Finally enjoying some outdoor time now it is dry for a bit :)
60 Positive affirmations for kids.
Friday, 14 April 2023
Hey readers,
Words are powerful, and how we speak about ourselves can influence our mood.
That is why it is essential to help kids by teaching them the skill of positive affirmations and helping them think positive thoughts about themselves.
These positive affirmations will help your child with confidence about how they view themselves and the voice inside their head in how it talks to them.
Thinking positive thoughts allows believing in oneself.
Reading positive affirmations daily, printing them out, and sticking them on the kid's bedroom wall so they can see them will help encourage and reaffirm their positive commitments.
Below is a list of 60 kids' positive affirmations that you can use to help kids learn to think more positively in their lives.
Positive Affirmations For Kids
1. Everything is fine.
2. My voice matters.
3. I accept myself for who I am.
4. I am building my future.
5. I choose to think positively.
6. My happiness is up to me.
7. I start with a positive mindset.
8. Anything is possible.
9. I radiate positive energy.
10. Wonderful things are going to happen to me.
11. I can take deep breaths.
12. With every breath, I feel stronger.
13. I only compare myself to myself.
14. I can do anything.
15. It is enough to do my best.
16. I can be anything I want to be.
17. I accept who I am.
18. I believe in myself.
19. I am proud of myself.
20. I deserve to be happy.
21. I can do anything if I put my mind to it.
22. I permit myself choices.
23. I can do better next time.
24. I have everything I need right now.
25. I am capable of so much.
26. Everything will be okay.
27. I believe in myself.
28. I am proud of myself.
29. I deserve to be happy.
30. I am free to make my own choices.
31. I deserve to be loved.
32. I can make a difference.
33. Today, I choose to be confident.
34. I am in charge of my life.
35. I have the power to make my dreams come true.
36. I believe in myself and my abilities.
37. Good things are going to come to me.
38. I matter.
39. My confidence grows when I step outside of my comfort zone.
40. My positive thoughts create positive feelings.
41. Today, I will walk through my fears.
42. I am open and ready to learn.
43. Every day is a fresh start.
44. If I fall, I will get back up again.
45. I am whole.
46. I only compare myself to myself.
47. I can do anything.
48. It is enough to do my best.
49. I can be anything I want to be.
50. I accept who I am.
51. Today is going to be a fantastic day.
52. In fact, I don’t need to be ashamed of anything.
53. I can choose to be around people who appreciate me for who I am.
54. I can relax and be myself.
55. I am willing to learn from my friends and peers.
56. I love my body.
57. I don’t need to compare myself to others.
58. I take care of my physical health because I love myself.
59. I love to learn.
60. I will always do my best.
Cheers for reading X
Why you should start a mummy blog in 2023
Monday, 10 April 2023
Hey readers,
Are you contemplating creating a mum blog but unsure whether you should go for it?
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Here are the top five reasons why you should start a mummy blog right away. Mummy blogs have recently become a powerful force on the internet.
1. Sharing your experiences.
Mothers have unique ideas and methods of accomplishing things. As mothers of developing children, you gain new knowledge every day.
What better platform than your blog to share the lessons you've picked up and your experiences as a blogger? You will expand your audience and pick up fans that care about you and the information you give.
You can interact and connect with other mummy bloggers who are on the same path as you and share your struggles by blogging. It's not just a way to express yourself.
2. Provide a creative outlet for yourself.
Each of us possesses a creative quality that sets us apart. We all have a creative side to us, whether it be through writing, drawing, painting, sewing, or making items.
The chance to see all of the imaginative concepts other mothers come up with motivates me to keep writing and producing material.
3. To strengthen your writing skills.
Beginning a blog, you may have limited writing skills.
Beginning off can be unpleasant and even strange at first. Yet, you'll find that writing becomes easier as you get into the swing of things. You'll be able to speak more effectively, and you'll create a style that is entirely your own.
You'll gain a solid understanding of what people respond to if you write frequently.
This challenges your creativity and encourages you to write about topics readers enjoy. Thus, there will be a larger audience.
