Today was an inset (teacher training ) day, so half term started a day earlier. An extra day to play with the children. I planned some painting time. I had the paints, brushes and paper at the ready. Ideas floating about in my head. Inspired and ready to inspire. So […]
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Can’t shop for toffee
One of the children has a birthday party to go to this weekend. A while ago, this would have seen me shopping for a birthday present and buying lots of things that I wouldn’t need, in the hope that one of these purchases would be right for the birthday child. […]
Read moreMillet heat bags, … oh and another washcloth
Over Christmas I made a few heat bags with millet in them. The family loved them. They stay hot a long time if they are covered up. Perfect when cuddled under a blanket. The girls decided that they smelt like popcorn “really nice bread” when hot, which they find comforting. […]
Read moreBread and Washcloths
Somebody once told me that you shouldn’t make cake if your heart was not in it. I think the same can be said of bread. I am really enjoying making bread again as part of my daily routine. I made two loaves, but only one survived long enough for me […]
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