In the run-up to the festive season & the total chaos which seems to preside, it’s really tricky to find Christmas gifts to encourage mindfulness. But somehow, we need to prioritise...
Well, who’d have thought it, but the crazy season is definitely upon us once again. I know that some people have already made & executed their Christmas shopping lists, but for the vast...
The festive season can be overrun with excitement… YET, it can also be jam packed with screens & endless gadgets & technology. But, if you’re looking for meaningful activities for kids at Christmas...
Whilst running a craft business for the past ten years, I’ve got to see all sorts of products that have flown off the shelves, but I’ve also seen plenty of products which have...
I sometimes wonder what it would be like to parent a child in a world without screen time limits. Just this morning, there have been anguished & tense conversations in...
I don’t know about you, but there’s something about Christmas & cosy vibes which makes me want to make & create. It might be that my mum was a creative whizz,...
You know that moment when you make your list of gifts to buy for everyone at Christmas time, & you’re not entirely sure where to begin? You want to buy...
There seem to be so many moments as a parent when you realise you haven’t got the present drawer fully stocked, & then you’re frantically scrabbling around for a gift at the eleventh hour....
I’m not sure about you, but the build up to Christmas is the absolute best, & arguably the most memorable bit. Aside from the daily advent calendars & trips to Christmas...
When I ‘signed up’ to parenthood, I had absolutely no idea that I would ultimately need a degree in screen time management. One minute you’re potty training & packing them off for their first...
Well who knew that kids loved keyrings so much? Until I became a parent & had little kids trundling off to school, I really don't think I was aware of...
As the festive season looms, many parents & teachers start thinking about ideas for class Christmas gifts that will bring a smile, yet won’t break the bank. So whether you're...
I’m not sure about your kids, but my ten year old turned to me today in the midst of a July heatwave & exclaimed that she was worried she didn’t...
I think it’s definitely fair to say that most kids love beads. Those little hands are often drawn to tiny treasures. I used to have a kilner style jar for...
I moved house just over 3 years ago with 3 kids in tow, & so it’s easy for me to understand why moving house is consistently ranked as one of...
As the kids rush to their ipads & devices more than ever, it feels like an uphill battle to find fun things to do at home for kids. How can...