Baking Decorating Iced Spiced Biscuits (Ginger Frosted Cookies) Posted on May 16, 2025May 20, 2025 By Becky On Friday, whilst Freddie was at Preschool, I decided to prep some biscuits in advance, in order for him, Sasha, and their cousin to decorate that afternoon. Our baking cupboard is brimming with all sorts of edible decorations that need using up, so this was the perfect opportunity to let… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids 10 Spring Activities to do with Preschoolers Posted on April 11, 2019May 2, 2025 By Becky One of the things I love most about living in the UK is the definitive change of seasons. I love it when Summer turns to Autumn, Autumn to Winter (hello, Christmas!), and then after what feels like an age of slightly depressing January and February, SPRING appears! It seems to… Read more
Reviews Toddlebike Review Posted on November 13, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky When I received an email the other week with an offer of a Toddlebike for Sasha to try, I jumped at the chance! We don’t review too many toys, since our place is crammed full already, but if a special one comes up, we are ready and raring! I knew that… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids Montessori Rice Pouring & Pasta Threading Posted on August 11, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Last week, I decided to get the pasta and string out for Freddie and Sasha so they could partake in some good old-fashioned pasta threading. Great for developing fine-motor skills, this is always a winner with my two, and really is great for improving concentration and patience. I also must… Read more
Travel Viva Espana! Posted on May 20, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky Good morning, it feels good(ish) to be back in the real world. I mentioned yesterday that the blog had taken a back seat whilst we were on holiday and working on my shop launch. Now it’s finally gone live, I feel I can breathe a bit more and concentrate properly… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids 10 Spring Activities for Preschoolers Posted on April 11, 2014May 2, 2025 By Becky One of the things I love most about living in the UK is the definitive change of seasons. I love it when Summer turns to Autumn, Autumn to Winter (hello, Christmas!), and then after what feels like an age of slightly depressing January and February, SPRING appears! It seems to… Read more
Make Easy ‘Reindeer Food’ Gift Idea Posted on December 19, 2013 By Becky This morning I hosted a little Christmas party for a small group of friends and their toddlers. We all usually exchange token gifts at this time of year, but it’s often hard to find something for little cost, that isn’t just plastic tat or a panic buy. Crafty bits and… Read more
Crafts & Activities for Kids How to make homemade reindeer food Posted on December 19, 2013March 3, 2022 By Becky This morning I hosted a little Christmas party for a small group of friends and their toddlers. We all usually exchange token gifts at this time of year, but it’s often hard to find something for little cost, that isn’t just plastic tat or a panic buy. Crafty bits and… Read more