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 »
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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 »
How To Make a Mud Kitchen
As summer draws to a close and autumn starts to creep in, I have one last garden make for you. A mud kitchen! We made ours last year and I can hand on heart say that it is the most played with item in our garden. Our two LOVE spending time making tea with mud, sand and water and any time a friend ... READ MORE »
Make Your Own Clay Face (and Scavenger Hunt)
Fresh from Just So Festival last weekend, I have a certain little lady that loved clay face making so much that she asked on the day whether she would be allowed to make one at home in our garden to keep. Luckily the team from Barefoot Ceramics who were running the event for Just So, were selling ... READ MORE »
Tuff Tray Ideas – Dino World
Our tuff tray is one of the best things I've ever bought. On a rainy day when no one has much energy, it's great to fill to the brim with dried rice, lentils and pasta, pop in a few pots and spoons and just let them play. However, if you're feeling a little more adventurous then they are fantastic ... READ MORE »
A Woolly Mahoosive Throw
Now anyone who knows me, knows that I am a knitter and arm knitting is something that I have wanted to try for a long time now. I think the end results are beautiful so I was desperate to get my arms on some extreme chunky wool. Therefore, when the opportunity came up to test out some Woolly ... READ MORE »
Toilet Roll Butterflies
Henry hasn't been well this week. It looks like his back molars are starting to push through and are causing him trouble which means I've had a Velcro baby on my hands for the past few days. Darcie has been a superstar while he's been poorly, which means that we've been trying to optimise his nap ... READ MORE »