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How can I encourage my child’s natural creativity without making a mess?
No matter how much we celebrate creative play here at Oglee Poglee, we know there are days when you just don’t want the kids to make a mess! What if we told you there are ways you can boost creative thinking and encourage their imagination without having to clear up afterwards? Here are our favourite …
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8 Ways to Unleash Your Child’s Creativity Beside Crafts
Nurturing a child’s creativity is one of the most valuable things we can do for them during their childhood. We were all born to create. Yet sadly many adults have forgotten how to use and enjoy their natural ingenuity. At Oglee Poglee, we’re determined this won’t be the case for the next generation – and …
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10 Creative Beach Activities Beyond Sandcastles
What family beach trip isn’t complete without building a sandcastle? It’s the perfect chance for both kids and grown-ups to get creative together and bring out your competitive sides while you’re at it! If you’re planning on spending a whole day on the sands, here are 10 other creative beach activities to try: Make sand …
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Creative Influencers Worth Following
Image by Handy with Scissors If you’re not as naturally creative as you’d like to be, finding ways to inspire the kids into getting craft or expressing their arty side can be tricky. Where do you start?! Well, wonder no more – here are our top picks of creative influencers who will give you …
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Party bags for kids with big imaginations
If your child has a big imagination then they will love our craft party bags. These little craft kits have no instructions included which means your child is free to create whatever they like with the cool crafty bits. It’s known as open-ended play and the only limitation is your child’s imagination. We love it …
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10 Ways to Keep Your Kids Art & Crafts (Besides the Fridge Door)
It’s lovely when our kids get arty and proudly bring us their creations. But we’ve all faced that moment when we’re not entirely sure what to do with their latest masterpiece. There’s only so much room on the front of the fridge and it’s hard throwing stuff away. Here are our favourite alternative ideas of …
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Homemade Party Fun: Amazing DIY Kids Party Decorations
Planning a party theme and organising the decor is a great way to get the family together and be creative. Here are our favourite DIY party decoration ideas to both get the kids involved or set-up as a fun surprise: Cardboard tube birthday banners Empty cardboard toilet tubes are the creative parent’s secret weapon! They …
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Boys Like Craft Too – Craft Ideas They’ll Love
The word ‘craft’ may have somewhat feminine connotations, but boys really do love to craft too! All children are born curious explorers ready to experiment with materials and eager to problem solve, which is why crafting is an activity anyone can enjoy. At Oglee Poglee, we cater for boys by keeping crafts BIG, interactive, and …
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What Makes a Memorable Party Bag?
Love them or loathe them, party bags are synonymous with children’s birthday parties. Kids love them. I think it’s the excitement of not quite knowing what you’re going to get inside, but always expecting a fun treat! But I know for many parents, the thought of having to sort a party bag which isn’t just …
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20 Kids Crafts Every Child Should Try Before 12
Looking for more creative ideas to do with your kids? Presenting your child with an exciting invitation to create doesn’t need to be complicated. The most memorable creative opportunities often come from trying something new! Here are 20 kids craft techniques and activities every child should have a go at before they turn 12: Collage …
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Creative Heroes Club: Mission Two
Following the success of our launch event, Creative Heroes Club: Mission Two took place on Saturday 2nd February. Once again the families did themselves proud and worked together to solve what was, quite a tricky challenge. Oglee Pip had continued his adventure, left the strange planet with the help of a rocket booster back pack …
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Creative Heroes Club: The Launch
On Saturday 17th November we launched the first ever Creative Heroes Club in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire and it was epic! A huge thank you to all the families who came and spent the afternoon designing, creating and inventing with us. With the kids leading the way and no restrictions to limit their imaginations it was an …
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How to Host a Birthday Party Both Kids and Parents Will Love
We all want to give our children birthday parties they’ll really enjoy and remember. But aren’t the best parties the ones where the parents also have fun? Especially if you’re the parents hosting! Here’s how to hold a Birthday party that satisfies everyone: Keep it simple and focused on the children It sounds obvious, right? …
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What Is an ‘Invitation to Create’?
