Every year we like to make Christmas muffins at this time of year – ideal for packed lunches and much more child friendly than a slab of Christmas cake! Ingredients 300g plain flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Half a teaspoon ground ginger 125g dark muscovado sugar 200g…

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Hooded baby towels are a commonplace item in many houses now – but I bet yours don’t have antlers! Am I right? Well the new Cuddledry Cuddledeer DOES have antlers, and spots, AND it’s just super cute.   A lovely fawn colour, this gorgeous toddler towel is made from the Cuddledry award-winning…

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For those of you who haven’t heard of IWOOT (Or Iwantoneofthose.com), they are the go-to place for unusual, unique and novelty gift ideas, and great for those last minute Christmas shoppers. We were sent one of their RC Moto gifts for review. This remote controlled, micro-sized motorbike would be a great gift for any…

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Last week I showed you how to make a Christmas fingerprint wreath – perfect for decorations or Christmas cards. This week, we have been making Christmas inspired stained glass pictures. What you need: Black card or paper Selection of coloured tissue paper Scissors Glue String or ribbon for hanging How to make…

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Testing chocolate. It’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it. Yesterday I received a Christmas Goody Bag from Hotel Chocolat. Full of a delicious selection of chocolate goodness, I couldn’t wait to jump right in. What;s in the bag?   50% cookie and caramel wreath 6 Christmas Mess chocolates –…

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