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• Children's Funniest Sleeping Positions

  

  I am collaborating with The Bedding Company for a series of posts for their new campaign: Child Sleep Month. When you become a mother, sleep is one of the... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Healthy Thirst Quenchers:The Best Summer Drinks for Kids

  

  It’s essential to keep your kids properly hydrated in the hotter months of the year. Children will be naturally exposed to more sunlight and heat as they play... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• My Top Tips for Getting the Kids to Bed (on-time)

  

  I am collaborating with The Bedding Company for a series of posts for their new campaign: Child Sleep Month. When you become a mother, sleep is one of the... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Support Action Medical Research for Children

  

  The lovely Paddington Bear is much loved by both of my kids and they were so happy to receive their own Paddington Bear from Action Medical Research last week. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Summer Reading

  I hope you have all been enjoying the summer. The weather here in England has been really nice the last two weeks and we have been spending our time at the... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Importance of Playing with Construction Toys

  

  Derin loves playing with blocks and I love watchim him create, explore and play. When he was about two years old, when he got frustrated, he would throw them... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Trips to the Park

  Defne and Derin love to get out of the house every day, and one of our favourite things to do is to go to a nearby park. But as a fretful mum, I’m always worrie... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Baker Ross Summer Products #Review

  

  Summer is finally here and the kids have been having fun outside in the paddling pool. A couple of weeks ago, Baker Ross have sent us some crafty goodies. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Practical Life Activities for Older Children

  

  I have been trying to encourage Defne (6 years old) to do more practical life activities for the last couple of months. Cracking an egg Chopping veggies... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Fun Summer Car Snacks

  It's the time of year when we're all taking to the roads with the kids in tow, finding fun places to visit and getting out and about in the sunshine. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Our New Look Wishlist for Mums-to-be

  

  The lovely people at New Look has asked me to create a wish list for expectant mums. It has been more than three years since my last pregnancy and I don't... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Montessori Inspired Colour Grading Activity

  

  I have been considering to buy the Montessori colour boxes for a long time, yet they are so expensive that I haven't been able to justify the price. There are... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The End of Cosleeping and Redecorating the Children's Bedroom

  

  We have coslept with both of our kids but now that Derin is 3.5 years old, he has recently started asking to sleep on his own. My little boy is growing up! Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, PARENTING

• Keep Britain Breastfeeding 2013

  

  The British National Breastfeeding week will be celebrated between June 23rd - 29th. I am delighted to be collaborating with other bloggers and companies that... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• The Freedom to Choose {in the Montessori Method }

  

  The other day I set up the table for Derin to play with playdough. When he was finished I left it on the table thinking Defne might play with it. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• All Year Round Blog Carnival {Summer}

  

  I am delighted to announce the beginning of the All Year Round Blog Carnival: Summer, a collection of summer posts sharing seasonal thoughts, pictures,... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Organizing a Cupcake Party

  

  Image credit:Free Stock Photo I decided it would be great fun to organize a cupcake party for the children before the holiday starts. Both my kids love helping... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Getting Ready for the Summer

  

  The summer holiday is approaching fast and I am slowly getting our bags ready. We haven't been to Turkey for 3 years now so we are all very excited. Shopping... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• British Wild Flower Matching Cards

  

  I have prepared these British Wild Flower Matching Cards for one of my assignments and they have been a huge hit with both of my kids. I prepared a collection o... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING

• Family Night In With Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate #CBias

  

  Last week was half term holiday here. We had a great relaxing time. The weekend however was a bit busy with birthday parties and some errands. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING