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• And the Oscars Go To...

  

  Many many moons ago, I used to watch the Academy Awards, not since having kids though. Sleep is very precious :) But I do enjoy watching the films. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Letters to Littles: February 2012

  

  Each month I write letters to my children.If you'd like to join us or read others' letters, visit Touchstonez. The lovely Zoie hosts this theme. Dear Defne,... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 PARENTING

• Book Sharing Monday

  

  As you know we love Nick Sharatt here so I chose another one of his books for this week:The Icky Sticky Snoot and Blood book. I first came across it on Zoe's... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Kid's Co-op:Playful Ideas Swap

  

  This is the 2nd week of our Kids Co-op Linky where we share our playful ideas. I was amazed at the 160+ entries last week. Thanks to all who are hosting the... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Water Bead Fun

  

  The blogosphere is inundated with water beads. If you haven't heard about them they are used by florists,are non-toxic and provide a sensory experience for the... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Justin Fletcher's CD Hands Up

  

  If you are a parent of an under 5 here in England, chances are great that you know Justin Fletcher aka Mr.Tumble of CBeebies. Justin Fletcher is much loved by... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Montessori Letter Sounds HD Ipad App

  

  As you know, I love the Montessori philosophy. So I was very happy at the chance of reviewing this application. It was interesting to see how the Montessori... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:The Art Book for Children

  

  The Art Book for Children 1The Art Book for Children 2We bought these books when Defne was about one year old. I think it is important that children see... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• World Book Day:1 March 2012

  

  Thursday, 1 March will be celebrated as World Book Day. Bookaid International increases access to books and supports literacy, education and development in... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Spring Flower Spotting

  

  We just had a lovely spring day here in the south of England yesterday. We have even spotted some daffodils and anemones in our neighborhood!I have been living... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 GARDENING

• Kids Co-op

  

  I'm so excited to introduce the Kids Co-Op to you. I'm collaborating with some wonderful kid's blogs to bring you a weekly link-up. We would love for you to joi... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Carrot and Courgette Muffins

  

  I made these savoury muffins today for Defne's lunch box. The recipe is from one of her favorite TV programmes I Can Cook. For readers outside UK, this is a... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING

• Reviw: {Cubby Kit}re

  

  We recently received a Cubby Kit to review. Cubby Kit is a crate containing kids craft and art activities and ideas.They are designed around themes and ours is... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:Around the World With Mouk

  

  Around the World With Mouk is a great hit with both my kids. Defne (5yo) enjoys speaking about other cultures and Derin (2yo) has always loved looking at the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Breastfeeding My Two Year Old

  My kids have come down with a nasty cold recently. Both of them have never been so miserable before and when we went to the doctor, she said it is viral so no... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Midnight in Paris

  

  I am a big fan of Woody Allen and I have been waiting for his latest film Midnight in Paris for ages. When Warner Bros contacted me about some of their recent... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 MOVIES

• Review:Vilac My Big Game Box

  

  VUP Baby, an online shop which specializes in non-toxic baby products has recently send us this lovely toy to review:Vilac's My Big Game Box contains 20, yes 2... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• All Year Round Carnival:Spring

  

  As I have mentioned a few days ago, the All Year Round Carnival is starting today. I am delighted to host this carnival together with fellow bloggers Sunny Day... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 FAMILY

• Book Sharing Monday: The Story of Everything

  

  Defne received The Story of Everything by Neal Lyton a few years ago. The book explains the main theory of the big bang, development of life on earth from... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Music for Your Ears

  We just watched Woody Allen's latest film Midnight in Paris. I just enjoyed it. More on the film later, today I want to share this fab piece from the film, whic... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING