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• My New Year's Resolutions

  

  New Year's resolutions. We've all made them...and some people have even stuck to them, or so I hear! I have to admit I don't usually make resolutions, because... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My 2014 To Do List...

  

  This should keep me busy in January...1// Sign up for "Sing and Sign" classes with Isabelle - these will add another activity to our week, and will hopefully... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's First Christmas!

  

  It may be a little late, but I wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. We have had a lovely few days celebrating Isabelle's first Christmas, and sh... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Discovery Bottles

  

  Following on from my last two sensory play posts, today's post is about our discovery bottles. This is an idea I found on Pinterest, and my new favourite... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last Minute Gift Ideas: the Gift of Time

  

  I've seen a lot of blog posts, articles in the paper and online, and TV slots about what gifts to get for mums, for dads, for grannies, for your next door... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle Approved: Savoury Carrot and Courgette Muffins

  

  Over the last few weeks, I've been worrying that Isabelle has been getting too much of the same foods for lunch. I don't usually eat lunch, so I'm not used to... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Super Cool Mummy I Am Not...

  

  So, I am sitting on a Saturday night, in my Christmas themed pyjama bottoms, watching the Boyzone programme I recorded last night and chowing down on some peanu... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reviews: Organic and Natural Skincare Special

  

  As I'm sure you know by now, I am a big fan of any natural and organic products, especially things for skin for Isabelle and I. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY First Christmas Decoration

  

  Earlier this week I posted about our Christmas tree, and mentioned the decoration we made to celebrate Isabelle's first Christmas. It was so quick and easy to... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's 8 Month Check in

  

  I know I say this every time I update you on Isabelle, but the time has flown again, and I really cannot believe Miss Isabelle is now 8 months old! That just... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

  

  If there is one thing which makes every house feel Christmassy, it is the much beloved Christmas tree. Whether you have real or artificial, a tree in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY Button Wreath

  

  If you've read some of my previous 'craft' posts, you'll know that I absolutely love buttons, and that I bought a whole pile of them to make Christmas cards... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Treasure Baskets

  

  I mentioned in my last post that Isabelle has a "treasure basket", so today's post is all about treasure baskets - what they are and what's in ours. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Simple Sensory Play Ideas: Rice Trays

  

  I've mentioned in the past that Izzy and I attend baby sensory classes, and I have been gathering up ideas for how we can introduce sensory play activities... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Saturday's Thanks...

  Saturday's thanks: today I am thankful for...- cloth nappies, for many reasons! Firstly, I love that my cloth nappies are better for the environment. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Friday's Thanks...

  

  Friday's thanks: today I am thankful for...- living in a largely rural country. In a time when more than half the world live in urban areas, I am ever grateful... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Thursday's Thanks...

  Thursday's thanks: today I am thankful for...- family. I talk about my family a lot, but I am continually thankful for the close bond we share, and the love... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Wednesday's Thanks...

  Wednesday's thanks: today I am thankful for...- my iPhone. That may sound weird and materialistic, but the reason I am so thankful for it is the camera, which... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Tuesday's Thanks...

  

  Tuesdays thanks: today I am thankful for...- Simon being self employed, so he can take weekdays (or any day we want) off and we can spend time as a family. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thanksgiving Week: Monday's Thanks...

  Since this week sees the USA celebrate Thanksgiving, I thought I would take the chance to post each day about some things I am thankful for that day, just to... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION