Product Description

'Mum, I need a gladiator costume for school - tomorrow' 'Mum, I need cakes for the end of term party - today' 'Mum, why can't I have chocolate for breakfast?' 'Mum, it stung meeeeeee!' Mums are expected to have the answers to everything and when they don't, they need to know how to fake it. Mum Stuff gives you the inside track on how to amuse and entertain them without spending a fortune and time-saving tips to rescue you from even the stickiest situations. Plus, one or two fantastic tricks to keep up your sleeve: how about an instant 5ft coca-cola fountain, or pineapples that grow on the fridge? Crafty ideas to keep them happy - and quiet * Making wicked costumes from bin liners and other rubbish * Teaching kids to cook stuff you can actually eat * Kissing it better: First aid for the squeamish * Traditional mum skills - with a modern twist

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32197 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Junior magazine
Cuddeford-Jones's irreverent guide to keeping
children amused reads like a compendium of play
through the ages. Those old traditionals - just think
of games such as Consequences and Blind Man's Buff -
alongside modern inventions such as Buzzin' Balloons.
There are enough things to make, games to play and
songs to sing here to keep children occupied 24/7
throughout the summer holidays. What's more, it'll
cost you next to nothing, since most of the ideas use
household items that you'll already have. There are
even handy First Aid tips in cacse of calamity! A
great resource for busy mothers who want a bit of fun"

Junior Review
A compendium of play through the ages . . . A
great resource for busy mothers who want a bit of fun.

Customer Reviews

Loved this book
I LOVE this book, and feel compelled to write my first ever review.
It would make a brilliant Mother's Day present actually.
As a mother myself, I have found this book inexhaustible for ideas on rainy or sunny days. It has taken me back to my childhood a bit which is nice, but also made me suddenly feel like SUPERMUM! I am never out of an idea for something to do, say, make or cook with my son.
I have read lots of books for mums, but this is an inspiration as I did not feel told off, stupid, lazy or just rubbish after reading it. It is empowering to have lots of answers to those kids questions you inevitably get as Mum. I found it empowering, fun, amusing, nostalgic and well worth the 6 quid I invested!

Breath of fresh air
I gave the dad's version of this to my own dad (now a grandad) and saw this had come out so got it for a friend's birthday. Naturally I read it first! It reminded me of so many things I did with my mum as a kid. I had a real nostalgia trip. I didn't realise that all those times we'd made paper mache with wallpaper paste we could have poisoned ourselves! Really liked the old wives tales and magic bit too. That was fun just as a bit of a read on its own.

The book's a real change from the other 'parenting' manuals out there. It doesn't preach or tell you the supposedly best way to bring your kids up. And it positively insists that kids do stuff for themselves which is a first. It's nice to know that being a mum isn't all about telling-off and being a glorified taxi service. The book made it actually seem like fun and really took me back. For a fun, quick read and some good ideas for a rainy day I'd really recommend it.

Lots of fun
I have given this book to a number of friends with young children and it has been a real hit. The comprehensive guide to amusing activities for kids brings back all the cool stuff from my own seventies childhood. The emphasis is on having fun and learning to be a well rounded individual at the same time. Although it is called Mum's stuff it is not remotely mumsy - rather it is a witty read that provides a straightforward guide to giving kids and their parents lots of inspiration for what to do with spare time come rain or shine!