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Magnetic Pin Bowl Tutorial Magnetic Pin Bowl Tutorial is a paid collaboration with Bostik. I have been lusting after a magnetic pin bowl for my sewing for ages, but at around £... 17-02-2019 21:49	DIY Butterfly and Flower Fingerprint Mugs DIY Butterfly and Flower Fingerprint Mugs is a paid collaborative post with Homecrafts. I love creating personalised keepsakes with children and these... 11-02-2019 21:46	How to help prevent the Spread of Norovirus 2019 has become the year of the lurgy â€“ yep it is only the February but we have just had our first ever bout of Norovirus and it wasnâ€™t pretty. In... 06-02-2019 21:48	Simple, Easy and Inexpensive Self Care Ideas Me time, self care, self love or whatever you call it is so important. I am regularly reminded by my dear husband that you can not pour from an empty... 01-02-2019 21:45
What Parents should know about Teenagers and Instagram At the end of 2018, I attended a conference at Instagram about Teenagers and social media, specifically teenagers and Instagram. I am not going to lie... 30-01-2019 21:48	How to make DIY Heart Notebooks How to Make DIY Heart Notebooks is a paid collaboration with Bostik. I am a massive stationery and notebook lover and any opportunity to get more is g... 28-01-2019 21:45	Harry Potter Valentines Cards – Free Printables So many people loved the original Harry Potter Valentines card that I designed, so I decided to put my head together with Mini who is a Harry Potter N... 25-01-2019 21:46	Free Printable Harry Potter Valentines Card Free printable Harry Potter Valentineâ€™s card is a paid collaboration with Bostik. Make it a magical valentines day with this fantastic free printabl... 21-01-2019 21:45
A Luxary Weekend Away at Brompton Lakes – #GuiltFreeMe One of the hardest things about being a mum for me has always been managing the guilt. You knowâ€¦ the ever-present mum guilt that comes as a side or... 14-01-2019 21:47	Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab OK I am going to admit I am not a doner kebab person at all, in fact I donâ€™t think I have ever had one â€“ I have tried a little, but I was veggie f... 14-01-2019 21:47	Ten Fabulous Free Meal Planning Printables Once a week we sit down as a family and talk about what we loved about that weekâ€™s menu and what we want the following week. Â It has started to bec... 08-01-2019 21:49	Fabulous Family Meal planning Ideas Food glorious food. I have a love/hate relationship with feeding my family. I adore cooking when I have time and the inclination but being responsible... 08-01-2019 21:49
Over 50 New years eve crafts and activities for kids Do you let your children bring in the New Year" My boys are now ten and nine and try to stay up until Midnight, but never make it! We have a small c... 30-12-2018 21:43	How to make a Scandinavian Inspired Braided Christmas Wreath I love a wreath, I think they are a great way to show your personality through decorations and I also love making them. This Scandinavian inspired bra... 21-12-2018 21:45	Make your Own Homemade Christmas Crackers I am a big fan of Christmas Crackers, I love the excitement and anticipation of pulling a cracker at Christmas. So why not make Christmas Day go with ... 20-12-2018 21:45	Decorating with Teens – Life Skills Decorating with Teens is a paid collaboration with Dulux Easycare. One of my aims as a parent is to give my children life skills. One of those is dec... 18-12-2018 21:44
Fingerprint Christmas Tree Ornament – Air Drying Clay What is not to like about this fingerprint Christmas tree ornament made from air drying clay" Anyone that knows me will tell you I am a big lover of c... 13-12-2018 21:47	How to choose a family-friendly villa in Bali How to choose a family-friendly villa in Bali is paid collaborative post. So, you?ve got your tickets booked â€“ you are coming to Bali this next holi... 10-12-2018 21:43	Five Festive Cleaning Hacks Festive Cleaning Hacks is a paid post in collaboration with Regina Blitz as part of their #TheChristmasClean and #TheStressofMess campaign. Does gett... 10-12-2018 21:43	10 Fun Family Christmas Party Games Try these fun family Christmas party games with your church, friends, at the office for a work party at school for a class party, or even at an ugly s... 06-12-2018 21:44
