This post is rather out of sync I’m afraid – it should really have been posted back at the beginning of December but it was such a scrabble to even get a calendar sorted in time, that posting about it…
Archives for December 2012
{How To} Display kids’ Christmas artwork
Having written previously about how I’m rather particular about my Christmas tree, I’ve been left wondering what to do with the copious amounts of Christmas crafts and artwork the twins produce during the festive season. Inspired by an idea for…
{How To} Make an outdoor light tree
For years I have lusted after this gorgeous Light Tree Tower from Cox and Cox, but at £130 I’ve never been able to justify it. This summer, when we grew runner beans on wigwam canes it gave me an idea…
Step away from the tree
Normally I like to think this blog is all about finding ways to embrace living with young kids, but sometimes I’m happy to admit defeat. And when it comes to decorating my Christmas tree, it’s a whole different ball game….
The finishing off
What is it with finishing things off? I was going to bemoan the fact that my lovely husband, despite being very handy and generally a DIY superstar, never ever finishes off a project. But now I’ve got to thinking about…
{Christmas Craft} Toddler-friendly toilet roll Christmas trees
This is a brilliant Christmas craft for toddlers that don’t like to be given instructions! Crafting with Ez and Fonz can be very frustrating because they hate to be told what to do. But the other day, when Ez popped…