A fun crafting activity to get the kids involved with for Guy Fawkes is a festive fireworks t-shirt.
BAMBAM Brings Back Luxury Toys
When you come across antique toys, whether found covered in dust in your grandmother’s attic or in perfect condition
in an antique shop, it is always amazing to see the pure craftsmanship of the items, the type of craftsmanship that makes
the plastic toys of today just cannot compare to.
There are various brands however, that have been developed to bring the beauty, quality and functionality back to baby
toys and games.
One of these brands is Netherlands based quality gift brand for babies, BAMBAM. Created in 1992 by Amsterdam
based mother of four Nicolette Meijer, the BAMBAM boutique was created to bring style and fashion back to
babyland.
With their trademark crown motif, BAMBAM has become widely recognised, sought after and adored and can
now be found outside the Netherlands in many of Europe’s most stylish baby boutiques.
So whether you have just started your Christmas shopping or are simply looking for some quality toys for your
baby, the high quality and surprisingly affordable BAMBAM toys are certainly the way to go.
Some great gift ideas from BAMBAM include:
BAMBAM Wooden Punch Pegs in Blue or Pink £25.00
BAMBAM Wooden Tower in Blue or Pink £21.00
BAMBAM Wooden Xylophone in Blue or Pink £29.00
BAMBAM Wooden Block Box in Pink or Blue £21.00
Magically Quick Monday Dinner: Kids Shish Kebabs
Quick to cook, easy to create and healthy for the body, this fun meal idea gets your kids involved in the cooking process.
Serve this dish with french fries, new potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
1/2 pound lean round or stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt to taste
Cherry tomatoes (20 or so)
Peppers (red, green and yellow)
Courgette (large)
Red Onion
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
Instructions
1. Soak the wooden skewers in water (for about 20 minutes)
2. Cut the courgette up into slices. Using a small cookie cutter or a knife, slice the vegetable into the shape of
stars or hearts, piling the pieces for speed. Place into a bowl.
3. Cut the peppers in half and remove the center. Slice the pepper up into the thick strips, then cut half of the
strips into large squares. Take half of the squares and slice them in half diagonally creating triangles. Place the
square and triangle shaped peppers into a bowl.
4. Place cherry tomatoes into a bowl.
5. Combine the raw beef cubes with half of the soy sauce and honey in to a bowl and toss to coat.
6. Sear the outside edges of the beef to remove bacteria (don’t cook all the way through). Place in a bowl.
7. Combine the remaining soy sauce and honey and coat vegtables.
8. Take the wooden skewers out of the water and let your kids dress their skewer. If you have children under 5,
make sure you help them to ensure safety!
9. Place the kebobs on a small baking sheet and broil for 10 to 14 minutes
