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How to Create a Family Entertainment Corner Without Overspending
Meta description: Learn how to create a family space full of warmth, laughter, and simple…
Are Baby Bottle Warmers Safe? A Parent’s Guide to Safe Milk Warming
With a baby, you have to heat bottles on a daily basis. It is due…
Could Do June – Joyful Activities for Families
Activities, Activities for Children, Could Do List, Summer, Family Fun Let me start with a…
7 Ways To Care for Your Body on National Renewal Day
National Renewal Day is a special reminder on the calendar to hit the reset button…
FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer Crafts for Kids and Families
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most exciting global sporting events, bringing together…
Choosing Soft Flooring That Keeps Noise Down in Family Homes
6am. A toy hits the floor somewhere upstairs. The sound travels through the ceiling and…
Spring Crafts & Activities
Spring cleaning in the bedroom
Pop-up Spoon Chicks
When I think of Spring, I think of bunnies, lambs and chicks and these pop-up…
DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Decorated Eggs | Fun Easter Craft for Kids
Do your kids decorate eggs for easter? It is one of the things the boys…
Could Do List for May – Could Do List for May 2026
Let me start with a little reminder — this isn’t a to-do list.It’s a “could…
DIY Rainbow Rainmaker – Easy Cardboard Tube Craft for Kids
We love crafts that can be made from recyclables and this rainbow rainmaker is a…
Farndale and the Daffodils
Daffodils (1804)I WANDER’D lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills, When…
Broccoli Printed Easter Chicks: A Fun and Easy Easter Craft for Kids
Looking for a fun and unique Easter craft for kids? Try making Broccoli Printed Easter…
Free Spring Bookmarks to Colour In – A Fun Printable for Kids
Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a…
My go to spring sandwich
I adore advocardo’s. They seem to be one of those things that people either love…
Bunny Spoons – Easy Easter Craft for Kids
If you’re looking for a super simple, low-mess Easter craft that little hands can make…
Homemade Flowers for Kids to Make | Fun and Easy Craft Ideas
Spring is on it’s way in the UK and I for one am looking forward…
10 Free Spring activities
We are half way through the Easter holidays here in the Mad House and we…
Low Spend or No Spend Bored Jar Activities – The Spring Edition
We have a “Bored Jar” and every so often I update it and as the…
Celebrating the Spring Equinox as a Family: Fun & Meaningful Ways to Welcome the Season
The Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, is a time of balance, renewal, and the…
20 Fun and Adorable Spring Crafts for Kids
Can you feel Spring in the air yet? I think I can, and I have…
March Could Do List – Embrace the Changing Seasons!
March is a time of transition, as we shake off the winter blues and welcome…
Bold & Easy St Patrick’s Day Colouring Pages for Kids (and Grown-Ups!) ☘️
St Patrick’s Day is a lovely opportunity to enjoy a little seasonal creativity – and…
DIY Simple Carrot Easter Wreath – Easy Spring Decoration Tutorial
I’m also excited for Easter and springtime decorating and I kept seeing those cute little…
The Digital Spring Clean in 5 Easy Steps: Refresh Your Online Life
Believe it or not, spring is on its way – which, for many people, means…
Spring clean the clutter
Rabbit Garden Paper Build – A Printable Springtime Playset for Kids
Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to get creative with a garden-themed…
How to make Cake Case Daffodils
These Cake Case Flowers sit on a shelf above my desk and bring me so…
15 Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids | Fun and Engaging Ideas
Oh I adore Spring. The lighter nights, the warmer days and the promise of things to come….