4. Earn extra income.
A blog can generate income in several ways, including through advertising, affiliate marketing, guest blogging on other sites, and paid newspaper columns.
A deal with a book publisher may be achievable if your blog gains popularity among readers.
5. You don't need to leave home
A blog may be started without a Degree, an office, or a small business loan, which appeals mainly to women who are searching for additional income streams so they can stay at home with their kids.
It's a job they can do during their children's naps or while they are away at school, and it enables women like me who have left the workforce to raise a family to feel like a part of the tech age always helpful when your days are filled with nappies, dishes, and drool.
Mum bloggers only need a little additional money to pay for football lessons or a family; they don't have to quit their day jobs or earn enough money to support themselves.
Cheers for reading X
Easter chocolate bark recipe.
Friday, 7 April 2023
Hey readers,
A perfect kid's activity to do during the Easter holidays is to make Easter chocolate bark, as it is so easy to do.
The ingredients you will need.
🐰4 bars of chocolate (I used three milk and one white). The fourth one was to cover the edges of the tray.
🐰Malteser bunnies.
🐰Mini eggs.
🐰Sprinkles.
🐰Parchment paper.
Method.
1. Cover the tray with Parchment paper.
2. Place the chocolate in the tray. I placed 3 bars in a line and used the four to cover the empty edges of the tray.
3. Put the oven on a 45c fan and place the chocolate in the oven for 15 minutes; this allows the chocolate to go soft.
4. Get the chocolate out of the oven. Use a stick and swirl the chocolate around gently so it looks like a marble effect.
5. Place the Malteser bunnies onto the chocolate.
6. Put the mini eggs and dot them on the chocolate.
7. Sprinkle the sprinkles all over the chocolate.
8. Place the chocolate in the fridge to set for 2 hours.
9. Collect the chocolate from the fridge, and remove the chocolate from the parchment paper onto a board.
10. Use your hands to break bits off; it doesn't have to be perfect, but random shapes and sizes.
There you have your delicious chocolate Easter treat 🐰 🍫
Cheers for reading X
How to throw the perfect spring picnic.
Monday, 3 April 2023
Hey readers,
The best in everyone is brought out by picnics, for some reason. It's challenging to beat the combination of delicious cuisine, clean air, and enjoyable company. You can have the ideal spring picnic if you prepare in advance and keep things straightforward.
So below are things to consider to throw a perfect spring picnic.
1. Location.
The most crucial factor is where you will have your picnic. Both the outfit and the food will benefit from being informed. For example, if you have to walk to the venue, you can't serve an expensive spread or wear wedges and a sundress.
2. Time.
Plan the picnic so there will be adequate daylight for eating and engaging in activities. You can choose any time you like for the picnic to begin if it is on a Saturday.
On Sundays, many individuals don't have to get up early for work, so none of your guests will feel rushed.
If you choose to have the picnic on Sunday, I advise planning to have your guests arrive around 11 o'clock. This will give you the rest of the afternoon to eat and participate in outdoor activities.
3. Packing your hamper.
Carefully select your equipment because a leaky cool box is the worst. Make sure your Tupperware is tightly closed before you leave, and place any particularly fragrant goods in a plastic bag.
A cool box is
helpful for keeping your picnic supplies chilled on a hot summer day.
For young children, plastic bottles or cups work best to prevent breakages. If you're bringing wine glasses for adults, think about getting a small tray so they can rest there while you pour and in between sips.
If you're tasting wine that has been cork-sealed, don't forget the bottle opener!
4. Plan for activities.
Make plans for your day. A picnic frequently involves more than just food. Check out the local events to determine what to bring.
Bring fun athletic gear, such as a soccer ball or Frisbees, if the park lacks a playground.
Another option is to bring a board game that is enjoyable to play outside, like Twister.
If you're in a natural preserve, consider hiking to a picnic area!
5. The menu.
Everyone attends a picnic solely for the food. Yet, your menu of delectable dishes needs to be filling and delicious.
The fantastic company, fun, and games are just as welcome.
In most situations, everyone pitches in to make the food available. Still, you should be aware of any vegetarians, vegans, or those with allergies or intolerances attending your picnic.
