First time we have taken the children to Tarr Steps in the middle of Exmoor. There is a clapper bridge that spans the River Barle, which is either prehistoric or medieval. There is a wonderful legend about the Devil building it and not allowing anyone to cross the bridge, until […]
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Not just a lavender wand
For anyone that has been reading my blog for a while, it will be no news that I am a big fan of lavender. We’ve used it to fragrant, to wash, as cosmetics and to eat. We love to grow it and visit lavender farms. We are big fans. The […]
Read moreMagnetic dragonfly craft
This weekend, we had a family get together. I woke up to the rain beating against the bedroom window. I knew that the children would not beĀ running around the garden of the house we were visiting, as I had envisaged. The house would be full of lovely people, but […]
Read moreFelted beads and little hats
I love wet felting. I also love that all three children can join in. They all tackle it in different ways. The girls are focused on the end product, while TF enjoys the process and has very little interest in the finished object. This project worked really well for them. […]
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