How to make a Rainbow Windsock
We love making crafts that we can use in our learning and this fab rainbow…
Paper plate hand print chick
Spring is my favorite season and yellow my favorite colour, so this Paper plate hand…
Make a Spring Table Setting with the Cricut Explore | DIY Craft Ideas
I thought I would start off with a really simple craft on the Cricut Explore…
Spring is suffering an identity crisis
{How to} make a two colour daffodil pinwheel
Spring is one of my favorite seasons and I have been seeing pictures of daffodils…
101 Low-Cost Activities for a Spring Bored Jar | Budget-Friendly Fun Ideas
I can almost taste it, Spring is in the air and that means a whole…
Make Spring Cleaning a Family Affair
It’s that time of year when we perform the exasperating task of preparing our homes…
Free Printable Spring Quotes for Kids to Colour
Spring is a time of renewal, new beginnings, and blossoming flowers—the perfect season to inspire…
35 Spring Lamb and Sheep Crafts | Fun and Creative Ideas for Kids
My husband’s family are farmers. They used to be Dairy Farmers and now farm beef,…
Top Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Appliances – Freshen Up Your Home
Tips for Spring Cleaning your appliances is a collaborative post with Bekko. I HATE cleaning…
DIY Daffodil Crafts for kids
I am a big fan of daffodils, in fact, they are my favourite flower and…
Could-Do April – Ideas for Families
April always feels like a little reset. The days are lighter, the garden starts to…
Free Flower Colouring Page for Adults – Relaxing and Intricate Designs
Since I know how much you all like free adult colouring pages, I have teamed up…
DIY Easter Chick Card with Pop-Out Beak – Fun Craft for Kids
Easter Chick card with pop-out beaks are so fun to make and they look fab….
DIY Pompom Tailed Bunny Garland | Cute and Easy Easter Craft
How cute is this bunny garland! I have not hidden my love of pom poms…
Father’s Day
Recipes
Ready Meals for the Cook from Scratch Woman | Convenient and Delicious Options
I used to love ready meals. ready meals were all that the…
Pulled Pork Leftover Recipes and Instant Pot Perfect Pulled Pork: Delicious Ideas and Easy Methods
Pulled Pork Leftover Recipes and Instant Pot Perfect Pulled Pork is a…
Bubble and Squeak Soup | Fun and Easy Cooking with Kids
We are delighted to be partnering with Sainsbury’s Waste less, Save more…
Cooking with Kids – Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash & Peppercorn Sauce
One of the most monotonous and challenging parts of motherhood for me…
Viral Home Doner Kebab – TikTok Style (with Mum in the Mad House twist)
Our slow cooker doner kebab fakeaway recipe is the most popular one…
Homemade Burgers – Cooking with Kids
BThere’s something really special about making homemade burgers together as a family….
Chicken Tikka Masala – Cooking with Kids
This Chicken Tikka Masala was cooked by Mini aged ten from scratch and I…
New Potato, Spring Onion & Cheddar Quiche Recipe – Easy and Delicious
New potato, spring onion & cheddar quiche is a paid collaborative post…
Wild Alaska Salmon, Potato, and Leek Frittata Recipe – Delicious and Nutritious
Wild Alaska Salmon, Potato and Leek Frittata is a paid collaborative post…
Cod and Potato Hash – A Delicious and Simple Family Meal
I love introducing the boys to simple, but delicious meals that they…
Slow Cooked Birria Beef Tacos with Brisket
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food with serious flavour, these…
Easy And Delicious Coca Cola Chicken Recipe
Looking for a new and easy chicken recipe? Look no further! This…
Tomato and courgette bruschetta – cooking with kids
This is one of those recipes, that isnt really a recipe as…
Easy No-Yeast Pizza Base Recipe
We love pizza here, it is a weekly tradition, but during lockdown,…
Cod and Pea Fritters or Fishcakes Recipe | Easy and Delicious
These Cod and Pea Fritters or fishcakes are simple to make in…
Perfect Pizza Dough even for Pizza Ovens
Perfect pizza dough – that seems like the dream doesn’t it or…
10 Delicious and Simple Air fryer Recipes
I am a big airfryer fan. We have had one since 2011…
Hairy Hot Dogs or Scary Spaghetti – Fun and Spooky Recipes for Cooking with Kids
