Summer holidays are almost here and I have already shared several ideas for Teacher Gifts that you can make, so now's the time to make Thank You Teacher cards to go with them. The best thing about them is that they are quick and easy and don't require too many craft supplies. They literally take five minutes to make and I love the cute lined-paper look that they have. You just need: White card: in my case I used plain cards I bought in bulk … [Read more...]
What I’m Doing Now Meme
It's literally been 58,000 year since I last joined in a meme thing but I assume that they are back in vogue and anything that gives me five minutes away from a loom band at this point is a blessing. Becky tagged me and whilst her efforts are far more impressive than mine, do stay tuned as I am totally winging this one so it could get messy. Without further ado, What I'm Doing Now (ish): Reading - *checks Kindle* so I've downloaded The Curse … [Read more...]
{Teachers Gifts} How to make a Tea Bouquet
Last year the Teacher's Gifts were all about coffee. I had 14 of them to make from the funds collected as a Class Rep. This year, I don't have that pressure and so can take the time to create something a little more unusual. Which is why, when I spotted a Tea Bouquet on a recent trip to Holland, I bought one for Granny- the only tea lover on my corner of the world- and decided to replicate it for LBG's teachers. The key thing with this … [Read more...]
Squerryes have reason to celebrate
A few weeks ago I was given a rare opportunity to visit Squerryes, former local attraction, and landmark to taste what is hoped will be the jewel in the crown of the Squerryes Estate. This weekend brings to fruition, literally, plans that began in 2004 with a conversation with a French vineyard. And now, ahead of it's release, the 2010 Brut has a trio of awards to bear proudly on the label. Made exclusively from grapes grown on the … [Read more...]
May 2014
1. A day at Squerryes tasting their new Sparkling. There's still time to get tickets to the Squerryes Celebration on 20th and 21st June to taste it- and the amazing Westerham Brewery Beers, yourself. 2. Dimples and I picked up five new chooks: Kiev, Katsu, Korma, Cassie and Popcorn. 3. Lego with breakfast: Daddy returns from a week away at work with gifts! 4. We take a trip to Riverhill Gardens to check out the birthday party … [Read more...]
Pain Au Lait, Orange and Rhubarb trifle
We were sent some delicious Pasquier products recently, which thrilled the girls no end, as we love a great bread product, not least when it originates from my "second home"- France. There were Pain Au Chocolat- ideal for weekend breakfasts and a favourite in our house since The Girls were small. A couple of minutes arming in the Aga and everyone had a smile on their faces to start the day. There were individually wrapped chocolate-filled … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Printables + 12 Great Dad Craft Ideas
Father's Day is cruising towards us, something The Girls are delirious with joy about since they are looking forward to our Now Annual (ie: we did it last year and they insist it must be repeated) Father's Day Camping Trip. Our week in Holland over half-term has at least proved that camping is fun in all weathers. It got me to thinking about what they should make for Father's Day- again another tradition repeated for Father's and Mother's Day … [Read more...]
