I love this earthy looking 2010 calendar and planner. Made of Banana paper with visible fibres, the calendar is bound with natural hemp cord and each page contains famous eco quotes from famous people. This …

After four busy days in London and a packed schedule, which amongst other things included an exciting visit to Hamleys, a cold Sunday afternoon at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park and a fab morning at …

After a few years living in Italy, where children are always welcome anywhere and at any time, I was amazed with how few places welcome children in the evening in London. Unfortunately this limits your …

Kids love baking and being around in the kitchen so I can only imagine how many children will be baking cookies and cakes with their mums or dads over the Christmas holidays. I have recently …

My son is fascinated by the solar system and he already knows the names of the planets and their correct cosmic arrangement so I have had a good look around for a gift to encourage …

Visiting a museum can be a very dispersing experience for kids who have so much to take in all at once, that’s why museums’ visits for children should be channeled to specific sections for them …

The last post in the Christmas craft series focuses on Christmas cards. We made a few different types out of thick red paper, which we decorated with a mix of materials including magazine paper, glitter …

These pictures were taken by my 6 year old son during an early evening stroll in Alghero were we live. He gets bored wandering around the shops so we let him take …

I am a supporter of play and learn so when I saw the recycling board game at the Natural History Museum’s shop I just had to share it with you. What a lovely gift it …

My son has always been rather indifferent to LEGO®, he occasionally likes to build a model with his dad but he’s not over enthusiastic or too inclined to playing with LEGO by himself like my …

Museums have really become children friendly in recent years and not just the usual family oriented museums that have always appealed to children, but more traditional national treasures like the British Museum now offer specific …

Today’s craft is made completely out of recycled ribbon from presents, left over felt (from our advent calendar and Christmas stocking) and from things that we found in the pinewoods. Our Christmas branch is …