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• Ipad Kids App Review

  

  Today I have two interesting Ipad apps that I would love to share. As I mentioned before, I am not a great fan of games on Ipads or Iphones for children. But ... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  Today I would like to share three lovely spring books with you.Skip through the Seasons talks about all the seasons with lots of items to spot as the months pas... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Quick Craft:Handprint Easter Card

  

  I hope you are having a lovely weekend.Here is a quick Easter card that Defne made at school. I love how easy yet pretty it is. So I want to share it with you. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Let's Play:Kid's Co-op

  

  Hooray, it's playtime again here at the Kids Co-op! We had fantastic entries again last week. Here are a few of my favorite ones. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review: Happy Feet 2

  

  Warner Bros has just sent us a Happy Feet packet as they have just released Happy Feet 2 . We love penguins here at Smiling like Sunshine HQs so was very happy... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Tepees in Kids' Rooms

  

  I love tepees,they are so versatile. They can be used as a play space, a hiding place or simply for resting. Here are a few that I like:Via Sabbespotvia Weekly... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 FAMILY, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, PARENTING

• Review:{Big Jigs Wooden Rail CN Figure of 8 Train Set}

  

  The lovely Merry over at Play Merrily has sent us a great toy to review:Big Jigs Wooden Rail-CN Figure of 8 Train SetAt 2 years 3 months, Derin now LOVES... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:Millie's Marvellous Hat

  

  We have just came across this wonderful book at the library. This is a heart warming and uplifting story.Milly loves hats, but she has no money and she can't... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Let's Play:Kids Co-op

  

  Hello,it's time to play again. Have you checked out last week's fabulos entries?Here are a few activities that caught my eye and I would love to try these with... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Milk Bottle Elmer

  

  Defne has been reading Elmer books at school and was asked to design or draw an Elmer as her homework.I searched Pinterest for ideas and we made this milk bottl... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review: Me and I

  

  We recently received a lovely dress from Me and I. Me and I is a Swedish clothing company that makes funky and cool clothes for children and their mums.We... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:Dogs Don't Do Ballet

  

  Dogs Don't Do Ballet is a new favorite at our house. It is a lovely book about a not-so-ordinary dog. This dog doesn't like fetching a ball or a running after... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Let's Play:Kids Co-op

  

  It is Friday,time for our weekly playful ideas swap. There were fantastic entries again this week. Thanks to all who co-host thhe linky and share their... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Spring Carnival Monthly Round Up

  

  It has been a month since we we started hosting our All Year Round: Spring Carnival with fellow bloggers.I wanted take this opportunity to share 3 of my favorit... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Kool Aid Playdough

  

  A little shop selling American goodies was opened in our town. When I came across Kool Aid there, I decided to try the playdough the US bloggers rave about.Toda... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Baker Ross Craft Supplies

  

  I am delighted to be a part of the Baker Ross Blogging Network. As you know, Baker Ross is an online shop selling a huge variety of art and craft supplies, as... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  For this week we have chosen Shirley Hughes' All Shapes and SizesWe found the book at the school library and love it.The illustrations are just lovely as with... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review and Giveaway:Green People Organic Children's Shampoo

  

  You may remember I am quite careful about cosmetic products my family uses. I always check the brand I am planning to buy from the Environmental Working group.... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Let's Play:Kids Co-op

  

  It is Friday,time for our weekly Kids Co-op where we share our playful ideas.Here are three of my favorites from last week. Please click on the caption to go... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• How to Make a Mini Tree

  

  Defne really wanted to give this a go after she watched it on Mr.Maker.It is very easy to put together for little hands and looks very pretty. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING