Silent Sunday

Senses in the garden #1 - Sound

At the moment we are really trying to get the garden all set up for the summer and our aim is to maximise development and fun potential outdoors.

The way were trying to organise this is to make little areas within the garden dedicated to different senses for the children to explore and play. We already have a play decking area with toys in like a playhouse, car, bike, tent etc. Normal things you might find in anyone's garden with kids.

What I want to now do is create these areas as cheaply and economically as possible to show children don't need expensive toys, just a few recycled household objects and a bit of imagination.

Sunflower seed mosaic pictures

You may have seen our guide a few weeks ago on growing Sunflowers? If you haven't already sown your seeds here's how: Sowing Sunflower Seeds! We had great fun doing ours and there has been some real interest watching them start shooting and watering them everyday.

Easter giveaway winner announced

Thanks to everyone for your entries to win the beautifully illustrated book by Amy Hest 'Little Chick'

The number picked by Random.org was 78 which is.....

KIRSTY FOX (@bloomingfox)

Congratulations to you! Could you please email me your address at you.me.and.the.mindees@gmail.com so I can get that posted off to you asap in time for Easter!

All of those who were so lucky, never fear, we have a fabulous competition coming in April to win a FunPod!!!! Keep your eyes peeled......

Silent Sunday