If, like me, you enjoy a deliciously buttery shortbread biscuit, then you'll LOVE this recipe. Ready to eat in under an hour, they are also quick and super easy. The best thing about it? They only use 3 everyday ingredients! Simple Shortbread Recipe Recipe by Our Whimsical World Makes 24 biscuits approximately Ingredients: • 100g… Continue reading Simple Shortbread Recipe
Arrrrgh! Today we be huntin' for treasure! OK, so we might not be up to playing pirates yet, but we are up for exploring the unknown. ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with them. Check toys regularly for damage and, if required, discard… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 7 – Treasure Basket
I don't know about you, but some of my fondest memories as a child were playing with things that weren't actually toys! My dad pretended to use an ironing board as a surf board (and broke it), we played with the casing of a broken old TV and pretended to be hosts of various shows...… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 6 – Bits ‘n’ Bobs
This one is a real favourite with my little one. Not only is it messy, but it makes a good dessert too! If (like me) you sometimes struggle to let them make too much mess, this one is great because jelly is water-based so doesn't really stain, and it smells nice too! Jelly Dig You’ll… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 5 – Jelly Dig
If you happen to have some ribbon left over from yesterday's creation (Ribbon Rings), you can put them to great use in today's activity! It's super simple, and once your little one has exhausted the idea, you can recycle or re-use everything! This activity is great for little ones who are practicing their fine motor… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 4 – Tug Box
Another favourite with all the little ones at baby group was the ribbon ring. All babies seem to have a 'thing' about labels, and these hand-crafted wonders seem to satisfy that need! ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with them. Check toys regularly… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 3 – Ribbon Rings
I first made these at my local mother-and-baby group. These are completely unique, cheap to make and keep little ones busy for hours. Teddy still plays with the one I made him at 4 months old! ⚠️ WARNING : all homemade toys come with a risk and your baby should not be left alone with… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 2 – Sensory Bottles
Although I didn't have the added stress of giving birth during lockdown, my little munchkin has officially spent more of his life being socially distant than not. This means we had enjoyed 5 glorious months of regular mother-and-baby groups, followed by... NOTHING! As we approach his first birthday, he also seems to have exhausted his… Continue reading Busy Baby Week: Day 1 – Assault Course
Having been lucky enough to visit Disneyland Paris numerous times before, we were desperate for a completely new experience that would make us justify another trip. When we first learned of Center Parcs and Disney working on a joint venture, we knew it was going to be something completely unique and couldn't wait to try… Continue reading A home from home: Villages Nature, Paris
Another Sunday, another 'staycation', and this week we visited the stunning Stourhead House & Gardens. The 2,650 acre estate lies in the Wiltshire countryside, around 25 minutes drive south-west of Warminster. Gifted to the National Trust in 1946 by it's last named proprietor, Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare, the property is steeped in history &… Continue reading A Sunny Sunday in Stourhead
