Tag: activities
A Toddlers Day Out – Thomas Land – Our Experience
Since the birth of Tilly, we have really tried to make an even more conscience effort to help Evan adjust to the arrival of his new baby sister and do activities that are designed especially for him. Of course, we have done the normal ones such as baking and lots of play. However due to [...]
DIY Afternoon Tea
Prior to Covid 19 I wasn’t really one for thinking out of the box. But, since that turned the world upside down and changed each of our every-days, I have found there are plenty, and possibly, more meaningful ways to show appreciation and make time at home special and personal. And, of course these can [...]
Expectation vs Reality – The Toddler Years Part 1
Welcome back to another addition of expectation vs reality. Part one was all about pregnancy and the newborn phase and now we are back to shed some light on their next chapter, the toddler years. As we entered this phase, my mind went into overdrive with all these lovely ideals of what joys this would [...]
A Mental Spring Clean
Spring cleaning is not just about the home, it's a great time to embrace the mental spring clean as well. As an individual, I am the worst as holding on, and I mean to everything. It could be anything from keeping every single item of clothing and toy ever owned (and out grown) to birthday [...]
Salt Dough Crafts
Discovering ways to occupy and entertain a toddler can be tough. It’s easy to exhaust your favourite toddler activities. Particularly as I’m not an overly crafty or creative Mum naturally. That said however, I want to be. I just lack some of the know how. So when I receive beautiful handmade gifts from my son, [...]
Why To Use Package Mix When Baking With A Toddler
Ever compare yourself to Mary Poppins and think you’re not doing enough? I certainly have and it wore me down. In reality however, my son won’t remember if we baked from scratch on every occasion, if he had shop bought cookies to decorate or ones I made. All he will remember in the years to [...]
Toddler learning activity pack – why you need one!
If like me, you want the best for your child's educational needs, but don't know how to do this, you'll want to read about these packs. I love being Evan's mum and strive to raise him to become the best version of himself, but this has its own challenges. I am no early years expert [...]
It’s the little things – lockdown valentines ideas
I never thought I of all people would be advocating for Valentines Day. Normally, it is not a holiday that Dennis and I celebrate, but with March marking the 1 year anniversary since Covid-19 sent us into some form of national lockdown, I feel this is the year we need to sprinkle the love around [...]
Our top 10 toddler activities
I have read so many blogs, articles, follow all the insta parenting accounts known to man and women kind and still I was unprepared for this. Every child is different and of course mine is extremely unique! Without any rhyme or reasoning Evan battled against the stereotypical ‘normal’ fun activities that seemed to be everyone [...]
Recounts of Kim 