That table in our hallway has a monthly theme. I haven't posted one for a while but it made sense to post this month's as we were sent a Jumping Bean Bag pack which inspired the theme of 'activity'- perfectly timed as the weather is glorious, and I hope that it lasts! So, on the table, which is covered in chalkboard paper and there are chalks for drawing- something we often do on the outside patio, so I wanted to bring a little of that … [Read more...]
DH’s Day: Father’s Day 2013
The year has gone by so fast since I wrote my last Father's Day post bigging up DH for his supreme Fathering skills. It's a year that has seen him arrange a dozen home exchanges, including the most amazing trip to Arizona. We spent Christmas in Prague and are off to spend summer half-term in Italy. In between times there has been Indoor Camping, outdoor camping, Center Parcs and a whole lot of family time down at the Beach House. There are big … [Read more...]
How to make a number 5 door hanging from a cardboard box
In many ways making a number five from a corrugated cardboard box is very simple. It's the decorating that was time-consuming. But you can use this basic model to make either a pinata or a door hanging to celebrate any birthday. 1. chop up your cardboard box. I took off the sides and bottom. With corrugated card you have to think about the grain and how you will use it. 2. Cut two large number 5's from the largest … [Read more...]
{Review} KiddyCharts.com have a chart for everything
When LBG was smaller we spent a long time one day making her a progress chart or reward chart as a tool to encourage her to sleep in her bed rather than on the floor. It was a big success and we have subsequently introduced reward charts for good behaviour and so on for both girls as we have needed them. But they get tatty quite quickly from daily use so I have been looking for a better option. Wouldn't you know that Kiddy Charts … [Read more...]
When we went to Center Parcs Longleat
A long time ago I was selected to be a Center Parcs Blogger. If you follow the blog you will see that we have been taking part in monthly various challenges since last year, from designing a Water Ride to planting some sunflower seeds. As part of the package, I got to take the DG family to Center Parcs Longleat to give the Center Parcs experience our full and considered opinion. We set off on a beautiful day: the sun shone almost all the way … [Read more...]
{Indoor Play Bloghop} Indoor Camping
I often hear people talking about building memories, and I never really understood what they were on about, but used it as a convenient excuse whenever DH complained about the lack of housework that had been done. This is the story of my discovery of memory-building. We enjoy camping, but The Girls and I are most definitely fair-weather campers, so the camping gear spends about ten months of the year in storage. Recently however, we were … [Read more...]
Why you should clean your teeth experiment
A few weeks ago I ordered a book about cleaning teeth after reading about it in a Sunday Supplement. I don't imagine I'm the only parent who has trouble getting my children to brush their teeth, so the concept of the book really appealed. Open Wide, What's Inside is written by a dentist who came up with the idea for a story about 'sugarbugs' as a way of encouraging children to keep their mouths clean. And it has enthralled my children. I imagine … [Read more...]
