How to Make a Fleece Dog’s Mat for Travelling

We seem to go through dog beds in our household at a surprising rate. She likes to chew them and nest in them getting them just right for how she wants to settle down. I… View Post

How to Sew a Simple Skirt for Kids

Before my mid 30s, I hadn’t been near a sewing machine since textiles class in secondary school. It wasn’t a conscious decision to start sewing, more of a necessity; getting involved in doing costumes for… View Post

My Little World Review

It’s been a couple of weeks since we were sent the My Little World Village High Street kit to review. My Little World is a new craft toy where children use the simple tools of… View Post

Little Brian Face Paint Sticks Review

Face painting is one of my favourite play activities to do with my kids. I think my passion for it stems from jobs I’ve had in the past such as being a children’s courier and… View Post

Five Favourite Painted Pebble Activities for Kids

My love affair with painted pebbles began when we spent an afternoon at East Riddlesden Hall, a National Trust property. There, in the outdoor discovery garden, was this outdoor game of tic-tac-toe using painted pebbles… View Post