Parenting daughters is tough. There are so many messages about what girls should be, and more still about how they should look. Blogger Virginia Sole Smith has put together a resource of books about Brave Girls. I think I'm off to Amazon to do some shopping!
Have you ever wanted to send a little something to a loved one, but drawn a total blank on what to choose? Flowers don't last, not everyone will thank you for chocolates, and a bottle of something bubbly just isn't always appropriate.
If so, look no further than the Tea Gift Company - who can arrange for a small but beautifully-presented package with a difference to be sent to your lucky friend or family member, from as little as £5.75 plus postage.
Founder Pip Gorst explains the inspiration behind the Tea Gift Company: “In Brisbane the heat can be relentless, meaning traditional gifts such as flowers or chocolates just don’t last. As an alternative I created unique tea-related gifts. Everyone commented on the beautiful packaging and the originality of the gift. Then back in the UK I realised that tea gifts are the perfect alternative to flowers or chocolates – especially as we are such a nation of tea drinkers."
Pip selects only the finest ethically-sourced, quality teas (available loose or as pyramid teabags) from specialized Tea Masters. Each tea blend is chosen carefully for its individual characteristics relating to special events or celebrations. I love the Mr. & Mrs. tea caddy - perfect for newlyweds - which combines a fine Chinese speciality black tea blended with layers of rose petals. Or choose from a range of tea gift sets including: Mother, Birthday, New Baby, New Home, Thank You, For Him, and For Her. And for Father's Day look out for the Strong Man gift set (£19.95). Also new are the Baby Boy and Baby Girl gift sets.
It's almost time to be thinking of the end of the school year. Not yet, but almost. This blog post has some rather lovely ideas for teachers gifts. Unique, unusual and sweet.
I just love this super simple idea for attracting butterflies to your garden. So simple and well, sweet.
Need some inspiration for play ideas with your children? Here are 10 Pinterest Boards you should follow. And while you're following, follow PlayPennies too!
Save this for summer. You know you'll need more than just 7 days of nature crafts, but it's a start!
You may not be allowed to use your old toilet rolls in nursery schools anymore - health and safety, didn't ya know! - but you can still use them at home, as this here website shows with it's host of toilet paper roll crafts.
I'm not sure we're ever going to see a real summer again, but in the hope that we do, here are 10 easy camping dinners to sustain you in the great outdoors.
How gorgeous is this? Obviously not ideal if you have kids with E-number issues, but wow! This would be so much fun. I think my daughter would love eating this rainbow pasta.
Where have the days of leisurely lunches gone? I miss them, and am grateful they'll be back some day soon! In the meantime, here are 10 Restaurant Waiting Games For Kids.
It's sometimes really hard to know what to do with your one year old! They're in that inbetween phase where they can't do much independently, but are too small for just lying on the play gym. This post has 15 independent activities to do with one year olds, which is a great help!
Bath time is so much fun in our house, but no where near as fun as this! Actually I feel quite bad about every plain and boring bath ever. Here are 20 baths that are quick and easy to set up. Enjoy!
Thinking of summer evenings, barbecues and children playing in the garden, I thought these firefly crafts are such a lovely idea for an evening garden party! Actually I could see a kids party turned adult party (my birthday is two days before my oldest daughter's) featuring these as a kids party craft, decorating the garden for the adult party. What a cute idea!
It's a few weeks now to the next half term and a little while yet till summer, but there's no harm in being prepared, and this blog post, filled with printable travel games, will help you get ready for your next trip.
What's in a box? Ikatbag has a post full of fabulous ideas of things to make with boxes! She has a postbox, puppet show, dog kennel, pirate ship and more. Seriously, I could see my children going mad for these! One way to spend a rainy spring day.
There's sunshine in my neck of the woods today, and I'm almost tempted to go outside and cut the grass. And maybe weed a little. That temptation normally fades when I open the door and find the sunshine didn't bring any warmth though. If you're braver than me, here's a fun list of activities to do with toddlers in the garden.
Do you know what sensory play is? I've never really understood the purpose, but my daughter loves it. This list from (a pretty new blog) Two Cheeky Frogs is great for sensory box ideas.
We have a bit of a break now between observances and days, so its time to sort things out at base camp, isn't it. I love this idea for slow and steady spring cleaning, you know, without breaking much of a sweat!
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