How Parents protect their Children from Laser Pointers ̵ How Parents protect their Children from Laser Pointers â€“ Lasers are not Toys is a paid collaborative post in conjunction with RoSPA. As the mum of a... 05-12-2018 21:51	The Importance of Christmas Traditions The importance of Christmas traditions is a paid collaborative post with Christmas Tree World. I am not going to lie, this year has been a challengin... 04-12-2018 21:44	How to make a DIY Believe Christmas Plaque DIY Believe Christmas Plaque is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. I adore Christmas and I love creating so it goes without saying that I love to ... 03-12-2018 21:45	25+ Beautiful Brown Paper Christmas Wrapping Ideas There is something magical about brown paper packages and I am a big fan of personalising wrapping and love that brown paper makes fabulous gift wrap.... 01-12-2018 21:45
How to make a DIY Leather Wrapped Hip Flask DIY Leather Wrapped Hip Flask is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. I love adding handmade touches to gifts or even better making them from scratc... 29-11-2018 21:46	Metallic Leaf Garland and Decorations How stunning are this Metallic Leaf Garland and Decorations designed for us by Jane from Snapdragon online. I have been a long time admirer of Jane an... 28-11-2018 21:46	Paper Plate Baubles – Giant Christmas Decorations Paper Plate Baubles is a paid collaboration in conjunction with Bostik. I have a real love of crating and creating with children and the simple crafts... 27-11-2018 21:54	Remembrance Feather Bauble Remembrance Feather Bauble is a paid collaboration with Bostik. These remembrance feather baubles are so simple to make. Losing someone you love is ha... 26-11-2018 21:47
Fabulous Ethical and Plastic Free Gifts for Teens Buying gifts for teens can be a challenge at the best of times, but buying meaningful and ethical gifts can be hard. So I have got together with &Keep... 23-11-2018 21:51	Simple White Winter Wreath This simple white winter wreath is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. I love wreaths, they are a great way to brighten up the entrance to my home ... 21-11-2018 21:48	Lets Get really Radical and just stop mentioning our flaws Earlier in the year, I posted about how I felt that the body positivity had become hijacked by privileged white cis-gender, straight females wearing s... 19-11-2018 21:49	Design your own Christmas Ugly Sweater – with Printabl Design your own Christmas Ugly Sweater â€“ with Printables is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. Christmas jumpers are all the rage now, the ugli... 18-11-2018 21:50
Ferm Living Inspired DIY Advent Candle I love the simplicity and beauty of this Ferm Living inspired DIY advent candle so much. I have been desperate for a advent wreath and candles. There... 16-11-2018 21:47	5 Ways to Save on Your Energy this Winter Ways to Save on Your Energy this Winter is a paid collaborative post with First Utility. I am all for saving money where I can and I am very lucky th... 15-11-2018 21:50	How to make Glitter Feathers How to make glitter feathers is a paid collaboration with Bostik. These Glitter Feathers are going to be used in a number of this years Christmas deco... 14-11-2018 21:48	DIY Cord Tacos or Cord Organisers DIY Cord Tacos or Cord Organisers is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. I love making personalised homemade gifts and these cute little DIY Cord ... 13-11-2018 21:49
A Genius Way To get Kids to Try New foods with Lancashire Fa A Genius Way To Get Kids to Try New foods with Lancashire Farm Diaries is a paid collaborative post. Do you have fussy eaters or children that are jus... 12-11-2018 21:47	Professional Oven Cleaning – Is it Worth it" Professional Oven Cleaning â€“ Is it Worth it" is a paid collaborative post with Ovenclean. I had often wondered what the fuss was when it came to hav... 10-11-2018 21:51	Spiced Squash Soup – Fabulous Family Food There is something deliciously decadent about this spiced squash soup. I think that it is all about the richness of flavours that you get when you roa... 09-11-2018 21:49	Free Smallfoot Popcorn Box Printables How cute are these free Smallfoot popcorn box printables" We love popcorn here in the Mad House and there is nothing better than sitting watching a mo... 05-11-2018 21:50
