Category: Arts and Crafts
CHALKBOARDS … We had planned to make an outdoor chalkboard this year but the job in the back garden is taking longer than planned so it will mostly likely be a next year job!! Still doesn’t stop us from looking and swooning!! Our kids love to take out the bucket of big chalk and get […]
SAND PIT / BOX … Another Outdoor Fun Project that a lot of us seem keen on trying is the sand pit! We’ve been saving pictures of these for years on our Pinterest board and we’re excited to finally be making it a reality! We love the idea of something made from wood and something on […]
MUD KITCHEN .. The first area we’re focusing on for inspiration for our #outdoorfunproject is a Mud Kitchen! It’s top of the wish list .. for the kids .. and ourselves!!!! The options for play are endless with it, and kids of all ages will engage with it so it was a definite for us. Some of […]
In the lead up to our #outdoorfunproject with @thecraftymum.ie , we thought it would be fun to show some activities that can be done outside, with very little effort needed and not much space! All you need for this is an empty egg carton, your garden or local park / woods .. and let the kids off!! They […]
Yes, this is the kids playroom covered in boxes .. yes, this is a picture of my kids’ having as much fun (if not more!) than they’ve ever had in the playroom .. yes, this is my kids learning to share and make do with a lot less than they’re used to while all their […]
With this unexpected burst of sunshine, it feels like a real treat to be outside adventuring. But even without the sunshine, it’s so nice to get outside with the kids .. and what better way than to spend your time gathering conkers! Heading into the woods or park and searching for them is such a gorgeous, […]
Activities that you can adapt to various kids ages are always a winner! And when you get to reuse materials that you already have in the house that’s even better! Empty cereal box, delivery boxes … any cardboard that you can have around the house can be reused to make the base to your mask. […]
Entertaining kids really doesn’t need to be rocket science! Sometimes it’s the simplest of activities that can entertain them for the longest length of time! Pouring water from jug to jug and container to container, is one such activity. This is a firm favourite in our house! A sieve can also provide many giggles as […]
We’ve been really enjoying sharing and finding activities for babies, younger and older children over on our Pinterest account over the past few months, so we’re going to start storing them on here as well. This Animal Parade from @busytoddler is a great activity to set up for toddlers and younger children. Easy to set up and […]
