tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post6723631124766671877..comments2008-12-26T15:43:44.918Zlucykate crafts...http://www.blogger.com/profile/00799331918962034472lucykatecrafts@talktalk.netBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-1367877967010436322008-07-28T13:03:00.000+01:002008-07-28T13:03:00.000+01:00Missed your giveaway...boo hoo....how I love your little toadstools, they remind me of the lamps you get when your little, I would lie and look at mine and imagine I was a little fairy playing under it...Anyway tips for stress free summers...MMMMMMM thats a heard one!!!I think for me the problems start if I allow the telly on or allow computer time, once they have had some they just want it all the time...easier to not have any and let them play, yer the house is a mess and toys are everywhere...but we have no blobed out tants caused by the artificial enviroment the computer games cause...if in doubt stick them in the garden with a spade...but only if your not precious about your plants!!!!Suzie Sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08315491316461177952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-61983214148828055942008-07-24T00:20:00.000+01:002008-07-24T00:20:00.000+01:00Ohhh, I hope I'm not too late for the mushroom entry -- I love your work!<BR/><BR/>My bambino is only 6 mths so no tantrum summers as yet... But my thoughts would be to get to a big fridge box and make it into a boat -- nothing too elaborate: maybe get Luke to decorate it with paint? Then maybe make some eye patches or some accessories on another day. Then do up a secret treasure map and spend time hunting for the treasure. Maybe on another day you can be the "baddie" and have heaps of fun trying to steal each others loot... <BR/><BR/>hmmm, am beginning to think that there will be no such thing as a tantrum free summer... :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you have a great summer and I hope you find the leaky pipe and the ants nests!! *eek*<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>ShereeSheree Hanburynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-7674344405944761052008-07-23T04:11:00.000+01:002008-07-23T04:11:00.000+01:00This is my first visit to your blog! I love it! My favorite way to keep my three children busy in the Summer is a slip-n-slide. They will play for hours outside sliding away! And just to mix things up every now and then I squirt it with some dish soap and make it really slippery!little dresseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133129791016764766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-42548760768265760242008-07-22T16:38:00.000+01:002008-07-22T16:38:00.000+01:00oh no about the damp and ants and floor...hope you get it sorted soon :DLucy Carlsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-56436942723665643392008-07-22T12:39:00.000+01:002008-07-22T12:39:00.000+01:00I just love your post, will try it during my holidays. Too I have planning for a vacation <A HREF="http://www.couponalbum.com/category/travel-luggage.htm" REL="nofollow">trip</A>.Dallinhttp://www.couponalbum.com/coupons/southwest-airlines.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-24204517731103678832008-07-21T20:14:00.000+01:002008-07-21T20:14:00.000+01:00phew, made it just in time!!!!<BR/>um...tantrum free summer? Go on holiday and leave the kids at home with grandparents mhah ha hahahahahahahahahahahaha (evil cackle)Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05433552236916860728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-64357911294693986742008-07-20T23:45:00.000+01:002008-07-20T23:45:00.000+01:00trail the internet for free events happening locally, take picnics to local parks and places of interest pack a footy and a bat and ball and orgainise rounders etc.<BR/><BR/>allow a pound budget and go thrift shopping my cousin really enjoys this as he gets a new toy or video every week <BR/><BR/>also as every body is supposed to recycle now use up some old cardboard and plastic by building things using blue peters website and other cbbc websites for insiration <BR/><BR/>on a nother note my lo who is nearly two likes baking mess plus choclate and eating = happy little girlJEMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12130711422478890925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-67306689509843356642008-07-20T21:53:00.000+01:002008-07-20T21:53:00.000+01:00Def can&#39;t offer any advice how to stop the tantrums but a G&amp;T anytime after 11 in the morn always help take the edge off them!!!All Things Bright &amp; Beautifulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16552587440702583745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-30509964343146296102008-07-20T19:28:00.000+01:002008-07-20T19:28:00.000+01:00well, i