Sweet Chilli Chicken with Noodles – Fabulous Family Fo Sweet Chilli Chicken with Noodles is a paid collaborative post with Hello Fresh. â€œBoysâ€™ are bottomlessâ€, one of those things that people say to ... 01-11-2018 21:49	Popcorn Snowballs These popcorn snowballs are a great twist on the classic movie snack of popcorn and we have added a winter twist to them. They are super fun and real... 31-10-2018 21:45	Ghastly Ghosts and Bats – Get making this Halloween Get making this Halloween ? Ghastly Ghosts and Bats is a paid collaboration with the Year of Engineering. I am delighted to be teaming up with The Hol... 30-10-2018 21:44	Over 45 Poppy Crafts – Perfect for Remembrance, Armist Poppy Crafts are perfect for Remembrance Day, Armistice or Veteranâ€™s Day; great poppy crafts for all ages. Making poppy crafts always gives me the o... 28-10-2018 21:45
Halloween crafts for kids These Halloween Crafts are perfect for getting into the seasonal spirit with kids of all ages. I really do not need any excuse to craft, but if you ar... 26-10-2018 21:47	Dealing with Eczema in the Winter Dealing with Eczema in the Winter is a paid collaboration with Neutral 0%. One of the things that we find so difficult when dealing with eczema is cha... 25-10-2018 21:41	Folk Flower Mason Jar Luminaries Folk Flower Mason Jar Luminaries is a paid collaboration with Bostik. I have a real love for Mid-century design and these folk flower mason jar lante... 23-10-2018 21:50	Fabulous Smallfoot Crafts and Party Ideas Have you seen Smallfoot yet" Well if not you are in for a treat and I think that this season will be all about Yeti, Abominable Snowmen or Smallfoot. ... 22-10-2018 21:41
Ghosts in a Jar Halloween Craft Ghosts in a Jar Halloween Craft is a paid collaborative post with Bostik. Fancy catching some ghosts for your Halloween decoration, well we have you ... 15-10-2018 21:42	How to make a Smallfoot Ornament How to make a Smallfoot ornament is a paid collaborative post with Warner Brothers. Have you heard of Smallfoot yet" Well, be prepared for all things ... 13-10-2018 21:45	Dealing with Starting school Dealing with Starting School is a paid collaboration with Bassetts Vitamins. Starting school and going back to school can be such a big thing for a ch... 09-10-2018 21:40	Paper plate Autumn/Fall leaf wreaths An autumn paper plate leaf wreath is the perfect fall activity or craft to make with your kids whatever their age. Paper plates remain one of my favo... 01-10-2018 21:44
How to Make a Simple Autumn Wreath How to Make a Simple Autumn Wreath is a collaborative post with Bosik. I love decorating for the season and Autumn is no exception. I also love the fa... 27-09-2018 21:41	Tips for the perfect family BBQ Tips for the perfect family BBQ is a paid collaboration with Regina for the #TheStressofMess campaign. We have become quite adept at BBQâ€™s this summ... 11-09-2018 21:41	Free Printable All Things with Kindness Colouring Page How beautiful is this All Things with Kindness Colour Page" I love the phrase All Things with Kindness, so much so I wanted it on a free printable col... 06-09-2018 21:45	Paper Sunflower Craft This is such a fabulous paper sunflower craft. I love this time of year when the sunflowers all looking glorious in the garden and standing proud. So... 28-08-2018 21:41
Win a Double Mattress and Two Pillows from Otty worth £600 As all parents know sleep really is the holy grail of parenting, whether it is you not getting enough or encouraging the kids to go to bed and sleep o... 24-08-2018 21:41	How to Make a Hanging Teacup Bird Feeder How to Make a Hanging Teacup Bird Feeder is a collaborative post with Bosik. These DIY Teacup Bird Feeders are super cute and so easy to make. They ar... 24-08-2018 21:41	Mama’s Simple Sausage Meatballs in a Tomato Sauce Mamaâ€™s Simple Sausage Meatballs is a paid collaborative post with Sacla. These simple sausage meatballs in a tomato sauce are deliciously tender an... 21-08-2018 21:42	Tips for Dealing with Eczema and Sensitive Skin in the Summe Tips for Dealing with Eczema and Sensitive Skin in the Summer is a paid collaboration with Neutral 0%. I make no secret of the fact that we are a some... 20-08-2018 21:42
