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You may have heard the exciting news about the new Dora and Friends show starting next week. Dora has grown up and now has a fresh new look. To celebrate I am having some friends round for a party. During which you can join us on Twitter using the hashtag #DoraandFriends. There will also be chances … Read more
Looming has been the craze of the year with children everywhere making things with bands. I think it is going to carry on being big, and be on lots of Christmas Lists. But if your child found the loom itself tricky then you may be interested to know that Super Loop Bands, from Interplays My … Read more
The school half term holidays have begun. I really like to use this time as the start of the exciting build up to Christmas. You may think it is so far away but it soon flies. Let’s face it this time of year with its short days and cold nights is a bit bleak – … Read more
Pink Reindeer Jumpsuit from Tipsy Elves From the moment I landed on the Tipsy Elves website I knew they were all about the fun. I guess I should have realised by the name. I mean those poor Elves working hard on the run up to Christmas, you can’t blame them for having a wee drop … Read more
I love Christmas it is such a great time to get crafting with the boys in building up the excitement to the big day. A great place for inspiration for all things crafty is over at RedTedArt. This is where I found the Salt Dough Stars Garland. I thought that they would be a great basis … Read more
Children – they will use any old excuse not to go to sleep at night won’t they? I know I used to do it! This time of year with all the talk of monsters and ghosts is the perfect reason for them to complain that they are scared. They could not possibly go to sleep … Read more
Following on from the success* of the anniversary celebrations of The Gruffalo** The Forestry Commission England, in conjunction with Magic Light Pictures, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book The Gruffalo’s Child. There’s no better way to help develop children’s knowledge of the world, language development, sensory learning and numeracy than by getting them … Read more
I remember the first time my mom made me change a plug. I sat crying, no help nothing. Screwdriver in hand I had no directions on how to do it, and there was no Google. I just had a Hi-Fi for Christmas and if I wanted it to work I had to put a plug … Read more
Vita Coco Kids is are looking to find the best autumn picnic spots across the UK. We headed to the Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean with our Gruffalo picnic where the Gruffalo’s Child trail is available until 28th February 2015. We were sent a picnic basket of goodies and have a chance of receiving a John … Read more
So I have found a lump in my breast. No big deal right? I mean I am only 36 and there’s loads of reasons why women have lumps. Worst case scenario it’s Cancer. Did you know that Breast Cancer is one of the most curable Cancers that there is? Trouble is I still remember this … Read more