Some time last year, not long after kids started pre-school, I found DS drawing in his room. – What are you doing, I asked. – I am doing a Pork Lee design mummy. – Oh nice. Who is Pork Lee? – Oh he is an engineer mummy. I love his designs. – Oh … you…
Although the LOs love making things and are generally quite crafty, they just so rarely have time to do it now, when they have started school. After school, they have activities most days and most weekends we have either chores to do or we are away. However, i do still try and squeeze in a…
After arranging birthday party invitations, comes arranging the party it-self and after that comes arranging thank you card and that should be it until next year. Since it is the kids actual birthday tomorrow, the only chance of actually getting them done before the end of the week was today. So, we had a rummage…
The little ones had their first proper birthday party yesterday. Normally, we only have a small party for them but this year we decided to arrange a bigger one to celebrate their 6th birthday. The theme: Polar express. Location: Party loft (Cirencester) Dress Code: Strictly pyjamas only. Invitations were all sent out beginning of last…
Every year, i have the same dilemma and the older the kids get, the harder it becomes. A little bit of background for those that don’t know me. My boy/girl twins were born almost 6 years ago (wow… that’s gone quick) and I insisted on raising them as gender neutrally as I possibly could when they were…
Just over 5 weeks until Christmas ! Wow ! Can’t really believe it…. Where did the year go?! Usually,we go away for Christmas but this year we decided to host a little Christmas gathering at home … meaning buying and wrapping lots of presents ! Wanting to make our tree beautiful and special, i set…
Plusher, London’s first ever luxury mother, toddler and baby show was on in London last Saturday. With new-mum friend in tow, we went along to this celebrity endorsed event. A few highlights from Plusher: 1. Celebrity panel with experts and celebrities (Sinitta, Rachel Stevens etc.) 2 + 3. Little Carousel Gallery 4. Live entertainment by Animal Fu…
With Halloween and mid-term break over, it is time to get busy planning kids birthday party. Each year, the kids share the same party, as they always went to the same class and had the same friends. It was never even an issue as they were just happy to have all their friends at their…
The kids are pretty good eaters and I always try to make a little bit extra, in case it isn’t enough for them. However, I hate throwing away food so i tend always try to utilise what may be left over for another meal. This afternoon, we had grilled salmon, boiled potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise…
We all know that crafting, making things and generally being creative with our kids is great for them but we all also know that finding time to do so is sometimes a real struggle. However, i have decided that from now on, i will try and make a real effort to do so. It won’t…
The LOs and I went to an old friends for afternoon movie and catch up in Stockholm yesterday. In Sweden it is very common with what is called “Saturday Candy” and i just love the way my friend does it with her daughter. Every Saturday morning, they put a plate of food out for the…
Seeing as it is Britain’s Cheese week, i decided to share with you an excellent and easy cheesy recipe a dear friend of mine showed me recently. No, it is not British but non-the-less, you could make it using all British cheeses ……. What you need: 1 Pack of Filo Pastry 1 Pound of Cheese…
Been wanting to go away on a break with the kids for some time but haven’t really had the chance or time to, as it has been madly busy here at Monsters and Munchkins HQ ( everything top secret at the moment but all will be revealed in time…). Looked at quite a few options…
One day it is Pancake, next it is Pavlova …. we just can’t stop baking nowadays. At least this time we were out and about, and not just stuck at home doing it …. Blue Bird holds cooking/baking sessions for kids every now and then and when DH saw this one while browsing online, he…
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