We have two cats. You probably know that by now, if you read this blog. We have Layla, who was my baby before the children arrived, and is grumpy, fluffy, has a taste for human food, and really doesn’t like anyone very much. We also have Jasper, who is naughty, greedy, cuddly and makes up […]
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We are in a new stage of parenting, beyond baby and toddlerhood and now into the realms of children who are less needy in some ways but who can be just as demanding. It’s a bit of a new venture for both of us, and we are mostly learning from our mistakes as we go. […]
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Christmas is coming, already my social media feed is full of Christmas food, décor, gift ideas, and fun. I am slowly working up to buying all the presents, meal planning, making sure we have lights for the tree, finding the advent calendars, hiding surprises and getting in the Christmas mood. My children love to craft. […]
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Need a funny movie to keep the whole family entertained over the Christmas period, or the perfect stocking filler gift for someone who loves a funny movie?Captain Underpants may be just what you are looking for… My kids think it is hilarious and it’s perfect family watching. George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two overly […]
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This is a collaborative post sharing one of the destinations on my holiday bucket list and one day I hope to actually visit Barbados and not just write about it. There are many places I would love to travel to, and visit. As a child I was fortunate enough to spend time in many countries, […]
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It’s the first day of December, and for many people (including adults) that means getting out advent calendars and having 24 days of something special in the countdown to Christmas Day. Some people have chocolate filled calendars, some have traditional paper ones, some people do candles and you can even get calendars with beauty treats […]
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At nearly 11 years into this parenting job, with almost 21 years of childcare working as a nanny, then a nurse and now working with families, I feel like I may know a thing or two, although I am still mostly learning as I go, and I know that how I parent and what works […]
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My tweenager recently made the transistion from attending classical ballet class dance lessons to a more modern form of contempory dance. She loves her new dance classes but has been having a gentle moan at me that she needed something nice to wear, apparently leggings and a baggy t shirt were just not cutting it. […]
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I hadn’t intended to write a post about sleep or SPD, because right now, things are pretty smooth. My lovely boy is sleeping at night, thanks to having had his tonsils and adenoids removed and no longer waking in the night. It has made a huge difference to him physically and emotionally. He is coping […]
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We as a family, have visited Thailand, and in fact I spent part of my childhood there, and my father lives there now, and we plan to visit again for more family holidays. Thailand is one of my favourite places and it’s capital city Bangkok is a place where we have spent time and enjoyed […]
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