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Rainy Day Craft Ideas For Children

Looking for rainy day craft ideas for children? Discover simple, low-prep indoor activities that boost creativity, fine motor skills and imaginative play.

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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...

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.

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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...

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...

Pink and blue themed sweet cones

We’ve been busy making lots of sweet cones in preparation for an upcoming school fete and some birthday parties we are going to. I always find that sweet cones make great gifts and children really love the variety inside.

These sweet cones got a great reaction from my children when they first saw them, which was great, as these were a bit fiddly to make.

For these sweet...

Family-friendly summer workouts

Getting active: Family-friendly summer workouts

Exercise isn’t just something adults should do at the gym: the whole family needs to get plenty of movement in their everyday lives, both for their physical and mental health. The good news is that during the summer holidays, you have a great opportunity to exercise as a family, as you not only have the time but also (hopefully) the weather....