We first made hairy hot dogs or scary spaghetti back in 2009 (just…
Basil and Tomato Baked Eggs – Easy and Fun Cooking with Kids
I love weekends and having the extra time to make a delicious…
Chicken Sausages and Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Chicken Sausages and Roasted Vegetable Traybake is a paid collaboration with Richmond…
Roasted Sea Bass in a Parcel | Easy and Delicious Recipe
I am delighted to bring you this fabulous recipe for roasted sea…
25 Quick and Easy Family Dinners
Delicious meals with minimal prep, made for busy weeknights! Let’s be honest…
Veggie Taco Bowls | Fun and Healthy Cooking with Kids
I am passionate about the fact that I want my boys to…
Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab
I am going to admit I am not a doner kebab person…
20 Winter Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect for Families
When the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing better than gathering around…
Twice Baked Potato Bites | Fun and Easy Cooking with Kids
I don’t know about your family, but my family love miniature versions…
Chilli with Dips – A Perfect Family Dinner
Chilli with Dips – A Perfect Family Dinner is a paid collaboration…
Crushed Jersey Royals – Cooking with Kids
The first Jersey Royals usually herald the start of the BBQ season…
How to Cook Jacket Potatoes: Perfect Methods and Ultimate Toppings List
There’s nothing better than a perfect jacket potato—crispy skin on the outside,…
Korean Style Beef Tacos Recipe
Korean Style Beef Tacos with Sriracha Mayo and Pickled Cucumber is a…
25 Family-Friendly Summer Slow Cooker Recipes
I love my slow cooker and use it all the time in…
Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes – Easy and Delicious Recipe
One of the things I am passionate about is eating with my…
Vegetable & Salsa Verde Scone Pizza – Kids in the Kitchen
I am a huge advocate of encouraging kids in the kitchen and…
Smoky Beef and Crispy Potato Hash with Eggs
Smoky Beef and Crispy Potato Hash with Eggs is a paid collaborative…
Szechuan Beef Recipe – Cooking with Kids: Easy & Fun
This Szechuan Beef recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. We first had this…
Creamy Leek and Mustard Chicken | Fun Cooking with Kids
One of the most monotonous bits of parenting is feeding. I swear…
25 Cheap and Easy Dinner Ideas for Families
Delicious meals that are kind to your wallet and quick to cook!…
Grandma’s Chicken Soupy Stew Recipe | Comforting and Delicious
This comforting and delicious chicken stew recipe has been passed down through…
Simple Sticky Chicken Sausage Tray Bake – Low FODMap
This sticky sausage tray bake is perfect with chicken sausages and will…
Chicken Shawarma Recipe: Authentic and Flavorful Middle Eastern Delight
I am not going to lie, this Chicken Shawarma Recipe is going…
Piri Piri Beef and Wedges – Cooking with Kids
Growing up we always had a Midweek Roast – it was a…
Szechuan Beef – A Chinese Fakeaway Recipe
King Prawn and Spicy Maple Curry – A Delicious Recipe for Cooking with Teens
King Prawn and Spicy Maple Curry – Cooking with Teens is a…
The Ultimate Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
I like to think I am something of a pizza aficionado and…
Homemade Pizza Recipe | Fun Cooking with Kids
Do you have pizza nights? We do and have done since the…
Cooking with Kids – Vegetable stuffed omelette
Get your kids involved in the kitchen with this simple and delicious…
One Pot Wonder: Beef and Ale with Crispy Dumplings | Easy and Delicious Recipe
We are big fans of winter cooking and one of the best…
Fridge Bottom Curry: A Delicious Recipe for Using Up Leftovers
How to make the perfect Mashed Potatoes – Cooking with Kids
How to make the perfect mashed potatoes is a paid post in…
Cooking with Children – Tarka Dal and Naan Bread
I love cooking and more than that I adore cooking with my…
Baked Chicken Parmesan or Parmo (Cooking with Kids)
Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Parmos as they are known are a local…
Sweet Chilli Chicken with Noodles – Fabulous Family Food
Sweet Chilli Chicken with Noodles is a paid collaborative post with Hello Fresh….
