Getting creative with Nutty Putty – review and giveaway

1st July 20166th January 2019 Over 40 and a Mum to OneChildren general

I first came across Nutty Putty on the run up to Toy Fair earlier this year. I was then able to see the product in action whist I was at the exhibition in January. I loved the idea of making bright and colourful things with Monkey that he could keep. We’ve been getting creative with Nutty Putty…Continue reading Getting creative with Nutty Putty – review and giveaway

Van Gogh Sunflowers #MiniMasterpiece

21st August 201420th August 2014 Over 40 and a Mum to OneArts and Craft

I’m a big fan of the work of Vincent Van Gogh in general and my parents have a print of Sunflowers in their living room in Spain. They grow these wonderful flowers in Southern Spain, I’ve just never managed to time a visit to coincide with seeing fields of these golden blooms. We have an annual sunflower growing…Continue reading Van Gogh Sunflowers #MiniMasterpiece

Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review

24th July 201419th July 2018 Over 40 and a Mum to OneReviews

Monkey has really embraced crafting over the last year; and certainly over the last 6 months I’ve seen a real difference in his approach. He will sit and patiently work at something rather than the frenzied chaos of the past. I’m not a great one for mess, so when I heard of a craft activity…Continue reading Aquabeads Jewel Starter set – a review

Paper Valentines

6th February 20143rd February 2014 Over 40 and a Mum to OneArts and Craft

At the end of last week Monkey and I were feeling the need to do something with paper, we decided to make some paper Valentines. I found some red card in the craft cupboard, along with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Monkey decided that I was in charge of shapes and cutting, we would be in…Continue reading Paper Valentines

Paper snowflakes – Christmas Crafts

8th December 201316th November 2016 Over 40 and a Mum to OneArts and Craft

Last year I went on a short course at our Children’s Centres to make things for Christmas. I had no idea what I’d be making but wanted to try something new. One session was spent on decorations and these paper snowflakes were my favourite. They are really easy to make too. I can’t credit a…Continue reading Paper snowflakes – Christmas Crafts

Mister Maker: That Gives Me an Idea! Watch & Make Vol 5 DVD Review AD

17th July 201330th April 2021 Over 40 and a Mum to OneDVD reviews

disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned for the purpose of review We first discovered Mister Maker on Cbeebies about a year ago, and although my son was only 2 and a half at the time he was totally mesmerised by the programme and I was instructed to record it religiously! For those of you…Continue reading Mister Maker: That Gives Me an Idea! Watch & Make Vol 5 DVD Review AD