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Aquabeads Disney Princess Character Set

Aquabeads Disney Princess Character Set

Posted on August 11, 2018 by jenny

We can’t be the only family who is a lot happier now the weather has cooled down. We don’t enjoy the very hot weather and hated being restricted to being indoors in the hottest parts of the day. Thankfully we had lots of arts and crafts to keep the children busy. They both enjoy crafting…

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make your own water compass

Make a water compass and Engineer a great Summer

Posted on August 10, 2018November 18, 2020 by jenny

With two inquisitive children I am constantly on my toes keeping them engaged and active, especially during the summer holidays. I’ve shared a few resources to keep the dreaded brain drain away and wanted to tell you about The Holiday Makers, a website with fun, free, family friendly activities to keep the kids aged 7-16…

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DIY Duck Tape ice lolly tags

DIY Duck Tape ice lolly tags

Posted on August 9, 2018 by jenny

As we’ll soon be going on holiday I wanted to craft some colourful tags to make our suitcases easily identifiable. A few years ago we made some colourful Duck Tape passport covers so I couldn’t wait to craft with Duck Tape again. Duck Tape is a great craft material as it’s so durable and perfect…

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Top tips for keeping kids occupied on car journeys

Top tips for keeping kids occupied on car journeys {i-SPY giveaway}

Posted on August 9, 2018 by jenny

Later this month we are driving through the UK, taking the Eurotunnel to France and then driving on through Belgium to the Netherlands. We are so excited about our week away and have been planning and packing for what feels like weeks. Our holiday involves a long car journey so we will be packing items…

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A gardening and nature crafts box for kids

A gardening and nature crafts box for kids

Posted on August 8, 2018 by jenny

I’ve been a little busy since the school holidays started which meant a few subscription boxes have turned up over the last few weeks and remained unopened. I’ve had to cancel most of ours as I just don’t have time to open them which is such a shame. However today we had some time to…

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How to celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2018

How to celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2018 {Plans for a Peach of a Day}

Posted on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by jenny

Roald Dahl Day is the annual, global celebration of the world’s number one storyteller, his beloved stories and unforgettable characters. Roald Dahl Day happens on and around September 13th, which was the author’s birthday. What parent doesn’t love sharing these stories with their children? We are looking forward to all the activities next month. How to celebrate…

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Crate Creatures Surprise from MGA Entertainment

Crate Creatures Surprise from MGA Entertainment

Posted on August 7, 2018August 30, 2022 by jenny

Some toys I read about and just know that one or both of my children will love them. That’s exactly what I thought when I first heard about Crate Creatures Surprise from MGA Entertainment. With a grizzly exterior of ferocious fuzz, squirting snot, glowing eyes and growling noises, they’re big softies really. The four Crate Creatures Surprise…

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Pick Your Own at Copas Farms Iver Heath

Pick Your Own at Copas Farms Iver Heath

Posted on August 7, 2018August 3, 2020 by jenny

It’s been a long time since we went and picked our own fruit and veg. In fact it is over5 years ago when we used to live in North London. Then we ventured north to Parkside Farm Pick Your Own Farm in Enfield. I think we had one child, there may have been two. What…

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Keeping the family entertained with the NOW TV Smart Stick

Keeping the family entertained with the NOW TV Smart Stick

Posted on August 6, 2018April 3, 2019 by jenny

We’re now at the start of our third week of the school holidays. They are going far too quickly – SLOW DOWN TIME please! I’m really enjoying spending time with my children and we are having lots of good quality time together and making some fun memories. We can’t be busy all the time though…

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