Marlowe's Mini Makers

Posted on March 25, 2020May 20, 2021 by Jade

Temporary Closure

COVID-19 closure

It’s with sad regret that I am announcing that we will be closed as of Monday the 23rd of March until we can all resume some normality.

As my husband is a key worker at this time, I need to support our children which is my number one priority. I’m secretly looking forward to having lots of cuddles with Marlowe.

This is by no means a permanent measure right now. The government have announced lots of plans to help small businesses come out the other side and that is exactly what I intend on doing.

Posted on January 27, 2020May 20, 2021 by Jade

Organising a birthday party for your little ones can end up all work and no play, which isn’t how it should be. Birthday parties are meant to be filled with fun and happiness, not stressful and choresome. We’ve attended and ran many parties. It’s time I share with you my 5 top birthday party tips.

Posted on December 28, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade — 1 Comment

Keeping Super Organised – Business Mums!

As many of you know, I’m a Mumma to four as well as a business owner. I know many of you are in a similar situation, that is, having kids and running some kind of business, whether that be full time or a side hustle.

I have struggled for so long to try and stay organised, especially with my online presence as it’s just too time-consuming and I get swallowed in the mound of growing posts and the pressure to create original content. I’ve used calendars, I’ve used social planners, I even brought a £100 Filofax in the hopes it would keep me organised, but no.

I stumbled recently across a kick-ass mini-course about calendar systems which opened my eyes to how I view content, creating content and how to organise it. Considering the course was only a mini-course, it’s opened my eyes to where I’ve been going wrong.

Posted on December 28, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade

Toys, Sometimes Less is More

Seeing as it has just been Christmas, it’s likely that you may be experiencing toy overload.

I know as a parent I always think we haven’t gotten the kids enough, but in reality, it turns out to be much more than I anticipated. That and you can’t control what others buy for your children and then before you know it, you have your very own toy shop.

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Posted on October 4, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade

Let’s Get Refilling

We are super happy to have our new refill station in place at our play centre, Gillingham. In conjunction with Route Zero, we have stocked some essentials such as washing up liquid to saintiser, we have 9 various liquids to choose from.

All refills can be unloaded into your own bottles or we do have some 500ml glass bottles for purchase at £1 each.

Posted on March 3, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade

Putty Fantastic!

Well, we’ve all seen everyone going stir crazy about slime and putty. We have finally caved in and gave it a go today with the two big boys.

Posted on February 26, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade

Kids Stained Glass Window

The weekend just gone saw the sun shining. What better way to enjoy it than making these kids stained glass windows. They looked beautiful up in the window with the sun pouring through the colours. The boys have affixed theirs to their bedroom windows, while I have situated mine on the mini window in the downstairs loo!

Posted on February 23, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade — 1 Comment

A Snowy Night

Canvas work is something that has been at the forefront of my mind for some time. Both in terms of business, creating and promoting my range but also from a personal point of view

It’s not something I have ever felt comfortable to step into. Me, create a piece of art? Use paints and brushes and actually have a recognisable piece of art at the end of it? No I couldn’t possibly do that.

Today however saw me step out of my comfort zone and actually put paint on canvas and bring to life some silver birch trees . I’ve detailed below what I did, why don’t you have a go?

Posted on February 18, 2019May 20, 2021 by Jade

Canvas just got foxy

I’ve never been particularly artistic despite selling children’s craft kits.

I think it’s been a lack of confidence really, that people wouldn’t like my work and I’ve let that stop me.

I’ve decided I’d really like to learn to draw, because I want to and because I want to expand my range of canvas designs.

Posted on September 21, 2018May 20, 2021 by Jade

Sand Art at Andy’s Fun Day 2018 which raised 7k!

On the 15th of September 2018, I attended a family fun day titled Andy’s Fun Day, where I held my Sand Art stall.

The day was set up by Katie Gillard, the daughter of Andrew Gillard. Unfortunately, Andrew had fought a battle with cancer for 19 years whereby this devasting illness took his life on Boxing Day 2017. Continue reading Sand Art at Andy’s Fun Day 2018 which raised 7k!