just had to comment as I think it was meant to be...my name is Lucy, my mum is called Kate, my sister is Amy and my son is Luke!!!! Tips for a stress free summer...mine like to make stuff..I am sure you already tdo that but we have themes sometimes as well. Last year was knights and pirates and then just twist everything around that. Pirate cooking (shiver me timber sausages!), knight adventures to the park to rescue the maiden, knight training at the swimming pool, a BBQ pirate fest. they like to make costumes, particularly weapons. <BR/><BR/>Hope you have a good summer<BR/>LucyxLucy Carlsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-45150672265066810202008-07-20T14:37:00.000+01:002008-07-20T14:37:00.000+01:00waw your mushroom is sooo adorbable!<BR/>great blog :)<BR/><BR/>hope to hear from you, <BR/>take care,<BR/>Monika ♥Monika Dubskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17490599236778507319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-55405695408723923882008-07-20T12:36:00.000+01:002008-07-20T12:36:00.000+01:00I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a tantrum free "week", let alone a "summer". My daughter has 2 1/2 year old quads and an almost 4 older brother, so having a day or week without squabbles would almost be like being on vacation. When the "babies" are at our house we have 2 little plastic pools in the back yard that they dearly love to play in. They're SOOO much easier to handle outside - which also wears them out so they sleep much better for a little "quiet" baby time. Anybody up for a chuckle can read her blog at http://MultipleMayhem.com. After reading a few of her posts, you can settle back and say "wow! my day wasn't really so bad after all!"<BR/><BR/>Good luck on getting your work done over the summer.<BR/><BR/>Sarah<BR/>http://SewingBusiness.com<BR/>http://SarahJDoyle.comSarah Doylehttp://patternsthatfityou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-54962214425951663952008-07-20T07:30:00.000+01:002008-07-20T07:30:00.000+01:00my tips for you are excercise, a walk to the park each day, a reward chart for doing holiday chores, cooking, especially baking,Make dough ornaments, 2 cups of plain (all purpose) flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup water, food colouring. mix together till it forms a dough, roll out and cut out shapes (cookie cutters) and bakes for two hours in a low heat oven. let them cool down, paint them and a little varnish. endless possibilties! <BR/>The time will fly, you'll see!melmemakespretty.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-53793612803823100742008-07-19T21:47:00.000+01:002008-07-19T21:47:00.000+01:00My tips for summer are- Lots of crafty items- painting, sticking, gluing etc.<BR/>Make a big batch of playdough, using dofferent colours and smells and add glitter!! Goes down a storm! We have picnics in the garden if sunny or on the living room floor if wet!<BR/>Get a paddling pool and fill it with water and let them free with tubs, cups, boats, anything!<BR/>Have fun!!Bead Studiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11041300795699424194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-58303162356576947082008-07-19T20:45:00.000+01:002008-07-19T20:45:00.000+01:00I think the tip to a tantrum free summer is variety - trip to the park, the library, indoor picnic (if the weather is rubbish), crafting afternoon, exploring afternoon (go to a nearby village), treasure hunt (works indoors or out) - also have a couple of treats in the house that you can bring out if you need some time to yourself (a small toy or sticker book for example) <BR/>Have a good summer! <BR/>Natalie x<BR/>P.S - please enter me in your giveaway!Summer by the seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18057439331089058858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-44019311980688794262008-07-18T22:27:00.000+01:002008-07-18T22:27:00.000+01:00Our summers are usually far from tantrum free! Previously my mind has drawn a blank when faced with two bored and argumentative tiddlers.<BR/>I'm changing tack this year and we have drawn up some ideas lists to make sure we can always think of something to do even on the rainiest or most cash strapped days. <BR/>I'll report back on how it goes!