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The Children's Furniture Blog

Life with kids - and it's not always about the furniture...

#Activities, #Children's Room, #Days Out, #Gardening, #Parenting, #Play, #Recipes, #Travel

Boy playing in leaves

Be a Nature Detective – Leaf Scavenger Hunt

A Scavenger Hunt is one outdoor activity that can be adapted for any outing. The Leaf Scavenger Hunt is suitable for all ages, even the little ones.

A bushy tailed red squirrel

Can You Be A Nature Detective?

Now that the spring weather is getting warmer and the days are longer there is a lot of activity in the natural world. The birds are beginning to sing again and squirrels will be digging for buried nuts and seeds …

Boy playing in a pile of leaves

5 Good Reasons To Encourage Activity

For children, nothing beats playing outdoors for developing their brains and burning off excess energy…

A very confused young girl

Imaginative Play “But No one Taught Us How To Imagine”

We are told that imaginative play is best for kid’s development but who’s teaching them how to ‘imagine’?

Angry rabbit

The Most Hated Toys

Plastic toys don’t age well, they lose their shine, their colours change (and not in a good way) and they become brittle. They don’t look enticing, just rather – soulless.

An over zealous referee

Imaginative Play. 4 Ways To Ruin Playtime

We all understand the importance of imaginative play but adults can unintentionally undermine its value by imposing their own values…

Girl running with balloons

Which Play Personality Are You?

Stuart Brown MD and founder of the National Institute for Play has identified 8 play personalities that develop over time as we develop strong preferences for certain types of play.

2 girls running and playing

To Play or Not to Play? That Is The Question!

There is mounting concern that play is being reduced in favour of structured-time and academic subjects, even with children in Early Years.

Bumblebee

Why Bumble Bees Have Smelly Feet

The decline of the bumblebee has been in the news a lot recently but here’s a thing you may not know and your kid’s will find interesting…

Child playing with a tablet computer

Is Imaginative Play Being Eroded?

Is traditional children’s play under threat from computer games, smartphones and tablets?

Child's bedroom

Children’s Rooms Ideas

Of all the rooms that should be filled with creativity and character, it has to be a child’s bedroom or playroom.

Fun in the Garden

Gardens ought to be fun and enjoyable although ‘experts’ disagree. Where kids are concerned though, you can’t beat a good lawn.

Zebra design cabinets

Inspiring Designers

Looking for inspiration, I’ve recently been travelling around to various furniture events…

Girl picking flowers in a field

Spring Is Here – Almost

Spring is almost upon us again and it’s a great time to be outdoors with the kids…

Cooked egg in a mug

Egg in a Cup

This recipe is a slight twist on the traditional ‘poached egg on toast’ as it is served in a cup or mug.

Child eating a bowl of cereal

Getting Kids to Try New Foods

Get your children trying new foods with our tips, a little patience and perseverance…

Healthy kid's packed lunch

Perfect Packed Lunches

A balanced diet is about eating lots of different foods to get the nutrients they need, so be prepared to put in a bit of time and effort – it’ll pay off in spades for their nutrition…

Bobotie Dish

Bobotie

A fun and original recipe with curried meat, sultanas, oranges and egg custard.

Mixed bean salad

Mixed Bean Salad

To make this salad you just combine different types of canned beans and vegetables and mix with a dressing.

Fruit smoothies

Autumn Fruit Smoothie

This delicious smoothie is made from fruit that is in season during autumn.

Couscous salad

Rainbow Couscous

A quick an easy recipe that’s both nutritious and filling. Bright peppers add a rainbow of colours and a cool crunch to this tasty salad.

Easy Greek Salad

Easy Greek Salad, Pitta Breads and Tzatziki

A traditional Greek Salad alive with flavour. Serve as an accompaniment to the family meal or on its own as a healthy lunch option…

Cheese muffins in a mug

Cheese and Herb Muffins in a Mug

A tasty savoury muffin, perfect served as a warming snack with soup on a cold day and so easy to make…

Brightly painted children's bedroom

Child Safe Paint Colours from Little Greene

Painting your children’s rooms isn’t just about picking colours, you want to be using products that are safe for use too.

Jars of sweets

Should Children Give Up Treats For Lent?

It’s all very well and good us adults giving up treats for Lent, but should we be encouraging children to do the same?

Painted ceiling with bold stripes

Decorating Ideas for Ceilings

A few original ideas for decorating the ceiling in your kid’s room.

Easter Bunnies

Easter Egg Trails

Get out with the kids this Easter and take part in one of the many organised Egg Hunts around the country. With free chocolate available, what’s not to like?

Child painting a fence

Child-Safe Finishes for Outdoors

What preservatives and wood stains to use for children’s playhouses and outdoor furniture.

Kid's easy access bookcase

Child Friendly Storage

A growing family means growing storage needs…. But you probably can’t afford to keep buying expensive storage units each time a child’s taste in toys changes…

Messy painting set

Don’t stress over the mess!

Kids create mess, there’s no way around it. Here are some great tips to help you learn to live with it.

Nautical themed bedroom

A Room They’ll Love

Children’s rooms lend themselves well to having a fun, imaginative or inspirational theme, and creating the idea isn’t as difficult or expensive as you think.

3 sets of bunk beds

Shared Bedrooms

It’s common practice for siblings to share a bedroom but this can cause problems, so here a few tips to get you started…

Toddler tantrum

Toddler Tantrums

A few ways to deal with a young child when they decide to throw a tantrum…

Stars painted ceiling

Latest Trends

What’s new and popular in the world of children’s rooms

Kid's cleaning kit

Getting Kids to Clean Up

8 ways to encourage children to clean their bedrooms

Child attempting to climb a set of drawers

Keeping Them Safe

There are lots of things to consider when creating a space for your child, but there is also one big thing to consider and that is safety…

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