The Castle of Courage from ELC
NB – if you’re here looking for the instructions to ELC’s Castle Of Courage, just click here. We found them for you! I wasn’t sure either of my boys would be interested in the Castle of Courage. Neither of them has shown much interest in any sort of role-play game, but they were both keen to help me get on and build the castle, which was a bit of a challenge… There are a LOT of pieces, but fortunately...
Spotted! Vintage Kids from the other side of the wo-o-orld!
… oh, watch out, *want alert*… I was given the nod about this most amazing of websites by MumsRock (thank you!). Oh, my, oh my, oh my. What gorgeousness it beholds. If vintage clothing is your thing, you may want to stop by for a poke around. If one-off hand made childrens clothing is your thing, you may want to mosey on inside. If quirky, sweet or cool clothing is what you seek for your small people – well, then,...
Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles….
Ask my four year old what his favourite things in the whole wide world are and in the top 5 will be blowing bubbles. He would spend hours and hours outside with an endless supply of bubble mixture. Even better if he can enlist his big brother, Mum and Dad too. I’ve just spotted this Big Bubble Bucket at The Bubble Shop with 3 bubble wands and no-spill bucket and it would be just perfect for him! They also sell big litre bottles...
Gorgeous – really, honest – gorgeous green duffle coat from Vertbaudet
I fell in love with this coat instantly. Just flippin gorgeous, from the colour to the cut to the practically-shaped hood, the zip AND toggle front and the thoughtful snug jersey sleeve lining which stops the drippy snow and arctic winds going up your sleeves. For me, it’s a wee bit thin for a duffle coat – but with a jumper underneath she’s never felt chilly (and in case you hadn’t noticed we’ve had a...
A new kind of mattress protector. No, it is interesting, really.
Stop yer yawning, this may just be a waterproof thingy for cots to you and me, but to a small person with small bladder control it’s kind of a big deal. And actually, you’ll think of me next time you’re stripping sheets at 2 in the morning, cursing your foolishness for not listening to what I have to say. Right – paying attention now? Good. So – waterproof sheets. Stinky rubber or rustly plastic yes?...
Chocolate Rice Krispie Cakes Recipe – remember these?
Another school dinners favourite, these chocolate rice krispie cakes were always made in huge trays and served in square chunks with the obligatory oodles of custard. Best of all, they are also a classic cook-with-children recipe; easy and fun to make and always a favourite to eat! This is the original 70’s recipe I used myself as a child, that’s been carefully tucked away in one of my Mums recipe books – looks like...