Fabric upcycle: make a chicken door stop
September 11, 2014 – 5:55 am | No Comment

To make this chicken door stop I used the template kindly offered by Bake and Sew. I adjusted the sizes in mine to make it a little larger by adding 4 cm on each …

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Learn through play: homemade board game to improve reading & writing skills
April 28, 2010 – 10:47 am | No Comment
Learn through play: homemade board game to improve reading & writing skills

I am a huge supporter of teaching children through play. During play the mind is comfortable and open to new stimulus so it is not surprising that children learn more when they are relaxed. That’s …

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Monday Crafts: sun shaped cushion & photo holder
April 26, 2010 – 3:45 am | 2 Comments
Monday Crafts: sun shaped cushion & photo holder

This week our Monday Crafts feature was inspired by clearing up for spring. I learned a while back that there is no much point on keeping certain items of clothing in my son’s wardrobes, because …

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BoostApak: the latest travel accessory by Trunki
April 23, 2010 – 2:18 am | No Comment
BoostApak: the latest travel accessory by Trunki

BoostApak is the latest product by Trunki launching in May. It is a car booster seat that doubles as a backpack. This 2 in 1 product is the perfect travel accessory for children between 4 …

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The Lorax: Another Dr. Seuss Classic on the App Store
April 20, 2010 – 5:46 am | No Comment
The Lorax: Another Dr. Seuss Classic on the App Store

Another classic Dr. Seuss book makes it to the App Store. It is the turn of The Lorax, first published in 1971 and turned into eBook to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day …

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Monday Crafts: puppets made out of old socks and buttons
April 19, 2010 – 2:42 am | 2 Comments
Monday Crafts: puppets made out of old socks and buttons

With spring is in the air, the first thing I want to do is to put away those warm socks and with little feet getting bigger every season there is definitely no point in …

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PostCarden by A Studio for Design: the postcard that turns into pop-up garden
April 16, 2010 – 1:17 am | One Comment
PostCarden by A Studio for Design: the postcard that turns into pop-up garden

PostCarden designed by London based A Studio for Design is the perfect gift for any occasion. Earth Day is coming up next week so why not put a smile on someone’s face with a green …

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Barcelona with kids: Trixi-Kids tricycle
April 14, 2010 – 7:17 am | One Comment
Barcelona with kids: Trixi-Kids tricycle

  I fell in love with Barcelona the moment I set foot there. A big city on the sea with good weather, culture, arts, lots of shops and sports. Add to that good food …

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Monday crafts: Outdoor Craft Set
April 12, 2010 – 2:22 am | No Comment
Monday crafts: Outdoor Craft Set

With spring on our doorstep creative ideas naturally go beyond the kitchen table and crafts are projected towards the outdoor. Even craft materials change with a little sunshine.  I had a look on Panduro Hobby my …

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Photo Friday: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
April 9, 2010 – 1:24 am | 6 Comments
Photo Friday: The Leaning Tower of Pisa

These photos were taken last weekend during a stopover in Pisa before catching a plane back home. It is amazing the beautiful things you see just passing by. I know Pisa quite well as I …

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Grow My First Pocket Garden in a bag
April 8, 2010 – 4:15 am | No Comment
Grow My First Pocket Garden in a bag

With Earth Day coming up it is only natural to get the kids hands on with a green pastime, which is both educational and fun. Grow My First Pocket Garden is an easy way to …

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Handmade Christening Gifts
April 7, 2010 – 2:30 am | No Comment
Handmade Christening Gifts

I have just returned from my Easter break, which was also the Christening of my nephew. The cutest child you can imagine and my first godson. We were away only for a few days …

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Draughts shaped chocolate cake
April 2, 2010 – 12:58 am | No Comment
Draughts shaped chocolate cake

  This chocolate cake looks great and by the sound of it tastes yummy too. The decoration process is a little laborious, but the result is worth the effort.  

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