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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Halloween is fast approaching and if your household is anything like mine, your children will want to start watching Halloween movies but knowing which ones to watch without terrifying them can sometimes be a bit of a minefield. All of these movies are loved by one or both of my children. Here are 10 of
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We are now one week into Blogtober and so far I’m keeping up with it. Phew! Until a few weeks ago I’d never even heard of Blogtober so what on earth possessed me to give it a try? And what exactly is Blogtober? Blogtober is just as it sounds, it is a month of blogging
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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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Stir Up Sunday is at the end of November and traditionally occurs on the last Sunday before Advent in the Anglican Church (also known as the Church of England). It takes its name from the Book of Common Prayer, which begins “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they,
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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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So what is a post covid Butlin’s break really like? I went for a week at Butlin’s Minehead with my husband and two children (aged 7 and 2 at the time of visiting) in summer 2020 and again in summer 2021. Our 2020 break was just a week after they reopened from Lockdown 1, arriving
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