Archive for the ‘Random Thoughts’ Category

It’s been a bit quiet here at Crayons central due to a combination factors. Mainly to do with workload, playgroup commitments etc. so blogging as taken a back seat. Quite a lot has happened this summer, the most exciting of which is that we have a veggie garden and the little Crayons have been enjoying [...]

Well, I have been tagged by the lovely MummyMad at TheMadHouse , this remarkable lady is a uber-busy mum who continues to inspire me and many others with her MadProjects and general creativity. This tag requires that I list 10 of my favorite things that are free. Seriously, not sure I am ready to turn [...]

I have just read the most heartfelt and touching new years’ resolution on slugsandsnail’s blog. I wish that I could write something equally moving, but this Christmas has been a odd one for me. The whole household has come down with the lurgies and I have been really busy with work and other projects that [...]

We had our playgroup Christmas party last wednesday. The teachers did a wonderful job and organised a trip out to a soft play centre along with lunch. Playgroup paid for the coach trip and also a gift for each child. The teachers did an amazing job and also managed to organise a raffle (of which [...]

I have decided to go minimalist for my website, well, not too minimalist as I am still a lover of bright colours (see i-dent graphic above). The compromise was a move away from a dark background and keeping the colour palette simple and clean. I have managed to incorporate my most favourite colour of the [...]