I love when a book sparks a craft. I also love when a book inspires a discussion. I’ve been dying to do this craft ever since we read the book and this weekend I finally put idea and materials together. I need to back track slightly. A few months ago, […]
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Bright Spikes
We had a proper hard frost this morning. It was still there at elevenses, when I finally rushed out and took some photos. It was so cold that the little frost spikes had grown longer in the meantime. I love the frost. It brightens up the day. Every outside surface […]
Read moreFestive crafting with the little ones
I love cinnamon and apple sauce christmas ornaments. It’s one of those activities that just keeps on giving. Not only does my kitchen smells spicy and seasonal when we make them, but each year, when I open up the tin I store them in, they smell as gorgeous as ever. […]
Read moreElf Point time again!
It’s Elf Point time again. The children have been eagerly waiting for these little felt magnets to appear on the fridge. So eagerly that they practised getting elf points for a few days before. Like a rehearsal. I was tempted to introduce an Elf on the Shelf to the household, […]
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