To avoid cross-contamination, you'll need to keep some items separate and use different utensils.
Sandwiches, munchies, and cake would make up the classic picnic meal; there is nothing wrong with this formula other than the fact that it has been used before. How to spruce up the typical picnic cuisine is as follows:
SANDWICHES.
Choose sandwich fillings that won’t leave the bread soggy and cut sandwiches into tiny, delicate fingers.
Arrange in separate containers to stop delicate flavours from being overshadowed by more robust ones.
Choose a quality bread or roll for your sandwiches, as the flavour will make all the difference. Whatever you choose, and no matter how you choose to serve them, ensure they are a picnic-friendly size.
Sumptuous sandwich fillings include:
Turkey with brie – serve cranberry sauce on the side.
Strong cheese – grate it and serve with artisan condiments such as chilli jam or pickle.
Tuna with spring onion – a delectable combination; add a hint of mayonnaise for moistness.
Jackfruit and BBQ sauce – shred the jackfruit as you would pork and add BBQ sauce, a delicious vegan-friendly sandwich.
SNACKS.
With sandwiches made and ready, the next thing you’ll need to think about is savoury snacks that complement the flavours of your sandwiches.
There are so many ideas it’s hard to know where to start:
Devilled eggs – these take the humble boiled egg to new heights.
Hard boil eggs, and when cold, halve them, scooping out the yoke.
Mix the yolk with a teaspoon of mayonnaise and flavourings such as mustard, a hint of chilli or a dash of Tabasco.
Load the yolk paste back into the white egg case and garnish with snipped chives or a dusting of paprika.
Transport in a sealed container, placing each egg half in a paper bun case.
Crudites and hummus – A delicious dip with some healthy chopped veggies to dip in is fantastic for long summer days and takes seconds to make with this handy dicer (chop chop!)
Pulse salads – ditch the iceberg lettuce for a salad with a sturdier base, such as a vegetable of a grain.
Couscous is simply crying out for flavour, and don’t forget the humble cooked pasta is excellent served with watercress, chopped tomatoes and other summer veggies and fruits. You can even chop and serve in the same bowl with this useful Nicer Dicer Set.
Pastry parcels – fry off your favourite mix of veg, season well and pile into filo pastry cases.
Bake in a moderate oven and well excellent; slip into your picnic hamper. You can add chicken or turkey to these parcels too.
In fact, you can get as inventive as you like with
the fillings – why not try cooked beef with stilton, for example, or ham with peas in a light cheese sauce stuffed inside a pastry case.
Nuts – potato crisps are all well and good, but they can feel a bit samey after a while. Nuts (and seeds like pumpkin) make a great alternative when you need something savoury to nibble on.
DESSERT.
There’s no reason why you can’t enjoy a sweet treat at a picnic. From cake to full-on desserts like cheesecake, there are ideas galore.
Cupcakes – a great idea for picnics; cupcakes can be stashed away in plastic containers and then passed around your assembled picnickers.
Victoria sponge – sometimes, the wheel doesn’t need re-inventing, and if there was ever a cake that looks at home at a picnic, it is a sumptuous Victoria sponge.
Add extra decadence with a layer of whipped cream and jam.
Scones – another old favourite that never goes out of fashion, the humble fruit scone with jam & cream (or is it cream & jam?) will also be welcome sweet fare at your picnic.
Cheers for reading X
28 eggcellent Easter egg hunt clues for indoors and outdoors.
Friday, 31 March 2023
Hey readers,
Children can be kept busy during the Easter holidays by participating in an Easter egg search. Read the Easter egg hunt clues aloud to your children and watch them try to figure out where the tasty treats are hidden using amusing rhymes, hints, and a little imagination.
Easter egg search clues can vary in difficulty, while some may bring kids outside to switch up their play. This Easter Sunday (9 April 2023) why not host the best egg hunt and give your kids some delectable chocolate treats along the way. For assured enjoyment, follow our Easter egg hunt hints.
Eater egg clues to use indoors.
There are many creative hiding spots throughout the house where you can hide Easter treats. The ten excellent rhyming clues that we've come up with are listed below for your kids to try and solve:
* It’s where you fill up your glass for a drink, go look inside the kitchen…’ (sink).
