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• Brown Stair and Pink Tower Extensions

  

  During the summer holiday Defne (5.5 year old) had a great time working with the brown stairs and pink tower extensions. If you are not familiar with them, the... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Leaf Matching Game

  

  Recently Derin (32 months old) has been enjoying matching games. The other I gave him a basket and off we went to explore the garden. We looked at the leaves,... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Virtual Book Club for Kids: Planting A Rainbow

  

  Welcome to the Virtual Book Club for Kids! As I mentioned earlier, this month's author is Lois Ehlert. We chose her famous book Planting A Rainbow . It is... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The Children's Bookshelf

  

  As you may know,we love Oliver Jeffers here so when we came across this book at the library,we were over the moon! The New Jumper is a lovely book that teaches... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• All Year Round Blog Carnival:Autumn

  

  I don't know about where you live ,but autumn is definitely here. Today I'm excited to announce the beginning of the All Year Round Blog Carnival: Autumn, a... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The Dot and Ish by Peter Reynolds

  

  We recently discovered two books by Peter Reynolds. Both of these books have beautiful illustrations and encourage creativity in such a simple but effective way. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Introducing the Children's Bookshelf

  

  Hello friends! Today I would like to introduce you The Children's Bookshelf linky. I have enjoyed sharing the children's books on Book Sharing Monday over the... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Bugs Sensory Bin

  

  A few months ago Derin developed a great fear towards all kinds of bugs and insects. He used to scream his head off when he saw a fly or a bee in the garden. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review: Dallas Box Set

  

  Dallas was a huge hit at our house. I remember my parents watching it and asking to stay up late to watch it with them. Back then it was so popular. Now Dallas... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Virtual Book Club for Kids

  

  Hello! The school has started just yesterday and I think we can get back to our track. We enjoyed our last two weeks,spending lots of time at the playgrounds,... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Mushroom & Co Natural Rubber Toys

  

  Derin (2.5 yo) has a soft spot for teddy bears. When Mushroom Co sent us this rubber teddy bear a few weeks ago, he was over the moon! I often find all the... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Creating A Family Garden {Guest Post}

  

  I am delighted to have Cerys of Rainy Day Mum here today while I am taking a little summer break. I always enjoy reading Cerys' blog as she has lots of playful... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Taking a Little Break

  I am taking a little break from blogging to spend more time with my family during the last two weeks of the school holiday. But I will be back soon. I hope you... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• 5 Children's Books About Starting to School

  

  This week instead of the Book Sharing Monday I am participating to a Back to School Blog Hop with my fellow bloggers. We still have three more weeks until the... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• What Parents Ask About Reading {Guest Post}

  

  Today I am very happy to have Susan as a guest poster here at Smiling like Sunshine. Susan is an experienced mama and a teacher and I am sure we have a lot to... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  Finally, we feel like summer is here in the UK. It is still a bit rainy some days but at least it is warm and we have sunny spells after the rain. We try to... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review: Bags of Love

  

  A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Bags of Love. They make personalised gifts using photos.They have a huge range of products from bags to canvas chairs,... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  I hope you are having a lovely summer. Last week was the first day of our school holiday and it was busy.We finally had some beautiful summer weather and made... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Japanese Garden {Guest Post}

  

  Today, I am delighted that the lovely Gina of Famiglia and Seoul is guest posting on my blog. I am so excited to be guest posting here at Smiling Like Sunshine... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  We have just discovered a new series:Nature Story Books by Walker Books. This book is given to mu daughter by her teacher as a end of the term present. It has... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING