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Happy Mum Happy Child 3 weeks ago
The Lowdown: Snacks - The Lowdown: Snacks Kids are like Hobbits – they require snacks. LOTS of snacks. Breakfast, Second Breakfast. Morning Tea, Elevenses, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Dessert, Supper … the list goes on and on and on. It sometimes feels like they... Continue reading →
Jacqueline Grace Photography 3 weeks ago
ONE LITTLE RED SUIT - Today I was reading a book with Julia.A book about sounds.On the page was a Dog, a Sheep and a Cat.ME: "What noise does a Dog make?"JULIA: "Woof! Woof!"ME: "What noise does a Sheep make?"JULIA: "Baaaa"In the picture the Cat... Continue reading →
My Kids Party 3 weeks ago
Crusaders Super Rugby Party - A real Cantabrian, kiwi kid’s party. Top of the list for kiwiana icons are Rugby Union, L&P, tomato sauce, pineapple lumps and the ‘Southern Man’. Our party had all of these and was a rugby loving, kiwi kid’s dream; backyard rugby,... Continue reading →
Romantic Gestures™ 3 weeks ago
Stress Proofing Your Relationship These Holidays - Every Tuesday, throughout the year, we have been posting relationship tips on our social media platforms and last week we began our ‘7 tips to stress proofing your relationship for the holidays’, in the lead up to Christmas, thanks to... Continue reading →
Amaorican | Waiting for Forever 3 weeks ago
TyTy – 2 weeks. - He's alert.He's impatient.He likes the camera. Today at basketball, Hubs scored 4 points for her team and they won their game.
Blue Skies & Lollipops 3 weeks ago
Celebrating Oscar - Today. 21st March 2017. World Down Syndrome Day. A year ago I think I barely knew that this day existed. I can vaguely remember seeing sweet smiling faces across my television screen. But they weren’t one of my boys. It... Continue reading →
Empowerment Coach 3 weeks ago
The NEW ‘Wild & Free’ Approach to Raising Kids - The ‘Wild & Free’ Approach To Raising Happy Kids: After 16 years of working with young children, and 11 years of raising my own diverse ‘out of the box’ children, I have grown as a teacher and a mother, and... Continue reading →
Softearth's World 4 weeks ago
Black berry jam making - This morning I have been making blackberry jamThe blackberries are from our garden
the golden adventures of... 4 weeks ago
Book Reivew :: Triangle by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen - Triangle by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen"Multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen conspire again on a slyly funny tale about some very sneaky shapes."Fans of I Want My Hat Back rejoice! Another Klassen classic for your collection... Continue reading →Ditch The Carbs 4 weeks ago
The Ultimate Guide To Carbs In Fruit - The Ultimate Guide To carbs in fruit is an easy to use photo grid. Take a look below for the full list of 28 fruits. And learn why bananas are the worst fuel to take to the gym. The Ultimate... Continue reading →
Drops of Nektar – Nektar 4 weeks ago
Surfing Taught Me About Down Syndrome - Water is a metaphor for many things in life. It has the ability to excite, soothe, cleanse, and terrify us all at once, and it’s safe to say that water is incredibly powerful. I recently got back from my dream... Continue reading →
Mummy do it 4 weeks ago
How to Boost Productivity with OneNote - By Karen @ Mummy Do It Often forgetting things for your family and home? You need a better system. Read my tips for using OneNote and learn how to boost productivity. Mums have a lot on their plate. Meals, laundry,... Continue reading →
The Parenting Place 4 weeks ago
Dad, me and the great outdoors - The great outdoors I was very much a city boy through my childhood and teenage years, and I can’t say that I remember being very much connected with nature. Now that I’ve got two kids (aged nine and 11), it’s... Continue reading →
Create Hope Inspire 4 weeks ago
Retreat Sewing – McCalls 7120 - HiyaBack with the next retreat sewing instalment. You remember I made McCalls 7120 with the sleeves that were too tight? Well I removed the sleeves and I love it way more now!So much, I decided to make another one on... Continue reading →
Meet The Sawyers 4 weeks ago
Losing My Dad - Tuesday 21st February. It’s a day I will always remember. It’s the day my families lives changed forever, it’s the day my precious Dad passed away. I still remember the day, clear as a bell. I was sitting at my... Continue reading →
