• Washi tape Easter eggs
    Crafts for kids - Easter

    Washi tape Easter eggs

    March 28, 2018 - By 

    This year I’ve tried to not buy any new Easter decorations. I’m really trying to cut down our use of single-use plastics and using up what we have before we buy anything. In our Easter box we had a *lot* of plastic re-fillable eggs. They are perfect for an Easter egg hunt at home. Recently I was sent a bundle of Duck Tape washi tape. It’s been a while since I crafted with washi tape. Have you heard of it? It’s a Japanese tape which is easy to tear and easy to re-position and great for crafting with. I thought…

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    5 reasons why playing dress-up is great for kids

    March 27, 2018 - By 

    Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash All kids love to dress up, so many parents will be pleased to hear that it is a great activity for their child’s development and wellbeing. Whether they want to be Disney characters or cowboys, here are all the reasons you should let their imaginations run wild while they rummage through the dress-up box. 5 reasons why playing dress-up is great for kids It helps them socialise Letting them role-play with other children is a great way for kids to socialise and also pick up those all important social skills. By creating different scenarios in their game, kids…

  • Paper plate Easter basket and sponge print eggs
    Crafts for kids - Easter

    Paper plate Easter basket and sponge print eggs

    March 27, 2018 - By 

    Yesterday I finally finished shopping for Easter eggs! Easter seems to get bigger and bigger every year but I’ve been working hard to make sure the family have some delicious Easter gifts to open and enjoy this weekend. We’ll be taking down all our birthday cards this week and we’ve been busy making some of our own Easter decorations to hang up. Yesterday the weather was beautiful and sunny (not so today unfortunately) and we had some messy, paint-y, after school fun with our paper plate Easter basket and sponge print egg activity. Read on for the full tutorial. Items…

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    Family Life - Monday Happy List

    Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things

    March 26, 2018 - By 

    Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend. I love starting off each week 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. Monday mindfulness – 5 happy things We had a really busy weekend. There was so much going on which was fun, but a little hectic. I love Spring – the clocks have gone forward and there’s more daylight. The kids can’t wait to play outside after school, especially since we let them clean the trampoline. We’ve been planning some…

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    World of Warriors game for PlayStation 4

    March 25, 2018 - By 

    I am just about recovering from my son’s 8th birthday party today. He invited a bunch of his friends round to play console games. I planned everything so playing games online would be balanced by fun in the garden too. They are a confident bunch of boys and it was interesting watching them play together. They love their console games and my husband even rushed out yesterday to buy another DUAL SHOCK 4 controller, and went round to borrow another one from a friend! There’s nothing worse that having friends around but not enough controllers for everyone to play! Anyway,…

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    Win a Smashers Football Team Bus Smashball

    March 25, 2018 - By 

    A few weeks ago I told you about the fun we were having with Smashers. They are a sports-themed collectible toy which has recently launched in the UK. They come in a plastic Smashball and are perfect for unboxing videos! Simply Smash the Smashball to reveal your character! My children love these kind of pocket money collectibles, they are great for swapping with friends. The red Smashball puts the action right in your hands. Just throw, smash, surprise to find over 100 wacky sports characters inside! Then use the characters to battle against the Bad Sports to earn Smash Points and become a Smasher…

  • Family Life - holidays

    10 Things to do with Kids in Tuscany

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    Photo by Cristina Gottardi on Unsplash Tuscany is an excellent choice for family holidays. There are a vast number of attractions here that make for a fun and relaxing break for the whole family. The villa rentals in Tuscany during holiday seasons are truly filled with families on holiday here. After all, there are mountains of things to see and do here. One can enjoy the adrenalin rush during water sports and water rafting. Children can get crafty at a top museum or learn to make ice cream. Families can explore Tuscany’s mountains together or enjoy swimming in the coastal areas. When it…

  • Spring blossom sun catcher craft
    Crafts for kids - Nature crafts - Spring

    Spring blossom sun catchers for kids

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    I am so happy to be seeing the signs of Spring around me. Yesterday I hung the washing out for the first time this year and the children played happily in the garden. I gave them a bucket of water and sponges so they could clean their trampoline. I have a favourite road to drive down and the trees are full of blossom. I feel so happy knowing that Spring is here. I’ve been encouraging the children to notice these signs too. I want them to be aware of the changing seasons and appreciate them. We’ve been collecting the falling…

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    PJ Masks Series 2 comes to Disney Junior

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    Do your children love PJ Masks? Little Sis is a huge fan, Gekko is her favourite, and she even had a PJ Masks theme for her last birthday party. Today I’m sharing some exciting news – PJ Masks Series 2 is set to hit TV screens on 28th March! Who are the PJ Masks? Just in case you haven’t heard of the show, PJ Masks follows the exciting adventures of Connor, Amaya and Greg. They attend school like everyone else but when something goes awry in the city, filled with curiosity and a sense of justice, they get ready for their mission. As…