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Review: Geomag’s Magnetising Marvels During Lockdown

Review: Geomag’s Magnetising Marvels During Lockdown

DISCLAIMER: We received this Geomag set for free in return for a review. All opinions are our own. In the chaos of lockdown life, H and I, parents of the mighty Cyrus, found ourselves on a mission for fresh, engaging ways to keep him entertained. Cue Geomag toys. At Christmas, Cyrus unwrapped a Geomag set from Santa, sparking a newfound love for STEM exploration. For those not in the know, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths – the…

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Review: One Of The Best Eco-friendly Baking Sets For Children
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Review: One Of The Best Eco-friendly Baking Sets For Children

Eco-friendly baking is super fun for kids and it’s exciting too, like drawing or painting. Mixing all the different ingredients together and then decorating what you’ve made is a great way of keeping the momentum going during lockdown. Trust me, I know! Now most children love to cook with their family, and Cyrus is a big fan of the kitchen thanks to his pesar khaleh Esi (a sous chef by trade). While H and I have whiled away the working…

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February 14, 2021
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How to Host a Spooktacular Halloween Party: Fun, Safe, Ideas
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How to Host a Spooktacular Halloween Party: Fun, Safe, Ideas

Take Part in Halloween Fun Safely Halloween is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spooky spirit, whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a lively virtual celebration. With the ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19, traditional Halloween parties might not be possible this year. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a spooktacular time! Here’s your comprehensive guide to creating a memorable Halloween celebration that’s both fun and safe for everyone involved. How to Safely Celebrate Halloween This Year While…

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October 31, 2020
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Children’s Books for Teaching Environmental Awareness
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Children’s Books for Teaching Environmental Awareness

Eco-friendly tips for how we can all make a difference With climate change firmly on the agenda, it’s never too early to use children’s books to teach young ones eco-friendly tips to make a difference. Natalie Newman’s new book Lark The Shark reveals just how precious our planet is and has some eco-friendly tips on how we can all make a difference. Nicky Gould’s book Dave Explores The Great Outdoors also explores why it’s important for children to spend time…

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October 18, 2020
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Review: Personalised Christmas Stories for Children
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Review: Personalised Christmas Stories for Children

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Wonderbly. All opinions are our own. Personalised Christmas stories are a really special gift to give children at any time of year, but unwrapping one on Christmas morning is even more exciting. Story-telling plays a big part in our lives and I love to support new authors with their children’s picture books. As an aspiring new author myself (currently writing my first children’s picture book), I know how hard it is to keep young ones…

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October 15, 2020
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Lockdown: How To Help Toddlers Feel Better In Isolation
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Lockdown: How To Help Toddlers Feel Better In Isolation

How to help make things easy for children during lockdown Isolation is tough for everyone right now, but particularly toddlers who are too young to understand why. Here are a few ways we have tried to make it easier for our son, little C. Children love routine, so while our routine has changed dramatically being housebound, we have kept mealtimes and bedtimes the same. We’ve also set up a schedule of things to do together at certain times. Routines make…

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April 29, 2020
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Culture: How To Colour Eggs For Easter And Persian New Year
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Culture: How To Colour Eggs For Easter And Persian New Year

Colouring eggs for Easter or Persian New Year proved so much fun for our little multicultural family this year, particularly during lockdown. You can find out more about how to colour eggs in this post. Now, I was having a conversation with H the other day about how my grandma used to colour eggs for Easter. We discovered that his mamam bozorg (gran) was also colouring eggs the same way for Persian New Year. It’s a tradition that spans over…

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April 2, 2020
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