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Smiling like Sunshine
http://www.smilinglikesunshine1.blogspot.com/
I am passionate about natural childbirth, breastfeeding, babywearing, gentle discipline, green living, organic and local foods, sustainable living and informed healthcare decision.
Here I write about natural family living, early years education, play, food, literature, music, design and cinema.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 527 )
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The Importance of Making a Will
Although it is not a pleasant subject, making a will is something everyone needs to consider and take care of. It is even more important to do when you have... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Essential Stroller Accessories
Every year in the run up to the new year, I try to make some time to go through each room to sort all the stuff that are not used any more. Some need to be... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Review:Handpicked Collection
I have been recently contacted by Handpicked Collection, an online shop specializing in stylish and unique products: home and garden accessories, must-have... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Bringing a Contemporary Feel to a Traditional Kitchen
Traditional kitchens can look great, but if you want to transform your current food prep area by giving it a more contemporary feel, take a look at these top... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Top 5 Children's Books for Encouraging Creativity {Gift Guide}
The holiday season is right around the corner. My favourite gifts for children are books so I thought I would share some of my children's favourite books with... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Hints and Tips for a Successful Mortgage
We have been living in the same house for four years now and every now and then we consider buying a house that would suit the needs of a family of four. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Must-Haves for Holidays in the UK
I am one of the 20 bloggers holidaycottages.co.uk chosen to take part in a must-haves competition so I’ve put together my personal list of things that I can... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Why It's Important to Teach Your Children About First Aid
Childhood would not be childhood without the odd graze, bump or bruise and, thankfully, most of the injuries kids endure require little more than a plaster and ... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Suppose.com: Online Bargains
I have recently worked with Suppose.com as part of their blogger outreach programme. Suppose.com is a free website that tracks price drops from online... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Exploring Art with Kids:: Fernand Léger
A few months ago on a visit to Tate Modern, we bought an activity box called "Art in a box" It features activity cards based on works from the Tate. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
5 Tips to for Getting Boys Interested in Arts and Crafts
As my first child is a girl and has always shown an interest in arts and crafts from very early on, I felt somewhat helpless when my son Derin was not showing... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Vita Coco Kids Review #vitapicnice
As you know we love trying out new and healthy foods at Smiling like Sunshine Headquarters. Vita Coco recently sent us a lovely picnic hamper that contains... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Healthy Eating Habits for the Whole Family
I am always on the look out to incorporate healthier products in my family’s diet. Today I would like to share some of our experiences with the hope that these... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Review:Big Green Smile
As a mother of two children, since the very beginning of my mothering journey, I have always been very conscious of all the personal care and cleaning products... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Celebrate National Chocolate Week with Guylian
The lovely people over at Guylian were kind enough to send me some chocolate for review. If you are a follower of my blog, you know that I love chocolate. (Who... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Planning My Trip to Istanbul with Amadeus.net
It has been quite a while since our last visit to Istanbul, one of my favourite cities , so we have been thinking about going to Istanbul during the Easter... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
How Your Other Half Affects Your Credit Application
As the summer comes to an end and we return back to our routines we also have to deal with the additional costs that arise during autumn months. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
8 Facts You Never Knew About Sunburn
If you’re going to spend any time outdoors, the risk of sSunburn is something that we as people must deal with on a daily basisyou’ll have to deal with. , and... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Family Fun: Five Easy Meals to Cook with the Kids
Like superannuation, property, and adult diapers, fostering a love of cooking in your children while they’re still young is an investment for your future. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING -
Tips and Tricks to Pest-proof Your Home
Let’s face it, none of us like bugs or rodents inside our home. The sight of a spider or cockroach can have us fleeing for cover with a can of fly spray. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING