tippytupps

mummy * wife * wannabe runner * aspiring slimmer * crafty queen * social media junkie * in love with life

The Power of Reward Charts (including free downloads)

The Power of Reward Charts (including free downloads)

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 the Bear did with one too. At 4-years-old I thought she was past that, but as soon as she saw the little mans, she desperately wanted one too. A quick scribble later and she had her very own. We decided to focus on food for her as she was such a fussy eater and I was so impressed that within a week she was trying new foods daily. This was simply amazing for her. AMAZING! I was kicking myself for not trying them sooner.

So, here’s what we did.

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Make your own dinosaur felt cushion

make your own dinosaur felt cushion - the finished result

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 and has me wrapped around his little finger, I scurried off to see what I could whip up for him. Here’s what I came up with.

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How To Make Your Own Dandelions

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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 her of the fact that she couldn’t pick some dandelions. So, we thought we would make our own. Here’s how to make your own dandelions. A quick and easy craft for adults or children to create fabulous flowers. Perfect for play or simply to display.

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Our 5 Favourite Dinosaur Crafts

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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 dinosaur loving child will love.

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Make Your Own Dinosaur Fossils

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Anyone who follows the blog or knows us in real life knows that I have a little man who is obsessed with dinosaurs. And I mean OBSESSED! He usually has at least one in tow where ever he goes and his guttral ‘ROAR’ is pretty damn impressive for a two-year-old. A few weeks ago we were looking for something to when I came across the very simple – yet effective – idea of dinosaur fossils.

Dinosaur fossils are a quick, easy (and relatively mess free) craft activity for kids who love dinosaurs. Let their imaginations and creativity run free as they create their very own dinosaur fossils using nothing more than some salt dough and their favourite little dino toys. Here’s what we did.

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