Disclosure – this is a collaborative guest post Craft is a fantastic activity for people in nursing homes. It keeps minds active and encourages them to use the muscles in their hands and fingers. It can also encourage them to remember things from their past and can involve all of their senses, such as smell and touch. The feel of wool or the smell of glue may remind them of their youth and bring up memories they thought were long forgotten. All this helps to keep their minds and bodies healthier for longer. Furthermore, it can give them a sense…
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It’s been a slow start to the year for me. Our little pup takes a lot of time (I’m constantly watching for signs he needs the loo!) so I haven’t had much free time. That’s why I love a subscription box though! They contain everything you need and the projects can usually be finished in a few evenings. Winter Craftpod subscription box My husband kindly gifted me the Winter Craftpod box for Christmas, which was a lovely treat. I tried to resist any spoilers of the contents on Instagram so was delighted when I was able to open it. This…
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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 276} Last week my daughter was invested into Cubs bringing an end to our 4 year association with Beavers. I stopped volunteering with the Scouts at the end of last year and I’m pretty excited to have two children in Cubs. My daughter is ready for…
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If you love sharing a book with your child then you will probably know of Dr Seuss. But did you know that there is also a Dr Seuss Day which is celebrated on 2nd March? It’s a lovely reason to pick up a Dr Seuss book, re-read an old favourite or discover a new story. We’re big fans of The Lorax , it’s a brilliant book for kids (and adults too!) and as relevant today as the day it was written: “I am the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you…
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January isn’t my favourite month. The days are short and cold. However, we are surrounded by signs of Spring and are excited to start thinking about Valentine’s Day next month. We’ve already shared our free Baby Yoda printable but were back with another Valentine’s Day printable, sweet cut out and colour bookmarks for kids to make this Valentine’s Day. Free printable Valentine’s Day bookmarks We love to spread the love on Valentine’s Day and I’ve always encouraged the children to make and give Valentine’s Day cards to friends and family. This year we are sharing our free printable colouring bookmarks…
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Disclosure – this is a guest post from KiddiesKingdom Welcome to parenthood, this is a time filled with so many emotions. When having or expecting a new little member in your life, it can often feel very overwhelming – you’ll be filled with happiness and joy along with the rush of love that you’ve never felt before. Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll want to start getting organised and getting prepared for after the birth so you can be set for any situation at any time. Therefore, I’ve put together five crucial new mum essentials to keep you on top of your…
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Over the weekend my daughter lost one of her front teeth. She’s been really frustrated by how long her teeth are taking to fall out, especially when so many of her friends have lost a lot already. Her adult teeth seem to be pushing her baby teeth out which she’s finding quite painful. Both my children still believe in the Tooth Fairy and I had fun making our own printable tooth fairy receipt which I’m sharing today. {Free printable} tooth fairy receipt I love the fact that my children believe in the magic of the Tooth Fairy and it certainly…
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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 275} Both my children love watching Blue Peter and applying for their Blue Peter badges. My son was delighted to receive his silver Blue Peter badge over the weekend. He spent ages writing a Blue Peter comic where he got to appear on the show and…
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With Star In Your Own Story personalised books from Little Tiger Group, you can add your child’s name using the slot-in card provided. Simply pull out the slot-in card, write your child’s name, slot it back in. It will appear on every page through the clever cut-out window so your child stars in their very own story. This is a new range of personalised stories and include Star In Your Own Story: The Firefighter (Ring the alarm and rush to the rescue – be a FIREFIGHTER!) and Star In Your Own Story: The Ballerina (Leap and twirl, sparkle and shine – be…