• in a Re-Cycle-Me Unicorn Playworld box
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    Win a Re-Cycle-Me Unicorn Playworld box

    July 12, 2020 - By 

    A few weeks ago we told you about Re-Cycle-Me. They believe in a world in which children and their parents become more aware of the amount of rubbish we are all producing. A world where children help to reduce this by recycling or re-use. We were sent the Re-Cycle-Me Games box. We love junk modelling and always seem to have a full recycling bin, which were perfect for turning cardboard tubes and bottles into something else. My daughter really enjoyed making the different games in the box, it kept her busy for over a week! With this XL Unicorn Playworld…

  • 10 fun things to do in Ruislip this summer
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    10 fun things to do in Ruislip this summer

    July 12, 2020 - By 

    It’s hard to believe that in one week our home learning journey will be over. I’m really hopeful that my children will be able to go back to school in September, be with their friends and pick up some of the clubs they enjoy so much. I’m happy that some of their classes have moved online but I would love for some of their sporty activities to start up again soon. This Summer holiday will not be normal. In previous years the children have attended the local Youth Club for organised activities and enjoyed events at the library, amongst others.…

  • Free camping scavenger hunt printable
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    Free camping scavenger hunt printable

    July 10, 2020 - By 

    With the end of the school term in sight our thoughts are turning to a camping trip this Summer. We bought our tent a few years ago and try to go camping a few times each year. Camping is such a fun activity and the children love sleeping out under the canvas, we’ve even had the tent out in the garden during lockdown. Free camping scavenger hunt printable We usually look for a small-ish campsite. As long as the facilities are clean then we are happy. Everyone mucks in and helps with the cooking and cleaning, although if there is…

  • How to add colour to your garden fence with marbles
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    How to add colour to your garden fence with marbles

    July 9, 2020 - By 

    Ages ago I came across a really fun Pin on Pinterest, showing colourful marbles in a garden fence. This is something I’ve wanted to for ages. I couldn’t find the Pin when I looked but I knew it would be pretty simple to do. We’ve spent a lot of time in our garden over the last few months. It was already in pretty good shape but we tidied up our homemade mud kitchen, made a kennel for the puppy, as well as a plant table to stop him from eating all our flowers! How to add colour to your garden…

  • So Sand DIY Sensory Studio
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    So Sand DIY Sensory Studio {toy review}

    July 8, 2020 - By 

    It’s so good to have a variety of activities to offer the children when they’ve finished their home learning. We are working hard to get everything finished by lunch time so we can enjoy our afternoons together. Our dining room table is always piled high with toys, but they always have a learning slant! We were recently gifted something from the new So Sand DIY range to try out at home. Read on for our review! So Sand DIY Sensory Studio It’s time to get creative and take your imagination to another level. Thanks to So Sand DIY, it’s now…

  • Free Animal Crossing Summer Bucket List printable
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    Free Animal Crossing Summer Bucket List printable

    July 7, 2020 - By 

    I don’t know about you but I just love playing Animal Crossing. I first came across it years ago when I played it on my DS (remember those?). When I heard about Pocket Camp I was so excited and have been playing it religiously since it first came out (if you want to add me as a friend just let me know!). Free Animal Crossing Summer Bucket List printable I find Animal Crossing to be the perfect game for me. You can make friends with adorable animal villagers and have fun creating a world of your own in the Animal…

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    Monday Happy List

    Monday Happy List {Week 299}

    July 6, 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. Life has changed considerably for us and everyone else in the UK over the last few months but we’re beginning to see a little more fun in our week. As the UK is no longer in lockdown I’m reverting back to the original title of this weekly post. Monday Happy List…

  • Win Think Like a Dog on DVD
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    Win Think Like a Dog on DVD

    July 5, 2020 - By 

    We love to watch a family film, especially on Saturday night. New films have been in short supply over the last 3 months so we were delighted to receive a copy of Think Like a Dog which is out on Digital Download on 6th July and DVD on the 20th July from Lionsgate. It’s a very funny, entertaining film – perfect for kids who love dogs! Think Like a Dog Have you ever wished you could talk to your pet? Well, anything is paw-sible this summer as Josh Duhamel and Megan Fox star in Think Like a Dog, the whimsical…

  • Spring Craftpod box
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    Serene Spring embroidery with the Spring Craftpod box

    July 4, 2020 - By 

    It’s safe to say I’ve kept busy with a lot of crafting and making during this strange period. I’m thankful it was already a hobby and I had a lot of supplies and I haven’t really needed to purchase much. It was my birthday the weekend we went into lockdown and my husband had kindly bought me the Spring Craftpod subscription box as a gift. This is one of my favourite crafty subscription boxes, the quality of the materials is always perfect, which isn’t always the case (I’m looking at you Mollie Makes). Serene Spring embroidery with the Spring Craftpod…