This is a simple craft activity that you can use to dress up a child’s bedroom, or instead of putting their initial on the cushion as below, you could attach them to a shirt in the same way for a cute and personal touch. You will need: 2 quilting fat quarters* in coordinating fabrics […]
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In order to complete this quiz you need to make sure you are not wearing any makeup – we don’t want to confuse your skin tone with foundation! You’ll need an orange and a pink scarf or shirt (you can use pieces of material or other clothing items, you just need to drape them
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A simple but effective way of showcasing your treasured family photographs. What you’ll need: 11 6×4 wooden picture frames Command picture hanging strips 5 photographs in portrait orientation 6 photographs in landscape orientation Ruler Pencil Paint (optional) What to do: Place photographs inside frames. On the back of the frames attach Command picture hanging strips
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If there is one thing that defines mothers it is often their pursuit to provide the best for their children. I do not mean this materially, necessarily, but more in general. We want to give them the best of ourselves, our time and our abilities to equip them for the future so that they can
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Let’s face it we all admire bodies we don’t have. Looking in the mirror we’re over critical of our appearance and chances are the real reason behind our self-criticism has to do with the fact that often we’re not dressing for our body type. Added to this is the extra scrutiny we place on ourselves
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If there was one thing I wasn’t prepared for as a mother it was the amount of toys we would be inundated with! Even with our first child the number of toys we were given was incredible and the truth was, our son pretty much played with the same toys most of the time. When
I am not some one who likes routines in general, which probably sounds funny to those who know me, but it’s sadly true. Although I recognise the need for routine, I like to retain some spontaneity. When it comes to housework however, I have found routine to be helpful in dividing the chores into
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Advent Day 24 This activity completes the ongoing Nativity Story activity and is a nice keepsake for your children. You will need: Completed colouring activities from days 4, 9, 13, 19 and 22 Some coloured paper or card for a cover Pencils Stapler What to do: Encourage your children to decorate a cover for their
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What child doesn’t love a birthday party? Here’s a unique way to keep in mind that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday! You will need: Party decorations Cake or cupcakes Birthday candles What to do: Hold a birthday party for Jesus! Make a cake, or cupcakes. Light the candles and sing Jesus happy birthday. Encourage your children
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Just a few days and activities left until Christmas now! During the fourth week of Advent you will need the following supplies: Day Twenty-Two – The Nativity Story: The Wise Men A nativity story book, pencils and paper Day Twenty-Three – Throw A Birthday Party For Jesus Cake or cupcakes, birthday candles, party hats
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