Eager to create more creative moments with your children? There’s a good chance you’ve come across the term ‘invitation to create’ on Instagram, Pinterest or craft packed parenting blogs – but what does this popular term mean? And how does an invitation to create benefit our kids? The good news: it’s easy to understand. An …
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10 Attractions to Engage Their Imagination
When the kids head back to school, term time madness can leave you wondering how you’re going to squeeze in any creative adventures as a family. Especially if they’re not eager to sit down at the kitchen table and get crafty together. Here’s a round-up of 10 top attractions to engage their imagination without them …
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Crafting on the Go: How to Get Creative Outside the House
Crafting and creating needn’t be something you keep to days spent at home. We try to encourage our children to be creative wherever we go, particularly if we’ve got some time to fill while travelling or on holiday. Here are 10 ways to get creative outside the house: Sketching & doodling Keep it simple with …
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10 Exciting Invitations to Create This Summer
The easiest way to keep them entertained this summer? Help them get lost in the beauty of their own imagination. Here are 10 exciting invitations you can set up to encourage them to imagine, create, problem solve and have fun: Cardboard targets Mix crafting with active play by giving your kids the tools to make …
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Discovery Sprouts – Outdoor Adventures
Oglee Poglee is fiercely proud of its team and so it’s a pleasure to introduce you to Discovery Sprouts, a new children’s outdoor activity experience set up by our very own arty explorer Bizi and her friend Laura. With two boys I am no stranger to the outdoors and the benefits is has on my …
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Martha’s Bespoke Birthday Party
What is a bespoke children’s party I hear you say? Well it’s the wild ideas and make believe adventures that your child dreams of brought to life by the Oglee Poglee team of arty adventurers. Martha was turning 7 this year and her mum approached me looking for a party that would make Martha’s dreams …
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Bespoke Children’s Birthday Cakes
Amanda Bradford Cake Design is a kitchen studio specialising in custom handmade cakes. I met Amanda on the school run and since then she has become my go to lady for amazing cakes. Not because she is a dear friend but because she makes all her cakes from scratch using the finest, fresh, natural ingredients …
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What to Put Inside their First Art Box
Children are born creators, and they love being given a sense of responsibility – so what could be more exciting than being given their very own art box full of tools and materials to craft whenever they like! Here’s what to include in their first art box: Quality crayons Even the youngest creative can have …
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We Won! Best Children’s Business in Hertfordshire
We are thrilled to announce that Oglee Poglee won “Best Children’s Business” in the 2018 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Thank you so much to everyone that votes for us, it really does mean a lot. What a weekend to win on! There was a royal wedding and a 70th Birthday celebration for my mum so I …
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Brilliant Kids Books to Encourage Creative Thinking
When it comes to unleashing our kids’ creativity, sometimes we need a little inspiration. These brilliant books are packed full of ideas to stimulate young minds and encourage creative thinking: Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids Looking for a fun way to spend time with your children that doesn’t require hours of …
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10 Easy, Creative Games With A Pen & Paper
You don’t need a cupboard full of craft supplies to get your kids creatively thinking and having fun! These 10 simple games require just pen and paper, great for on the go or while waiting at a restaurant: Art directors Let’s start with one which is great for children to play with family or friends. …
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Children’s Parties – Finding the right venue
Your child has big birthday plans; they’ve picked the party theme and you have discovered a brilliant party entertainer, it’s just the venue to sort out! A party at home is a great idea for small gatherings but what if you have invited a whole class of energetic children? Finding a suitable venue to host …
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Capturing Memories, Photography by Nina Mace
Hopefully you will have noticed some stunning photography of children having fun around the Oglee Poglee website. I learnt a long time ago that to capture those beautiful moments in a child’s life you need a professional like Nina Mace. At Oglee Poglee we love working with Nina because she knows how to make it …
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Top 10 Gifts for Creative Kids
Do you find yourself wishing you could gift your child something other than more plastic? Here are 10 gift ideas to captivate the imagination of creative children and delight parents in something different.
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A Evening of Crafting with First Mummies Club
I first met Lisa of First Mummies’ Club a few years ago and we have kept in touch every since. Mainly because we love the same things; being crafty and sharing that creative joy with others. First Mummies’ Club is an ‘after hours’ arts & crafts group specifically for mums. Held in cosy venues this …
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Top Tips For Messy Play At Home
We all know there’s nothing more wonderful for little kids than free creative play. Invaluable for their innovation skills, manual dexterity and of course a couple of hours’ without electronic devices can’t do them any harm.
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