Yesterday we did the most lovely and simple of activities which has proven so popular and so many have asked how we did it. Really very simple and enjoyable for all ages. We made frozen nature eggs. All you need is eggs, and cold water. We also used flowers and food colouring too. The flowers were not picked as the bees need them more than us but we saved them from the mower and tractor in the fields. I cracked the eggs very carefully leaving just a small hole in the top, enought for ...
A platform for childcare in the most challenging of times.
The site childcare.co.uk is a multi-award-winning online networking platform that helps connect parents, childcare providers, schools, and private tutors. Parents, childcare providers, and tutors can also create a free profile advertising their requirements or services on the site too. It is easy to register on the website and takes minutes. Registration is free and if you have a Facebook account you can log in through that or you can type in your email address, your ...
No more in the dog house – a review of vet bedding
Penny dog loves to get wet. A very typical labrador, she loves jumping in the river, puddles, streams and any muddle puddle she can roll in. This can often leave her in the dog house when she comes back in soaking wet and muddy, dripping all over the floors and the sofa. I recently heard about something called vet bedding. I was told it would be perfect for Penny as she can get on it after getting wet and it will get her dry but the blanket will dry quickly and keep her warm. It sounded ...
Benefits of using artificial grass for outdoor and indoor play areas
Outdoor play is so important for children at home and at school. Whatever the weather they should be going outside to play. More and more homes, schools and nurseries have installed artificial grass to provide safe and easy to maintain areas The benefits of installing artificial grass outside are obvious – it saves time on maintenance, stays green all year round and prevents patchiness from developing – but you might not know that it can be used inside too. The Benefits It’s ...
A love for Photography
Photography has changed significantly over the years the old camera my Nan used cannot be compared to a camera like a (Professional) Mirrorless Cameras but what hasn’t changed is my families love for photography. My Nan loved her camera. I can remember little about her but in my Dads old office I can find dozens of photo albums and old slide shows. The pictures are often faded, and I don’t know the faces staring at the camera, but I have always still loved to flick through them. I am ...
Discover festive things to do in the UK this winter
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the festive activities are in full swing but with all the expenses that come with Christmas, it can also be an expensive time. Whilst it would be incredible to jet off to Lapland to see Santa Claus or hit the slopes at a ski resort in the French Alps, this isn’t the case for everyone. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the wonderful winter fun. Here in the UK we are lucky enough to have so many staycations ...