My Sunday Photo 30/07/17

29/07/201729/07/2017

Jessica looking thoughtful about what to write in her nature journal

Making mud pies in the garden

28/07/201728/07/2017

A selection of mud cakes on the grass in the garden

Making mud pies in the garden is one of those wonderful fun activities that children love to do. I have to confess that it’s something the girls rarely do. I’ve never particularly discouraged it but nor have I actively encouraged it either. My girls don’t always like to get mucky in the garden.… Read More

Creating artwork with my kids for a competition with BIC® Kids and Mumsnet plus a BIC® KIDS giveaway

28/07/201728/07/2017

My eldest daughter loves drawing. Some days it is a challenge to keep up with her paper requirements as she can spend hours sitting and doodling. Her beloved dolly Kerry is always a favourite subject when it comes to drawing. She features in most of Jessica’s pictures. Jessica also loves to look through my sketchbook… Read More

Friday Focus 28/07/17 – It’s been driving me potty…

28/07/201727/07/2017

We’ve been focusing on potty training Sophie this week. We’ve been gently encouraging the potty for a while but this week I decided that it was time to ditch the nappies. In all honesty, it’s been incredibly stressful. My head really isn’t in the right place to deal with potty training with the worry of… Read More

10 children’s toys that should be sent to Room 101

27/07/201727/07/2017

A selection of children's musical insturments - maracas, bells, slide whistle and a xylophone

My house looks like the Hamleys bomb has exploded in it most days. Some days it’s hard to see the floor for toys. Some toys I don’t mind so much. There are others that give me a sinking feeling as soon as the girls start getting them out. Peppa Pig toys are high up on… Read More

My Little ‘Pi-Cow-So’ – a drawing class with Cadburys

26/07/201725/07/2017

Jessica with Buttons, the animatronic Cadburys cow

One of the things that Jessica has definitely inherited from me is a love of drawing. It’s something I’m happy to encourage, although there are days when I wonder if my paper supply is up to Jessica’s enthusiasm for drawing pictures! We were recently invited to attend a drawing class with illustrator Rose Blake and… Read More

Uni-ball pens review and giveaway

25/07/201726/09/2017

A selection of pens from the Uni-ball range - including POSCA markers, Uni Chalk markers, Uni PIN fine-line drawing pens, Signo gel pens, a Uni Air pen and a Signo TSI eraser pen

I have always loved writing and doodling. Having decent pens is important though. I always feel like my thoughts flow better if my pen flows smoothly and cleanly across the page. I’m picky about the pens that I use for drawing too. They need to give clean lines without smudging and the colours need to… Read More