Guest Post on Baby Budgeting
Becky from Baby Budgeting was kind enough to offer me a guest posting slot this month, so please do pop over to take a look and let me know what you think via the following link - Imaginative Play for Children
Whilst you’re there do check out her other posts – the blog acts as a fantastic resource for parents who are watching the pennies - erm that’ll be all of us then!
In her own words:
“Becky has 2 ambitions in life
1. To stay off work to raise her children
2. To be happy and fulfilled in her family life
Should be simple but these 2 ideals are becoming increasingly difficult for modern day parents to achieve. To this end Becky has been very creative over the last few years making and saving the money she needs to stay off work. She has run an extremely part- time take your baby along baby signing business, she has done many car boot sales, she has learned the wonders of eBay and Amazon, she has budgeted wisely and so much more. Writing her book is her chance to share all she has learnt with others and hopefully help build a whole community of sharing, smart thinking parents who can free up time to be with their children.”
It’s fab – I can’t recommend it enough… Just remember to come back and see me here sometimes too :)
Lucy x
Image credit Paul Swansen
Five Fabulous Things to Do This Half Term
I know we’re now half-way through Half-Term but, if you’re struggling with inspirational ideas to fill up the last few days, here are a few thoughts that will keep you clear of the theme parks, museums etc.
Whilst doing virtually any kind of activity will involve you in parting with some cash, I’ve tried to pick some which hopefully won’t break the bank! Well… here goes:
1. Get Arty!
Great whatever the weather (if it’s looking gloomy, it’s a great rainy day activity – or, if it’s a day like today, bring the paints outside). Painting pictures is always fun, whether they’re finger-painting, using brushes or sponges or trying out potato printing and of course you’re not limited to paper either. With child-friendly ceramic paints they can decorate plant pots, mugs or plates; or you might like to try out fabric paints and have them design their own t-shirts.
Going on an Easter Egg Hunt!
In writing this post, I’m hoping to sufficiently distract myself from the Easter Treats which I’ve just purchased for the children… but they are calling my name… just so you know ;)
As a child, my Granny always used to do Easter Egg Hunts for us, and this year, I’m planning to do the same for my two. I clearly remember my Granny’s painstakingly typed clues which led us all around her house and through the garden (weather permitting) collecting teeny tiny foil wrapped eggs leading to a treasure trove of chocolate eggs and simnel cake. Marvellous!
Music & your Child
Most children love music, whether it’s singing nursery rhymes complete with actions (of course), having a little dance or even listening to something more soothing before they go to sleep.
My Mum loves to tell people about how I would make up my own songs when I was little (well perhaps ‘songs’ is pushing it) they were more like stories which I’d sing to myself – e.g.:
I’m certain that they weren’t necessarily particularly tuneful, and I probably never sang the same song twice. I don’t have much recollection of doing it as I was too young really, but apparently I’d keep myself amused for hours. So, suffice to say, music has always been really important to me – perhaps even before I can actually remember!
