Hello and welcome to
Mum Makes!
Mum Makes is a new website built to share and document my journey with my two daughters and the things we make and get up to.
I hope that you can find things of interest to inspire your play and craft and welcome all suggestions and ideas from you too!
Latest Posts
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Toddler Talk
Starting our Home Education Journey
We have just started our home education journey with Artie. Read about our reasons for doing so and our plans for the future.
Written by hannah on 12 Sep 2023
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Play
Make your very own toddler routine cards
Parts of Artie's day are always the same but sometimes we are met with resistance when she needs to change her nappy or put clothes on. I thought having a routine schedule that she could see and interact with might help her to anticipate activities and be more open to them. Here's how I did it!
Written by hannah on 11 May 2021
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Play
Easy Mashed Potato Messy Play
A very easy way to crate an edible, fun messy play for babies aged 6 months old and above and toddlers!
Written by hannah on 14 Apr 2021
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Play
A Monster Themed Messy Play
We love monsters! We had a messy play in honour of Belch, the littlest monster from 10 Minutes Until Bedtime Little Monster, a new favourite book in our house!
Written by hannah on 12 Apr 2021
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Play
Cute Easter bunnies crafting activity
A quick and easy craft activity using only 3 things you can find around the house and your hand! Make cute little Easter bunnies you can keep forever.
Written by hannah on 24 Mar 2021
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Play
How to make coloured rice
An easy recipe for making dyed rice, chickpeas, pasta or any other coloured food
Written by hannah on 20 Mar 2021
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Play
Our bee themed Flisat table activity
On the eve of Spring we had fun with a bee-themed activity table. We had sensory elements of the texture of rice, a natural honeycomb tasting, planting seeds and making a candle.
Written by hannah on 19 Mar 2021
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Toddler Talk
Why is my baby crying?
When my baby is crying I mentally go through a list of reasons why they might be upset. I've outlined some of the reasons why my baby has cried and what you can do to soothe yours. There's also a bonus download so that you can keep the list handy for when your baby is crying.
Written by hannah on 16 Mar 2021
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Babble
We're launching!
The site is launching today! Welcome to Mum Makes, it's lovely to have you here!
Written by hannah on 14 Mar 2021
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Play
Getting Started with the Flisat/messy play activity table
I love setting up our Flisat table with lots of different messy play and sensory activities. Here's how to get started and some ideas on tables you can put together
Written by hannah on 1 Mar 2021