* ‘I’m hiding in a chest of drawers, take a look just to be sure’.
* ‘Clothes go in dirty and come out clean, I’m hiding in the …’ (washing machine).
* ‘I’m hiding with other eggs in boxes, but these eggs aren’t made out of chocolate’.
* ‘If you’re stuck then take a look, on the shelf where we keep our…’ (books).
* ‘This egg’s well-hidden – you might have passed it, It's hiding in the laundry…’ (basket).
* ‘Well done, now hurry, make haste – check where we keep the toothbrushes and toothpaste’.
* ‘It’s what we lie under when we go to sleep, this egg is hiding in the…’ (sheets).
Indoor clues for older kids.
You might want to include some more difficult riddles and puzzles for older kids to answer if you're hosting an Easter egg hunt. Here are a few clever Easter egg hunt hints that will keep kids guessing:
* ‘People take these in the morning or in the evening, but rarely in the afternoon’ (shower).
* ‘You hang things in me, but I’m not an art gallery’ (wardrobe).
* ‘You can lie down in me, but I’m not a bed’ (bathtub).
* ‘I have four legs, but I’m not an animal. I can be breakfast, coffee or dinner’ (table).
* ‘I’m full of ink and paper, but I’m not a book’ (printer).
* ‘I have steps, but I’m not a ladder’ (stairs).
Outdoor Easter egg clues.
Your garden or outside area is plenty of excellent hiding sites if the weather is nice and you're ready to conduct your Easter egg search outside. You could bury Easter eggs for your kids under a tree, close to the fence, or inside a plant pot. Here are some entertaining hints to get you going:
* There’s an egg inside a flower pot, but which one? You’ll have to search the lot!’.
* ‘I’m great for giving plants a drink, to find this egg you’ll have to think’ (watering can or garden hose).
* ‘Where birds like eating nuts and seeds, you’ll find a tasty Easter treat’ (bird feeder).
* ‘I’m hiding where the tools are kept – quick, check inside the…’ (garden shed).
* ‘Where we cook burgers in the summertime, a chocolate egg you’ll surely find’ (barbecue).
* ‘That last clue was easy, but this one’s better – it’s where the postie puts our letters’ (mailbox).
* ‘It has roots, branches and leaves, you’ll find an egg underneath a…’ (tree).
* ‘It’s where we hang up clothes to dry, you’ll find me on the…’ (washing line).
Older children outdoor Easter clues.
For older kids, we've also included a few Easter egg hunt puzzles and riddles. Kids will be inspired to use their imaginations by these slightly more challenging clues to locate those delectable Easter eggs:
* ‘I’m made out of clay, and I come after flower, plant or chimney’ (pot).
* ‘I’m used for growing flowers, but I’m not for sleeping in’ (flower bed).
* ‘I have only one word, but many letters’ (mailbox).
* ‘I have a roof and four walls, but I’m not a house’ (shed).
* ‘I don’t move, but I run along the edges of your garden’ (fence).
* ‘I have a trunk, but I’m not an elephant’ (tree).
Cheers for reading X
30 April Fool's Day jokes
Monday, 27 March 2023
Hey readers,
One of the funniest days of the year, April Fools' is full with jokes and mischief. As pretty much everyone is fair game on April Fools' Day, it's long been a tradition to use the occasion to play tricks on friends, family, co-workers, and more.
While there are many innocent and straightforward April Fools' pranks, you can also want to contribute humour to the day in other ways. Hilarious April Fools' jokes are a sure-fire way to get a chuckle out of folks.
1. Believe nothing and trust no one this April Fools’ Day. So it’s just like any other day.
2. April Fools’ Day is like a huge open mic night: Millions of people go out of their way to demonstrate how unfunny they are.
