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Here are some easy picnic food recipe ideas to try which follows on from my previous blog about why picnics are good for children. All the recipes are suitable for vegetarians, apart from the tuna salad. They are straight forward to make and don’t take long to bake in the oven. The flan and veggie
I thought I’d write about why picnics are good for children as well as teddy bears! They are occasions when some of the most important things in life come together – family and friends, food, nature and the outdoors. When I was a child, the word ‘picnic’ conjured up excitement. It usually meant going out
Here are some ideas for growing vegetables with a fairytale theme! From planting herbs in pots on a window sill and tomatoes in hanging baskets, to potatoes in grow bags and tending raised beds on an allotment, gardening and growing food is a wonderful hobby and amazing learning tool. It’s completely hands-on and gives children
Food is a common theme in fairytales. It is one of life’s necessities and, as such, is something to which we can all relate. The role food plays in these stories is, however, not just about need and hunger. From porridge, pumpkins and apples, to beans, gingerbread and lettuce, food can represent misfortune, a trap
I’ve always loved baking. There’s something wonderful about getting all the ingredients ready and watching everything come together. And of course, eating it all afterwards! In this blog, I’ve included some easy baking recipes. For me, baking means slowing down and spending time with my children. I’ve selected recipes which are easy to make with children
When I first started out on my Another World Costumes journey, my biggest learning curve was understanding children’s costume safety and CE marking. What did the initials CE mean and what did I need to do to meet the requirements and safety standards for my costumes? (UKCA marking is also in place for England, Scotland
Playdough play has lots of wonderful benefits and I’ve included a couple of easy playdough recipes at the end of the blog. A ball of colourful homemade playdough is a great sensory play material. It’s wonderfully versatile, as well as quick, easy and relatively inexpensive to make. For me, one of the lovely things about
As a maker of fairytale-inspired children’s costumes, I wanted to talk about why traditional fairytales are important. Why are these stories often the first we learn at home and school and what do they teach us? Let’s have a look! “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want
Imaginative play is the inspiration behind Another World Costumes. It began in response to a request from my eldest child’s reception teacher. The teacher was looking for some bright and sparkly superhero capes. The capes were for the children to wear in their imaginative play sessions during their ‘superhero week’ at school. I had fun making them
These FREE downloadable and printable animal door hangers will fit around most door and cupboard handles. They are perfect for adding a personal touch to a child’s bedroom door. They make an easy arts & crafts activity and you’ll only need a few basic craft materials. There are six animals included: owl, wolf, fox, bear,
