This week Monkey had a Science Day at school and he was so very excited, he came home with tales about putting mentos in fizzy drinks and something to do with marshmallows. I don’t remember such adventures when I was at school but I know that Monkey had a great time. Keen to continue the […]
More10 minute craft ideas for Valentines Day: With Valentines Day almost upon us, I wanted to share a couple of 10 minute craft ideas which make ideal gifts to give to Mums, Dads, Grandparents and any other important people in your little ones lives. Heart Button Canvas I am really into all the button pictures […]
MoreOver Christmas Monkey had a school take home activity, aka homework all to do with dinosaurs. There were several activities that they suggested but one really struck interest in Monkey – Dinosaur Fossils. Rather than use clay I opted to make some salt dough. Now I don’t have a great record with salt dough, I […]
MoreI am making hampers for the grandparents this year after promising to only do small presents. I always like to include some handmade Christmas decorations in the hampers I put together. So I was really happy when Baker Ross sent their latest haul. If like me you are looking for some activities once school finishes […]
MoreDIY Christmas Tree Angel: The Bostik Blogger challenge this month was all about Christmas. I love this time of year as there are always so many crafts you can turn your hand too. Since having babies I much prefer hand made gifts. With this in mind I decided to make an angel for the small Christmas […]
MoreBaby’s First Sensory Tubes and Discovery Bottles. If you are a regular reader then you will know that I am a fan of sensory play and discovery bottles, I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to them. [Link at the bottom of this post]. I use to make my own for Monkey all the time […]
MoreThis morning Kipper and I travelled to London for the launch of DreamToys Top 12 Toys of Christmas. All around the room there were TV screens up with counting down to the big day, kiddies running around playing with all the toys on offer specifically for journalist photos, a Santa, the Tele Tubbies and of course […]
MoreIts getting to that time of year again when I start thinking about what the boys are going to give their grandparents for Christmas. Since Monkey was born we try to make sure its something personal, last year we made hampers which included things we had made. Such as jam and Christmas decorations. This year […]
MoreAs many of you know Monkey has just started school and is learning so much so quickly. I am a very proud Mummy, one of the things which he keeps asking about is telling the time. He has been fascinated by a couple of books we have all about time, so when we were offered […]
MoreWith the nights drawing in I am starting to look for activities/invitations to play I can lay out for Monkey for when he gets home from school. Recently Baker Ross sent us some Autumn Crafts, which are ideal for after school fun. Monkey was really taken with the Leaf Sand Art Kit, we have often crafted […]
MoreThis is the first month we have been involved with the Bostik Blogger Challenge. What a great month to start, October’s inspiration is Bonfire Night. Which meant our craft box contained a whole host of sparkly goodies. I had planned to make some rockets which we could attach cotton to and use as room decorations. […]
MoreIts that time of year again when I dig around in my craft box to try and find something to make to decorate the house for Halloween. Especially as we have a little get together planned with both our new and old NCT groups. However with a new baby and a blog sometimes I lack […]
MoreI can not believe that this week Kipper turns five months! He’s coming on leap and bounds and as his routine is starting to settle down . This has given us the opportunity to enjoy some play time recently. These are some of the things which we have been getting up to. Peg Box – Really simple idea […]
MoreIt only seems like yesterday I was walking around the baby show with a dear friend worrying about things such as having a Natural Birth. Now Kipper is over four months old and I’m visiting again! Why, because I can not resist a good shop and a nose at all the new products coming onto the […]
MoreAquabeads Party – On return from holiday we found a wonderful package waiting for us from the lovely people over at Aquabeads. They had supplied us with everything we would need to host our very own Aquabeads party, however with term time upon us I have decided to create a virtual party with you our […]
MoreIt’s the Summer holidays so we are all on the look out for activities which will keep the kids amused for a sensible price. Being a fan of anything crafty I was very interested in the Create & Grow activities being run by our local Squires Garden Centre in Washington. Last Wednesday Monkey and his […]
MoreI can not believe where the time is going, you can read all about Kipper’s two month update here! Since his sleeping schedule is becoming more predictable during the day, I have started to introduce play sessions. I do mean play in the very looses sense of the word but he seems to enjoy it. […]
MoreWe seem to have developed a new tradition without even trying! Last Easter we made some Marbled Egg Hanging Decorations – I don’t know what it is about Monkey and those foam eggs you can get in craft shops he goes mad for them. I know a number of my friends kids who are the […]
MoreAs part of being a Baker Ross Brand Ambassador we were sent a great box of Easter crafting goodies. I have yet to make any plans for Easter although getting in the crafting mood has definitely inspired me to think about organising an Easter Egg Hunt. Monkey has been asking for one for a while […]
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