How much do your children know about how other kids their age live in different counties? I am going to admit that my boys are somewhat sheltered when it comes to poverty and the rest of the world. I am also going to admit that it is my fault that this has happened, that I […]
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Nasi Goreng or Indonesian fried rice as it is translated is one of our favorite ways to use up any cooked rice we have leftover. It is a great meal, that both the boys love and super simple to make. Plus you can add whatever you have in the fridge.
Kids love baking, it is kind of magical how those ingredients can make something so delicious and cooking with kids is a great activity. We love these spider web cupcakes, as they are simple to make and easy for kids to decorate too. Oh and they are super cute for Halloween too!
Do your kids drink enough water? It is something that you can control a little when they are younger, but once they reach school age it is hard to have any impact on the amount they drink during school hours. So how do you encourage your children to drink more water? The MiniMads are
We LOVE making pom poms. They are great for working on fine motor skills and for using up bits of yarn. We are not so keen on spiders in real life, but what do you get when you cross pom poms, pipe cleaners and spiders? A not so scary pom pom spider of course!
I have mentioned that we love audio books here in “The Mad House”. They are great for encouraging kids to read and really bring stories to life. We have been listening to The Jungle Book – The Mowgli Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Read on to see just what we thought about it…..
My boys are sports mad and rugby is no exception. They are really looking forward to the Rugby World Cup. So why not use this sporting event to encourage your kids to do some rugby crafts and activities.
Mini has worn glasses since he was two years old. He has also been going to the swimming pool since he was 3 weeks old. He has always been a very water confident child, but we did encounter issues with him in large group situations at swimming lessons and that was when we learned about
I love Scooby Doo as do the boys. Scooby Doo is one of those programs that makes me laugh and them too! So why not extend on the fun by making some of these fab and fun Scooby Do crafts. I actually think that the new Scooby Doo LEGO would make great Christmas gifts.
