As part of our Kids Art Explorers project this month we are trying out different places to create art. Instead of so often starting out with a small piece of white paper we’re trying out different surfaces. Last week we used a big, flat cardboard box to make an imaginary land. This time we’re using newspaper and turning yesterday’s news into today’s art.
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It’s not too late to get the kids in the kitchen and whip up some delicious Easter treats. Try these easy Easter recipes for yummy in a hurry. Easy Easter recipesDying eggs using natural dyes is very easy, using ingredients your are likely to have in you’re store cupboard – try these egg dying recipes Read more »
I’m joining in a debate with Mari and Amy over at Parentdish to find out what’s your favourite Easter treat: roast lamb, hot cross buns or chocolate rabbits. I need you to head over to Parentdish and vote for the bunny! And while you’re there you can enter their competition to win a family holiday at Alton Towers. Easter bunny lollipop recipeHere’s a step by step guide to making these super sweet lollipops, with a printable recipe card at the end. If you like this idea I need your vote please. Click here and give me your vote to say Chocolate Easter bunnies are the best Easter treat. Read more »
 Love is in the air this week and we are embracing the idea that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach with some fun ideas for Valentine food for kids. All of them are easy for the children to make, super cute and very yummy. Valentine food for kids Read more »
 If lollipops make your heart go giddy-up this Valentine crispy cake recipe is for you! Just three ingredients (with a few added decorations) and about 20 minutes to make, it’s a recipe the kids can do by themselves with a little supervision. We made some at the weekend to give out to the girls’ school friends and it was fun! Here’s how we made them and at the end you’ll find a printable recipe card you can download. Valentine crispy cake recipe Read more »
All the invitations were little books, illustrated by B, with the story inside telling the tale of how all the guests were invited to a party. Everyone came dressed as a favourite book character – I was Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, although sadly no photos of that incarnation remain. I do have lots of photos of what we made and what we ate though, so here’s our round up of how we hosted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Read more » 
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