If you’re anything like me, you will have had great intentions to make something lovely with your children for Mother’s Day. Then you wake up and it’s two days to go, and suddenly PANIC!! Take the same situation for Teacher Gifts, Easter presents, or any other situation. Or should I not judge everyone by my […]
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Easy Last Minute Christmas Treats to Make With Kids
Last minute? Me? Haha never let it be said!! OK, I’m no Super Mum, but I’m trying my best! My kids are high as kites, and we need some activities which will capture their interest and keep them (relatively) calm! If you are in the same situation, or are short on time or skill like […]
Vlogmas Week 2+ Is This The End?
Week two of Vlogmas saw us flagging somewhat. We managed 6 of the 7 days I think, plus a few more, and then….. well it’s all starting to fall apart a bit! Last week was the final week of school, which meant so many busy things happening. Two nativities, school disco, and Santa visit which […]
Vlogmas ’16 – We Made It Through Week 1!!
Did you know we were doing Vlogmas? Do you even know what Vlogmas is?? I didn’t until quite recently, when I made the somewhat rash decision to take part! It’s a Vlog a day in the run-up to Christmas, for the whole of December. Shall I just reiterate – a DAILY vlog! Crazy, I know! […]
How To Make Chalkboard Gift Tins For Christmas Gifts
The nice people at Rust-Oleum sent us some lovely paints to use in our craft projects. They also sent us a link to their inspiring website where we found a fabulous idea for chalkboard painted gift tins, and decided to make it our own! We recycled some sweet tins, one plastic and one metal, and […]
How To Make A Chalkboard Advent Calendar Or Christmas Picture
Doesn’t Christmas make you feel all creative? It does me! Suddenly there are all kinds of creative projects to do, with or without the children. It’s really exciting! We have been sent some lovely paints from Rust-Oleum to help get our creative juices flowing. It has definitely worked – I’m feeling very inspired. Yesterday I […]
24 Things To Put In Your Advent Calendar
Yes, I know, it’s December already. Have you made an Advent Calendar? Or are you still panicking about what to put in it? Well don’t worry… The first thing, which only really dawned on me yesterday, is that you don’t have to fill it with a full month worth of stuff. If you do, the little blighters […]