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Our homemade pot pourri is in progress – for the first time ever, we dried fruit! It was surprisingly simple. If you want to make some [and make your house smell very Christmassy indeed], all you need are the oranges, cloves, a baking tray, baking paper and an oven. Heat your oven to its lowest…
A dedicated crafter’s stash can soon get impressive. It can’t be helped. If you want to craft, you’ve got to have stuff to craft with, right? Storing everything so you can find it when you need it and quickly decide how much (if any) of a thing you need to buy is very satisfying. Just…
Just as we thought the weather was getting better….today it’s pouring down and we’re indoors. Never mind that we’re homebound thanks to the never-ending bug that’s circulating every child in Hampshire it seems, we’re inside. Inside means cabin fever prone children and so today we made a little rainy day wishes jar. It’s for those…
My most precious treasures as a little girl all had one common denominator. Amongst them sat a replica of Jamie’s magic torch, some Wonder Woman wristlets, a pink and green Easter bonnet, and a strapless blue and white floral summer dress. They were exquisite pieces to me and what united these possessions was their origin….
As every parent knows, most young children have a knack for arts and crafts. However, parents should stop seeing these activities solely as a way to keep their children busy. Instead, they should recognize the benefits that arts and crafts can provide for their child’s development. Giving children free access to arts and crafts supplies…
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Hey, friends! Sometimes I have all of the ideas and none of the get-up-and go – and sometimes I completely forget what day of the week it is when suddenly, St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. My boys love every family tradition I can create in their lives and today I’m sharing one…