<BR/><BR/>xxxLesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15557955127436410152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-16670169419865345082008-07-18T22:22:00.000+01:002008-07-18T22:22:00.000+01:00belated happy birthday - hope you had a fabulous day!AnnieBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17692298141981772318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-69654379723425423152008-07-18T20:01:00.000+01:002008-07-18T20:01:00.000+01:00I wish I can help you out with a tantrum free summer, but I don't have kids. Sorry, I'm no help there. I love your blog and all of your tutorial that you post. Thanks! Your work wonderful and beautiful.Diana Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04006498324115237205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-44156885755569175342008-07-18T16:03:00.000+01:002008-07-18T16:03:00.000+01:00A nice new sprinkler, lots of art projects, swimming &amp; karate and cook outs every night. So far, only one tantrum and that was on vacation! Of course, I don&#39;t have any time for projects, but it has been fun so far!farmgirlinnewmexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-64911801854494007502008-07-18T15:53:00.000+01:002008-07-18T15:53:00.000+01:00Oh yes, we also plan a picnic for Fridays and in the afternoons when the little one takes a nap I try to do something special with my 5 year old. Paint nails, bake, glitter paint, observational drawing, something we wouldn't be able to do with the baby.sewspunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598019415149258896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-51966435125155117262008-07-18T15:47:00.000+01:002008-07-18T15:47:00.000+01:00I sat down with my daughter as soon as school was out and we made a schedule. (little kids love schedules.) Different things on different days, like going to the library or doing a yoga video. Now if I say it's time to do something she will always ask, "is it on the schedule?" It seems to be working.<BR/>Oh yeah one of the times on there is free play and that actually works too because it's on the schedule!sewspunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598019415149258896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-73653097922027913162008-07-18T15:29:00.000+01:002008-07-18T15:29:00.000+01:00I would second the chalk - mine play outside for hours with it! Also if it's not raining (hahahahahaha) then you can 'paint' with water. It's fab and it dries quickly in the sun so they have an endless supply of painting surfacesSwirlyartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604277693684703535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-39306555814967613142008-07-18T14:44:00.000+01:002008-07-18T14:44:00.000+01:00Well for us this is the first proper year that school holidays will effect us as M has spent the last year having everyday at preschool. So her being at home for 6 weeks solid should be interesting.<BR/>But because I'm new to all this my only tip (and I'm not sure if its a tip as such) is to make a plan of inside activites.<BR/>This is what I will be doing. It may involve lots of googling but I think it will be worth it as I reckon the weather is going to be RUBBISH!<BR/><BR/>Happy birthday too!Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01261881473022815425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-697374149989721002008-07-18T13:59:00.000+01:002008-07-18T13:59:00.000+01:00I love give away's and esspecially yours!<BR/><BR/>And well today the holiday started here in The Netherlands, and I am so glad!<BR/>I love it, to have the children around me...<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MaureenMaureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349673468910172119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-79818144204482297382008-07-18T09:40:00.000+01:002008-07-18T09:40:00.000+01:00I am planning to do some of the brilliant craft activites from The Crafty Crow with my two and also to keep some wine in the fridge for when they have gone to bed!<BR/>We'll have our Summer Funm Jar again like we did last year which is handy for those ' I'm bored' moments which usually mean they can't think what to do. The jar is full of slips of paper with suggestions on - go to the park, feed the ducks, make a peg doll etc etc.<BR/>I'm sure the summer hols would be more fun if only it would stop raining.....!French Knotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-815828627603971196.post-53114846587032402982008-07-18T03:11:00.000+01:002008-07-18T03:11:00.000+01:00Tantrum free? Oh, my!<BR/>It helps break up our day when we make lunchtime into funtime. The kids help prepare it then we: eat on the living room floor (indoor picnic), read new library books at the table, play at a park then picnic in the car, take our lunch to a playground and dine on the play structure of our choice.<BR/>Oh! We also do odd/even walks. At each intersection we hold up fingers ... if the number is odd we go left, even we go right. It's a great way to get non-whiny walks.The WoodLand Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10130111285463882069noreply@blogger.com