How do you like to remember those special moments in your life? How would you like your children to look back at their childhood? There are lots of things you can do either for yourself, a loved one or for your children to ensure that special memories aren’t forgotten. It’s important to make memories last…
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To entertain or not to entertain? That is the question!
Read moreOver the past two and half years I’ve found lots of different ways to entertain my children. When they were babies simple things such as talking and singing to them worked, as well as pulling silly faces and making funny noises. Like most parents we also invested in a cot mobile – which we never…
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7 Simple but Great Animal Crafts
Read moreWinter is a time for fun crafts with the kids. Animal crafts allow your children to engage with nature, learn about the outdoors but all the while keeping warm and getting creative around the kitchen table. Here are a few ideas for animals crafts for a variety of skill levels and age groups. Many of…
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Viking Direct Stationery Review
Read moreLike many people I love a bit of stationery. I don’t know why or exactly what it is that I find so interesting about it, but it’s fair to say I own quite a bit of stationery. I was recently contacted by Viking to review some of their products. Viking are a large office supplies retailer…
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We Stayed Indoors!
Read moreI can’t remember the last time I spent a whole day indoors with the twins. Most days we go out somewhere. Whether it’s to the park, shops, baby or music group we’re always busy doing something. I’m quite an organised person so I always have a plan at least 24 hours beforehand of what I’m…
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Toddler Crafts: Toilet Roll Cheerio Rattle
Read moreToday’s crafty activity is very simple to make. It’s quick, easy and won’t cost much! What you’ll need 1 cardboard toilet roll tube per child 1sheet of A4 paper Sellotape A handful or two of Cheerios or similar cereal To do: First up simply tear the A4 sheet of paper into 2 strips (per toilet…
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Toddler Crafts: A box, foam stickers and some crayons
Read moreToday’s crafty activity is non messy, non sticky and non boring! What you’ll need: 1 plain cardboard box per child Some foam stickers Crayons (or colouring pencils) Activity Time! (30-60 minutes) A while ago I invested in some flat packed, plain white cardboard boxes and I knew I would find a use for them! Tah…