Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Win a Family Ticket to Midnight’s Pumpkin at BAC
This looks like a great night out for all the family. Renowned Theatre Makers, Kneehigh, are bringing Cinderella to the Grand Hall at Battersea Arts Centre this Christmas from 8th December – 13th January 2013. The usual cast of characters will be there; the Step-mother, two ugly sisters and of course Prince Charming but the…
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My Friday Five: Quick Games to Play with Kids
Here a small handful of games you can play with your kids when they’re bugging you to do something with them, you can’t be arsed getting the craft box out and dinner will be ready in 5 minutes. Rock Paper Scissors – I successfully taught my five year old, although she does have a tendency…
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Highlight of Half-term: Forest School
And breathe! We’ve just come to the end of a very busy half-term. For once, I was organised and booked a few activities in for Madame. She’s been to the local farm, play dates with friends, Play in the Parks Scheme, Spooky Animal Magic and Trick or Treating. We almost need a break from our…
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Slow Cooker Sunday: Converting Conventional Recipes to use in a Slow Cooker
Prior to having a Slow Cooker I really wasn’t confident in the kitchen. Whenever I cooked it was like a meticulous science experiment, following recipes word for word and if I didn’t have an ingredient all hell would break loose as I wouldn’t know what to use instead. However, the more and more I have used my slow cooker the more…
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Great Books for Kids!
Gotta love a book that inspires a bit of impromptu crafting! Tamara Small and the Monsters’s Ball by Giles Paley-Phillips, is a delightful story with amazing illustrations. Madame’s Monster! Disclosure: We received the book complimentary
Got any book recommendations?