We don’t start celebrating Christmas until the 1st of December but I couldn’t resist sharing our Nativity Lacing Paper Plate craft with you. December seems to whizz by but I’m looking forward to sharing some of our favourite Christmas crafts with you over the coming weeks. Supplies to make our Nativity Lacing Paper Plate craft Paper…
We’ve been working with Asmodee and are members of their Blogger Board Game Club, reviewing some classic and new family games. My children love to play all kinds of games and we’ve had lots of fun with Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne and Dixit amongst others. We were recently sent Cobra Paw to review and tell…
I have been busy trying to find suitable stocking fillers for my children this week. I love putting the Christmas stockings together but we have really large ones which need lots of little things! I have finished my husband’s one thanks to a recent collaboration and don’t forget to pop over for your chance to…
Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. 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…
This weekend has been a little cold and damp, definitely Autumnal with a hint of Winter. I don’t mind the colder months and if we have a few good games to play then generally everyone is happy. This weekend has been pretty busy with birthday celebrations and a trip to race our model cars. We’ve…
We are huge Disney Fans, in fact I think it’s almost impossible not to be as a parent! I loved Disney films when I was growing up and I’m so glad I get to share them all over again with my own children. If you’re a Disney fan too then you will want to hear…
There have been a few culture shocks for me since I started my new job. Swapping the life of a freelance blogger to work in a school is strange, not least because there is a dress code at work. I’ve swapped my mum uniform of jeans and jumper for interview smart which has been a…
With Christmas only a few short weeks away, there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than with some seasonal art and craft activities for children to enjoy. All you need are some educational resources and a big imagination to get stuck in with these 6 ideas for festive craft activities. 6 Ideas for Festive…
Sometimes I feel that our house will never be decorated the way we want it. For us, winter is the time we plan and do any DIY projects. The warmer weather is perfect for getting out and about and having family adventures; winter is for being at home, enjoying each others’ company and working on…