Putti gave me a brilliant idea, so I pinned her paint-blowing painting to remind me. See that's an example of Pinterest working really well: I saw something that inspired me to do something else. But anyhow, I took her some watered-down paint and a straw and made: a lucky leprechaun. and Dimples made this one: … [Read more...]
Gruffalo Crumble
Rainy Day Mum caught my attention recently with a project they are doing called Around The World in Twelve Dishes. It seemed like a great idea, firstly because I like teaching our Girls about The World: we have family overseas so the more they understand about different countries, the better. Secondly, I grew up an ex-pat brat so travelled around a great deal until I met my Domestic God. And thirdly because we are currently trying to teach LBG … [Read more...]
How to make Shamrock Plant Markers
How to make a Welsh Dragon
I've seen these easy fire-breathing dragons around, particularly because it is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, and I thought they'd be perfect for making at playgroup tomorrow to acknowledge St David's Day. And they really are simple. Let me show you how to make a Welsh Dragon: … [Read more...]
Cubby Kit Review
There is no doubt that the concept behind CubbyKits is brilliant. I have seen Kiwi Crates talked about on some of the American blogs that I read so had an idea what would be involved. And when we got back from holiday there was a seriously smart looking package on the doorstep addressed to the Little Big Girl. Inside was a bunch of pots and pieces of paper, all of which after careful reading (my job) and mixing (her job) led to a fun … [Read more...]
Top tips for Potty training
I sit here, as the temperature plummets, with the fire on in the sitting room. The floor is littered with the toys that Dimples, naked from the waist down, has cast aside. So far today she has had two changes of clothes. But I'm fairly relaxed about it, and this has nothing to do with the fact that I have been through this once before, or that I am far more slovenly than I would have you believe. Neither is it anything to do with following a … [Read more...]
Super simple Heart bookmarks
Sometimes you need something to distract two small children from pulling each others' hair out. My distraction took the form of a couple of envelopes. I cut hearts out of each corner and got The Girls to colour them in. It would have been easier for The Girls I think, had I got them to colour first and cut second. Either way, the end result is a set of handmade love token book marks for Granny, and two happily … [Read more...]
