Dry messy play on a wet day...

Despite rain, teething and illness misery, Felix still managed to get about an hour's worth of fun out of the kitchen floor, a tub of rice (I used our dyed rice but I'm sure he would have enjoyed plain just as much), a funnel, some empty jars, a measuring spoon and a bath squirty for blowing on the rice and making it move around. Not too much clearing up and loads of enjoyment. Even I had a great time drawing in the rice on the floor (great contrast with the dark slate kitchen floor), and I'm meant to be a grown up - and it feels lovely to stick your hands in the full rice tub...

Free, effortless and curiously compelling "toy"...

One of Felix's (almost 14 months) favourite toys at the moment is some empty plastic herb containers - he adores taking the lids on and off and smelling the herb smell that clings to the jar. He beams at me every time then brings me the jar to smell too. Apparently endless entertainment for literally no money or effort...