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Chocolate Cheesecake Christmas Cake Pops

by Janis P. December 24, 2016, 4:04 pm 179.3k Views 3 Comments

Last year we came across the most marvellous Christmas pudding cake pops on Maison Cupcake, and decided to have a go at making our own. I think fruit cake and Christmas pudding are desserts you either love or hate, and I’m most definitely in the “ugh, I hate weird bits of dried druit” camp, so […]

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Baby’s First Christmas

by Marjolein December 23, 2014, 10:27 pm 141.6k Views

For grown ups, Christmas time is a flurry of preparations but for kiddies, the holiday is filled with the magic of chocolate calendars, letters to Father Christmas and the hope for snow. To ensure Baby’s First Christmas is one to remember, here are three ways to add a little magic to this special festive season. […]

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Christmas Craft Idea: Felt Christmas Tree

by Marjolein December 23, 2014, 9:57 pm 141.6k Views

Everyone is busy at Christmas, wrapping presents, stuffing the turkey, writing cards, and decorating the house. The kiddies will want to be busy too with their own job to do. So, while you’re out at the shops, grabbing the last minute presents, take 5 minutes to pop into the nearest Art or Fabric shop and […]

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Christmas Cake Cloud Dough Sensory Tubs

by Marjolein December 20, 2014, 7:18 pm 169.9k Views

Festive Christmas jumpers, nativity plays, Christmas trees round every corner and snowy adverts on tv… the Christmas countdown is well underway and traditionally the mixing bowls would be out for baking the Christmas cake. Be inspired by tradition and put together a Taste-Safe Christmas Cake Cloud Dough Sensory Tub that will help the kiddies explore the […]

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LEGO Christmas Decorations!

by Marjolein December 20, 2014, 6:54 pm 141.6k Views

Easy, quick and effective, I love these chubby LEGO Christmas decorations. A couple of years ago I came across the LEGO tutorials for some cute Christmas-themed decorations. They’re the perfect Christmas activity for the LEGO-obsessed in your house and let’s be honest, it’s a good way to keep the extra blocks off the ground and […]

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10 under 10 – The ten best Christmas gifts for kids under £10

by Janis P. December 2, 2013, 11:16 am 179.3k Views

My kids have been singing about ‘The Baby Cheeses’ at the top of their lungs and making me stay up til all hours making nativity costumes… so it must be that time again. Before attempting any Cyber Monday shopping, I like to be armed with a list of presents that will last past Boxing Day, […]

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Things to do this Christmas

by Janis P. November 16, 2013, 10:06 pm 141.6k Views

With spectacular ice rinks, panto, and craft ideas galore, it’s hard to choose our favourite things to do this Christmas, but we’ve had a go! Have a look at our Top 5, and let us know what we’ve missed! 1. Make the most of your National Trust Membership There are hundreds of Christmas activities at […]

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Top 10 Tech Toys for Christmas 2013

by Janis P. November 7, 2013, 12:12 am 122.7k Views

The Top 10 Tech Toys for Christmas 2013 have just been announced today! You’ll be pleased to know that some – like the zippy little Hexbug Aquabots – are under £5, so getting them some super cool little tech toys doesn’t need to break the bank. The pricier ones like the LeapPag Ultra are a […]

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Top 10 Christmas ideas for kids

by Janis P. November 25, 2012, 8:10 pm 94.5k Views 3 Comments

With Christmas just a snowball’s throw away, it’s time to start thinking of gifts, crafts and things-to-do that’ll keep your kids entertained right through the build up to the big day and beyond. To get you inspired, we’ve put together a Top 10 list of the best Christmas ideas around the internet right now. Why […]

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Review of Lapland UK – Is it worth the money?

by Lucy and Claire December 8, 2011, 4:37 pm 160.4k Views 1 Comment

See that man on the left there? Yeah, him. Father Christmas. Well, I met him yesterday. I did…… I know that’s what I thought too – but it turns out he is real and lives on an industrial estate in Kent. Well, that’s underplaying it somewhat. His home is Lapland UK – a multi-million pound, […]

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Kids Crafts: Walnut Crafts & Link Up Party

by Janis P. December 7, 2011, 4:57 am 151k Views

Aha. Walnut Babies? But didn’t I do a post about this a few days ago.. yes yes yes! I did! But we are very busy here in Red Ted HQ and we had an “extra craft” on Saturday (i.e. Walnut Babies) and ANOTHER extra craft …

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Quick Craft Post: Magazine Craft Challenge

by Janis P. December 5, 2011, 4:38 am 151k Views

A quick Christmas card craft for your kids! Cute. Cheap. Fun.
I do love a crafty challenge, so when the gorgeous Tinkerlab said that the next challenge was on, I knew we *had* to take part. This time she set the “magazine” …

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