• Win two picture books for kids from Trigger Publishing
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    Win two picture books for kids from Trigger Publishing

    August 26, 2020 - By 

    With children hopefully going back to school next week I’m sure there are lots of anxiety and nerves (from both parents and children!). I know that from speaking to my own children they both have mixed feelings about returning to school after so long. I’m sure it is the right time to go back to school for them and I’m hoping that the last few months will be forgotten as soon as they step through the school gates next week. I have two picture books to giveaway from Trigger Publishing which will help encourage conversation and promote wellness which is…

  • Easy Bichon Frise cookies
    Crafts for adults - gingerbread - Handmade gifts

    Easy Bichon Frise cookies

    August 26, 2020 - By 

    Did you know that today is National Dog Day? I didn’t until I received lots of emails about it from people trying to sell me something this morning. We’ve had our Bichon Frise for 7 months now and although having a puppy is a lot of hard work, we wouldn’t be without him. Today seemed the right day to share our Bichon Frise cookies with you. Easy Bichon Frise cookies Now I need to say that these are cookies for humans to eat, I’ll share our recipe for cookies for pups another day! I purchased our Bichon Frise cookie cutter…

  • How to dye white flowers with food colouring
    Crafts for kids - STEM activity

    How to dye white flowers with food colouring

    August 25, 2020 - By 

    We’ve had so much fun with simple science experiments at home over the last few months. I’m not sure where the time has gone but I haven’t shared nearly as many as I wanted to. Today I’m going to share a simple science experiment to do with kids at home – how to dye white flower with food colouring. It’s really simple to set up but the results are amazing, perfect for a little science at home. Colouring white flower with food colouring equipment White flowers A selection of food colours Water Glass jars or containers How to dye white…

  • playing at Iver Environment Centre
    Monday Happy List

    Summer Holidays edit {Week 306}

    August 24, 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. The Summer holidays are rushing by so fast and we seem to be packing a lot in to our weeks. Summer Holidays edit {Week 306} The children spent last week at Iver Environment Centre. They took part in Wild Week which was packed full of activities such as pond dipping, bushcraft,…

  • Dobble 360°
    Blogger Board Game Club - Family Life

    Blogger Board Game Club: Dobble 360°

    August 23, 2020 - By 

    Like most families, we have spent a lot of time at home over the last few months. We love to have a variety of crafts and activities to keep us busy and are always so grateful to be sent games to review. Our latest #gifted game from the Blogger Board Game Club was Dobble 360°. We reviewed the original Dobble game last year and it’s one of our favourite games to take out with us. It’s small and compact but is a great card game to keep the children busy for 15 minutes (perfect if waiting for food at a…

  • Jelli Rez Sweets Jewelry Pack review
    Crafts for kids

    Jelli Rez Sweets Jewelry Pack review

    August 22, 2020 - By 

    With the last few days of the school holidays before us we have been busy cramming in as much as possible. My 8 year old loves making things so was delighted to be gifted two of the new kits from the Jelli Rez range. Jelli Rez lets you create one of a kind, resin-inspired designs using a fun and easy 3-step process that only takes 15 minutes – simply mix, mold, and wear! Jelli Rez Jelli Rez lets you create one of a kind, resin-inspired designs using a fun and easy 3-step process that only takes 15 minutes. The kits contain…

  • Exploring Lydford and Lydford Gorge with kids
    Devon - Family Life

    Exploring Lydford and Lydford Gorge with kids

    August 22, 2020 - By 

    Last week we had a great week exploring Devon. We try to go a few times a year to visit family and there’s always somewhere new to explore. We took the opportunity to meet up with some friends and met half-way from where we were staying at Lydford Gorge. This is the deepest river gorge in the South West with a 30m high waterfall, owned by the National Trust. Exploring Lydford and Lydford Gorge with kids Due to the current pandemic restrictions you can only visit certain parts of Lydford Gorge such as the waterfall car park, the circular walk…

  • Build Your Own Microscope Kit
    Build Your Own Brand Ambassador - Family Life - STEM activity

    Build Your Own Microscope Kit

    August 21, 2020 - By 

    A few months ago we told you about the Plane Launcher kit, one of the new kits from Build Your Own who make sustainable toys with less plastic. This was a a great STEM toy (one which utilises science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for kids aged 8 and over, and they have enjoyed playing with it over and over again. Build Your Own Microscope Kit We recently gifted the latest product in the Build Your Own range, the BYO Microscope kit, which the children couldn’t wait to put together and use. Like the BYO Plane Launcher kit, the BYO Microscope…

  • Easy Duck Tape storage bowl
    Crafts for teens - Crafts for tweens - Duck Tape crafts

    Easy Duck Tape storage bowl

    August 19, 2020 - By 

    Disclosure – post in collaboration with Duck Tape I was recently gifted some gorgeous new Duck Tapes to play with. There are some really lovely patterned Duck Tapes out there and I’m using this gorgeous marble Duck Tape to make something pretty but practical for my daughter’s bedroom. Duck Tape is a brilliant craft material (check out some of our Duck Tape tutorials here), as not only is it easy to reposition, but you can also tear it by hand. Supplies to make a Duck Tape storage bowl Your favourite patterned Duck Tape piece of paper scissors 4 metal fasteners/brads How…