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 ... READ MORE »
Creations
Combining Bold Colours and Textures in Furniture to Create a Lively Living Space
This article is published in a partnership of Mediabuzzer. If you have a modern or contemporary setting at home, and you would like to bring in some antique items to create some balance between old and new, there are a few things to consider. Using bold colours and textures to enhance the ... READ MORE »
Teeny Tiny Bee – Free Knitting Pattern
This is the cutest little knitting pattern. One that I developed to meet a need for work, but I've used it for ourselves a few times now. They make great decorations, little toys or even a little learning aid. This free knitting pattern really is quick and easy to knit and then stitch up. They're ... READ MORE »
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 ... READ MORE »
Make your own dinosaur felt cushion
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 ... READ MORE »
Stash Busting Chunky Bobble Hat – Free Knitting Pattern
The weather has seriously taken a turn for the worse this week hasn't it? After such a mild Christmas the cold blast has been a little bit of a shock this week. Luckily though, I knitted this stash busting chunky bobble hat a few weeks ago which has been keeping little ears warm! As this is such ... READ MORE »
Salt Dough Trees
It wouldn't be Christmas without crafts right? If you've never had a go at salt dough then the big question is why, as it is seriously one of the easiest kids crafts to do. It's also such a quick, easy (and cheap) grandparent gift idea from the kids if you're stuck for inspiration this Christmas. ... READ MORE »
How To Make Your Own Dandelions
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 ... READ MORE »
Getting Ready for Christmas with Baker Ross
Christmas is coming!! We have only 5 weeks to go which means that you're either refusing to acknowledge it until it's at least December, or - like me - you're using it as a great reason to start getting prepared. Darcie has been asking about Christmas ever since the summer, which ramped up a gear ... READ MORE »
Our 5 Favourite Dinosaur Crafts
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. ... READ MORE »
Getting into the Halloween Mood with Little Brian Paint Sticks
When a challenge was set to great creative in the most spook-tacular way, anyone who knows us knows that it's a challenge that we wouldn't be able to resist. The idea is to create a Halloween masterpiece using Little Brians Paint Sticks. This is what we came up with. ... READ MORE »
Make Your Own Dinosaur Fossils
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 ... READ MORE »
