in a really fun craft using recycled corks this week. Our simple Halloween painted cork craft for kids makes a great after school activity, and a fun way to use up any corks you have squirrelled…
I know that Halloween is still a few weeks away but my Halloween crafts for kids have been super popular. I love to add a few new ideas to my site and have been wanting to try salt painting for a while. This week I finally had time and wanted to share our salt painted pumpkin with you. It’s a really fun but effective STEM craft for kids and brings some much needed colour to these days. The equipment needed is quite minimal but you will need a simple colouring page printed on white thick card. Salt painted pumpkin equipment:…
We love some happy mail and were delighted when a Japan Candy Box landed on the doormat. The Japan Candy Box are always really eye-catching and something my children seem to spot straight away! They are the most amazing monthly subscription box all the way from Japan, and something we always look forward to. Delicious Japan Candy Box We received the September 2020 Japan Candy Box. Each box contains themed treats and the theme for the September box was Japan Shinkansen Tour. With the contents of the box you can hop aboard the bullet train and travel across the many…
Our weekend was such a wash-out that we decorated our house for Halloween to cheer us all up. I picked up some great decorations in Flying Tiger including matching plates and cups and the children had a great time getting everything out. I filled some jars with some Halloween sweets too which were great for munching on when we watched a film. As well as Halloween crafting with the kids I’ve also been on the look out for some Halloween activities to keep them busy. I came up with this Halloween Bingo game for kids and thought it was too…
My daughter loves watching Ben 10. Ten-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers a mysterious device named the Omnitrix on a family holiday. This device allows him to transform into 10 different alien forms replete with unique superpowers. He has lots of adventures and is a great character to inspire my active 8 year old. Fans of Ben 10 will be excited to hear about the new Ben 10 Power Trip video game which is released on Friday 9th October. We were given a sneak preview of the game and my children have been playing it ever since! Ben 10 Power Trip video…
I love to start the week by writing the Monday Happy List. 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 love to write. The weather this weekend was terrible thanks to Storm Alex. All our weekend plans were cancelled, including our trip to The Pop up Farm Pumpkin Patch – hopefully we can book again for another day. Monday Happy List {Week 312} First of all I need to tell you that this Friday…