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 »
Creations
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 »
Knitted Halloween Pumpkin – free pattern
It's officially October which means only one thing. Halloween is right around the corner. As a little bit of seasonal fun, I wanted to share this quick and easy patter to create your very own knitted Halloween pumpkin. This patterm is so simple with no complicate steps, that even a complete beginner ... READ MORE »
