Category: Blog Posts

CALMING TIPS FOR YOUR CHILD Founder Julia is a former primary school teacher, and mum of 2, who was alarmed by the decline in children’s mental health at school, even more so now the pandemic has wreaked havoc with their lives. With latest stats showing that 1 in 6 children are suffering with mental health…

How to Moisturise Your Hands | Tips for Smooth Hands How to keep your hands moisturised We use our hands for so many day-to-day activities – cooking dinner, cleaning the house, washing the dishes, wiping mucky faces, the list goes on. In the winter – and at a time when we’re all washing our hands…

5 TIPS TO MAKE EVERYDAY EASIER Learning through play, music and creativity is the quickest way to bring joy to children and adults alike. My name is Lauren Elliott. I am a Mum of 2 beautiful children (4 & 2), and co-founder with my husband of Music Monsters – a music school with FUN at…

British Science Week is an annual celebration of all things STEM,  running from 5th to 14th March 2021. Here’s my suggestion for an article to support families to enjoy some practical STEM activities at home all while nurturing curiosity and creativity. British Science Week is an annual 10-day celebration of all things STEM taking place between 5th and…

Yet another ‘First’ for Carol Glenn As we approach International Woman’s Day in a few weeks’ time, the spotlight will be firmly shining on women’s achievements. If there’s a negative to this, it’s the fact that generally, all will focus on well-known high-profile women.  All deserves their accolade but, there are millions of women who’re…

Cookie Dough Kids is created by Kirsty. She has always been a creative person with a passion for all things fashion and have always enjoyed designing clothing, particularly for children. In 2018 Kirsty decided she wanted to start her own small business doing something that she loves and has a passionate for, which is why…

Safe and happy winter cycling By Catherine Ellis, Hill & Ellis Winter has set in, the temperature has dropped and the frost and snow have made an appearance. Despite this, winter really is a wonderful time to cycle. It’s crisp and cool, it’s quiet and without jumping on your bike regularly, you might miss the…

Looking for Support During Lockdown? Find a Self-Care Book for Every Feeling If there’s ever been a time that has demanded a surge of self-care, it’s now. Throughout the past year, the trend for self-care has rocketed. People everywhere have been using the lockdowns as an opportunity not only for self-improvement but for self-love. That…

Brits turning to pallet furniture … Most often used for stacking goods, Brits are turning to recycling pallets and adapting them into furniture.  These flat wooden structures are commonly used for the transportation and display of goods in the likes of supermarkets and storage facilities but… have you ever thought of a pallet table or…

Lockdown Lovers: How to Celebrate Your Wedding Night at Home For many people, 2020 has been a year put on hold. Holiday plans, work experiences, and general celebrations are sitting on the back burner waiting for the all-clear to start enjoying life again. We all know that eventually, we’ll get to enjoy the things we…