• Family Life

    Crate Creatures Surprise Barf Buddies

    Toys + slime are so popular right now. We’ve been playing with a lot of slime during half term. Earlier this week we reviewed the new Poopsie Sparkly Critters, we made slime at our local Hobbycraft, and today are going to tell you about the new Crate Creatures Surprise Barf Buddies. You may remember that we reviewed Crate Creatures last year. They arrive captured in a crate. Each comes with a crow bar which you use to break the lock and unlock your new “beast” friend for hours of horrid fun, over and over again. They are quite interactive as you can pull their…

  • Crafts for kids - STEM activity

    Making bath bombs with the So Bomb DIY Vanity Case

    My daughter loves a STEM toy and has been having so much fun creating her own bath bombs this week. We were kindly gifted the new So Bomb DIY Vanity Case from Canal Toys.  These creative kits make it simple and fun for children to design and make their own large fizzy Bath Bombs in just 30 minutes! Everything you need is inside the box and each pack includes a charming collectable figurine. So Bomb DIY Vanity Case My daughter received one of the bath bomb kits at Christmas so knew exactly what to do. The So Bomb DIY Vanity Case…

  • book review - Crafts for kids - STEM activity - What I'm reading

    Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook review

    Over the last few weeks I have been reading the Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook: STEAM projects to help kids make a difference by Alan & Gill Bridgewater. I love a craft book and this has a great mix of projects for crafty kids like mine. Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook The Eco Kids Self-Sufficiency Handbook offers a wide range of ways to capture the imagination and make a positive contribution to the world around us. Twenty-eight exciting projects support integrated STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, art, maths), all with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and photographs. By cleverly combining creativity with eco-awareness, this…

  • Family Life

    Making slime with Poopsie Sparkly Critters

    I’ve mentioned a few times that my daughter just loves slime. Yesterday we went to our local Hobbycraft to make slime and picked up some more supplies to make it at home. She loves playing with it and it’s fun to see how many different ways we can make it all year round! We were kindly gifted two of the new Poopsie Sparkly Critters from Poopsie Slime Surprise. We have reviewed the Poopsie Poop Pack and the Poopsie Surprise Unicorn, both of which are loads of fun for kids. Poopsie Sparkly Critters The Poopsie Surprise range has grown again with…

  • Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Stitching an embroidered tiger keyring

    I don’t work during school holidays so wanted to have a little project to make. I have quite a few craft kits so didn’t know which one to pick. Thankfully the latest issue of Mollie Makes landed with a very cute cover craft kit. 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.…

  • Crafts for kids

    Make pretty erasers with the Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker

    I love having a few crafty activities to do with the children over half term. We try to vary the activities we have so no-one gets bored and have been spending a lot of time outdoors, as well as crafting, reading and playing games indoors. Both my children love collecting erasers so I was pleased to bring out the Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker Deluxe Pack, which lets you create your own erasers, to try out at home with them. Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker Deluxe Pack My children loved the look of this set as soon as they saw it and…

  • Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 228}

    Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend whatever you got up to. 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. Five Happy Things {Week 228} How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We gave each other cards and little chocolate treats. After school I set up a little mini gingerbread house decorating station. I found a pack of…

  • competition - Family Life

    Win a bundle of Goosebumps 2 goodies

    Earlier today we took part in the #Goosebumps2Party organised by @sonypicsathome to celebrate the release of the film on DVD and Blu-ray. We were sent a wonderful box of goodies to help us take part in the twitter party, including Goosebump books, face paint and gummy bears! Goosebumps 2 Be careful what you wish for. With their after-school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy!  Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister…

  • Crafts for kids - Handmade gifts

    DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe for kids

    Do your children love Fortnite? My 8 year old loves to play online with his friends whenever he can. I came up with this fun Fortnite craft for kids to make, it should keep them busy over half term if you are looking for something to do! There are a few ingredients needed for our DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe but it’s pretty straightforward to make. Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime supplies: For the green: 5 oz clear glue 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp contact solution Kiwi soap colorant For the blue: 5 oz clear glue…