It feels weird making a Mother’s Day card with my daughter when that card is meant for me. Still, I’m the crafty one in our family and my youngest wanted to make me a card after she bought my present from the school Mother’s Day stall (it’s hiding in the cupboard and I’m not allowed […]
Helping kids find wonder in the everyday
Wonder is a feeling of amazement caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar. We’ve all felt it and it’s magical. As we grow older the magic tends to slowly fade but when we have children it suddenly reappears, through the eyes of the little explorers at our feet. Our children are losing their wonder more […]
Lunch box scavenger hunt & litter free living
This is a sponsored post Do you ever cringe at the amount of glad wrap you use while making school lunches? Would it make it worse if I told you that a school of 500 kids produces 15 tonnes of rubbish each year from lunch boxes alone? Don’t worry, I’m not here to make you […]
DIY & ready made natural home office decor ideas
This post contains some affiliate links I’ve finally setup my home office space. Except, there’s one crucial element missing, nature! I can’t imagine not having some of nature’s natural textures on and around my desk. Something living is also a must. So, I’ve been searching the web for DIY nature home office decor ideas. Considering I’m […]
Think of YUU when you’re out and about
This is a sponsored post. We do a lot of park day trips in our family. The house is a nice place to rest but we’d much rather be out of doors exploring the surrounds. Problem is, with three children it takes a bit of preparation, especially when it’s just the kids and I. It’s […]
The Artful Year — crafting seasonally
Good things come to those who wait, right? Well, now that you mention it, yes, they totally do! This particular ‘good thing’ came in the post, over a week after I’d expected it. I got my book – The Arful Year by Jean Van’t Hul. I was so relieved and so thrilled when the package […]
Nature lover gift ideas for Valentine’s Day
This post contains affiliate links Do you need some gift ideas for your Nature loving Valentine? Why not give the gift of nature, in heart form. I’ve hand picked some gifts that would bring me joy. So, whether they are stunningly simple, DIY or ready-made, there’s every chance the perfect gift for your nature lover […]
Give a sewn leaf heart this Valentine’s Day
A Leaf Heart is a simply beautiful Valentine gift idea to give to someone special. Best of all is that you only need a few simple items around your home to make them. A leaf heart gift is pretty enough to be it’s own gift but if you want to make it extra special, then […]
Beautiful newborn baby hampers
I have some exciting news, I’m going to be a first time Aunt in just over a month! And like any soon-to-be Aunty, I am super excited! So, when Amy from Living Organic Co approached me asking if I would like to review one of her baby hampers I jumped at the chance. I couldn’t help but […]
Gifts for nature-loving mothers
This post contains some affiliate links This post was written for all the mothers out there that love nature (myself included). These crafts are not only what I’d love to be gifted but some of them can be easily made by children too (younger children may need some help though). I’ve included ideas for every […]