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3 Sensory Activities to Celebrate Spring

Does your little one love to explore the world around them? Springtime, with beautiful blooms, baby animals, and sunshine-filled days, is a magical time for children to discover new sights, sounds, and textures.

Busy Bees , believe in fostering a love of learning through play, and sensory activities are a fantastic way to do this!

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Christmas Sweet Cones

If you are looking for a homemade Christmas gift that doubles up as a fun activity you can do with your children , look no further!

What you need to make these Christmas sweet cones

🍬 Sweet cone bags

🍬 Rainbow drop sweets

🍬 Flying saucers

🍬 Marshmallow

🍬 Jelly beans

🍬 Christmas themed chocolates to decorate the top

How do I...

Grinch themed sweet cones

With Christmas just around the corner, I have been busy looking up some homemade Christmas gifts that I can make with my children, and these Grinch sweet cones are one of my favourite finds!

These cones are super easy to make, the only challenge I had was finding a large number of green sweets on their own (we have a LOT of leftover jelly beans in our house in most colours apart from...

Santa themed sweet cones

We've been getting in the Festive spirit in the Banks household and I have been having lots of fun coming up with some Christmas-themed sweet cones, which were a huge hit at our school Christmas fete and will make some great gifts for family and friends. They also go really well with these Grinch sweet cones that I have made.

What you need to make Santa Sweet Cones

Sweet cone

5 Handmade Christmas Crafts for Children to Make and Give

The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and love, and making cherished memories. What better way to celebrate than by creating handmade gifts with your little ones?

We’ve handpicked a selection of DIY Christmas gifts that are not only easy for children to make, but they’re also gentle on our wallets and the planet. Make your Christmas sparkle with these lovely homemade...

Behind-the-Scenes of Family Life: TikTok Edition

In the dazzling world of TikTok, where dance-offs, lip-syncing, and creative challenges reign supreme, families are finding innovative ways to showcase the magic that happens behind the closed doors of their homes. If you're ready to dive into the fun-filled realm of family TikToks, buckle up for a rollercoaster of creativity, laughter, and a touch of chaos that captures the true essence of...

3 Simple Halloween Crafts

Nothing beats being all cosy inside at this time of year, so these DIY crafts will make for a fun day or night with all the family! We have rounded up a few of our favourite Halloween crafts for kids, to get them in the spooky spirit. This Halloween, let your little ones channel their creative talents with a few of Charles Clinkard 's favourite simple spooky-themed crafts.

Monster...

Rainy Day Rescue - 5 Rainy Day Activities for Children

We understand that rainy days can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when little ones are bursting with energy and raring to go. But fear not! With a bit of creativity and a splash of imagination, indoor playtime can be just as exciting as outdoor adventures.

We’ve got you covered with a list of engaging rainy-day activities that will keep little ones entertained. From vibrant art...

picture of children celebrating Halloween

7 Ways to have fun at Halloween without Trick or Treating

Halloween is fast approaching and lots of my friends and family are getting excited about decorating their houses and taking their kids out trick or treating.

I however am a bit of a Halloween Scrooge 🤣 I have nothing against people who do celebrate it, I just never celebrated it growing up and have always found the concept of knocking on people's doors and asking for sweets a bit odd....

Rainy Day Rescue - 5 Rainy Day Activities for Children

We’ve got you covered with a list of engaging rainy-day activities that will keep little ones entertained. From...

School Holiday Activity: HARIBO saves the day with fuss-free, low cost recipe to keep the kids occupied

With school holidays kicking off this weekend, and reports noting that kids will reach peak summer holiday boredom by 12th August, HARIBO is here to the rescue with a brand-new fun, fuss-free recipe to keep the kids occupied . What’s better than eating your favourite HARIBOs right out the packet in front of the TV? Cooking with them!

The recipe is no-bake and kid-friendly , so you...