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    London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea - Sculpture trails

    The Little Egg Hunt Trail London 2024

    April 13, 2024 - By 

    Today we managed to catch the last few days of The Little Egg Trail in London. We love a sculpture trail and this sounded a great way to end the Easter holidays – the kids are not excited about going back to school next week. The trail runs from 18th March to 15th April, and you can follow the simple trail to discover 12 giant eggs around Sloane Square in London. Spanning the neighbourhood, each and every giant egg has been beautifully designed by a high-profile artist to raise awareness for wildlife conservation charity, The Elephant Family. The Little Egg…

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    AD/Power Hungry Pets from Exploding Kittens

    April 12, 2024 - By 

    We were recently gifted a copy of Power Hungry Pets from Exploding Kittens. We play a lot of board games and already have a few games from Exploding Kittens, so were excited to try Power Hungry Pets over the Easter holidays. Power Hungry Pets from Exploding Kittens A strategy game for people who hate strategy games, Power Hungry Pets is a reimagining of Love Letter from Z-Man Games. Featuring Exploding Kittens’ adorable characters and signature artwork, this simple strategy game culminates in a mad grab for power. Each card features a number and a hilarious way to backstab, steal from,…

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    5 Tips On Talking To Kids About Difficult Topics

    April 10, 2024 - By 

    All parents face a moment when they have to educate their kids about complicated or challenging subjects. Whether it’s illness, death, social issues, or other problems, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having a complicated conversation with a child. In this article, you’ll find 5 useful tips to guide you through this stage of life and parenthood. How to Talk To Your Kids With Confidence Nobody can protect their kids from everything; children have to grow and understand the world with the right tools to navigate life’s difficult experiences. 1. Your kids need a safe space Before…

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    Crafts for adults - Crochet - Handmade gifts

    How to crochet a bookmark

    April 9, 2024 - By 

    I love to crochet. It’s simple and repetitive and perfect whilst watching a good series – I’ve just finished watching The New Look on Apple TV+, all about Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Second World War. I’ve also been working my way through any Dorothy Whipple novel I can find and thought I would crochet a simple bookmark to use. If you want to make your own you will need the following: List of supplies: Yarn 3.5 mm crochet hook A pair of scissors Tapestry needle How to crochet a bookmark: Step 1: Start by making a slip knot…

  • baby products - interiors - lifestyle

    How to Make Your Home Child Friendly

    April 8, 2024 - By 

    Creating a child-friendly home is essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of your little ones as they play in and explore their surroundings. From securing heavy furniture and baby proofing sharp edges to providing ample space for learning and creative play, there are countless ways to make a home an enjoyable and safe environment for children. Whether you want to update your current space or expect a new arrival, these strategies help create an inviting and nurturing home your children will love to spend time in. Room-by-Room Child-Proofing Tips One of the most significant tasks when welcoming a child…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 495}

    April 7, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 495} Last week was busy. Not only did we enjoy celebrating Easter with my mum but there were a couple of Bank Holidays, which gave us a lovely long weekend. Then we were fortunate to go away for a few days, staying in a beautiful…

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    The Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio

    April 4, 2024 - By 

    Today we treated ourselves to a trip to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio at her factory at Hanley, Stoke on Trent. I have a few pieces of Emma Bridgewater pottery and have always wanted to know more about how the pieces and decorated and made. Unfortunately all the experiences we wanted to go on, such as the factory tour and afternoon tea experiences, were sold out. Thankfully we found we could visit the Decorating Studio and paint our own pottery keep-sakes. The Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio We booked our tickets to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio online and turned up…

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    days out

    Paws Cafe Shrewsbury {Cat Cafe}

    April 3, 2024 - By 

    Today we visited Paws Cafe, a cat cafe in Shrewsbury. You all know how much we love to visit a Cat Cafe, as my son would much rather swap our dog for a cat! We found out about Paws Cafe online and booked a visit. Situated in a pretty building on Mardol, it was easy to find with parking on the street outside. Paws Cafe Shrewsbury We were welcomed inside, put our shoes into a locker, and went inside to choose out seats. Paws Cafe is large and we plumped for a comfy sofa. There are 11 lovely cats who…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 494}

    March 31, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 494} Last week my son performed in his school concert. It was a lovely evening and we enjoyed watching him play his clarinet. Thanks to the Bank Holidays we’ve had some extra time at home. My son made delicious Hot Cross Buns and my daughter…