How to Save on Back to School Shopping How to save on back to school shopping is a paid collaborative post in conjunction with My Voucher Codes. I would love to think that I am an organise... 17-08-2018 21:41	Money-saving tips for UK family holidays Money-saving tips for UK family holidays is a paid collaberative post with Holiday Cottages. Holidays are when we make some of the best memories toget... 13-08-2018 21:43	Breaking up with my Straighteners – Learning to love m Learning to love my frizzy hair is a paid collaborative post with BaByliss as part of their #LoveYourHair campaign. My hair has always been a challeng... 10-08-2018 21:40	Why you need to share what you want to happen when you die Things to consider when planning a funeral service is a paid collaboration with Beyond. Losing a loved one is heartbreaking and frankly horrible. I ha... 10-08-2018 21:40
Noise with Muck on…coping with cleaning boys clothes a I have commented that Mini is known in this house as â€œnoise with muck onâ€. He stays clean for all of 5 minutes and his clothes take the brunt of ... 06-08-2018 21:43	Make your own Ring Wing Glider Make your own Ring Wing Glider is a collaborative post with The Year of Engineering. Anyone that knows me will confirm that I am big fan of encouragi... 27-07-2018 21:42	Summer bored jar activities Summer holidays is nearly upon us, which means updating our summer bored jar activities. We have had a bored jar for the last four years and it has b... 25-07-2018 21:49	Lemon and Ginger Scones Lemon and Ginger Scones is a paid collaboration with Opies as part of their #FreetheGinger campaign. These lemon and ginger scones are just perfect f... 16-07-2018 21:45
Should you pay your teens to do chores" Should you pay your teens to do chores" is a collaboration with Indesit. I used to be one of those smug mothers, you know the ones. I thought that I ... 13-07-2018 21:44	Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe (and a fab giveaway) This classic peanut butter cookies recipe is a paid partnership with Skippy the original American style peanut butter. Peanut Butter fans can now re... 04-07-2018 21:42	A plea to Instagram Yesterday my Instagram account was hacked. I could have sworn I had two-factor authentication activated, I do for all my other social media accounts,... 28-06-2018 21:42	Top 10 Tips for getting kids to unplug on road trips Top 10 Tips for getting kids to unplug on road tripsUnplugging on road trips is a paid collaboration with Aviva. It seems that car journeys for kids ... 28-06-2018 21:42
110 Acts of Kindness for Children The world always needs more kindness and these 110 acts of kindness for kids are a great way to encourage children to be kinder than they need to be. ... 21-06-2018 21:46	Football crafts or Soccer Crafts These football crafts or soccer crafts for my US readers are brought to you in conjunction with MandMDirect.com. For those of you that donâ€™t know, ... 19-06-2018 21:44	Over 101 Ideas for Summer Activities for Teenagers – i Over 101 Ideas for Summer Activities for Teenagers is a paid collaboration with Goodfellaâ€™s Romano Pizza. As my boys are getting older I am finding ... 18-06-2018 21:44	2 Ingredient Fromage Frais Silly Putty – #FeedTheirPla 2 Ingredient Fromage Frais Silly Putty is a paid collaboration for the #FeedTheirPlayfulNature campaign sponsored by Munch Bunch Organic. Mini always... 14-06-2018 21:49
Free Father’s Day Cards and Printables I do love a freebie and even more, I love a homemade card, so if you combine the two you have free fatherâ€™s day cards and printables and you are on ... 13-06-2018 21:46	Things to consider before bringing a dog into your family ho Things to consider before bringing a dog into your family home is a paid collaboration with Drontal to highlight the importance of using worming treat... 12-06-2018 21:43	Keep It Classy ? Frugalist Guide to Staying Fashionable on A Any man can look his best without having to spend thousands of dollars on clothing. It all comes down to the strategy you have when it comes to clothe... 12-06-2018 21:43	Subway NFL Flag – A fabulous inclusive sport for child This is a paid collaboration in association with Subway UK & Ireland. Did you know that American Football is the fastest growing sport in the UK" I ce... 01-06-2018 21:43
