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    Five Happy Things {Week 480}

    December 24, 2023 - 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 our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write and look back over. Five Happy Things {Week 480} Finished reading The Gingerbread Christmas Village by Kiley Dunbar. I wanted something Christmassy to read and this ticked all the boxes. It was a nice and easy to read and brought me closer to my target of…

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    DIY Snowman Mason Jar

    December 23, 2023 - By 

    We love making our Christmas decorations and can’t wait to share our easy tutorial to make a Snowman Mason Jar. Mason jars are a great craft material and can easily be painted and decorated to create something special. Follow some simple steps to create your own DIY snowman mason jar. Snowman mason jar supplies: Mason jar White acrylic paint and paint brush Plaid bow 3 black buttons Pencil Hot glue gun How to make a DIY Snowman Mason Jar Wash and dry your mason jar. Apply a coat of white acrylic paint to the jar and let dry. Apply a…

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    Step-by-step guide: How to decorate your kids bike

    December 22, 2023 - By 

    Cycling represents a path of development, discovery, and above all, a chance for personal expression. Embellishing your child’s bicycle offers an excellent opportunity for both of you to express your individuality and unleash your creative flair. Bobbin bikes provide an excellent canvas for this kind of personalization. Let’s see how you can decorate your kids’ bikes and what you should pay attention to. Planning and gathering supplies Before diving into the decoration process, it’s crucial to understand your child’s vision for their bike. Sit down with them and discuss their favourite colours, characters, themes, or patterns. This conversation is not…

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    Lego gingerbread ornaments (40642)

    December 21, 2023 - By 

    I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had purchased a couple of Lego Gingerbread Ornament kits for my kids to make. We found these in the Lego Store in Westfield White City and I knew they would make a fun activity for them to build and add to our Christmas tree. We love buying Lego at Christmas and have the limited edition 2015 Lego gingerbread house (40139), as well as the Lego gingerbread house (10267) which goes really well with Santa’s Workshop (10245). Yep, we love Lego at Christmas! Lego gingerbread ornaments (40642) Lego gingerbread ornaments (40642) contains 190…

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    {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments

    December 20, 2023 - By 

    It’s been a while since I got my Cricut machine out but I couldn’t resist using it to make some galvanised gift tags. These are so quick and easy to make and can be used on a gift bag or to decorate the Christmas tree. {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments supplies: Galvanised gift tags Permanent vinyl Weeding tool Transfer tape Ribbon Scissors Christmas elements clip art {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments Open Cricut Design Studio and create a new project. Upload your favourite Christmas elements clip art to the Cricut Design Studio. Insert a text box and type your…

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    Christmas Tree pop up card with free printable

    December 19, 2023 - By 

    I love making Christmas cards with my youngest. She is very creative and loves to make cards for family and friends. This year we have been making simple Christmas Tree pop up cards. Christmas Tree pop up card supplies: Card Craft papers Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue Marker pens Printable Christmas Tree pop up card template – click here for the coloured version and here for the plain version. How to make a Christmas Tree pop up card Print our free printable Christmas Tree pop up card template. There is a coloured version or plain version to choose from. Cut out…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 479}

    December 18, 2023 - 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 our family adventures. It’s a post I love to write and look back over. Five Happy Things {Week 479} Last week we all went to my son’s Christmas concert. He plays the clarinet and it was lovely to see him playing in the school orchestra. Although I thought I was very organised and planned most of…

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    Rick Roll Elf on the Shelf

    December 16, 2023 - By 

    Do you have a Scout Elf who comes from the North Pole to make sure your kids are behaving ? We’ve had our elves for a few years now and built up a stack of mini props so they can make the kids laugh each morning. My kids are now 12 and 13 so unfortunately don’t believe in all the Christmas magic that they used to. Thankfully they haven’t told me explicitly yet, so we are still having fun with our elves! I love that our Christmas traditions have changed whilst the kids have grown up. Whilst we no longer…

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    5 Clothing Christmas Gift Ideas

    December 14, 2023 - By 

    Shopping for Christmas gifts is a lot of fun, but it also requires some imagination. You probably don’t want to give the same gifts year after year. What should you buy, then? If you’re looking for something unique, stylish, and valuable, you might be better off in the clothing department. Here are some ideas for you. How To Choose The Best Clothing The best thing about choosing clothing as a gift is that you don’t need to repeat yourself. There’s an immense variety of items, from comfy and casual to the latest and most refined fashion. However, making the right…