Lil man came down with an empty toilet roll tube and asked what he could turn it into - well he decided to turn it into a witch.
He then asked if he could have some halloween pictures to paint and colour, which he did.
Sunday, 25 October 2015
October 25th 2015 - Halloween Crafts
Today has mainly been spent doing Halloween Crafts.
Lil man came down with an empty toilet roll tube and asked what he could turn it into - well he decided to turn it into a witch.
He then asked if he could have some halloween pictures to paint and colour, which he did.
Lil man came down with an empty toilet roll tube and asked what he could turn it into - well he decided to turn it into a witch.
He then asked if he could have some halloween pictures to paint and colour, which he did.
October 24th 2015 - London Underground
OMG the London Underground Maps are confusing! I'm not even in London but sat on my laptop trying to work out where I need to go, what tube stations I need and then there the cost of the trips - which is best oyster or day card or pay per tube???
I'm so glad I dont live or work in London it would seriously do my head in.
I have printed maps from train station to tubes to hotels, to places we are going and everything in between. I've also downloaded apps for my mobile linked to the underground!
I'm so glad I dont live or work in London it would seriously do my head in.
I have printed maps from train station to tubes to hotels, to places we are going and everything in between. I've also downloaded apps for my mobile linked to the underground!
Friday, 23 October 2015
October 23rd 2015 - Halloween day at school
As today is the last day of term the school allow the children to go dressed up in Halloween outfits and they have a day of fun as wel as some work.
This year my middle son (eldest of the 2 at the school) wanted to go as a Skeleton Pirate, and this is what we did for him:
This was very easy to sort as all 3 boys have pirate outfits and we had 2 skeletons outfits so it was just a case of mix and match of what fitted him best. He had to have a mask as he is allergic to face paints. Apart from fact skeleton legs bit short he looks really good.
My youngest son found a pair of monster feet in a charity shop and said that he was going to wear them and go as a monster for Halloween at school. Meet the feet:
The only problem we faced now was he had no monster outfit. "Not a problem you can make me one mummy" says son! Hahaha!
Well I hunted ebay and found a cute fluffy dog onesie that was similar colours to the feet, and thought I could alter it (see post). It altered really well and here is lil man dressed as a monster ready to go to school:
I think he looks really cool. I'm not sure the school are going to be happy as the monster feet make monster noises as he walks!!! lol.
Hope they both have a good day.
This year my middle son (eldest of the 2 at the school) wanted to go as a Skeleton Pirate, and this is what we did for him:
This was very easy to sort as all 3 boys have pirate outfits and we had 2 skeletons outfits so it was just a case of mix and match of what fitted him best. He had to have a mask as he is allergic to face paints. Apart from fact skeleton legs bit short he looks really good.
My youngest son found a pair of monster feet in a charity shop and said that he was going to wear them and go as a monster for Halloween at school. Meet the feet:
The only problem we faced now was he had no monster outfit. "Not a problem you can make me one mummy" says son! Hahaha!
Well I hunted ebay and found a cute fluffy dog onesie that was similar colours to the feet, and thought I could alter it (see post). It altered really well and here is lil man dressed as a monster ready to go to school:
I think he looks really cool. I'm not sure the school are going to be happy as the monster feet make monster noises as he walks!!! lol.
Hope they both have a good day.
October 22nd 2015 - fold bedding
Folding bedding has to be 1 of the most annoying jobs around the house! The sheets never fold properly, the duvet never stays folded, pillow cases dissapear or fall through airing cupboard shelves etc.
A friend said to me that she puts each bedding set inside its pillowcase, this stops the problem of the above and having to hunt for bits when you change beds (especially if you have kids and its 3am after they've been sick, your trying to do it quietly and in the dark). This method means you can just grab a pack and off you go. They also sit neater on the shelves.
I have spent today doing this and re-folding all of my towels so they are in a neater pile as well. It doesn't help that my airing cupboard is really small and only has 2 shelves.
A friend said to me that she puts each bedding set inside its pillowcase, this stops the problem of the above and having to hunt for bits when you change beds (especially if you have kids and its 3am after they've been sick, your trying to do it quietly and in the dark). This method means you can just grab a pack and off you go. They also sit neater on the shelves.
I have spent today doing this and re-folding all of my towels so they are in a neater pile as well. It doesn't help that my airing cupboard is really small and only has 2 shelves.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
October 21st 2015 - Back to the Future Day
The time has come, October 21st 2015 - Back to the Future Day!
I loved watching the films when I was a kid and still think they are great today. There are many things from the film which have since been invented, whether the film gave the idea or not we dont no. I for 1 do not plan to try out the hoover boards!
Below is a pic from the film and my lil man in a chain link top and silver hat. He hasn't seen the films but thought he looked the man from film. Good job I have obliging kids.
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
October 20th 2015 - Harvest Festival
Today was the schools Harvest Festival. It was held at the local church. And for the first time of these events the whole of the school was there, usually they do it in 2 sessions and half the school at each and many parents had to go to both.
We saw our 2 sons as they came in to the church, but couldn't see where they were sat. All the kids sang really well, loud and clear.
The school asked for each child to take in a packet or tin of food and these were being donated to the local Salvation Army to issue out. With over 200 children in the school that is a lot of donations.
However, with today being the Harvest Festival it does mean there are now only 3days until the end of term.
We saw our 2 sons as they came in to the church, but couldn't see where they were sat. All the kids sang really well, loud and clear.
The school asked for each child to take in a packet or tin of food and these were being donated to the local Salvation Army to issue out. With over 200 children in the school that is a lot of donations.
However, with today being the Harvest Festival it does mean there are now only 3days until the end of term.
Monday, 19 October 2015
October 19th 2015 - purse
I have a small purse that is pocket size and great. But I wanted another couple and was struggling to find them online at a sensible price.
So I took out the material box and some old clothes that were going to charity shops with zips in and set about making a new purse.
I have never stitched in zips to things before, so the first of the purses I cheated and used the material that was already around the zip in the trousers and cut and stitched to the size I was after. I over stitched the end of the zip and then coated it in superglue so that it should hold. (green in pic).
For the 2nd purse I half cheated as had a pocket that had been cut from an old pair of jeans, it still had the outer part of the jeans as well as the denim lining so all I had to do was attach the zip. It took 2 attempts to get it in right but it worked.
Now you may be wondering why I would want multiple purses if I already have a good/nice one. Well as i'm off to London in a couple of weeks I don't want to keep all my money in 1 purse together incase it gets stolen. At least if I have a couple of purses I can split my money and where they are on my person = less likely to loose all of it.
So I took out the material box and some old clothes that were going to charity shops with zips in and set about making a new purse.
I have never stitched in zips to things before, so the first of the purses I cheated and used the material that was already around the zip in the trousers and cut and stitched to the size I was after. I over stitched the end of the zip and then coated it in superglue so that it should hold. (green in pic).
For the 2nd purse I half cheated as had a pocket that had been cut from an old pair of jeans, it still had the outer part of the jeans as well as the denim lining so all I had to do was attach the zip. It took 2 attempts to get it in right but it worked.
Now you may be wondering why I would want multiple purses if I already have a good/nice one. Well as i'm off to London in a couple of weeks I don't want to keep all my money in 1 purse together incase it gets stolen. At least if I have a couple of purses I can split my money and where they are on my person = less likely to loose all of it.
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