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There is nothing better than receiving a homemade christmas card, even more so in today’s technological times. My boys run to the door at Christmas time to collect the cards and they get so much joy in opening them. So we love making our own cards and we hope that this years kid made […]
Kid-Made Fingerprint Wreath Christmas Card – Easy Holiday Craft Read More »
One of the most monotonous and challenging parts of motherhood for me is feeding. Not the feeding per say, but thinking about meals, shopping for them, preparing them and all the rigmarole that comes with being a parent. It is the everyday NEED that can get me down, it is a thankless task, bit one
Cooking with Kids – Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash & Peppercorn Sauce Read More »
I am a BIG fan of Christmas traditions. I have been wittering on about therem here for the last seven years. I believe that you shouldn’t feel that you HAVE to keep up with traditions, but that when they work for your family they are a great way of anchoring memories for years to come. So
Are you in the festive mood yet? We certainly are and these delicious melting snowmen cookies are going to become a festive family favorite here in The Mad House. They were super fun to make and are great for cooking with kids.
Do you have an ideal night in? Velvet Facial Tissues wanted to know about our perfect night in as part of their competition to win an ultimate night in package worth £1500. As our boys are growing, up our idea of a great family night in are changing. We love spending quality time together as a
Top Family Games for a Perfect Night In – Fun for All Ages! Read More »
If you have been following our blog for any length of time then you will know that we LOVE recycling glass jars and turning them into tealight holders. I love being able to bring them out each season and use them to decorate our home and the boys love giving them as gifts. Now that
Winter Snowflake Jar DIY Winter Snowflake Jar Luminary – Easy Craft Tutorial Read More »
I have lots of fond memories of playing with Barbie and the now defunct Sindy when I was growing up. I adored my Barbie star traveller motor home and used to imagine that my Barbie was a doctor to my brothers Action Men when they were injured. I didn’t need a Ken as my dolls had
Imagine the Possibilities with Barbie – Inspiring Creativity and Fun Read More »
What child doesn’t love a snow globe? My boys are obsessed with them and no matter where we go they shake them, which leaves me fearful of the dropping them as glass, water and my boys is not a great mixture. Anyway a plastic bowl snow globe is super fun to make and there is no glass involved. As you
Plastic Bowl Snow Globe Art for Kids – Fun & Creative Winter Craft Read More »
Cooking with children need not be difficult. Sometimes you need a simple recipe that you can return to again and again and this super gingerbread recipe from Flora is perfect for kids, especially as there is no melting of butter or heat involved and it makes perfect Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies.
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