16 Leftover turkey recipes that the whole family will love
We love turkey here in The Mad House and every Christmas we…
Sausage, Cheese, and Bean Melt Recipe – Easy and Delicious
If your family loves the classic Greggs bean and cheese melt, then…
How to Make Perfect Potato Rösti: A Simple and Delicious Recipe
We really love Potato Rösti and it is something we always order from…
Free Printables
FIFA World Cup 2026 Mascot Colouring Pages Free Printable – Clutch, Zayu and Maple
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on, and this year things are…
Free Spring Bookmarks to Colour In – A Fun Printable for Kids
Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a…
Reverse Perspective Art for Kids (With Free Printable 3D Magic Templates)
Have you ever made a picture that seems to move when you walk past it?…
A Creative Way to Keep Kids Busy: Custom Colouring Pages with Colomio
If you are anything like me, you’ll know that keeping children entertained – especially on…
Kindness Writing Prompts Printable for Kids
Helping children understand kindness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the simplest activities spark the…
6 Free Pancake Colouring Pages (Perfect for Pancake Day & Beyond!)
Pancakes are always a hit in our house – especially when they come with smiles,…
Bold & Easy St Patrick’s Day Colouring Pages for Kids (and Grown-Ups!) ☘️
St Patrick’s Day is a lovely opportunity to enjoy a little seasonal creativity – and…
Chinese / Lunar New Year 2026 Colouring Pages (Bold & Easy) + Mini Colouring Book
Chinese (Lunar) New Year is a wonderful opportunity to explore culture, traditions, and creativity with…
How to Celebrate Imbolc as a Family
Welcoming the first light of spring together Imbolc (pronounced im-blk) is an ancient Celtic festival…
Free Valentine’s Day Surprise Cards – Printable Colour-In Craft for Kids
If you’re looking for a simple, inexpensive, and totally adorable Valentine’s Day craft, you are…
Four Free Inspirational Quote Bookmarks to Colour
There’s something quietly magical about slipping a handmade bookmark into a well-loved book — especially…
Free Happy New Year Activity Book for Kids (Ages 4–8)
Celebrate the New Year with fun, creativity, and learning with this Free Happy New Year…
Free Happy New Year 2026 Colouring Pages (Bold & Easy)
Looking for a calm, screen-free activity to welcome in the New Year with your children (or to…
Build a Christmas Tree – Free Printable Craft for Kids
If you’re looking for a fun, low-prep Christmas activity for kids, this Build a Christmas…
The Best Stranger Things Colouring Pages – Free Printables for Fans of All Ages
If you have Stranger Things fans at home (big or small!), then you’re going to…
Free Christmas Candle 3D Colouring Pages – A Fun & Festive Kids’ Craft
Looking for a simple but beautiful Christmas craft that kids of all ages will love?…
DIY Cardboard Christmas Village (Plus FREE 7-Page Houses Printable!)
