Arlo’s third birthday just happened and I can not quite believe I’m sat here now telling you all I am a mum to a three year old… time really does fly by! Here is how we celebrated with a rainbow birthday party. A birthday in lockdown wasn’t the original plan, but you guys know me … Read more
Stumble trip, stumble trip! are you even a parent if you haven’t re-enacted these famous words from the classic children’s book “We’re going on a bear hunt” whilst walking in the woods? I can’t even begin to work out how many times I’ve encouraged Arlo’s tired little legs to finish a hike in the by … Read more
If you’re anything like me then you will have a bag full of loo roll tubes and all sorts of cardboard which is a handy rainy day stash. They certainly came in handy for our mammoth Halloween toilet roll crafts session! You will need: You could also order stickers with custom prints or words on … Read more
You guys know that in this house we will celebrate the opening of an envelope with a huge party – but Halloween is literally bigger than Christmas for us. I always like to create themed food and put on a spread for the family and so here’s some easy Halloween party food ideas we tried … Read more
As promised, I have included all of our tuff tray ideas in one blog post for quick at a glance play inspiration. We love tuff trays because the benefits of open ended play do wonders for child development. You can start with a simple set up and begin with sensory ideas for babies such as … Read more
Barbie has been a cultural icon for over 60 years, and her influence on society is undeniable. From her iconic fashion to her diverse career choices, Barbie has been a reflection of the changing times and a source of inspiration for generations of young girls. Barbie has been a symbol of female empowerment, a representation … Read more
With all the duties and tasks parents have to do every day, taking care of our health and activity levels often takes a backseat. Finding time for individual well-being just seems impossible when you have work and family commitments to handle all at once. However, if you can find time for exercise and fitness, you … Read more
For most of the jobs out there, be it DIY or professional, screws are more than likely going to be involved. That’s because they are the most versatile, reliable fasteners out there, providing stability to the aforementioned projects. Self-tapping screws will end up being the best fastener for so many of your regular projects. For … Read more
The Blue Orange theatre is a small independent theatre in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham , founded in 2011 with the intention of showcasing new drama and writing from this fabulous city I call home. This month is also the Birmingham Fringe Festival which is in its tenth year and has a jam packed programme … Read more
Childhood memories often echo with laughter and playful screams, sandcastles and racing shadows, the thrill of the outdoors and the joy of play. They are snapshots of time spent gleefully exploring the world, with the sky as the ceiling and the earth as the floor. A closer look at this playground reveals the subtle yet profound influences of … Read more