BBQ’s on the Go – Al Fresco Smokeless BBQ Grill Anyone who has tween and teen boys knows the way to their hearts is through their stomachs and one of the ways that I get them out of the house and do... 31-05-2018 21:45	Make your own Jelly Bean Watercolours (Taste Safe) Do you have a little one that likes to put everything in their mouth" Well, these jelly bean watercolours are a great sensory activity that is totally... 29-05-2018 21:44	Shape Rocket – a fab preschool activity This build a shape rocket is a brilliant preschool activity for shape recognition, working on scissor skills and also for colour recognition. In fact,... 24-05-2018 21:42	10 Ways to Make Your Bedroom A Sanctuary Make Your Bedroom A Sanctuary is a paid collaboration with Vaulia. One of the things that has always been important to me, more so since having childr... 22-05-2018 21:42
Red, White and Blue Layer Cake Not only is it The Royal Wedding this Saturday it is also the final of the FA Cup and our patriotic Red, White and Blue Layer Cake is a super simple ... 18-05-2018 21:47	Chicken Sausages and Roasted Vegetable Traybake Chicken Sausages and Roasted Vegetable Traybake is a paid collaboration with Richmond Chicken Sausages. I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Ri... 17-05-2018 21:45	Crushed Jersey Royals – Cooking with Kids The first Disclosure: This is a paid post in collaboration with Jersey Royals The post Crushed Jersey Royals â€“ Cooking with Kids appeared first on... 15-05-2018 21:43	Dealing with Tween Sleep Issues and Simba Mattress Review Mini has always been a challenge when it comes to sleep and now as a nearly 12 year old it isnâ€™t much different, but I thought it would be worthwhil... 11-05-2018 21:45
Crealy Meadows with a tween and teen We were invited to Crealy Meadows over the Easter holidays for a 4 night/5 day break in one of their luxury lodges. After a long and wet, cruddy wint... 08-05-2018 21:44	Body Positivity – Has it become an issue of privilege& Are you bikini ready and body confident" I?m really struggling at the moment with body positivity. Having gone through a double mastectomy and failed ... 25-04-2018 21:45	Tips for Living with Eczema – Allergy Awareness Week Tips for Living with Eczema is a paid collaboration with Neutral 0%. Anyone that has been following my blog for a while will know that Maxi suffers fr... 23-04-2018 21:46	National Citizen Service (NCS) – Why it is a must for National Citizen Service (NCS) â€“ Why it is a must for your Teen is a paid collaboration in conjunction with @Tots100 and National Citizen Service (N... 17-04-2018 21:41
10 Body Changes That Happen During Pregnancy When you?re trying to get pregnant just about everything can seem like a symptom. Sometimes it?s wishful thinking and other times it?s actually your b... 16-04-2018 21:42	The best free tablet games for the kids There are so many free tablet games available that it might seem impossible to find the best ones. Perhaps you let your kids browse freely and downloa... 16-04-2018 21:42	Easter Egg Hunts for Teenagers Easter Egg Hunts for Teenagers is a paid collaboration in conjunction with Cadbury. My boys are in the tween and teen years now and I really want to k... 28-03-2018 21:47	Top tips for Disney on Ice Worlds of Enchantment – The We were invited to opening night of Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment in Leeds last week and unfortunately, I am a little under the weather... 27-03-2018 21:46
Encouraging Children to Brush their Teeth Correctly Encouraging children to brush their teeth correctly is a paid collaboration with Playbrush. I have one child that is happy to brush their teeth and a... 23-03-2018 21:49	Adding a projector has made our family screen time more soci Screen time for me is the ultimate parenting conundrum. I am really aware that my boysâ€™ are growing up with amazing access to technology and as a pa... 22-03-2018 21:46	DIY Daffodil Crafts for kids I am a big fan of daffodils, in fact, they are my favourite flower and these DIY Daffodil Crafts and activities are perfect for celebrating the season... 15-03-2018 21:48	Failsafe Chocolate Fairy Cakes – Handmade Mother’ Failsafe Chocolate Fairy Cakes is a paid collaboration with Amazon to celebrate Hand Made at Amazon and Motherâ€™s Day. I am a huge fan of homemade an... 07-03-2018 21:47

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