Advent Candle Art

I thought today we would have a go at decorating our own advent candles - we will need four, one for each advent weekend before Christmas.

I had a look on the net, go old google, and found some great ideas. I decided to follow this post from redtedart

Why don't you all a have a go you've go a few days to get ready!

Advent Calender Fillers

Well we've made our calender, or come up with a design idea anyway, so now what are we going to put in it?

Here are a few simple ideas that I have found .....

you could add finger puppets......

or Lego men.......

or fun socks.......

a new Christmas tree decoration for each day.....

buy one puzzle and add a few pieces for each day......

Hide a gift or two and then make a treasure map. Cut the map into 24 pieces so they get 

one part of the map each day and a big treasure hunt on the 24th....

advent promises

Hope this has given you some ideas that not just a chocolate each day........

Kids Crafts - Advent

Children love the anticipation of Christmas and there is nothing more exciting than counting down the days leading up to that big event......

So instead of buying a chocolate filled Advent Calendar why not make your own - with the kids help of course......

Here are a few easy but effective ideas to inspire you that you can all make leading up to the start of Advent...

all these ideas are really simple and you probably have most of the materials to hand - obviously minus the gifts inside.......

if you want more ideas check out pinterest there's loads of ideas there......

Banana Biscuits

Wow where has the time gone?

I seem to be running to keep still at them moment so have totally neglected this part of my blog......I'm so sorry to all of you who do take the time to visit my kids section and I have had nothing for you. I will be remedying this very soon and especially to the run up to Christmas.

 I have all sorts of ideas planned so will be back in force towards the end of the month.

But here's a really great recipe that I've been baking for a while now - banana biscuits - they easy to make and you can all get involved....

I got the recipe from kids spot kitchen take a look & give them a try....