• Stitching an embroidered tiger keyring
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Stitching an embroidered tiger keyring

    February 20, 2019 - By 

    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.…

  • Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker
    Crafts for kids

    Make pretty erasers with the Pretty Pixels Eraser Maker

    February 19, 2019 - By 

    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}

    February 18, 2019 - By 

    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…

  • Win a bundle of Goosebumps 2 goodies
    competition - Family Life

    Win a bundle of Goosebumps 2 goodies

    February 17, 2019 - By 

    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…

  • DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe for kids
    Crafts for kids - Handmade gifts

    DIY Fortnite Slurp Juice Slime recipe for kids

    February 17, 2019 - By 

    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…

  • Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle
    book review - What I'm reading

    Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle by Clare Hunter

    February 15, 2019 - By 

    Did you watch the Great British Sewing Bee on Tuesday evening? I attempted to watch it, but I was interrupted so many times by my children that I gave up. I will watch it again when they are both out! I’ve always loved sewing so have been looking forward to reading Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle by Clare Hunter( I got my copy via NetGalley). Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle  For the mothers of the disappeared in 1970s Argentina, protest was difficult. Every…

  • St Patrick's Day Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft
    Crafts for kids - St Patrick's Day crafts

    St Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft

    February 13, 2019 - By 

    I love celebrating St Patricks’ Day. It’s such a lovely, colourful celebration after the drab months of Winter. As we walked to karate this evening we were all amazed by the colours in the sky. It was so lovely to walk in the twilight and we’re counting down the days until the clocks spring forward next month. After the success of our Nativity lacing paper plate craft we are back with another lacing craft. These are great for honing those fine motor skills and who doesn’t love a rainbow too! Pot of Gold paper plate lacing craft supplies: Paper plate…

  • Enjoy limited edition Mr Kipling treats this Valentine's Day
    competition - Family Life

    AD | Enjoy limited edition Mr Kipling treats this Valentine’s Day {and win a bundle too!}

    February 12, 2019 - By 

    It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a cake fan. I love baking and there’s always something in the cake tin, whether that’s homemade or shop-bought. Have you seen the new limited edition Mr Kipling Love Season range featuring seven different cake varieties? Not only has the packaging had a seasonal makeover and now features pretty pink flowers, but you can now purchase Mr Kipling Flower Whirls which are a cute twist on their classic Viennese Whirls. Enjoy limited edition Mr Kipling treats this Valentine’s Day We don’t tend to go overboard on Valentine’s Day. A homemade card makes me…

  • the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {week 227}

    February 11, 2019 - By 

    Monday morning again. Hope you had a great weekend whatever you got up to. We are counting down the days until half term – this has been a lovely, short half term! 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 227} We were kindly sent a bundle of How To Train Your Dragon toys to…