3. What monster plays the most April Fools’ jokes? Prankenstein.
4. Did you hear about the guy who swapped the labels on the pumps at the gas station? It was an April Fuels’ joke.
5. Excuse me, sir. Do you think they named April Fools’ Day in your honor?
6. Why was the donkey annoying his friend? It was April Mules’ Day.
7. You should know that no one understood it was an April Fools’ joke. No one expected you to have a sense of humor.
8. A and C were going to prank their friend … but they just letter B.
9. Which day of the year do monkeys like best? The first of Ape-ril.
10. Which day is the worst to propose on? April Fools’ Day.
11. Today's the day to propose. If they say yes, great. If they say no, just say, "April Fools!"
12. Knock, knock! Who's there? Otto. Otto who? You otto know April Fools' is on April 1.
13. Why was the donkey annoying his friend? It was April Mules’ Day.
14. Why are babies born on March 31st easy to prank? They were literally born yesterday.
15. Did you know bees become indecisive after April? They become maybees.
16. Keanu Reeves lost all the April Fools jokes! Luckily he found the May tricks.
17. What day do monkeys like best? The first of Ape-ril!
18. A and C were going to prank their friend... but they just letter B.
19. What did April Fools' Day say when it won an award? Prank You!
20. What is the worst day to propose on? April Fools' Day!
21. Why do omelettes love April Fools’? They enjoy practical yolks.
22. What kind of pickles do spring flowers like? Daffo-dills.
23. What do bees use to fix their hair? Honeycombs.
24. What did the calendar say after April Fools' was declared a holiday? Prank you, prank you very much.
25. What do you call a sunny day that follows two rainy April days? Monday.
26. What do storm clouds wear under their pants? Thunderwear.
27. How did the skeleton know that April showers were on the way? He could feel it in his bones.
28. What does a rainbow do when it gets a papercut? Yell, "Ow!"
29. What did the tree say when spring finally arrived? What a re-leaf.
30. Did you hear about the cloud that tried catching some fog? It mist.
Cheers for reading X
5 excellent reasons to start upcycling.
Friday, 24 March 2023
Hey readers,
The practice of upcycling has gained popularity recently. It's an environmentally friendly way to breathe new life into dated furniture while giving any home a distinctive, personalised touch.
Upcycling your furniture has various advantages in addition to being a responsible choice for the environment.
Upcycling may be a terrific way to update your home, whether it's by saving money on pricey furniture or by developing a distinctive design. Let's look at some of the benefits of upcycling below.
Exposed brickwork, copper piping, and salvaged wood are all hallmarks of the trendy industrial style that ideally lend themselves to the upcycling movement.
2. Helps the environment.
By repurposing something, you prevent it from ending up in a landfill. The inappropriate disposal of waste can pollute both the earth and the water. Debris can also contribute to air pollution.
For instance, the fashion sector constantly creates new trends, which results in obscene overconsumption.
Rapid fashion encourages consumers to purchase clothing they hardly ever wear before discarding it.
The art of upcycling allows you to reuse your old clothes to make new ones.
Of course, upcycling won't eliminate all waste from landfills. Yet it will undoubtedly lessen the amount of rubbish sent to a landfill.
Thus, you may reduce waste by collecting your debris and discarded objects and upcycling them into something fun and creative.
3. Gets you off your phone.
Sadly, it's effortless to stare at a screen for hours today. Many spend countless hours sitting still, frequently browsing Facebook, or watching four seasons of a Netflix show they don't even like.
Our most valuable resource is time, so we must use it properly. You'll use your time more effectively and efficiently if you invest it in a new pastime like upcycling.
While everyone else is wasting what little time they have on memes and garbage TV, you’ll be doing something exciting and productive.
4. Saves money.
By creating new goods out of things you already own, upcycling helps you save money.
Instead of purchasing a new one, you might, for instance, upcycle an old aluminium can into a utensil holder.
Depending on what you are upcycling, certain material costs (such as paintbrushes and equipment) may be involved. Upcycling is easier and more effective if you've invested in the initial supplies.
5. Make money.
The potential for creating a profitable creative niche is a significant benefit of upcycling. Items that no one else in the world can find have a market.
As everything can be made and sold on your own time, Etsy is a great location to launch a small business marketing your repurposed ideas.
What a winning combination: making money while preserving the environment!
What are your thoughts on upcycling? Have you tried it? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
Cheers for reading X
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