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Hogwarts Noughts and Crosses Busy Bag

21 November, 2022

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

Yes, I know noughts and crosses can be played with just a pencil and paper, but it is still fun to make up a Hogwarts Noughts and Crosses busy bag. Plus EC was really happy with it, which makes it totally worth...

How to Make DIY Scratchboards

Nanny Anita

18 July, 2022

Activities & Days Out, Living, Crafts & Activities

I remember when I was younger having one of those scratchboards that when you scratched the black covering off you got the vibrant colours hidden underneath. They were such a lot of fun, and you can recreate th...

Making Memories with Nanny Anita’s Postcard Diaries

Nanny Anita

27 June, 2022

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

I've always liked to keep a diary when travelling, so that I can look back on the adventures I've had. I try to make sure that while on holiday my charges keep a diary as well. Not a long one, just a couple of ...

How To Play Clock Patience

Nanny Anita

18 May, 2022

Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

Nanny Anita explains how to play popular card game Clock Patience. She will also be teaching other card games, including Beggar My neighbour, Go Fish, Rummy, and Spoons.

Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids

Nanny Anita

9 May, 2022

Features, Living, Crafts & Activities

Tangram puzzles are thought to have originated in China hundreds of years ago, they are still used today by children to aid creative learning. I will warn you, it can become highly addictive and incredible infu...

Pentalpha Puzzle Brain Teaser

Nanny Anita

17 May, 2021

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

The Pentalpha puzzle apparently comes from Crete, although I haven't been able to find any information on it. This game is similar to solitaire but instead of trying to end up with only one piece (which I have ...

Little Mouse Busy Bag

Nanny Anita

10 May, 2021

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

I first came across the poem of Little mouse when i was flicking through Pinterest years and years ago. It seemed very sweet, but both my charges new all their colours at that point so I didn’t see the point o...

21 Games to Play in the Car This Half Term

Nanny Anita

26 May, 2020

Blogger, Living, Travel, Activities & Days Out

Do you ever get tired of listening to “are we nearly there yet?” I know I do. Here are a collection of games, that will hopefully put an end to any whining about how bored they are. I Spy Let's start wit...

How To Play the James Bond Card Game

Nanny Anita

29 April, 2020

Blogger, Living, Crafts & Activities

“Go fish” is one of our favourite card games. It is easy and very addictive. Recently I have been teaching my charges a different and quicker version called James Bond card game. Make sure you follow my card...

Scrabble Junior Busy Bag

Nanny Anita

27 February, 2020

Activities & Days Out, Blogger, Living, Education

I'm not sure why I decided to make our own Scrabble Junior busy bag but at the time I must have thought that it was a good idea. I mean, it was a good idea, but I didn't realise how hard it actually was to make...

Sleep & Go Travel Cot, Micralite

Micralite, the nursery brand making parent life easier, has launched its game-changing Sleep & Go travel cot in a stylish new Stone colourway. Not only is it a perfect neutral shade to blend into your home, but it’s now made with sustainable fabrics crafted from recycled plastic bottles, making it an eco-friendly choice.

Popping up and down in seconds, Sleep&Go doubles up as a travel cot and playpen, taking your little one from naptime to playtime in seconds. Add the Sleep&Go newborn insert (sold separately) to create a co-sleeper perfect for newborns. With breathable mesh panels and a zip panel for easy access, it’s the perfect space for little ones to sleep and play at home or away. Lightweight, with a compact fold, Sleep&Go comes with a weather-proof carry case, making it the ideal travel companion!

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Hogwarts Noughts and Crosses Busy Bag

How to Make DIY Scratchboards

Making Memories with Nanny Anita’s Postcard Diaries

How To Play Clock Patience

Make Your Own Tangram for Hours of Fun with the Kids

Pentalpha Puzzle Brain Teaser

Little Mouse Busy Bag

21 Games to Play in the Car This Half Term

How To Play the James Bond Card Game

Scrabble Junior Busy Bag

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