The following comes from my Advent devotional, Redeeming Advent. Buy it here! Advent, for our family, is a season full of traditions. I'd love to say that it was a time for increased spiritual growth, as I lead our young family in meaningful Bible reflections every morning - but, in reality, I … [Read more...] about ADOPTION AND ADVENT: COMING HOME
Seasons
FOLLOW ME! LENT DEVOTIONAL FOR FAMILIES
It's a sad irony that the years when storyteller Amy Robinson and I lived in the same city never overlapped with the years of me being a parent, as I think our family would have loved her storytelling performances. The next best thing to being able to watch Amy, though, is surely to immerse … [Read more...] about FOLLOW ME! LENT DEVOTIONAL FOR FAMILIES
MINION-THEMED 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
I'll be honest and tell you that this wasn't my son's first choice for birthday party theme. He's known for picking quirky themes (like a Robot party for his 4th birthday, or his Peter Rabbit 5th birthday party), and this year he decided he wanted a Home Alone party. Of course. Like I'm going to … [Read more...] about MINION-THEMED 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
FROZEN-THEMED 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
I am no Pinterest-able Super Mum, but I do like a good party - and, ever since I started to blog about my kids' birthday parties, distant friends and families have started to ask what I did for the latest party. So here goes... Traditionally, my kids have been spot-on at picking interesting, … [Read more...] about FROZEN-THEMED 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
PETER RABBIT THEMED 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Each year, my kids get to choose their party theme. So far, this has resulted in much more interesting and quirky ideas than I could have thought of. Usually I hit Google with the themes they've chosen, and a variety of supermum blogs come up trumps and give me the ideas I need. But this year, Mr … [Read more...] about PETER RABBIT THEMED 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
FAIRY-THEMED 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY
When both Missy and her best friend independently asked us mums for a fairy party to celebrate their 3rd birthdays, a joint bash seemed obvious. Born just eight days apart, I wasn't sure how two fairy parties on consecutive weekends would go down...and, perhaps slightly too … [Read more...] about FAIRY-THEMED 3RD BIRTHDAY PARTY
HOW TO PLAN A ROBOT PARTY FOR £30
A few weeks ago, I challenged myself to spend no more than £30 on my daughter's 2nd birthday party - a dollies' tea-party. We recently held a robot-themed party for Mister's 4th birthday and, again, I wanted to see if I could do it for less than £30. (A small aside: what a cool theme for a … [Read more...] about HOW TO PLAN A ROBOT PARTY FOR £30
HOW TO PLAN A DOLL-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR £30
It’s all Kate’s fault. My friend Kate, mum extraordinaire, just happened to drop into conversation one day that she sets each of her oldest three kids a £30 budget for their birthday parties. £30??!! She makes them a cake outside this budget, but everything else (food, entertainment, decorations) … [Read more...] about HOW TO PLAN A DOLL-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR £30
HOW TO MAKE ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL (AN IDIOT’S GUIDE)
Considering its popularity, I'm amazed that so few people make their own elderflower cordial. It really is incredibly easy to make, and is one of my favourite early summer traditions (check out 100 Free or Cheap Summer Activities for Kids for more ideas!) My guess, though, is that there … [Read more...] about HOW TO MAKE ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL (AN IDIOT’S GUIDE)