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I love decorating seasonally and also with the dark nights, I am a big fan of using light to decorate too. Â Last year we made some super simple jar lanterns for Halloween and we decided to add to them this year. Â These Halloween lanterns are really easy to make Look great too and are a […]
One of our annual traditions is making a Gingerbread House at Christmas and decorating it.  It is such a fun activity and we decided that doing it only once a year was not on and a poor use of our mould, so we decided that for the next year we are going to make a seasonal
Do you love fireworks? I have such fond memories of the annual firework displays that used to take place on the stray each November 5th when I was growing up. Cold toes, hot chocolate from the flask and sparklers in gloved hands. I remember looking at the sky in awe at the beautiful bright bursts
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We first made hairy hot dogs or scary spaghetti back in 2009Â (just look at how cute and small Maxi was back in 2009) and they have become an annual Halloween tradition here in The Mad House. Â They are super fun to make and something that the boys can make on their own now they are
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I love creating and decorating seasonally and I also like a little of the unexpected in my home. So I have created this fab toilet monster for halloween.
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Can you feel the change of season in the air. Autumn is certainly upon us and this fab pumpkin paper plate lacing craft is a great way to celebrate the season and decorate for Halloween too. A craft like this is perfect for working on fine motor skills.
Kids love baking, it is kind of magical how those ingredients can make something so delicious and cooking with kids is a great activity. Â We love these spider web cupcakes, as they are simple to make and easy for kids to decorate too. Â Oh and they are super cute for Halloween too!
We LOVE making pom poms. Â They are great for working on fine motor skills and for using up bits of yarn. Â We are not so keen on spiders in real life, but what do you get when you cross pom poms, pipe cleaners and spiders? Â A not so scary pom pom spider of course!
Do you like quinoa? Â Do you even know what it is? Â I am going to admit we are late to the quinoa party. Â It is a 50/50 split of love it and tolerate it here, but this delicious quinoa, apple and cinnamon cake is loved by the whole family and a great autumn recipe and
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