Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Sunday

11th April Doll Meet

 
My girls had great fun meeting other dolls.


 
That sneaky little elf is trying to scare the life out of this poor wee Lati White
 

 
This beautiful Ante stole the show (as well as all the babies).
 

 
 
As usual, the five hours passed by so quickly and before we knew it was time to go home. It had been a fun day and it was lovely to see two new faces attending along with the regulars. :)
 


Thursday

My Little Bumble Bee

This Saturday, our little Coco will turn three, so I decided to knit him a jumper for his birthday. I sorted through my wool box and found three lovely Autumn colours, then went searching the internet for a pattern that would fit his size. Well after much browsing, I found one I thought would be suitable, but it was hard to tell from the photo shown, even so, I decided to give it a go and downloaded the PDF pattern.

 
It was simple enough to knit, and was all completed in a couple of days. However, even following the pattern to the letter, the jumper turned out slightly larger than expected. The length was perfect, but the underside a little too wide at the front which in turn made the polo neck loose, so it slipped down his shoulders.
 
He looks really cute in it just the same, just like a chubby bumble bee, but next time I will try making one using a different pattern.
 

Sunday

Day Dresses

All three girls have new day dresses, now I have to make their new band costumes.
 
 
Ivory: Hello Harmony, we were about to go for a walk. Would you like to join us?
Harmony: Hello, yes, I think I will, it's a perfect day for a walk..
Oh Ebony, your hair looks beautiful, may I touch it?
Ebony: Thank you, and yes you may, but Mummy is thinking of having it cut and restyled. (*means she may get a new wig)