Kids

It's raining outside and we're stuck in the house under the 48-hour sickness rule despite everyone being back to full health. The Bears can't go back to school yet until those 48 hours are passed so we're on day three of these four walls. The novelty has worn off and cabin ... READ MORE »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Now the weather is finally warming up, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's here to stay. The Bear and I have been working together in the garden a little and this is the first year that we are attempting to build a little vegetable patch together. She's enjoying helping me fill pots with mud ... READ MORE »

This isn't exactly a craft, but it is a really quick and easy thing to set up which will mean hours of fun for little ones. If your kids are anything like mine, then they love copying whatever it is that you do. Laundry is no exception for us and today being the first really nice day we've had at ... READ MORE »