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• Review:The Cosmic Dancer

  

  We have been invited by the lovely folks at Polka Theatre to watch The Cosmic Dancer. If you aren't familiar with the Polka Theatre,it is one of the few theatre... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Sponsored Post:World Baking Day

  

  Remember my post about World Baking Day. Well, the time has come and I spent this morning baking two brownies as I have intended. One for us and one for our... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Montessori Inspired Proposition Activity

  

  Here is a new grammar game that I prepared for Derin (5yo). This activity supports children's propositional language. Around the age of five, we tend to think... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Planning for Retirement with Skipton

  

  Having just turned 40, the prospect of retirement is becoming more real for me. I have worked for many years and paid for my NI contributions. We had also paid... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Sponsored Post:#WorldBakingDay Sunday 17th May

  

  I love baking. I don't bake very often but I do every two weeks or so. I love baking some of our favorite recipes and I love trying out new recipes. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• What Does Family Mean To Me? #MatalanModernFamilies

  

  Matalan say, "Since we first opened our doors 30 years ago, we've always focused on providing outstanding value and quality for families. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• What to Look for When Buying a New Bed

  When it comes to choosing a new bed, there’s simply no room for second best. According to the Sleep Council, the average Brit spends over 2,300 hours each year... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Bento Lunches with Mon Bento Tresor

  

  We are very fond of bento style lunches here at Smiling like Sunshine HQs. Preparing bento lunches gives me the opportunity to prepare a balanced lunch. My... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Exploring Nature

  

  As the weather has been sunny and warm over the Easter holidays, we spent lots of time outdoors enjoying the first signs of spring. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Exploring Nature With Science Tools

  

  As the weather has been sunny and warm over the Easter holidays, we spent lots of time outdoors enjoying the first signs of spring. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Flubbit: Demand a Better Offer on Everything

  

  I don't know about you but I love the convenience of online shopping. I buy my groceries online,I buy my books online, most of the time I buy our clothes online. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Our Easter Holiday Plans

  

  The spring term was very busy for the children and we have all been looking forward to the Easter holiday. This time around we did not plan any outings. I reall... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Natural Parenting Older Children

  

  Hello friends and happy April! To celebrate the spring and the Earth Month I have collaborated with fellow bloggers. This is the perfect time to talk about... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Egg Sandwich with A Twist

  

  Welcome back to Cooking with Kids! This week my fellow bloggers and myself are sharing egg recipes. We made this lovely egg sandwich for breakfast. It is very... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Shared Parental Leave

  

  From April 2015, parents will have greater choice over how they share time off work to care for their child. Shared Parental Leave allows working couples to... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• What Luxuries Could You Live Without?

  

  I assume everyone tries to save some money to put aside because you never know what life throws at you. An accident, an illness... Scary thoughts but it is... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Review:Weekend Box

  

  A couple of weeks ago we received a craft box to review: The Weekend Box . Albeit being small enough to fit through the letter box, it was packed full of... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Sponsored Video:a2 Milk

  Do you experience digestive issues when drinking milk? Maybe you have indigestion, feel bloated and uncomfortable after consuming milk? Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• C is for Carrot Salad with Garlic Yoghurt

  

  Welcome back to Cooking with Kids: C is for Carrot Salad with Garlic Yoghurt. This is a Turkish recipe that is served as a side dish or a meze. My daughter love... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Easy Nature Inspired Spring Projects for Children:: Win 3 x $500

  

  Today I am delighted to collaborate w覺th my blogger friends to bring you fantastic resources about Easter and Spring. We are also running a giveaway for the... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING