Each year on the first day of Advent we set up our Advent Calendar. This is generally the day that I sit down and work out what this year’s order of Advent activities will be. We already have an Advent Calendar, a quilted wall hanging with pockets into which I place small squares of paper […]
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Three years ago I wanted to prepare my children, the eldest then 3 and a half, spiritually for Christmas and to offset the secular messages that bombarded them from well, September onwards. Eventually I decided to take a different approach to the Advent calendars that offered a chocolate or a lolly for each day of
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This is a quick and simple Bible craft activity using bits and pieces from around the house. The best thing is that Jonah actually fits inside the whale! What you’ll need: a rectangular tea bag box, grey and pink paint, grey card or paper, a toilet roll and scraps of patterned or coloured paper, pipe
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Need your hands free to get things done around the house? To wrangle your toddlers while keeping your baby happy? Or do you just want to keep your little one close to you but not spend a fortune? This was my very first ever sewing project, so you can do it too! I’ve wanted
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This craft took my 3 year old son and I less than 10 minutes to complete and he had great fun playing with it. Materials: Tissue Box, Glue, Scissors, Marker, Toilet Roll, Coloured Paper Method: 1) Start with an empty Tissue Box and decorate the box or cover it with coloured paper 2) Cut
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Create a miniature slide out of empty toilet rolls! Things you need: empty toilet rolls newspaper coloured patty pans/paper stapler/staples sticky tape egg carton/items out of your recycling bin scissors Method: 1. Cut the toilet rolls longways in half, and staple end to end to create slide, attach other items from your recycling bin collection,
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Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour 1 cup salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 cups water food colouring Combine ingredients in saucepan over heat and stir until mixture is smooth and stiff. Originally posted 2013-11-12 08:47:19.
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A great use for old wrapping paper, tissue paper or those old birthday cards you have been hoarding. If you don’t have these items you could also use some store bought coloured paper, cellophane or even cut up pictures from your junk mail! With Christmas coming up this makes a really nice homemade gift from
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One of the most challenging elements of being a Catholic parent is that you want to raise your children in the faith. But how do you approach this with toddlers? I don’t profess to have all the answers but here are a few easy Bible craft activities you can do with just a few items
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Such a peaceful serenity can be experienced being outdoors. You can see it in your children and in yourself. The fresh breeze, the tranquility and beauty of nature, it can lead us into inspiration, awe and wonder at God’s creation. What a perfect setting to pray? You will be free from the distractions of
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