10 Kids Gift Ideas (Boys); Blogtober Day #17

These are perfect for children of all ages boy or girl. What child doesn’t like drawing all over things?

These are great if you are decorating your child’s room for Christmas or for young children who already have everything they need.

3. Keepsake Storybook

Just think how excited your children would be to read a story with their name in.

4. Noah’s Ark

I absolutely love wooden toys, they are so much more durable than the plastic versions but if you have a child like mine be warned they hurt when hit in the head with them.

5. Personalised Kids baking set

I absolutely love baking with my kids and they get so excited to help mummy or daddy out. I think having their own baking set would be amazing.

6. Bunny Comforter

Aria never took to a comforter but Finley has had one since birth and I wish we had a cute little personalised one. Finley doesn’t sleep without his cwtchy.

7. Lion Teddy

Most children love teddies, I think my kids more than most (you cant see Aria when she gets in bed with the amount she has)

8. personalised wooden train

Like I’ve said I love wooden toys and how cute is this personalised wooden train.

9 Kids books scratch off bucket list

This is a great way to get them excited about reading, they get that extra sense of achievement being able to scratch off each book after they’ve read it.

10.Kids Personalised Rugby Shirt

Posted on 17th Oct 2018 by thephillipsfamilybrew1 0

Reward Chart For Toddlers; Blogtober Day #8

So this post is a bit different and it’s not following the theme (Halloween/ autumn) but its what I’ve been up to lately. Aria has got to that age now where she understands things a lot more, she can understand when I explain things to her and follow instructions (when she wants) but since shes started school I’ve found she runs off and doesn’t stop when I tell her to, which can obviously be very dangerous and hard work for me when I’m walking with/ pushing Finley. I don’t want to bribe her with chocolate and sweets otherwise I would end up buying her sweets and chocolate every day. So I decided it was time to do a reward chart. I’ve always wanted to make a reward chart since I saw one once on Supernanny, the children on there always seem so happy to do the things they have been asked to do when they get a sticker or a treat for it.

So we decided (well I decided) to make Aria one, I know Finley wouldn’t be old enough to fully understand yet so maybe we will start one with him after Christmas.

Please ignore the lines I didn’t have a ruler I actually use the lollipop sticks, hence the dots. I will be getting a ruler for next time.

I wrote the days across the top and the actions across the side. Her name is up in the corner and I’ve written on the front and back of lollipop sticks, one side has an indoor activity and the other has an outdoor activity. So that no matter what the weather she still gets rewarded for her good behaviour. Each week on a Sunday she picks out a reward stick for the week ahead (so she knows what she’s working for and we know to arrange activities)

To make your own Reward Chart you need:

Paper or Card

Pens/Pencils

Stickers

Lollipop sticks (or you can just use paper)

I’m a strong believer of getting the children involved in the housework as they grow, I hope that by the time our kids have their own home they will know how to make basic meals or how to use a washing machine. Obviously I’m not going to be cooking with them anytime soon but aria already loves helping me with the washing she puts the clothes in the wash with me and presses the buttons to start (with my supervision) I’m hoping to get her to start helping me put the toys away at night and make her bed in the mornings.

I’d love to hear from other parents that give their children chores at a young age. What kind of Chores do you give them? How do they help?

Posted on 8th Oct 20187th Oct 2018 by thephillipsfamilybrew1 0

10 Simple Crafts to keep the kids busy this Autumn; Blogtober Day 3

If you’ve got kids you will know how frustrating it is when the weather starts to get colder and you don’t really feel like going to the park. We’re always looking for something to keep the kids entertained and what better way than with a cuppa and some crafts. Happy parents, happy children and no one needs to leave the house! Win-win!

So here are my favourite simple craft ideas to try out this Autumn.

Leaf Wreaths – Why not bring the nature home and make some leaf wreaths, all you need is a paper plate, some glue and some leaves, it really is that simple. You can even make handprints for a brilliant keepsake.

2. Pine Cone Hedgehogs- How cute are these? This is definitely one ill be trying with my two kids.

3. Painting with Nature – Pine cones, conkers and leaves can also be a fab way to paint, to explore new patterns and painting techniques.

4. Cotton Bud Painting

5. Rock Painting- Rock painting seems to be very popular these days, so why not try painting some ready to hide on the days you do venture out.

6. Leaf Hedgehog – Why not add some leaves to a drawing?

7. Paper plate Hedgehog – or if you just really don’t feel like collecting leaves today, why not try a paper plate?

8. Mess-free Squishy Tree – This is perfect for the younger children.

9. Tissue paper tree- This is a simple but effective craft idea.

10 Handprint owls – Because we all love a good handprint craft project, right?

I’d love to see some more craft ideas so please do share some with me if there’s anything you’ve tried that i’ve missed.

Posted on 3rd Oct 20182nd Oct 2018 by thephillipsfamilybrew1 2

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