Baby Budgeting is all about saving and making money when you have a young child
I think a child’s creativity and homemade craft boxes go hand in hand. I am a great believer in developing a child’s imagination rather than spoon feeding them entertainment. Most parents I know feel exactly the same but it is so easy to see little craft kits to make a peg doll or a pom [...]
I can’t tell you how excited I was to be interviewing Bear Grylls. I am ashamed to say I giggled a fair few times. Poor Bear. He must get this a lot. He’s just so brave and so famous almost like an eco-superhero ! Anyway in line with a campaign he is involved with for Persil samll and [...]
The playmbil school (suitable for 4-10′s) looked absolutely amazing on the box, full of intricate details and with lots of charcters . The kids and I were beyond excited when it arrived. I chose the playmiobil school to review from the amazing price comparison site Idealo. What an absolute treasure Idealo is. basically it’s not [...]
Role play isn’t just for kids who want to become method actors. It helps all children build a range of social and practical skills, such as: Teamwork Teamwork and leadership seem to be among the most sought after characteristics by employers, alongside ‘being alive’, and ‘not being an invertebrate’. Going on imaginary quests, [...]
A little while ago ones of my sons friends (from quite a wealthy family) commented on how small my car was telling me his mummy’s car had seven seats. My daughter who is 4 spoke up loyally and said ‘yes it its but we have got the best small car in the world.’ She also [...]
Week 1 Get Crafty on a Budget – Robots Hello! Welcome to Get Crafty on a Budget.. My name is Maggy and I craft over at Red Ted Art. Becky kindly asked whether I would feature some of our crafts to help you through the long long summer holidays! Crafting with kids really doesn’t have [...]
I have already written about the importance of earth day and I have found a great post packed with ideas on ways to play through Earth Day. It is definately my: I would love you to read this post How to Celebrate Earth Day which is over on the Nurture Store blog, It has tops [...]
Thanks to writer and home educator Ross Mountney for this though provoking post I’m delighted to be able to write something here for Becky. The concept of time off with our children is one that’s very close to my heart – affording it even more so! For us, managing time off with our children [...]
How cool is this Toy Story Buzz Rocket Tent?! My toy criteria is always: Can I store it? Will it take hours to assemble and will I lose bit easily? Sad I know but I am sure you understand. I also LOVE my kids to use their imagination so toys tied into films don’t always [...]
Author Bio: Lucy Quick co-founded Perform with her partner Will Barnett in 2000. Perform run unique drama, dance and singing classes to help develop children’s confidence and social skills. With over 120 schools today (and growing) Lucy juggles spending time working and spending time with her lovely husband and two children. She writes over at [...]
