Keeping Technology out of Kids bedrooms
I really struggle with sleep. I seem to have been an insomniac all my life! When I was a baby and child it was unusual for me to sleep more than four hours a night and it used to really get my parents down. This has continued in to my adult life and I have
Decorating snowflakes – a simple kids craft
The amazing Rachelle at Tinkerlab has a regular Creative Table Inspiration hashtag on Instagram that I love and it has really helped me in the way that I plan for my After School Fun Activities with the boys. This week we have been decorating some snowflakes that we have been sent from Yellow Moon. I
Planning for Christmas | Tips for a Stress-Free and Joyful Holiday
It’s almost December and we appear to be rushing through the days in the countdown to Christmas. The long dark nights have the effect of making the days seem much shorter than they are, which means many of us are quite happy to hibernate after work – when a log-burning fire, a cup of warm
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Family Planners for 2014 – review and giveaway
As a mum, my calender is what keeps my household running smoothly. The family planner is in the kitchen hung next to the kettle, so is the first thing I see when making a cup of tea in the morning. We all use the family planner and each have a section on it, so I
Secret Santa ideas
The Telegraph recently reported that the average British household will spend nearly £3,300 on Christmas this year! I couldn’t believe this figure at first, but once you tot up the costs of the presents, food, wrapping paper and decorations, you’re well on the way to hitting that amount. My friends and I always look to
Stocking filler ideas
Now that Halloween is out of the way, I am turning my attention to Christmas. Yes, yes, I know there’s still the best part of two months to go but you can never be too prepared. Plus, with my two boys, I need to grab every single shopping opportunity I can get! Are there
Gadgets for the kids
When I was younger, there were no such things as gadgets – never mind one’s made for kids. Each Christmas, my list used to be topped by the latest pretty doll or a new sketchbook. I’m not going to lie, I don’t really like children using gadgets. We had tea in a pub recently and
DIY Potato Print Wrapping Paper – Fun & Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap
Why buy rolls of wrapping paper when you can create your own custom wrapping paper from scratch? With just a few potatoes, paint, and kraft paper, kids can design beautiful, handmade gift wrap that’s perfect for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, or any holiday season celebration. This fun family craft is also eco-friendly: you can use
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