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Building a Miniature Greenhouse
This is a great way for children to discover the magic of plants and gardening. This brilliant kit includes everything young botanists need to take their first steps into the world of gardening. Seeds can be grown year-round. This kit includes everything needed to take care of the plants, and a colourful instruction guide.
Playmobil VW: A Review
One of the new Playmobil sets is the VW Beetle. How cute is this set with it’s own roof rack, suitcases and surf board? The Playmobil VW Beetle has all the characteristic features that make it so unique, such as the curved fenders, the VW logo, the vertical windshield, the blue paint and the typical rear hood with a 4-cylinder boxer engine.
What is a Child Tracker Observation?
To anyone unacquainted with the idea of Early Year Foundation Stage monitoring, a child tracker observation has the ring of something unpleasant – an overly stringent teacher keeping tabs on everything a child says or does, rather like a nosy neighbour, constantly peeking through the curtains to tut and disapprove of normal childhood games and fun! But in fact, the truth is much more useful, and all but invisible to the child, when done right.
Alternatives to chocolate gifts at Easter
Easter can be a time when even the air ends up smelling of chocolate. Do you know what I mean? When you almost have a headache from breathing in the scent of the overwhelming amount of chocolate that is in the house.
How we got rid of Molluscum Contagiosum
As the name suggests Molluscum Contagiosum is a highly contagious viral skin infection, commonly known as water warts.
Molluscum Contagiosum occurs most frequently in children and is spread from person to person by touching the affected skin or a surface with the virus on it.
Top feelings new mums have about returning to work
Returning to work after having a baby can be very difficult and involve a whole host of mixed emotions for mums, as they learn to juggle and accept that their priorities may have shifted.
Games and puzzles for children in isolation
Educational games and puzzles have been an absolute lifesaver as a parent this year. I used to get so frustrated with big box games and puzzles, flapping about how much space they took up, but I’ve been so grateful I kept them all this year. In fact, I’ve added to our collection this year and they’ve been hugely beneficial.
How to care for your wooden floors
If you are a regular reader of the blog, you will know how much I love a good wooden floor. You know, the ones that are like a fine wine, improving with age as they take on more and more character. I love how these floors look and how cosy they can make a home. Your home doesn’t have to be thick carpet everywhere to be cosy – but how can you best take care of your wood flooring? Here are a few tips: