kids - crafts - country
We currently have a family of blue tits nesting in our garden and we’ve been really enjoying watching them come and go. We’ve not seen the babies yet, but we can certainly hear them chirping from their bird box. Add that to the fact that the Wildlife Trust have launched their 30 Days Wild campaign and we thought it would be the perfect excuse to get creative and make our very own apple bird feeder.
If you follow the blog then you will know that my little man has recently potty trained. I would love to take credit but to be honest it was all on him. He was simply ready. One thing that helped enormously though was a reward chart. When he started to get a little bored of using the potty every time, a reward chart really kept him motivated to keep going. What I was really surprised of though was how well… Keep Reading
Last week we made a fabulous little owl cushion which the Bear got for Christmas as a craft pack. It was a really quick make that was easy and really simple for little people to get their heads – and hands! – around. However, as soon as we were finished, the first thing that Henry said was “where mine?” with a sorrowful little face on him. It’s a face I can’t resist and because he knows his mama so well… Keep Reading
Before the chaos of Christmas and all things red and green decends, I wanted to share this really quick make with you. One of the Bears favourite flowers are dandelions. We live on the edge of an overgrown green space, a space that gets littered with dandelions each year. My two love nothing better than picking them, making wishes as they do. Darcie noticed the other day that they were all gone and no amount of explanation about the seasons would console… Keep Reading
If you’re new to reading this blog, then I must start by saying I have a son who loves dinosaurs. As in LOVES them. If there is something that I want to do with him then I can guarantee that if I add in anything dinosaur themed, then he will love it. Playing, baking, puzzles, walking and adventures. Then of course also crafts. So, these are our 5 favourite dinosaur crafts to keep your little ones entertained. Things that any… Keep Reading
