One of the games I remember from childhood is Pass the Pigs, and yet I realised the other week it’s not something I’ve ever played with the children. It’s time to put that right and there’s no better time as the iconic game has gone up a notch. You’ll be snorting with laughter if you […]
If you have creative children gift buying can seem a little easier as you can always buy art and craft supplies, sketch books, paints, gel pens and so on and normally find something that they will enjoy. It’s nice though when you come across gadgets that can help them explore their creativity in different ways. […]
Usborne Publishing are celebrating the 10th anniversary of its bestselling series for children, Sticker Dolly Dressing. This began with ‘Sticker Dolly Dressing Day’ on Saturday 1st October, with many bookshops across the country hosting special events, competitions and activities in store. Going from strength to strength over the last decade, the Sticker Dolly Dressing series […]
I talk a lot on the blog about craft ideas and how much the children love to craft. What about the next level though? When craft design supplies become accessories and things to wear. The new Shimmer and Sparkle Sew Crazy Sewing Machine is ideal for taking the children’s creations to the next level. This is a great […]
When the weather is bad and you don’t fancy getting your waterproofs on and heading out anyway, it can be helpful to have a list of rainy day play options to hand. Things to have in that you can whip out to keep the troops happy. Baking and crafting are always top of the children’s […]
As a parent have you ever been in a situation when your child has drawn on something they shouldn’t have? A table cloth perhaps? Their bedding, their clothes, themselves, a wall, the carpet? You might have said “draw on the paper” until you were blue in the face and still they’ve drawn everywhere but the […]
I hate to even say the words really but it will be back to school before we know it. These days don’t you feel that you start to see the back to school stuff even before term has ended? What’s that about? We had a bit of a rainy day the other day so we […]
Do you remember Spirograph? Did you ever have one as a child? I remember a friend buying me one for a birthday gift one year and I loved it. The good news is these kits are still around and they are better than ever. These are a classic way to create amazing designs BUT these […]