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Monday February 23, 2015 at 9:55am
I love anything with dried fruit in it. I know it’s not the best way to get your 5-a-day but everyone deserves a little treat. This recipe was handed down to me by my grandmother and is at least....
Friday January 30, 2015 at 3:30pm
Finger paintingFingerpainting is such an easy and absorbing activity for toddlers and youngchildren. Yes, it is messy but with a few minutes preparation, your child willbe happily engaged for ages and....
Monday January 19, 2015 at 8:40am
I have two gorgeous new nephews, both born over theChristmas period! Finlay is my brother and sister-in-law’s second baby andweighed in at a massive 10lbs 10ozs; Noah, my sister’s first, w....
Saturday November 8, 2014 at 10:16am
 NEC, Birmingham6-9 November 2014Opening times: 9.30am - 5.30pm (5pm Sun)   If you live within commuting distance of the NEC inBirmingham and have some free time, do take the oppor....
Friday October 24, 2014 at 1:20pm
With Halloween coming up, I couldn't resist doing this activity. I really had forgotten how much fun pumpkin carving was and with my nephew at the age he is now, I thought it would be really fun for h....
Friday October 17, 2014 at 8:50am
Autumn is such a lovely colourful season and it is so nice to go for walks in the parks, with the leaves crunching under your feet. My nephew and I have lately taken the opportunity while on walks to ....
Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:00am
Collecting conkers is such fun, especially when you find a complete shell ready to break open and reveal that amazing polished wooden nut. It is getting towards the end of the season but there are sti....
Tuesday September 30, 2014 at 3:17pm
What better way to occupy an hour or so with your toddler than to go out searching for conkers? We found loads the other day, my nephew was also just as interested in the spiky shells so we gathered s....
Friday September 12, 2014 at 3:32pm
Children love paint, printing and being outside. Thisactivity combines all three to produce artwork any toddler would be proud of!  First of all, we had a stroll around the garden looking fo....
Tuesday August 5, 2014 at 8:26am
Isn’t it great when you find things lying around the house that will keep your toddler entertained for a good long while?Today it was pipe cleaners, which I had bought for craft activities, and ....
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