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Bonfire Night (5 November) is one of those uniquely British celebrations where the glow of fireworks is matched by the warmth of comfort food. This year, turn your Guy Fawkes night gathering into a showcase for sustainable cooking. Instead of buying in lots of nibbles, look at what’s already in your kitchen: stale bread, vegetable trimmings, last night’s […]
For many families, the garden is the heart of the home—a place to gather, relax, and make memories. Yet in climates where the weather changes quickly, outdoor spaces often go unused for months at a time. With the right design choices, however, it is possible to transform a garden into an extension of the living
I don’t know about you, but the darker nights are perfect for curling up with a good book and these free printable autumn bookmarks to colour (or fall bookmarks to colour if you are from across the pond) are just perfect. They would make the perfect addition to any book you might gift too.
As the nights draw in and Bonfire Night (5 November) approaches, your garden begs for warm, twinkling light. Instead of buying plastic decorations, turn empty tins into enchanting lanterns and keep your celebration eco‑friendly. In 2024 the London Fire Brigade recorded over 200 home fires involving candles, so it’s vital to choose safe lighting. That’s
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Halloween is one of our favourite times of year in the Mad House – a chance to get creative, decorate the house, bake spooky treats, and enjoy some family fun together. Over the years, we’ve shared so many Halloween ideas that it can be tricky to find them all, so I’ve pulled everything into one
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With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just around the corner, it’s time to get to know the official mascots – Tina and Milo! These two adorable characters represent the heart and spirit of the Winter Games, and we’ve got some fantastic free printable colouring pages for you to enjoy. Meet Tina and Milo – The
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Halloween doesn’t have to be all sugary sweets. With a little creativity and a few seasonal ingredients, you can turn simple sandwiches into spooky, nutritious centrepieces for your party buffet. This guide shows you how to transform three plant-based fillings into adorable bats, ghosts and pumpkins – proof that healthy food can be playful too.
As summer draws to a close, nature provides plenty of clues that the seasons are changing. Cooler mornings, ripening fruits and the first autumn colours remind us that early autumn has arrived. Use this post – and the Signs of Early Autumn infographic below – to help your family spot these signals on your next
Looking for a fun and budget-friendly no carve pumpkin decorating idea this autumn? These decoupage pumpkins are a brilliant mess-free alternative to carving and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Whether you want to keep things chic with autumn florals or go spooky with bats and cobwebs, this napkin pumpkin craft is the
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