The BEST toys for small gardens
Outdoor toys are just as important to those indoors - they encourage your little ones to get fresh air, exercise, explore and create.
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Camping with kids - the ultimate guide!
When I had children I couldn't wait to share our camping holidays with them. We now camp at least three times a year as a family of five.
Camping with kids - what to pack
Camping as a family of five, I've found out what's worth having and what isn't - here are our trusted essentials
Creative ways to celebrate Halloween
I love Halloween! As a child it wasn't really a 'thing' here in the UK, but I am definitely making up for lost time now! My children are...
Recycled play - washi tape pots
We love playing with recyclables in our house, it's a thrifty way to make new toys
Peg doll and rings fine motor play
Fine motor skills, including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are vital steps in learning how to draw, write, use scissors...
Real grass small world play
Small world play doesn't have to complicated. Sometimes just a handful of things to prompt your child's imagination is enough.
Crazy haircuts fine motor activity
This is such a fun way to help your child develop their fine motor skills and for them to practice using scissors.
Help your child make the most of their toys
Are you forever tidying boxes of toys that are tipped everywhere and not played with properly? Try these simple steps...
Scissor skills chick craft
This is the perfect craft for celebrating Spring as well as working those little hand and finger muscles, know as fine motor skills.
Loose parts play in the garden
We love playing with loose parts, and when the weather is nice we like to take our loose parts play into the garden
Peg doll bug craft
This is a super cute craft which is perfect for small world play, they are really durable and ideal for a toy or gift.
How to collect loose parts at home
Have you experienced the wonders of assembling flat pack furniture with a toddler? How they make a beeline for the nuts and bolts...
We're going on a sound hunt!
This week we went on a sound hunt. We went out for a family walk and were on the lookout (or the hearout? 😜) for different sounds...
Painting ice process art
This is one of those activities where the kids are champing at the bit - I barely got time to set it up and they were diving in...
Exploring senses with flower play
You know the phrase 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade'... today it was 'when your son knocks over a vase, make sensory play!'
Valentine's Day cloud dough
I love cloud dough - it's so easy to make and it's really silky and smooth. We used some for a sweet invitation to play for Valentine's Day
Recycled play - cardboard tubes
Young children love playing with tubes - there is so much opportunity to explore and experiment with them...
My top 20 buys for toddlers
As a mum of three, I know how important it is to have products that not only make life easier, but are good value for money...
The ultimate guide to playdough!
If you've shied away from playdough before, I'm hoping to convert you! It really is my favourite medium for playing and learning with...
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