Posts featuring ‘kids’

DIY project : a modern dolls’ house

One thing my future daughter will definitely have is a dolls’ house. It’ll really be for me but it’ll be easy enough to pretend it’s for her. I imagine I’ll get as carried away redecorating as Megan did too, as she gifted this house to her daughter and then took it off into the garage for 6 months for renovations!

But, it was so very worth it. Because this house is amazing! It’s much more modern and inviting to play with than the usual dark Victorian-furnished dolls’ houses. In fact it’s actually the kind of house you wish you could have a life size version of!

DIY Modern Dolls' House

I love it!

The details are incredible, right down to the miniature versions of art prints hung on the wall. For more pictures and all the info about what went into making this incredible dolls’ house, head on over to mousehouse :)

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DIY recipe : Pancake pops

You’ve seen lollipops.

I imagine by now you’ve also come across cake pops.

But what about pancake pops?!

Everything appears to be more fun when served up on a stick, and this breakfast treat is no exception.

They’re simple enough to make too. Just make regular pancake batter (the American fluffy pancake style of batter that is), pour a little on a heated, flat griddle pan and pop in your lollipop stick, smoothing the batter over the top. Then just flip to cook the other side and, when lightly browned on both sides, serve up drizzled in maple syrup!

DIY recipe pancake pops

Amazing!

For more in depth details just head over to No. 2 Pencil and if you’re looking for lolly sticks here’s a handy link for you :)

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Smart PJs : interactive pajamas for the bedtime story

We live in a technological world. A world where even pajamas are interactive it would appear!

Smart PJs have come up with the world’s first set of bed-wear that you can scan with your smart phone. The different sets of dots on the pajamas, or ‘codes’, will each bring up a different bedroom story, when used with an app, to read to your child…

Awesome idea: Smart PJs via Cool Mom Tech

Technology vs. Tradition

It’s an interesting idea, and one they hope will get children more excited about bedtime.

What do you think? Do you prefer this idea to reading them a regular book?

Personally, I love innovative ideas and whilst this would be a lot of fun for the occasional bedtime it would have to go along with your more regular reading for me.

I do think it’s a good idea to introduce technology to children from a young age as they’re going to be surrounded by it for the rest of their lives, and are more than likely going to be using it in their chosen profession. But I also think that sometimes it’s lovely to escape the electronics and would like to make sure that some elements of my childhood don’t get taken over by technology; reading them a bedtime story, from a regular book full of pictures where they can turn the pages, is definitely one of them :)

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