In the past two weeks I have seen so many brilliant, articulate and amusing posts about BritMums Live 2013. I have devoured the words of others and said things out loud like "This!" and "Oh, no! Poor thing!" And "Was she there? How did I miss her?" And yet I find myself further now from writing a post than I have been since last Saturday evening when I dropped my many bags on the floor and hugged my excited children. I cried all the way home … [Read more...]
{Craft} Helicopter Seed Thank you Cards for Teachers
We are only a week away from the end of term which means a host of school activities to attend but also the need for a lot of thank you cards. Last week whilst waiting for the school gates to open the Girls spotted a lot of helicopter seeds on the floor so we gathered them all up in my special school-run basket to take home. And we used them to make Helicopter Seed Thank you cards for all the teachers. I know from The Boy and Me that teachers … [Read more...]
{Review} Jumping Bean Bag Club and our June Interest Table
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...]
Three ways to make fireworks
Yet again July 4th is round the corner, and it's time to celebrate Independence Day. Not for me, you understand, since I am very much still part of the Commonwealth, but in recognition of Uncle Neal, who is in America, with Aunty Britt and cousins Leo and Isabel. It's great that we can do crafts here in the UK to make the connection with our fanily across the pond stronger. So here are three great ways that we have used to make … [Read more...]
Simple Paper Plate Crafts for summer
The summer holidays are just a round the corner and if you are like me you are beginning to panic a little about how to keep your children occupied over the long break. Which is why we had a hangout over on the NetMums channel today talking about Simple Summer Crafts you can make with your children from items that you already have at home. Based on my epic 150 Things to make with a paper plate post, I chose Simple Paper Plate Crafts for … [Read more...]
Saturday Review
Fox's Caffe Snaps and Thins I came across the Fox's people in the Lounge at #britmumslive when I was searching out a coffee. I tested one of these beauties and was hooked, so was delighted to find a packet or two in my goody bag. Designed for dunking, and specifically with coffee-drinkers (ie: me) in mind, these crisp little half-moons make every mouthful taste of caramel- or hazelnut- macchiato. What's not to love? The strong flavour of the … [Read more...]
Mother
Mother's Day was designed for staying in bed. It was a Sunday after all, and if she'd done enough drinking the night before, chances were it would be lunchtime before she even surfaced. Add in a big-enough hangover and you could guarantee that darkness would have fallen before she was recovered sufficiently- swaddled on the sofa in front of Friends repeats on some miscellaneous satellite channel, nursing a vat of sweetened builder's tea and … [Read more...]
