• 5 activities to do with the kids this Spring
    Family Life

    5 activities to do with the kids this Spring

    February 23, 2023 - By 

    With the spring half-term on its way, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to keep the kids occupied, especially when going on a little trip away for the week or weekend. If you’ve been looking into spring breaks UK locations, or you’ve already got a trip booked up ready for spring to arrive, we’ve gathered five activities you could do with your kids during the trip away. This will help to keep them entertained and allow them to discover the beauty of this time of year. Ready to add some activities to your holiday itinerary? Outdoor story…

  • King Charles suncatcher for kids
    Crafts for kids - Royal crafts

    King Charles suncatcher for kids

    February 22, 2023 - By 

    We love making suncatchers and with the King’s Coronation taking place later this year, we thought it would be fun to make a King Charles suncatcher. We used the King Charles III colouring sheet we made, which is based on his portrait on the new 50p coin. My daughter loves collecting special 50p coins, but this isn’t one we have managed to find – yet! King Charles suncatcher for kids supplies: White card Red and blue cellophane Contact paper Scissors King Charles III template colouring sheet Easy King Charles suncatcher for kids First you will need to print the King…

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    Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 436}

    February 19, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me 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 always love to sit down and write. Sunday Happy Things {Week 436} Last week was half term and we were all looking forward to a break and spending some time together. We enjoyed a few days away at an amazing airbnb in Gosport…

  • Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids
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    Exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids

    February 18, 2023 - By 

    Portsmouth Dockyard or Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is made up of a number of different attractions, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose Museum. We thought it sounded like a great place to explore with the kids and spent a few days exploring Portsmouth Dockyard with kids. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an area of HM Naval Base Portsmouth which is open to the public. It contains several historic buildings and ships. We found the ticket options really complicated but the kids used their Blue Peter badges for free entry whilst we purchased annual passes. These tickets included all the…

  • Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review}
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    Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review}

    February 17, 2023 - By 

    I discovered the author Kate Morton a few years ago when I read The Clockmakers Daughter and I’ve never looked back. She is one of my favourite authors and I always look forward to her latest book. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to read an advanced copy of her new book, Homecoming. I finished it in a few days! Homecoming by Kate Morton {book review} Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand and mysterious mansion, a local delivery man makes a terrible discovery. A…

  • Win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham
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    Win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham

    February 15, 2023 - By 

    As it’s National Embroidery Month I am excited to have another wonderful giveaway to share with you today – you can win tickets to The Creative Craft Show in Birmingham featuring Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion & Embroidery. We’ve teamed up with the organisers of The Creative Craft Show Birmingham to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the fantastic crafting extravaganza incorporating three creative shows. Taking place at the NEC from 16th – 19th March 2023, visitors will be treated to expert exhibitors from across the country selling the latest supplies, inspirational features and a…

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    Monday Happy List

    Sunday Happy Things {Week 435}

    February 12, 2023 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Monday Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while although now I’m moved it to Sunday. It’s a chance for me 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 always love to sit down and write. Sunday Happy Things {Week 435} Last week I managed to finish my beautiful Liberty London puzzle I received at Christmas. Liberty’s 750-piece puzzle takes the shape of the iconic Tudor flagship building, featuring chimney stacks, stained…

  • Win 1 of 2 Fat Quarter Sets
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    Win 1 of 2 Fat Quarter sets

    February 11, 2023 - By 

    Are you making anything at the moment? I had a burst of energy earlier in the month and have now fallen into a bit of a slump, searching for my next project. For the last few years I’ve been keeping a list of my crafty projects on the homepage of my blog. It helps remind me of all the craft kits I have (so I definitely don’t need to buy any more!) and I love to see them crossed off over the year. As it’s currently National Embroidery Month I wanted to offer my readers the chance to win 1…

  • Easy Liberty sleep mask tutorial
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    Easy Liberty sleep mask tutorial

    February 9, 2023 - By 

    I love to make home accessories and can’t resist using my favourite Liberty fabrics. Not only are they beautiful and go with everything, they also wash really well! I wanted to make a pretty sleep mask and used some gorgeous florals. Liberty sleep mask tutorial equipment: Two pieces of Liberty fabric Wadding Piece of elastic Free sleep mask template  Sewing machine Scissors Easy Liberty sleep mask tutorial I chose two fabrics from my stash of Liberty fabrics. I placed the sleep mask template on top of the fabric and cut round it with both pieces of fabric. I placed one…