What is an ear infection?

We are no strangers to the pain of an ear infection, and have dealt with them in childhood with our son, but also as an older child into his teen years. Fortunately as he has got older, they have decreased in frequency, and he had grommet surgery when he was three which made a huge […]

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6 Tips for Supporting Your Foster Child’s Mental Health

Mental health issues are common in foster children, particularly those who have experienced trauma, disruption, or adverse childhood experiences. As someone these children have come to trust and rely on, you are in a unique position to make a positive difference. Here are six key tips to help you support your foster child’s well-being: 1. Create a Predictable Routine […]

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A Christmas Holiday Giveaway

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2023 is on it’s way fast and the festive season has already started. We are delighted to be working with our lovely group of bloggers again to host a Christmas holiday giveaway for all our readers with some amazing prizes to be had. You can spoil yourself […]

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Keeping pets safe during Christmas

As we plan for Christmas, with shopping, eating, gifting, time with family, we need to remember our furry family members and keeping pets safe during Christmas. It’s essential to remember that our pets may need special attention to ensure their safety and well-being. Christmas, in particular, poses various dangers and hazards for our pets, and […]

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An Etsy Christmas wish list

With Christmas coming, I thought I would share some of my Etsy Christmas wish list with you, and you never know, it might give you some ideas as you plan your Christmas shopping. I am a big fan of Esty and often will browse there looking for items, when I need a hand made gift, […]

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Real or fake Christmas tree?

Every year, we ask ourselves in our house, “should we have a real or fake Christmas tree?” and we have gone down both roads with fake and also real trees. I personally prefer a real tree, but during Covid lockdowns and chaos we bought a fake tree online to use because it felt like an […]

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