SPD – what does it stand for?

Our son has SPD. SPD stands for Sensory Processing Disorder.  What does sensory processing disorder mean? Sensory processing (originally called “sensory integration dysfunction” or SID) refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are biting into a sandwich, riding a […]

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My Sunday Photo

You may have seen our ladybird larvae a week or two ago. Now we have literally freshly metamorphosed ladybirds. I was quite chuffed to have captured this… Taken with my HUAWEI P20 with no filters just a bit of cropping close up.

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Stuff we love June 2018

Welcome to June’s round up of things we’ve loved. It’s been busy and HOT month. The usual mix of food, skincare, and bits we find work for us and want to share with our readers now follows. This Lacura SPF sun cream from Aldi is AMAZING. I am now a convert. I literally burn in […]

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If you use e-mail…

There are some rules… E mail is a widely used form of communication. I send a lot and I get a lot. I often read through over one hundred a day, and that’s not a lot compared to others. Things that annoy me when people use e-mail but forget the basic rules. 1. When someone […]

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Funerals, fries and football…

It’s my birthday, actually, it’s almost the end of my birthday. I am typing this as the kids go to bed. It’s the end of a long day.  I feel pretty ambivalent about my birthday, and have done for a number of years. To me, it’s just another day. Life has to be managed, kids […]

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The Best Beach Holidays for 2018

The ultimate destination for a vacation is a fantastic sun-soaked resort that offers a warm and inviting ambiance for your summer trip. Beach holidays are a popular choice for couples and families looking to get away from the bustle of everyday life, and these locations create an exotic vibe with spectacular scenery and sun-drenched white […]

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