A busy bag, also known as an activity bag, is a portable container filled with various age-appropriate toys and activities designed to keep young children engaged and entertained, especially during road trips, long waiting times or hospital stays. Busy bags are a fantastic thing to have around for young children and are great boredom busters. […]
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Children love to craft but parents hate the mess or long and complicated crafts that have to be done in stages because the children get bored waiting. Here are some of our favourite easy Halloween crafts that create a minimal mess. No Mess Easy Halloween Crafts Does what it says on the tin, absolutely no
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When I was a child I wasn’t really allowed to do anything for Halloween so I never went trick-or-treating or did any of the usual Halloween activities. Since having children I’ve thrown myself into it and we do quite a few different things so here are our Halloween traditions. Pumpkin Carving This is always one
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Following on from yesterdays post about non-scary Halloween movies for children, I thought I’d share with you my family chocolate chip cookies recipe. You could make a day of it and make chocolate chip cookies then watch movies while you eat them. You could also carry on the theme by using Halloween themed cookie cutters
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A little rain on the windowpane can sometimes feel like a bummer, especially when you have a house full of cooped-up kiddos. But fear not, fellow parents! A rainy day doesn’t have to mean a day of meltdowns and boredom. In fact, it can be the perfect opportunity to create some cosy, creative, and unforgettable
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If you have children, you will have come across salt dough at some point in your life. This versatile modelling dough can be used to create long-lasting sculptures that are gently baked in the oven to set it solid. Here is an amazingly easy salt dough recipe to get you started. *Disclosure: I only recommend
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The summer holidays are almost here! The sun is peeking out for longer, the days are warm, and the kids are about to be bouncing off the walls with pent-up energy. But what to do? Theme parks, trips to the cinema and fancy days out can quickly drain the bank account. Fear not, fellow parents
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