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• Places I See Faces...

  

  I do feel a little crazy saying this in case nobody else is the same, but....I SEE FACES! It seems to be that everywhere I look, and in the most everyday of... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fun in the Sun!

  

  The sun has been out! Hurrah! The weather here over the last two days have been lovely, nice and sunny and, while certainly not hot, pleasantly warm. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Ball Drop

  

  'Ball drop' maybe isn't the most eloquent name I could have given this activity, but at least it's somewhat descriptive!I decided this week to make Isabelle a... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Tots Bots v4 Nappy

  

  Tots Bots are a huge name in the world of cloth nappies, and there are people out there who are addicted - collecting all the prints which can sell for crazy... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Year of Isabelle: in Pictures

  

  Never in my life have I taken as many pictures as I have in the last 50 weeks since Isabelle's arrival! I have heard it said many times that you take thousands... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Finding Time for Reading...

  

  I have always loved reading. Ever since I was little, I have simply loved to read, and am one of those people who gets so caught up in a book they will sit and... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• When is a Baby Not a Baby?

  

  That sounds a little like a riddle - and I suppose it kind of is!I was chatting to someone recently and we were talking about when a baby stops being a baby, an... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12-18 Month Wardrobe: Tesco Haul

  

  I've mentioned before that even though Isabelle is in the 75th centile for weight and height, and despite the fact that she is counting down the days to her... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Get a Gravy Ring in Your Gob..." And Other Colloquial Sayings!

  

  Recently, I took part in an 'accent tag' with a group of online friends from across the world. If you've never done one, the idea is that you all video... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Sweet Easter Treats

  

  Let's face it, everyone can get a little overwhelmed by the sheer amount of chocolate at Easter, especially kids. I'm going to be 100% honest and say that I... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Are You Thinking of Number 2 Yet?"

  

  Now that Isabelle is just about to turn 1, this is a question I get asked a lot. When I was sick at the start of February, even my family were questioning... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Spaghetti Play

  

  As I've mentioned several times, I am always on the lookout for play ideas which are edible, because Isabelle loves popping things in to her mouth. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Amber Teething Jewellery from Amber Pieces

  

  I mentioned a long while ago that Isabelle wore an amber teething anklet to help with her teething. Isabelle is a slow teether - she is heading towards 11 month... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's Ideal Birthday Gift List

  

  It's now only 4.5 weeks until Isabelle's first birthday! I've been keeping you up to date with some of my Pinspiration for her party, and a few weeks ago I... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Charlie Banana Swim Nappy

  

  Before Christmas, I posted about how we had been taking Isabelle to a few swimming lessons in order to give us all a little more confidence in the water. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cloth Nappies 101: Getting out and About with Cloth

  

  This is now part 4 of my mini series on using cloth nappies. So far we've covered why you might want to use them, how to build a stash, and how to wash and... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Freeva Cloth Nappy & Discount Code!

  

  It's not very often I come across a cloth nappy brand I don't know - but that is exactly what happened Freeva got in touch and asked me to review one of their... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Ordinary Week...

  

  This week has been s surprisingly quiet one for us. I've found myself looking for more 'down time' at home with Isabelle, rather than being out and about so... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Ways to Get out and About with an Under 1

  

  Lately, I've heard a lot of people complaining that they are having trouble occupying their little one. Isabelle, and many of her friends, are now at the age... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Perfect 1st Birthday Presents with My 1st Years

  

  Last week, I posted about some of my ideas for Isabelle's birthday party - it's now only 6 weeks to go until she turns 1! I didn't mention anything about gifts... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, SHOPPING