Sunday Inspiration: Some say love….

It is the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance…..

Guest Post: Home-made wrapping paper : fun and frugal

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A guest post form SnafflesMummy You have bought your Christmas gifts, shopped around for the good deals and tried to save money on your gifts but then it gets to wrapping them and you can end up spending a fortune on the wrapping paper. The luxury paper is expensive and the cheap paper is worse [...]

Four creative ways to celebrate Christmas on a budget

Guest post from Pockit Christmas is all about our children and our extended families, but unfortunately it is hard to ignore the economic pressures that are causing many families to feel the pinch.  However, there are many ways you can use your creativity to not only enjoy Christmas and put a smile on your little [...]

Some last minute Christmas Crafts ….

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A wonderful Christmas guest post from Amanda Hello… If like me, you are trying to make some savings this Christmas but would like a few extra decorations for the house. Here is what my girls Miss N (aged 9) and Miss A (aged 2 ½) did as a craft project this weekend. You will need: [...]

Recycling your pumpkins!

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Pumpkins  If you do buy a pumpkin I would advise getting one pumpkin pretty last minute (they don’t half smell when they’ve gone off ICK!) or you will end up buying two. Kids love to see these lit even really little ones and they can be great fun. Nice to put in your hall or [...]

How To Make A Changing Pad Cover

Very recently, I needed to purchase a table pad cover for my baby, but unfortunately I was feeling the pinch with utility bills needing to be paid and the monthly food shop just around the corner. With this in mind, I put on my frugal hat and decided to save some money by making my [...]

Fabric Crafting: Fab Effex

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We were sent the Fab Effex Make N’ Play – Animals to review. The idea is you wrap and decorate 3 cute animal forms. The set includes 120 Fab Effex Pieces 2 Full Fab Effex Sheets 3 Plastic Animal Forms 1 Instruction Sheet I found the instruction sheet linited and somewhat confusing and I would stongly [...]

Get Crafty on a Budget – Stick Men

Week 6 Get Crafty on a Budget – Stick Men It has been a busy summer and our features for Baby Budgeting are coming to an end. I do hope that you have enjoyed the crafts brought to you and that they have inspired you to get crafty! Thank you to Becky for the opportunity [...]

How to get crafty with nature: ultimate crafting on a budget!

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  I have to show you this fabulous new ebook from the creative Maggy Woodley frrm Red Ted Art  who hasd been sharing her crafts with us all summer. The Get Crafty with Nature  ebook encourages you to get out and about with your little one and collect your craft goodies form nature. It gives you [...]

Get Crafty on a Budget – Sock Monster

Week 5 Get Crafty on a Budget – Sock Monster Hello, I am Maggy and am visiting from Red Ted Art bringing you another fun and thrifty craft! The summer holidays are indeed very long! By now you may feel you have exhausted all ideas for keeping your kids amused… if you are stuck.. why [...]

How to find your nearest Lido

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Are you running out of summer holiday play ideas? here are a few to keep you going…. Make a Map As you take a walk to the park or to your favourite place try and make a list of special things you pass along the way. When you come home you can make a map [...]

Get Crafty on a Budget – Crafty Cards

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Week 4 Get Crafty on a Budget – Crafty Cards Welcome back to Get Crafty on a budget! I am visiting from over at Red Ted Art and helping Becky help you through the long summer holidays on a budget! We love making cards at our house – they are usually quick, easy, look lovely [...]

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