With our children becoming increasingly interested with what’s on our iPhones, iPads and laptops, my husband and I have started to think about helping our kids make the most of technology and the best ways to keep them safe online. I know they’re still really young (only 3 and 5) but we want to instil good habits from the start. I’ve recently been introduced to internet matters, a charity whose purpose it to help parents help kids make the most of the Internet. They have worked with Pocket-lint to create a series of guides for parents, these cover mobile phones, smart tvs, gaming…
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Today I’m devoting my Monday happy things to all the brands I’m currently working with. You may have noticed I’ve posted a few fun Miffy crafts recently. We are big fans of Miffy and I’m pleased to announce I’m a Miffy Mum! Miffy turns 60 on 21st June this year and over the coming weeks I’ll be sharing Miffy’s latest news with you. I’m also a Poppy Cat blogger. Poppy Cat returns to Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Nickelodeon Land in 2015 and from April 20th – May 22nd will be the featured character attraction, with regular shows throughout the day to entertain the…
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As a mum of two rambunctious kiddies I’m a big fan of CBeebies, the Bedtime Hour and In The Night Garden. It signals to my children that they need to calm down and get ready for bedtime stories and find their favourite cuddlies. Big Brother has had a lovely Good Night Friends Igglepiggle since we attended an In The Night Garden Daytime Sleepover back in 2011. We were excited to hear about a new range of In The Night Garden soft toys from Golden Bear Toys, including a Glowing Bedtime Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy Talking Soft Toy and Talking Igglepiggle…
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This week we have been crafting with aquabeads. You may remember we tried Aquabeads last year and we were keen to try them again with Big Brother being a little older. Aquabeads join together with just a spray of water. We received the Aquabeads Alpha Set which contained over 500 beads in eight different colours, and eight letter stands. We also received the Aquabeads tray and sprayer to review. My 5 year old knew exactly what to do and couldn’t wait to get started. The set contained a handy letter sheet which you place beneath the tray, then you place…
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Today we ‘re taking part in a fun 60 Day Junk Play Challege hosted by best toys 4 toddlers. The challenge is running throughout March and April so pop over for some really fun play ideas which turn everyday junk items to toys and play ideas. We love play and upcycling and the only hard part was choosing which material to play with. We chose matchboxes. Easy matchbox treasure box We took some empty cardboard matchboxes and covered them in pretty papers and old magazines to cover up the advertising and strike strip. We also cut a strip to fit…
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You know we’re huge fans of Miffy and we love to make sun catchers so today we’re sharing our really easy Miffy sun catcher craft. Everyone knows that Miffy loves to wear a pretty dress, like the ones in Miffy’s birthday book. Reading it totally inspired us to make Miffy a new colourful wardrobe. Equipment needed to make Miffy sun catchers: Printed image of Miffy (we found ours here) Coloured cellophane sheets Sticky tape Scissors Bakers twine How to make Miffy sun catchers I printed 6 pictures of Miffy and carefully cut out her dress. We chose as many pieces…
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Have you been bitten by Royal baby fever yet? I’m sure it hasn’t escaped your notice that the Duchess of Cambridge is due to give birth any day. In preparation, Philips Avent took ‘Charles’ and ‘Camilla’ out around London to ensure they had everything for the Royal Baby. They went shopping in Mothercare and Hamleys, as well as stopping by the Lindo Wing to ensure everything was in order. These photos really made me smile. Philips Avent have made their products in the UK since 1984, celebrating their 30th Anniversary last year. Avent founder, Edward Atkin, launched…
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Earlier this year I attended a Hand Stamped Jewellery workshop at the London Jewellery School. The workshop was a gift from my husband who knew I wanted to try something new. The London Jewellery School is over in Whitechapel so I basically hopped on the tube and read my Kindle until I reached the other end of the line. The Hand Stamped Jewellery workshop was a beginners class and a great introduction to working with silver. Class numbers were kept really small and everyone was really friendly. We all had the chance to make a piece completely from scratch using…
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Do you ever watch your children colouring in and wish you could join them? If you’re following me on Instagram you’ll probably know you can! Phoenix Yard Books have produced a brand new range of colouring books for grown-ups including The One and Only colouring book for adults and The One and Only colouring book for grown up children. We were sent a couple to try and they are so much fun to keep nearby. I especially like The One and Only colouring book for travelling adults which has a handy slipcase and is spiral bound which makes it easy…