Jungle sale

It's winter and a Saturday afternoon and everyone is bored. I'm left wondering what to do with three kids, plus and extra one who's here for a sleepover. 

TV, gets boring! There's only so much Peppa Pig and Charlie and Lola that any of us can take. My 8 year old finds movies too scary. A hint of dramatic music or the lowering of lights and she's running out of the room screaming, so that's a no go! I tell them to play with their toys and before we know it there are arguments over who had what first, and an annoying little brother who is trying to take over. So we come up with the idea of having a jumble sale (or jungle sale as the kids were calling it) on the drive. It gets them from under my feet, they get fresh air and learn some entrepreneurial skills.

So they go around the house looking for toys to sell. We get some cookies on a plate. Make up some marshmallow snowmen and out they go. They decide on a charity to donate the money to and everyone is happy. So not to take over, I leave them to it (well hovering at the door to keep an eye on them) and they love it. They get independence, have a sense of responsibly and do something for a worthy cause. 

So if your little one is bored and frustrated this weekend give it a go! It's fun for all :) xxx

We all love the faux fur!

The winter is all about the faux fur. I've been reading about fur snoods, fur coats and fur waistcoats. 

I've been loving the fur on my sofa. It totally warms up the room, protects the sofa from little sticky fingers and looks just lovely. 

It seems I'm not the only one who likes the fur. These four beauties love the fur throw, snuggled up to watch a movie. Bliss!! 

Here's one online at a bit of a steel!

http://m.direct.asda.com/george/george-home/George-Home-Wolf-Faux-Fur-Throw/002030780,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M02G02C06

Keeping the peace

So my husband is away. So I thought it would be a good idea to let my 8 year old have her best friend over for a sleep over (sheer moment of madness, instead of dealing with 3 kids we now had 4!) The logic was, if there's more kids around its more likely they would keep themselves entertained. Yeah?? 

It was totally jam packed, with a few fall outs. Mainly the target was annoying the little brother and disputes over who's turn it was in the iPad. All in all peace was easily restored and the house stayed relatively tidy (somehow??)

By bedtime it was time to spoil them with the yummiest of hot chocolates around the table. Smiles all round, nice warm tummies and off to bed. Perfect!!