To celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, millions of British royal fans will throw street parties and eat delicious food. A royal wedding is only a good excuse to get closer to neighbours we never talk to or make new friends in the local communities. It’s a great opportunity to get creative with the kids so we have tried some new crafts inspired both by my super…
Finally I have managed to get hold of a LEGO® Star Wars Advent Calendar, the most popular calendar ever made. This year it is even more special than ever. In fact the 2017 series is a sustainable advent calendar, which aims to save around a million plastic trays from landfills this year. The Star Wars Advent Calendar will be one to keep because the trays can be recycled along with the…
World Book Day or the School assembly is at the door and you need to make a Viking costume. Sounds familiar? Mums and dads are often called upon to prepare all sorts of historical outfits for their offspring history lessons.
You don’t need to be an expert in Viking history. Maybe you are a fan of the TV series Beowulf and you love Vikings. Just take a look at some of our ideas and you will…
I love music and musicals! I try to instil my love for music to my son and I think I am achieving the goal of making him appreciate classical music as well as Pop stars such as the Beatles rather than current hip hop tunes. Most kids probably think their mum’s taste in music is light years apart from theirs, but they might actually be surprised.
I don’t need an excuse to celebrate good…
Try out this easy craft idea that you can do with your family before or after you read the book and watch the film (as suggested in the post here). Personalise your child’s room with book pages from his or her favorite story.
Materials you’ll need
Favorite book (we have used Thomas the Tank for this craft)
Craft block letters (available at any craft shop or online on ebay)
PVA Glue
White…
My little girl, Little Snowflake just loves the brand new Blue Nose Tatty Teddy toys. So much so she has decided to draw, paint them and sell them on Ebay to try and collect them all.
Here are some of the Blue Nose Tatty Teddy art videos she has created so far.
PANDA BLUE NOSE
LADYBIRD BLUE NOSE
MILKSHAKE COW BLUE NOSE
PATCH THE DOG BLUE NOSE
LOVE BUG BLUE…
In the pantheon of beloved British children’s television, few things bring back such vivid memories as the ramshackle haven of mischief and invention featured in BBC1’s “Here Come the Double Deckers!” The 1970 series, with its kaleidoscopic aesthetic and unbridled energy, showed viewers perhaps the ultimate childhood fantasy: an abandoned double-decker bus transformed into…
It’s Spring! There usually are two spring false starts: one is on the 1st March (which coincides with the meteorological start of spring) and the other one on 21st March (which is the so-called astronomical start of spring). By the 22nd of March it’s guaranteed Spring and the weather is good enough to spend more time outside or in the garden. The warmer weather is uplifting and the sights and…
Arts and crafts are a great way to keep children busy and entertained. You really don’t need to be a ‘crafty’ person yourself to be creative with your kids. There are hundreds of different craft projects that you can make with your children that don’t need any specific skills or tools, and you can complete them in less than half an hour. For most arts and crafts, you can…
Planning a wedding in a marquee offers a unique opportunity to create a flexible and personalised celebration. Unlike traditional venues, marquees allow couples to craft a space that reflects their style while catering to guests of all ages. From seating arrangements to entertainment options, thoughtful planning can ensure everyone feels comfortable and included. Here are some practical ideas to…