Now is the perfect moment to start crafting handmade décor for the festive season. One…
Free Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar Printable – A Heart-Warming Christmas Countdown for Kids
If you’re looking for a meaningful, low-stress, and joy-filled way to count down to Christmas…
3 Free Christmas Present Folding Cards to Colour
If your children love making handmade Christmas cards, then they are going to really enjoy…
3 Free Snow Globe Folding Christmas Cards to Colour
If your children love colouring and Christmas crafts, then they are going to be absolutely…
3 Free Gingerbread House Folding Christmas Cards to Colour
If your children love colouring and Christmas crafts, then they are going to adore these…
Could Do December – Family Fun, Crafts & Cosy Christmas Ideas
December is a month wrapped in light, warmth and a touch of magic. The year…
Free Bible Nativity Colouring Pages – 5 Festive Christian Colouring Sheets for Kids
There’s something truly magical about sitting down with a box of crayons (or felt tips…
Disguise an Elf – Fun Christmas Cut and Paste Craft for Kids
If your children love our Disguise a Gingerbread Man activities, then they are going to…
Free St Nicholas Day Colouring Pages for Kids
If your children love Christmas colouring, then they will really enjoy this sweet set of…
Free Farm Animal Paper Bracelets for Kids
If your little ones love farm animals, they’re going to moo, oink, and baa with…
Winter Cut and Paste Craft – Fun Winter Activity for Kids
When the weather outside is chilly and the days are short, there’s nothing better than…
Free Printable Five Senses Paper Watch
Teaching kids about their five senses has never been more fun! These free printable Five…
How to Make a 3D Dog Origami Craft
If your kids love dogs as much as mine do, they’ll go barking mad for…
Free Gnome Cone Hats Printable Craft for Kids
Looking for a fun and festive craft to keep little hands busy this winter? Our…
How to Make Beautiful Christmas Sheet Music Angels – A Delicate DIY Ornament
There’s something magical about turning something old into something new – and these Christmas sheet…
Could Do November: Family Activities, Festivals & Craft Ideas
November often feels like a bridge between the golden autumn days of October and the…
Free Cute Autumn Village Cut‑and‑Paste Craft
Autumn is the perfect time to slow down and savour cosy afternoons with your children….
DIY Felt Poppy Pin Craft Tutorial for Kids
Remembrance Sunday is an important moment to pause, reflect, and honour those who gave their…
Free Immune System Activity Sheets – Fun Learning for Kids!
Understanding how the human body works is such an important part of science education—and now…
Free Printable Haunted House – A Spooky Halloween Craft for Kids
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for spooky stories, cosy…
Free Christmas Colour by Number Pages for Kids – Line Art Practice for the Holiday Season
Looking for a fun and festive way to sneak in some number recognition and fine…
Cute Christmas Jar Colouring Pages – Free Printables
Looking for a fun and festive way to keep the kids entertained this holiday season?…
Free Autumn in a Jar Craft – Cut and Paste Activity for Kids
Fall is a magical time of year. Leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange and…
Free Printable Halloween Cards to Colour: Fun for Kids
Looking for a fun and simple Halloween craft for kids? These free printable Halloween cards…
New Year’s Hats Printable: 8 Fun and Creative Designs!
We have updated our New Year’s Hat prototypes for 2026. Ring in the New Year…
Free Autumn Bookmarks to Colour
Autumn, where I live means cooler winds off the North Sea, crunchy leaves underfoot and…
Create Stunning Pop-Up Firework Craft – Perfect for New Year, Diwali, Bonfire Night, or 4th of July Celebrations!
This pop-up firework craft has been updated for New Year and to welcome in 2026….
DIY Autumn Felt Leaf Garland
Autumn is the season of cosy colours and handmade decorations. A felt leaf garland, stitched…
Free Printable Autumn Bookmarks to Colour
I don’t know about you, but the darker nights are perfect for curling up with…
The Ultimate Halloween Hub – Crafts, Printables, Recipes and Family Fun
Halloween is one of our favourite times of year in the Mad House – a…
Decoupage Pumpkins with Napkins or Seasonal Tissue Paper
Looking for a fun and budget-friendly no carve pumpkin decorating idea this autumn? These decoupage…
Free 20 Pages of Autumn Quotes Colouring Pages
There’s something magical about autumn – the crisp air, the golden leaves, and the cosy…
Count and Colour Pumpkins Worksheets – Fun Halloween Math Activity for Kids
If you’re looking for a simple, engaging, and screen-free activity to enjoy with your little…
Exploring the Pumpkin Life Cycle – A Free Printable for Curious Kids
As the weather turns cooler and pumpkin patches burst into color, children naturally wonder how…
Build a Brain Hat – Free Printable to Learn the Parts of the Brain
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to teach your kids about the parts of the…
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