Charming Washi Tape Easter garland
We are big fans of washi tape in The Mad House. We use it all the time for homemade cards and even for covering eggs. So it was the natural choice to make a washi tape easter garland out of it.
How to display kids artwork
I am a huge fan of art, craft and drawing (as you possibly know if you read my blog regularly) and when John Lewis Insurance asked me to share my favourite drawing of what matters most to my children it was a hard, hard job as I love pretty much everything they produce for different
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 Easter holidays and Spring are upon us I thought I would update it with a Spring theme. So here are my Low Spend or No Spend Easter Holiday and spring Activities
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Easter Egg Craft Ideas | Creative and Fun DIY Projects for Kids
Whoop, my boys finnish school on Friday and are off until 22nd April, so we have plenty of time to do lots of Easter crafts and have lots of family fun time together. This week I am going to concentrate on Easter Egg Craft Ideas. We love decorating our Easter Tree with eggs and the
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Felted wool easter egg chicks
We were sent a fantastic selection of craft items for the Tots100 Bostik Craft Club. You can buy similar kits to this from online suppliers such as Craft Merrily and Yellow Moon.
Weekends with the Kids: Fun Ideas to Fill the Time | Family Activity Guide
Those two days after Friday can feel like a huge chasm, when you have kids to entertain. It’s easy to get stuck into the same routine and lose all inspirational ideas. Here are a few new ideas to help with bonding between yourself and your children. Make the most of the time that you have!
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Family Board Games We’re Currently Playing | Top Picks and Reviews
We love board games and have a regular family games night every week in The Mad House. We are rather over-competitive when it comes to games and have a cupboard full of games to choose from. The MiniMads are currently 9 and nearly 8.
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How to Keep Your Dog Happy in the Summer | Tips for Hot Weather Care
Everyone looks forward to a nice warm summer, particularly in the UK where dismal, rainy weather is all too common for the rest of the year. However, if you have a pet dog, the season brings with it a few extra challenges. There are a few risks that summer poses to your pooch’s health that
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50+ Family Fun Activities for Under £5 | Budget-Friendly Ideas
Let’s be honest – family days out and activities can get expensive fast. But fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity, you can enjoy plenty of memorable adventures, cosy **rainy day activities**, and creative **kids crafts** for less than a fiver. I’ve rounded up over 50 of our favourite **family fun
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