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• Book Sharing Monday:Mini Masters

  

  Today's book is Mini Masters, dear friends.It's a box set of four board books featuring four great painters: Degas, Matisse, Monet and Van Gogh.Each book has a... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Things I Loved This Week

  This nectarine pizza looks delicious. I'll definitely try this!Ceramic bowls molded from veggies.Gorgeous playhouse.Interesting animal font.Wishing you a great... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Make a Lava Lamp

  

  We made a lava lamp with Defne last week. We prepared our materials: a bottle, food colouring, sunflower oil and salt. Then we filled 3/4of the bottle with... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Rescuing Hug

  

  Just spotted this on Tralalere. A very touching story, so I really wanted to share:This picture is from an article called the “RESCUING HUG”The article details... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:Flyaway Katie

  

  When I came across this book on our last visit to the library,I just knew I had to borrow it. We already read The Penguin and a few of the Tilly and friends... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Things I Loved This Week

  

  via {Artjournaling}Delicious Italian herbed flatbreadsThese hidden animal teacupsThis ring, so delicate Beautiful and pregnantHave a great Sunday!I'll be back... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 FAMILY

• Science Experiments with Kids: Invisible Ink

  

  This experiment has been on my mind since I read it on an old supplement given by The Guardian. Defne LOVES lemon ;) so she was very pleased with experimenting... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Southbank with Kids

  

  We went to London last Saturday. It has been ages since we last went, Defne cannot even remember anything about it. We preferred to go by train. It's only a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Montessori Toys

  

  I love browsing the Etsy shops, so many beautiful handmade things on there. Here are a few of the Montessori toys that caught my eye. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday:The World Came to My Place Today

  

  We came across this book at a sale at my daughter's nursery. So glad that we did, as I wasn't aware of the Eden Project books for children. Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Things I Loved This Week

  

  via:MilkThese beautiful stairsThis beautiful writing about a woman's handsThis rainbow themed party makes me smile Speaking of birthdays, have you seen this... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Spaghetti Painting

  

  Defne got very excited with the idea of spaghetti painting. Spaghetti painting is a sensory activity as well as one that fosters creativity.I cooked some... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• 200 Posts

  

  Wow, I just realised I have written my 200th post yesterday! I started this blog back in December. I really enjoy writing and the friendships I'm making via thi... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Letters to littles:June 2011

  

  Inspired by Sausagemama and Zoie at TouchstoneZ, I am writing a monthly letter to my children. If you would like to join in or read others' letters, check out... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• We Have a Winner

  

  And the winner of the Emma Jane Nursing Bra is Mummy Lion .Congratulations and I will get in touch very soon.Thanks to all who joined in and a big thanks to Emm... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Chocolate Orange Cornmeal Cookies (gluten-free and Vegan)

  

  Sunday and Monday were probably the hottest days so far.Today it's pouring down.Nothing better than these chocolate orange cornmeal cookies for a rainy... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Book Sharing Monday: Who's Hiding

  

  Satoru Onushi's Who's Hiding is a much loved book at our home. The concept is similar to Delphine Cedru's Spot it. Every page is page full of animals and the... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Things I Loved This Week

  Beautiful indoor treehouseSome delicious recipes here: 10 uses for ripe bananasI would love to have a holiday in this beautiful rustic houseWho can resist this... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Playroom Inspiration

  

  via pinterestvia {danielle oakey}via {thoughtful day}via {martha stewart} Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Montessori Activities for Preschoolers

  

  Here are a some Montessori activities Defne did the last few days.These activities can be offered to children from around 3 years. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING