Play and Create

These Autumn days I am

May 6, 2013

  Do you read Foxs Lane? Not only do I love this blog I also stalk Kate at the farmer’s market for apples and beetroot. I saw her post last week called “These Autumn Days I am” and loved it so much I asked if I could do my own. She said yes so here [...]

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Secret stash art.

April 25, 2013

  You know those days when the kids are ratty and arguing and you just want to sit down with a cuppa but everyone seems to need you NOW. I hate those days. But I have learned the calming influence of the secret stash.   I keep a few ideas up my sleeve for such times and [...]

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Real Life Wednesday-reasonsmykidsarefighting

April 10, 2013

  You’ve all see the reasonsmysoniscrying tumblr right? I get that it’s not the most politically correct thing in the world of hippy-la-la parenting but I must say that I got a giggle. And sometimes you have to laugh or you’ll cry right? We’ve all had the 2 year old completely crack it over the [...]

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Free Range Art Table- Take it with you!

April 8, 2013

        When I was packing for our little adventure yesterday I threw in some basic art supplies and a picnic rug. I was curious to see how the kids would react to the idea of having some time to draw while we were there. It also seemed like a good way to [...]

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Slow down

March 24, 2013

      Often while the kids are going to bed I’m thinking about the next day. Making lists in my mind of what needs doing and who needs driving where. Sometimes when I’m getting dressed I’m dividing next week’s paycheck in my head and mentally writing shopping lists. I check twitter while I’m cooking [...]

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Free-range art table. Cutting and pasting

March 7, 2013

    After the surprising success and ease of the painting free-range art table I decided to give a cutting and pasting one a go. This table has been a red hot favorite. There have been many hours spent making creations of all sorts and it was even easier to clean up than the painting [...]

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What we’re up to

March 4, 2013

One of the questions I get asked a lot is “but what do you DO if you don’t do curriculum?”. It’s hard to answer because it changes from week to week, sometimes from day to day. But this week here is what we’re up to. I guess it’s a pretty typical week.   What we’re READING [...]

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My favorite and best

February 25, 2013

    Hi. So you’re here, welcome. Maybe you’re new here or maybe you’re an old time reader.  Have a look around. Get comfy. Why not check out some of my favorite and best posts? Maybe you want to know a bit about  Unschooling/Natural learning? Try Unschooling 101 Not Back to School Am I an [...]

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