Unlike many children, N’s not really big on birthday party themes. But even he requested a pirate party theme when we were in the early planning stages of his last party. He didn’t get one because he won’t do dressing…
We all love the gorgeous mason storage jars, and the funky storage solutions we find on Pinterest. Many require labels. You might want to paint some chalkboard paint on or buy some stickers, but why not make your own bespoke…
N’s always been interested in learning about the night sky, the moon and stars, and many a time we’ve stopped to look out of the window. We talk about the different stages of the moon especially, he’s a bit obsessed…
I’ve always said I’m not that creative although as I’ve got older it’s brought a realisation that creativity isn’t always about art and drawing, as it always seems to mean when you’re a child. I’ve never been comfortable drawing doing…
When we started thinking about N’s birthday party it was all a bit of a blur. Unless your child has a particular yearning for one theme, you can come unstuck with all the offers out there. We joined up with…
My heart always falls when the weather is horrendous and I’ve got a day planned to go out with N. He’d probably not be too bothered about being out in the rain, but I’m not that keen.  So over the…
N is obsessed with boxes as you may have seen from various photos on this blog over time.  But he’s got quite partial to junk modelling as well. I don’t get many drawings home from school, but I get a…
Every year I’m late with my pumpkin and autumn posts, but I like to take time to reflect! And hey, I’m not yet talking Christmas. Here’s my easy way to pimp your pumpkins and create pumpkin art with Sharpies. *Ad…
We don’t do much crafting in our house. I used to make greeting cards and jewellery to sell, but then had no time, and now blogging has taken over…note to self, really must sell all the beads I still have…
N’s never really been that keen on art work or doing crafts. Over the last 6 to 9 months I’ve had more bits of paper brought home with drawings, paintings and scribbles on, but he’d still rather be playing outside….
While I do have a great stock of (rapidly depleting) carrier bags in the larder, I am pretty good about going out shopping with my reusable bags. I usually have the canvas bags popped in my handbag, and have them…