Puzzles, Board games, Shape sorters. Today I am sharing the very BEST wooden toys for kids! There is something quite special about a wooden toy. Not only do they look beautiful but they are also kinder to the environment. Many are often handmade, you can see the care and attention that has gone into them. What I love the most is that they last and can be passed down through the family for many years to come. Today I am sharing our favourite wooden toys, just in time for Christmas! Jacques Kids Animal Safari Wooden Shape Sorter, £16.99 What it is: An Animal Shape Sorter Wooden Toy featuring ..read more

Sorting through my children’s clothes is one of my most dreaded jobs. I am so emotionally attached to their old clothes. I find it really hard to get rid of them.   To make it a little easier for both myself, and the girls, I like to turn it into a game. Firstly, we name each corner of the room; recycle, pass on and keep. We then go through each item in the wardrobe, making a decision on which pile the clothing should go in as we go. Once we’ve decided where the items going to go, we do the app ..read more

It’s that time of year again, the Elf on the shelf has come out of isolation and taken up residence in our home. Whilst we love this fun family tradition it can sometimes be hard to think of 24 elf on the shelf ideas and activities. I have put together a list of 24 easy set ups that you and your family will love. I have also included some festive activity suggestions to really get you into the Christmas spirit. Don’t forget to follow me on instagram @roseyhome to see all these elf set ups in action. Day 1 – Elvis the elf has arrived in his isolation capsule and with him brings an advent gift ..read more

My Girls love to craft. If your kids are the same then this gift guide is for you! I have put together a list of all their favourite creative toys, to give you some gift inspiration for the crafty kids in your life. Cool Maker Sewing Machine Cool Maker Sewing Machine Refill Kit Drill Picture Slime Kit PixelStars Dream House Tye Dye Kit Bath bomb making kit Spirograph The post GIFT GUIDE FOR CRAFTY KIDS appeared first on Roseyhome ..read more

A few days ago we were invited to visit the newly refurbished The Red Lion, Bar and Eatery, in Oxford. Now, many years ago, this was a haunt of mine and I spent many a Saturday night there. After hearing about the unbelievable transformation I couldn’t wait to visit. We were first shown to the gin bar. They had a wide variety of gin’s, mixers and garnishes that you could help yourselves to. We had lots of fun personalising our drinks and soon took our seats in the bar area. The decor of the place is beautiful. It reminds me of a Glam gentleman’s club. Lots of gorgeous wall paper, sump ..read more