Lego is a toy that took our house by storm at Christmas, with general building sets, Lego Friend’s, animal set’s and some of my original Lego from the 80’s thrown in, my children instantly took to building with small blocks. I have been amazed at 6 yr old’s Miss M’s ability to whizz through the …
The Carrot Cake Catastrophe – Book Review
The Carrot Cake Catastrophe is a beautiful new children’s picture book from Parragon books. Written by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Gemma Raynor this book is an absolute delight, both to read and visually. The story follows Jenny rabbit and her Grandad as they attempt to make a delicious carrot cake for mummy rabbit’s birthday. …
Wembury Beach – family fun in the January sun!!
Waking up last Saturday to the glorious sunshine, we just knew it was a day to take advantage of. So we decided to head over to the beach which turned out to be packed, not a carpark space in site!! The tide was in, the beach was rocky, the few sandy spots were murky grey, …
FREE toucanBox – Arts and Crafts fun for children
Remember the great, fun filled Artic themed craft box I reviewed just before Christmas? You can see our review here. We made some glittery Christmas decorations, an igloo, did some colouring as well as having a lovely polar animals sticker book to complete packed full of animal facts. By signing up to a toucanBox subscription …
ToucanBox – Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids – Review
Toucanbox’s are themed monthly activity boxes for children delivered to your door suitable for children aged 3-8 years and come packed with all the supplies you need to make the activity ideas included. My daughter Miss M loves getting crafty and is always busy making things so I knew this would be the ideal box …
Woolly and Tig App – Review
Woolly and Tig is a favourite programme with my two children. Both my 3 and 5 yr old are always keen to watch it when it’s on and love the DVD! So when we got the chance to try the Woolly and Tig App, I was eager to see what it was like. With free …
Lightbulb Baubles – Crafty Christmas Decorations
When Lightbulbs Direct suggested using old lightbulbs and recycling them into Christmas decorations, I knew someone who’d be up for the challenge. My daughter Miss M loves her arts and crafts as is always keen to make something, forever looking for items in the recycling bin to glue together. I hadn’t thought of using old lightbulbs before, …
Christmas Activites for Children from Vertbaudet
Children love to make things at Christmas time and Vertbaudet have come up with a lovely selection of things to keep them occupied on the run up to the big day! Here’s a list of things you can make and do: An Advent calendar Paper garland Paper pompoms Letter to Santa Colouring pictures Christmas gift …
Duck Tape Crafty Fun and Giveaway
Duck Tape Colours is traditional Duck Tape in a fun new range of colours and patterns. Not just for DIY use, Duck Tape is perfect for crafting with so many inspirational things to make and do with it. Currently available in 11 vibrant colours and 4 exciting patterns we were sent a few rolls to …
Barefoot Books Review and Giveaway
Barefoot Books are a lovely children’s book company with a large range of beautifully illustrated titles for all ages. The books are of a high quality both in the finish of the book and the detail inside. They also have a large range of books with an included story CD, perfect for children to listen …