• Kids' Crafts and Activities

    Our Big Blue Activity Box, aka “The What To Do When I’m Bored Box” – 15 activity ideas

    Today, I have decided to share the contents of our “Big Blue Activity Box”. Back in early January I found that both of my children were grouchy and irritable and weren’t playing with toys or anything for that matter. They would not play independently and I was completely worn out plus we were battling colds and sore throats etc.  I think they were “hung-over” after the festivities of the Christmas season – toys, gifts, sweets, lots of time with both Mr G and I.  At the time I felt that I was spending my days separating the two of them, listening to howls and whinging, dealing with silly behaviour.  Off…

  • Kids' Crafts and Activities

    Our Top 5 Messy Play Ideas from Pinterest

    When it comes to play in this house, the messier the better!  I am constantly for new, fun and MESSY ideas for Doodles and Oodles to try.  These are 5 of our favourite most recent finds from Pinterest!  Check out my group board – Outdoor Fun and Messy Play ideas on Pinterest, follow it and I’ll send you an invite to pin on it if you want!   Baking Soda and Vinegar Eruptions – this is a real favourite with Doodles.  He never tires of creating these mini volcanic-like eruptions, great fun, easy to do, requires very little preparation.  We got this idea from Live, Play, Imagine, a really brilliant…