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Author: Louise

Reflections of a heart mummy: it’s all in the little moments

20/07/201719/07/2017
A very smiley Jessica on the rocking horse at the park

It’s in the little moments that the reality of being a heart mum hits me most. The little moments that catch me off-guard and bring tears to my eyes. Seeing my daughter enjoying a ballet class. Watching her play in the playground with her friends. The way she reaches out to hold her little sister’s… Read More

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Baking with kids: Chocolate chip and orange biscuits

19/07/201718/07/2017
Chocolate chip and orange biscuits on a tray and in a hand-painted jar

With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, we’ve been busy baking to create thank you presents for Jessica’s teachers. These chocolate chip and orange biscuits are easy for children to make with a little help from an adult.     Preparation time: 10-20 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Makes approximately 70 biscuits Ingredients… Read More

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Review – Fantastic Services window cleaning

18/07/201721/07/2017
My outside windows being cleaned with a brush on a pole

Having small children means that my windows seem to be constantly covered in fingerprint marks and the occasional noseprint. Having my mum come to stay recently was a reminder that I really needed to get the windows cleaned properly. This year I am a brand ambassador for Fantastic Services who offer a whole host of… Read More

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From the mouths of babes #128 – Don’t forget the magic wipes

17/07/201716/07/2017
Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the glimpses into their imaginations, the blunt observations – whatever it is, I’d love to hear about it!   Thank you to everyone who linked up… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 28

16/07/201715/07/2017
A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and loved it so am looking forward to continuing with it this year. Here are the things that I’ve been grateful for over the past week:… Read More

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My Sunday Photo 16/07/17

15/07/201716/07/2017
Jessica and Sophie standing by a tree wearing princess dresses
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Siblings – July 2017

15/07/201714/07/2017
Sophie giving Jessica a hug in the spinner at the park

We’re a week away from the summer holidays and I’m looking forward to having both my girls home with me. This summer is going to be very much about making memories with these two little girls of mine. I am not sure how much of the summer holidays we will be able to enjoy. We… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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