Ever received a beautiful bouquet, and want to preserve the flowers forever? Maybe the flowers are a special gift, or mark a significant life event such as a wedding or funeral. Although an intimidating prospect, it is much easier than you think to keep those beauties preserved for life. This guide will show you how...
Our Yoto player review examines how well this toy delivers on it's screen free audio content Yoto were kind enough to send us a player and all cards featured in this article for free (#gifted) for us to review. This is not a sponsored post, and all views are entirely our own. What is a...
You've finally got the go ahead to make your dream craft space. A space away from pets. Away from the husband. Away from the sticky fingers of the little ones. But now so many choices need to be made; what storage do I need? What colour scheme should I go with? And what craft room...
Transform your drab bullet journal into a motivational mantra with this simple Heat Transfer Vinyl tutorial. A Bullet Journal changes the way you live. I know that’s a profound statement for a craft tutorial but hear me out. For those that don’t know, bullet journaling uses a simple set of rules (…and a notepad and...
Sure to be a hit with the kids, this quick tutorial will show you how you and the kids can turn any window into a beautiful rainbow. Of course, this craft can also be easily removed from the glass in the days after, so no worries about ruining the interiors!
Cricut Design Space can do many things, but one area it is notoriously behind its competitors is in how it handles text within its proprietary software. Although by no means impossible to create beautiful cursive writing, it can be a pain in the bum having to manipulate each letter individually. But this hack using Microsoft...
To round out our reviews of "Flying Tiger" surprise bags (see our review of the bag for "Everyone" here, and "For Kids" here), we've picked up a bag labelled "For Teens and Adults". But this is a bigger bag than your average - it's an XXL bag to be precise.
How many times have we been there; a family member sees all the awesome bits we’re making with our Cricut machine, and they ask “can you pop my dog on a mug?”, or “can you get my family onto a vase?”. SURE! It can’t be that hard… right? However, the transferring of pictures in full...
Who doesn't love a surprise bag? Certainly not me, I cannot get enough of them. And every time I'm passing a Flying Tiger store, I just HAVE to go in and buy one (or two). This time I've picked up a Flying Tiger "For Kids!" surprise bag from the Basingstoke Branch (as well as an...
Recently we went for a holiday to Cornwall, which is where I’m originally from, to celebrate my son’s 3rd Birthday. Attractions and days out can get super pricey, but we wanted to splash out on at least one day out when we were down. After some research, we decided that this trips visit was going...
The addition of Whisky to this slow cooker pulled pork recipe makes it a real adult treat. We love hosting parties and get togethers with our friends. Whether it’s a quiet night in with some beers and board games, or a larger gathering around the BBQ late into the early hours, hosting a party as...
Spruce up your aging garden picnic bench with this budget friendly picnic bench upcycling idea. If you have a young family, it is highly likely your garden has faced neglect over those first few years. I vaguely remember the days when we had short lawns, borders, and trees that didn’t eclipse the sun entirely from...
A gadget to take the pain out of pineapple prep When it comes to weaning, the stage between purely purees and eating literally everything can be super stressful. Knowing which finger foods are safe and manageable can be a minefield to navigate, let alone finding ones your little treasure will actually enjoy eating.
MamaMakesDo.com was founded in 2016 by Charlotte Cook, a Mother and qualified Mechanical Engineer with a passion for money saving and cooking. When not running her blog, Charlotte can be found engaging in photography, baking something tasty in the kitchen and learning a new crafty hobby (current challenge: learning to knit). She is also an avid gamer, spending her (fleeting) free time catching up with the latest releases and building up her retro collection. Check out my About Us Page.
