Three Christmas Card-Making Ideas
My arty side has always been restricted to writing, not art or crafting. I’m messy and can’t draw or paint for toffee however during my feverish exploration of self-care ideas during the last five years…
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On The Seventh Day Of Parenting – What’s In Our 2017 Christmas Eve Box?
Hello and thank you for hopping over from Bubbablue and Me and welcome to the 7th day of #12DaysOfParenting. Today’s sponsor is Bertie Blue Crafts who are offering a magnetic photo frame for door and the…
Is Puglia the new perfect holiday destination for families?
Puglia is certainly the up and coming place to visit in Italy at the moment. Whilst 10-20 years ago, tourists may have flocked to Tuscany, people are now searching out that new, unspoilt area of…
White Chocolate Dipped Shortbread
Shortbread is one of my favourite things to bake because, not only is it completely delicious, but it’s also so simple and uses so few ingredients. Here’s my take on shortbread biscuits which are perfect…
Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Day At Home
In life before kids, Valentine’s Day used to mean a weekend away to a nice hotel or, at the very least, dinner & drinks at a local restaurant but when you have little ones this…
Book Review: Santa To The Rescue!
I know it’s not Sunday but I wanted to sneak one final book review in before the end of the year. If there is one thing even better than a Christmas adventure story, it’s a…
What’s In Our Christmas Eve Box?
I’ll confess, I’ve had kind of a downer on Christmas Eve boxes in the past. Why do we need to make Christmas even more magical? Do our kids really need more presents? This is extra…
Five Tips For Parents To Combat Christmas Stress
During life BC (Before Children) Christmas was a fairly relaxed and subdued affair. Maybe you fondly recalled the excitement of being a child at Christmas, but as an adult it was just an excuse for…
Guest Post: Encouraging Imaginative Play For Pre-schoolers During The Festive Period
Guest Post by Anna Taylor, Research Assistant at Fundamentally Children Pre-schoolers just love make-believe play. They have wonderful imaginations that can really bring their stories to life, whether they’re playing on their own, with friends…
Six Creative & Educational Preschooler Gift Ideas
When shopping for our children’s Christmas presents I think it can be easy to stick to big character toys or expensive electronic items when, in fact, the smaller gifts often end up being enjoyed for longer. I’ve…