• Fourth of July paper banner craft for kids
    Crafts for kids - Fourth of July crafts

    Fourth of July paper banner craft for kids

    May 26, 2019 - By 

    This year we wanted to make a craft to commemorate the Fourth of July. Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4th, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states. We love a paper craft and thought kids would enjoy our simple Fourth of July paper banner craft. Fourth of July paper banner supplies: Coloured craft papers – red, blue and white Scissors Craft glue Pencil Glitter…

  • Cotton Clara x Rebecca Strickson
    Crafts for adults

    Rebels Get Results {Cotton Clara x Rebecca Strickson}

    May 25, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago my husband gave me an embroidery kit. I love a hand sewing project so was pretty excited to receive something from Cotton Clara as I pretty much lust over everything in her shop {take a look here!}. She sells modern embroidery kits which are perfect for some mindful crafting. I have to be honest, after a day at work and then looking after my kids, I find my mind is pretty frazzled. I love something I can just pick up, so this was a great embroidery kit for me. Rebels Get Results The Rebels Get Results…

  • Exploring the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London {with a 7 and 9 year old}
    days out - Family Life - Hertfordshire - Local Review - London - Wizarding World crafts

    Exploring the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London {with a 7 and 9 year old}

    May 23, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago we finally got to visit the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, aka the Harry Potter Studio Tour. I can’t tell you how long I’ve wanted to visit and I didn’t realise you had to book so far in advance. I’ve read all the books, watched the films, and tried to introduce my children to the magical world of Harry Potter too. They’ve watched most of the films so we thought we would book a family ticket and visit the studio tour together. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London We only live 20 minutes away from the Studio…

  • Mollie Makes hoop kit finished
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Botanical succulents hoop art

    May 22, 2019 - By 

    Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. Issue 105 came with a kit to make a cute pom pom watermelon which only took a few minutes, I have been looking forward to the next gift for ages! Botanical succulents hoop art The Botanical hoop art kit came with issue 106…

  • Win Series 2 Transformer BotBots
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    Win Series 2 Transformer BotBots

    May 21, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago I told you about Series 2 Transformer BotBots. These teeny tiny bots are a rare type of Transformers robot called BotBots. They are around 2cm tall and change from totally normal stuff to adventurous little robots in a few easy steps. Transformer BotBots My children just love collecting them. BotBots can disguise themselves as random everyday objects but then are transformed which means there are two ways to play! There are over 60 new characters to collect in Series 2 (including 10 rares) as well as three new tribes – Swag Stylers, Music Mob and Spoiled…

  • Toy Story-inspired camo slime
    Crafts for adults

    How to make Toy Story-inspired camo slime

    May 21, 2019 - By 

    Two things my youngest loves – making slime and watching films at the cinema. We saw a trailer for Toy Story 4 at the weekend and we just can’t wait to watch it. It inspired us to make this Toy Story-inspired camo slime. Get out your Little Green Army men to help measure and make some! Toy Story-inspired camo slime supplies: 4 containers Large bowl Popsicle sticks or spoons 2 cups white glue 2 cups shaving cream 2 cups foaming hand wash 2 tsp baby lotion 2 tsp cornstarch Green paint Darker green paint Tan paint Black paint 2 tsp…

  • Five Happy Things
    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 241}

    May 20, 2019 - By 

    I love to start the week by writing Five Happy Things. 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 always enjoy writing. Despite this being a quick 5 week half term, I’m finding it is going very slowly. We’re counting down the days until it’s half term! Five Happy Things {Week 241} It felt like last week was pretty quiet. My daughter spent much of last week sitting her Year 2 SATs and…

  • Cricut made Father's Day Lego frame
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Father's Day

    Cricut made Father’s Day Lego frame

    May 18, 2019 - By 

    I couldn’t wait to use my Cricut Maker to make a handmade gift for my children to give this Father’s Day. Unsurprisingly, my husband loves Lego as much as my children, so I used my Cricut Maker to make a Father’s Day Lego frame. Let me tell you how I made it! Father’s Day Lego frame supplies: Cricut Maker Standard Grip mat Box frame Cricut Metallic Poster Board Lego bricks How to make a Father’s Day Lego frame I wanted to make a piece of wall art using a box frame filled with lego bricks. We love lego bricks but…

  • Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos
    Crafts for adults - Mother's Day crafts

    Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

    May 17, 2019 - By 

    Mother’s Day may be over for another year but my Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos are perfect for bringing out on Mother’s Day or any Spring day when you want a sweet treat. I used Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies as the base of these but any delicious packs of Oreo will do! Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos Ingredients: 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1 (12 ounce) package pink candy melts wafers Flower icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) Leaf icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) How to make Mother’s…