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30 Valentine's date ideas that don't include a restaurant or cinema!

Picnic on the beach at sunset/ sunrise - an old classic that is always sure to put a smile on your partner's face. Just make sure they are a morning person if you pick sunrise haha.  mini golf  Arcade - let your hair down and have some old school fun!  Movie night at home (mattress on floor, snacks, lots of pillows) Skidiving - there are options here! You can do indoor or out of a plane. Paintball - team up together or you could fill water balloons with paint and take pictures (10 things I hate about you anyone?) Shooting range Zoo Hike a mountain at sunset/ sunrise Ice skating/ Roller rink Paint and sip - Whether you fancy yourself...

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25 easy Elf ideas for the office or home!

We all know that the Elf is a great way to add excitement and magic to the Christmas season. You can simply move the Elf from place to place each night or you can check out our super easy ideas below.  All of these ideas can be done easily with things found in the home or at your local shops.  1- Elf bubble bath- Pop your elf in a bowl or bathtub with some cotton wool balls as bubbles. 2- Marshmallow naps- Use marshmallows to create a comfy bed for your elf to take a nap. 3- Homesick- Pop your elf in the freezer and use a tea towel as a blanket, you could include a note saying your elf...

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Christmas/ Winter wonderland sensory play

Sensory play is so much fun for toddlers (and the adult that is caring for them) so we created a Christmas / Winter wonderland themed sensory play for our kids and even the older ones joined in and loved it.  We used home made play dough this time but we have also had a great time using other items that we have listed below.  Playdough To get the really white colour we found it's best to use corn flour rather than plain flour as that gave a creamy/ yellowish colour and didn't look as nice.  3 cups of corn flour 1 cup of fine salt 4 tablespoons of cream of tartar 2 cups of boiling water 2 tablespoons of coconut...

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Using citrus fruits for decorating

DIY Dried citrus fruit is a fun, easy and versatile way to add to your Christmas decorations. They can be added to wreaths or garlands, used on the Christmas table, added as a garnish to platters or drinks, or you can simply tie on a ribbon and hang them on your tree. 

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