• Win a copy of the Rock Art Handbook
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    Win a copy of the Rock Art Handbook

    August 24, 2018 - By 

    We’ve decorated a lot of painted rocks over the summer holidays. We’re all addicted to making them and we’ve ended up with such a huge stash that we’ve been hiding them wherever we go! I love learning new techniques so was excited to receive a copy of the Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones by Samantha Sarles. Rock art is showing up everywhere – on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden rocks around your neighbourhood. Painting and hiding rocks has become hugely popular in the last 12 months, as adults and kids decorate stones…

  • New Fingerlings books for young readers
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    New Fingerlings books for young readers

    August 24, 2018 - By 

    Have you heard of Fingerlings? They are cute little mini interactive pet robots that cling to your fingers and react to touch and sound by blinking and blowing kisses. Each Fingerling comes with over 40 sounds and animations, including blinking eyes, monkey arms that grip, and more. My daughter has a monkey and a dinosaur which she loves to play with. So she was excited when I gave her two new Fingerlings books from DK which we sere sent to review. Fingerlings Sticker Activity Book Welcome to the world of the Fingerlings! Zoe and Boris the bouncy monkeys, Gigi the…

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    Win 1 x 3 Peter Rabbit Movie bundles

    August 23, 2018 - By 

    Earlier this year we were really fortunate to be invited to a preview of the Peter Rabbit Movie. It’s a fantastic film and has recently come out on DVD. We re-watched it this week and loved it all over again. Peter Rabbit is a part-live action/part-animation film, based on the much-loved characters created by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter’s feud with Mr. McGregor’s great-nephew, who is also called Mr McGregor! (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to…

  • The Kitchen Science Cookbook
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    The Kitchen Science Cookbook

    August 23, 2018 - By 

    We love a craft book and were lucky to receive a copy of The Kitchen Science Cookbook: Edible Science from solar cookie oven to colour changing noodles by Dr Michelle Dickinson to review. I have to admit I hadn’t heard of Michelle Dickinson, but she is a British author and award-winning nano-scientist who is making science fun and accessible for children. Michelle is a regular on TV in New Zealand (apparently she she is their equivalent of Brian Cox!) but also tours schools and festivals with her fun science shows. The Kitchen Science Cookbook The Kitchen Science Cookbook combines science and…

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    Create your own squishies with the Smooshins Surprise Maker Kit

    August 22, 2018 - By 

    My children love squishies and crafting so we were excited to hear about the new squishy collectible Smooshins from MGA Entertainment. Building on the popularity of collectibles, unboxing, squishies and arts and crafts, this unique new toy range brings the surprise and anticipation of unboxing to a whole new level, with an exciting arts and crafts twist. Smooshins Surprise Maker Kit With over 10,000 combinations of characters and accessories to create and collect, fans can make their own Smooshins characters using the Smooshins Surprise Maker Kit. Surprise Character moulds give the ability to reveal a different surprise animal character each…

  • DIY Emoji Pen Pots
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    DIY Emoji Pen Pots {Back to School craft}

    August 21, 2018 - By 

    Earlier this month we had fun with our Duck Tape bookmarks so we thought it was time to share another Back to School craft with you. My 6 year old is starting Year 2 in a few weeks. This is going to be a big change for her and I’m really hoping she will settle in well. A new school year means time to update the desk in her bedroom where she does her homework so we thought a little homemade DIY would brighten it up. She loves emojis so came up with our Emoji Pen Pots. How to make…

  • A quick way to label clothes with Attach A Tag
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    A quick way to label clothes with Attach A Tag

    August 21, 2018 - By 

    I told you the other day how I was feeling pretty organised when it comes to Back to School. Thanks to M&S my daughter is all kitted out for Year 2, and she’s looking forward to seeing all her friends in a few weeks too. The only thing I needed to do was label everything. Thankfully that took minutes using the Attach A Tag system. Attach A Tag Starter Kit The Attach A Tag Starter Kit contains everything you need to label your clothing. Each kit contains the name etched on 30 or 50 tags (depending on how many you order),…

  • STEM fun with GraviTrax interactive track system
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    STEM fun with GraviTrax interactive track system

    August 20, 2018 - By 

    Last month I told you how much fun my 8 year old was having with the GraviTrax Starter Set from Ravensburger. This is a really fun STEM toy which has been keeping him busy during the summer holidays. There are some additional GraviTrax sets and we were sent some to try at home and tell you about. GraviTrax interactive track system With the GraviTrax interactive track system, you can design and build your own race tracks and experiment with gravity, magnetism and kinetics to propel your gravity sphere to the finish. With a variety of tiles, levels, tracks and features…

  • Family Life - mindfulness - Monday Happy List - the Netherlands

    Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays {Week 4}

    August 20, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying the school summer holidays. Each week I start off by writing my Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things blog post. It’s a great chance to 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. Monday mindfulness – Summer holidays edition We had the most amazing week with Eurocamp at Duinrell, Wassenaar in the Netherlands. It’s been 15 years since we visited Amsterdam, and 2 years since we went…