Remember This Game?

Today you can grab a Kindle copy of 'Traditional Games: How to Have Fun off the Grid' totally FREE!

 Traditional Games: How to Have Fun off the Grid



This handy little book is packed with great ideas for games to play indoors or out, young or old. There are sitting down games for those of us who overdid Sunday lunch and some great fun outdoor games with lots of blasts from the past!

Do you remember this one?

What’s The Time Mr. Wolf?

This used to be a playground favourite. One player is the ‘wolf’ and faces a wall. All the other players stand in a line a fair distance behind him.

The players call out ‘what’s the time Mr. Wolf?’ and the ‘wolf’ calls out, for example, ‘1 o’clock’. The players then take one step towards the wolf.

They repeat ‘What’s the time Mr. Wolf?’ and the ‘wolf’ may call ‘It’s two o’clock’. The players take two further steps closer to the wolf.

The wolf doesn’t have to choose one o’clock then two o’clock etc; it can be totally random.

This goes on until the ‘wolf’ chooses when it’s teatime. After the players have called out ‘what’s the time?’ the wolf can say at any time ‘It’s teatime!’

As soon as he has, he chases the players, who all run away from the wolf, and the one he catches is the next wolf.

"Phew! Sounds hectic, but great fun :-)"

If you're still relaxing after Sunday lunch, the family dice game with scorecard will keep you amused :-) Traditional Games: How to Have Fun off the Grid

Don't miss this - no strings  attached.. BUT it's only free for today (Friday 14th June 2013). Download and enjoy!

Linda x

How to Make a Doll

"Knit a Kid today"

When you make a doll, you're creating a wonderland of imagination for your children. The Ekokids are designed to take that one step further. These dolls are teenage dolls with a passion for clothes and healthy living.

They can be made really quickly and you can add to their wardrobe on a daily basis - pieces are small, easy and quick to make and need only a few metres of yarn to get them done. You could knit 4 main dolls from 100g of yarn - which you can pick up from thrift shops or directly online. I found some great packs of different coloured yarn on Amazon at a good price.

The Ekokids cost very little, last for ages and get you loads of Brownie points from the children. The patterns are step by step style, designed for beginners but seasoned knitters will adore them too :-)

Knitting for beginners patterns are often simple but edge on the boring side - scarves and hats are great to knit but if you want to create a family heirloom that will delight everyone real quick, these dolls are the answer...

There are 3 stunning online patterns you can access in just a couple of clicks.

Online Ekokid Patterns





If you just love your Kindle, choose from the 3 volumes listed on this page (where you can also find a potted history of The Ekokids):

Keep the Kids on the Kindle




And the Ekokids have just launched a new kit called 'Knit-A-Kid' - we're still in pre-launch stage really but all the tools and materials you need can be delivered to your door, ready to make your first doll. And the beauty of these kits is that you'll have the needles, accessories and pattern available to make more!

Knit-A-Kid Knitting Kits




Just before I sign off, if you haven't learnt to knit yet, it's a life skill definitely worth getting into. Knitting has  big health benefits too...it engages both sides of the brain. Activities that do this can help prevent brain conditions such as Alzheimer's. Knitting also helps you relax - oh, and it really helps with snacking habits. Knitting is not compatible with eating sticky cakes and chocolates!

A couple of pointed sticks and a length of yarn and you can create so many practical and beautiful soft toys, baby bootees, jumpers, scarves and woolly hats, gifts, warm covers and of course your eco-friendly Ekokids.

Happy Knitting!

Linda x

Designer Wardrobe

New patterns are up!

All these patterns can be accessed online with a couple of quid and a couple of clicks! Making Ekokid dolls as gifts or toys for your children is an inexpensive hobby that you can enjoy anywhere.

Hoody & Dancing Skirt

Hat & Coat

and of course the Crop Top and Jeans




Get Your Kid Knitted Today! Pop over to this page  Ekokid Patterns  for full details of what you need and how to start.

"Happy Knitting!"