• Paper bear craft for kids
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    Paper bear craft for kids

    September 12, 2020 - By 

    We are fully embracing Autumn at the moment. It’s my favourite time of year and I’m so happy to get my warmest jumpers out of storage and our winter duvet on. I’m beginning to feel a little like a bear getting ready to hibernate for winter and that actually gave me a fantastic idea for a craft activity! So today I’m showing you how to make a cute paper bear craft. Why not make some teddy bear toast and have a crafting session? List of craft supplies: Coloured craft papers Craft glue Black sharpie Pencil Scissors How to make a…

  • Kids digital and emotional health
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    Kids digital and emotional health {Wing app review}

    September 11, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – post in collaboration with Wing. My children are of an age when they want to be online like their friends. I think that the lockdown period probably hastened this but they are both asking for the latest phones and tablets for Christmas! They’ve both had tablets for a while and a few years ago my son also received a phone. I’ve written a few times about our smart home. My husband works in IT and we always seem to have the latest gadgets. So my son initially had a phone so he could control the lights and music…

  • The SS Officer's Armchair by Daniel Lee
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    The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee

    September 10, 2020 - By 

    I feel like I’m progressing well with my Goodreads reading challenge. I really enjoyed my latest book – The SS Officer’s Armchair: In Search of a Hidden Life by Daniel Lee. The SS Officer’s Armchair by Daniel Lee It began with an armchair. It began with the surprise discovery of a stash of personal documents covered in swastikas sewn into its cushion. The SS Officer’s Armchair is the story of what happened next, as Daniel Lee follows the trail of cold calls, documents, coincidences and family secrets, to uncover the life of one Dr Robert Griesinger from Stuttgart. Who was he? What…

  • Recycled Scarecrow craft for kids
    Autumn - Crafts for kids

    Recycled Scarecrow craft for kids {and free printable}

    September 9, 2020 - By 

    Autumn is my favourite season. I can finally wear my favourite jumpers, watch the leaves changing colour on our daily walks, and enjoy the delicious autumnal smells. The weather was gorgeous yesterday but I know it will be getting cooler and fresher any day now. Autumn is a fun season to craft with the kids. My daughter can’t help but collect leaves and acorns and the season has inspired our fun recycled scarecrow craft. You can use up craft supplies with this one – the finished scarecrow makes a great bookmark too. List of craft supplies: Craft sticks Scrap fabrics…

  • Studio Creator Video Maker kit
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    Studio Creator Video Maker kit {review}

    September 8, 2020 - By 

    My children love technology and this is something that they both explored more during the summer holidays. They are both digital kids, love their tablets and love to create online content – I have no idea where they get that from! A few weeks ago we were gifted the new Studio Creator Video Maker kit from Canal Toys. Today we are going to tell you more about it. Studio Creator Video Maker kit Kids love to create content from selfies to TikTok but it can be difficult to know where to start other than a basic phone or tablet. The…

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    Monday Happy List {Week 308}

    September 7, 2020 - By 

    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. Last week was the last few days of our Summer holidays and our return to school. Let’s just say it was emotional. Monday Happy List {Week 308} With both children finally returning to school I decided to take down all our rainbow pictures. We coloured all the pictures weeks ago and…

  • Folk Art with You Can Folk It! {review}
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    Folk Art with You Can Folk It! {review}

    September 6, 2020 - By 

    AD – I was kindly sent The Ultimate Folk Art Painting Masterclass from You Can Folk It to review at home A few weeks ago now I was offered The Ultimate Folk Art Painting Masterclass to try at home. My sister bought one of these kits from The Handmade Fair a few years ago and I loved the results. According to Wikipedia, Folk art covers all forms of visual art made in the context of folk culture. Definitions vary, but generally the objects have practical utility of some kind, rather than being exclusively decorative. Folk Art with You Can Folk…

  • Pumpkin patches near London {2020 update}
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    Pumpkin patches near London {2020 update}

    September 5, 2020 - By 

    For the past few years I have enjoyed putting together a post about the best pumpkin patches near London. Living on the edge of London we are able to travel into Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and more to find the perfect pumpkin patch. There’s just something wonderful about a walk (and a photo or two) at a pumpkin patch. I’m sure I would never have said this a few years ago but it’s something the whole family enjoys, and the perfect Autumnal day out. Pumpkin patches near London {updated for 2020} As pumpkin patches are outdoors I’m hopeful that the…

  • Back to school - for me!
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    September is Back to School – for me!

    September 4, 2020 - By 

    As much as I have loved spending time with my children since their school went to online learning, I knew September would mark a new chapter for all of us. They were a little apprehensive to return to the classroom after 5 months but are both happy to be back at school. They are both in different year group bubbles but I have so much confidence that the school is doing everything they can to keep them safe. Back to school – for me! With my children back at school I had time to think about me! It’s easy to…