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Half Birthday Ideas for Adults (And Kids Too!)

Updated on 14th March 2023 by Kate Williams | 1 Comment

Having a birthday in late autumn myself I totally understand why anyone would be thinking about half birthday ideas for adults and kids – as a child summer birthdays seem so much for fun and strangely that doesn’t change as you get older.

Even if you’re a summer baby having a half birthday is a fun idea and as far as I’m concerned if the Queen thinks two birthdays are a good idea then why shouldn’t everyone else?

I’ve got a separate post of half birthday ideas for kids but of course you could use loads of these for children to celebrate too.

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Camel Creek Cornwall

22nd June 2021 by Kate Williams | Leave a Comment

ADVERT (gifted). Last weekend we were asked if we would like to review Camel Creek which is in Wadebridge, Cornwall. It’s actually not that far from where we live so it’s a place that we’ve visited quite a few times over the years but not being able to visit over the last year we were keen to see how it had changed and what is was like for my kids now they’re that little bit older.

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Bisque Painting With Manor House Hotel

27th August 2020 by Kate Williams | 2 Comments

Advert. This year I feel like we’ve probably exhausted every way to keep the kids entertained that I ever thought possible so I was both relieved and excited when Manor House Hotel asked if we’d like to try out their bisque painting at home kids which give families a taste of the fun crafts that are available at their hotel.

My kids love a creative project but it can be hard when you can’t find all the materials that you need so these kits from Manor House Hotel were perfect as they included everything we needed. They’re perfect as a rainy day activity or when your kids need that bit of rest time or something new and fun to try out!…

Fun Half Birthday Ideas To Put A Smile On Everyone’s Face

Updated on 19th April 2021 by Kate Williams | 3 Comments

Now, I know half-birthdays aren’t always the most popular idea with everyone (‘your kids will be spoilt!’ ‘why do you have to celebrate everything!’) but recently I’ve been thinking more and more about them.

All our birthdays are in autumn and winter and frankly? It sucks. I love the idea of a celebration in the warmer months and if that makes me a terrible person then so be it!

These half birthday ideas are simple and fun ways for you to celebrate with your kids (although there’s no shame in a grown up celebrating a half birthday either!) and are a great excuse to put a smile on everyone’s face.

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15 Last Minute Costume Ideas for World Book Day

Updated on 24th February 2022 by Kate Williams | 2 Comments

Advert. (This is a really old sponsored post that I’ve updated with loads more ideas as while my kids have progressed through school I’ve totally failed to get myself organised for World Book Day on any occasion yet. Sorry not sorry.) There is moment of dread that most parents of school age kids have been through, that moment when you look in your child’s’ school bag and see the letter saying they have to dress up.

I’ve had it before with a few weeks notice and I’ve had it with a couple of days notice. Either way with two kids, work and their hectic social lives I always seem to end up having to think of some last minute world book day costume ideas, whether it’s the schools fault or mine!

In this post I’m sharing 15 homemade ideas for World Book Day. Some are re-purposing costumes and clothes that you might already have lurking around at home, some are one’s that require a bit more effort and some some are a mixture of the two, for example clothes you already have and a ten minute craft with some card, paint or glue.

Whatever one you go for I hope that it helps you (and of course your child!) to have the most fun and stress free World Book Day possible.

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