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!…
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.
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!
Advert. Some people say there’s no such thing as bad weather but as a mum who’s spent quite a lot of time trying to convince an uncooperative child to go outside in the cold (and also dealt with cabin fever kids) I’m kind of disinclined to agree. Of course it’s always good to get outside when you can but there’s few of us who manage to do hours and hours outside everyday during the winter. Is it really so wrong to want to stay inside in your new pyjamas and a hot chocolate?
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