Review: One Third Stories [AD]
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you may know that I am very passionate about nurturing language learning in children (in case you missed it, you can read the tips I shared in my previous post). Our
Winter Wonderland Picture Books
It's time for another round up of books, and given the time of year, this week we are sharing some of our favourite Winter picture books with you! These are the perfect books for curling up together under a colsie
Winter Warmer: Spiced Porridge
Today I'm going to share my first COLSIE* tip with you for Winter! I like to eat porridge for breakfast pretty much all year round - what can I say, we are in Scotland after all - but especially in
How to Survive a Scottish Winter
Happy New Year everyone! As much as I have enjoyed having a little rest from blogging, it feels good to be back after the holiday break. Are you full of resolutions for the year ahead, or does the post-Christmas slump
December Snapshots 2017
December in Snapshots, according to my iPhone… For more daily snapshots, you can follow me on Instagram at @photojennic!
Have Yourself a Colsie Christmas
Move over hygge, there’s a new kid in town! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it will have been difficult to escape the Danish ‘hygge’ trend, that has swept the interior design and lifestyle worlds these past two years. It’s sometimes
Christmas Cookies: Jammy Hearts
Today, I have another yummy Christmas cookie recipe for you. Because what is even better than melt-in-the-mouth buttery vanilla cookies? Melt-in-the-mouth buttery vanilla cookies with jam in the middle! Ingredients 150g gluten free flour 50g caster sugar a pinch of salt 1 sachet of vanilla
Folded Paper Angels
Less than a week to go until Christmas! If you are looking for an easy, last minute decoration idea or just something to keep the kids occupied and stop asking "how many sleeps now?" for even a short while, then
Review: Hama Beads Maxi [AD]
I have written before about how much my older son enjoys creating with fuse beads. Last year, we made fuse beads Christmas ornaments together, and in summer we made some fuse beads rainbow badges for Pride. But my younger boy
Our Top 5 Christmas Movies for Kids
For this week's Friday Five, I thought I'd do something a little different and share our Top 5 Christmas movies for kids with you. Prior to writing this post though, I did a little poll across some of my social
Toys for Boys – An Alternative Gift Guide
In the run up to Christmas, the internet is always flooded with gift guides of all descriptions. My favourite gift guides for kids are those that are themed by interests - such as gift guides for explorers, music lovers, little
Christmas Cookies: Vanillekipferl
When it comes to Advent and Christmas baking, there is a holy trinity of seasonal cookies that always get baked in Germany, at least in my circles: Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars), Butterkekse (butter cookies), and Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescents). I shared my