How to Make a Junk Model Paddleboat
As EC is getting older, he is less inclined to take part in the craft activities. Which is absolutely fine, I just need to be better at finding things to tempt him away from the screen. One thing he loves to do...
How to Make Aqua Sand
Did you ever play with Aqua Sand when you were younger? I never did. I feel that my mum would have hated having it in the house; she’s not a fan of sand. Aqua sand is very different though, its sand that you ca...
Connecting Hearts Building Activity
Did you ever have Octagons when you were younger? They are octagonal building disks that fit together. I got a set for my 3rd birthday, and I have still have them. They are a fun way to build and have inspired ...
Things To Do With The Kids This Half Term
The countdown to February half-term has officially begun! Check out the best family-friendly events happening in London and beyond.
Winter Animal Sensory Tray
A few years a go I made a cloud dough sensory tray. Well, it is time to get it out again, this time it’s a winter animal sensory tray.
Make sure you follow my sensory board on Pinterest for more ideas. Don’t...
Ice Skating Rink for Lego Figures
Coming up with winter inspired crafts and activities for after Christmas is always hard. Mainly because in my Christmas is the winter season. Coming up with an idea for a magazine I write for was really tricky,...
Nanny Anita’s Ice Sun Catchers
This probably works better when the weather is colder as the sun catchers will last longer
How to Make Elephant Toothpaste
Elephant toothpaste has been an experiment I have wanted to try for ages. However, I thought getting my hands on the chemicals would be tricky and that maybe it would be too dangerous to do with the kids. Turns...
Nativity Story Stones
I’ve been rather obsessed with making things out of stones over the last few months, they make wonderful story stones. My first set are Nativity story stones for BB. This is the first year that he has really be...
Rainbow Stacking Stones
Stacking stones are meant to be very calming. I didn’t really put this activity together for that reason (although if it helps calm YC and EC when they’re angry then that is a bonus). I put it together as a bui...
