Author: Louise
Do you want to build a scarecrow?
I’ve never attempted to build a scarecrow before but when I spotted on Facebook that a nearby farm shop was organising a community fundraising day to build a scarecrow and help raise funds for CalAid, I thought it sounded like fun. Family time together plus doing something for a good cause – what wasn’t to… Read More
The Friday Focus 21/10/16
After the stress of the run–up to the HR workshop last Saturday, it was a relief to get it over with and to get positive feedback. It might not have gone quite as well as I would have liked but on the plus side, that gives me more to reflect about in the final assignment.… Read More
Parenting Pep Talk #36 – Little Steps
Parenting Pep Talk is a weekly series of guest posts all about encouraging other parents by sharing some of our happy moments, the advice that has worked for us and some positive words of encouragement. Today’s post is from Dean who writes about motherhood and country living in Little Steps. Over to you, Dean!… Read More
This is our normal
Most of the time our family life ticks along quite normally and then every so often, we hit a little bump which brings a realisation that what’s normal for us may not be that normal after all. Yesterday morning was one of those times. A phone call from school to say that Jessica was unwell… Read More
Review and giveaway – ToddleBike2
The Toddlebike2 is a pre-balance bike aimed at toddlers to help bridge the gap between baby ride-on toys and moving on to balance bikes and scooters. It can be used from when a toddler is confident with walking –around 18 months. At almost three, Sophie is right at the upper end of the target age… Read More
The Linky Linky
Linkies are such a fabulous way of building blogging communities though helping bloggers promote their own posts and find others to read. There are so many linkies out there though. It can be hard to keep up with what linkies are available and which days they open. The Linky Linky, run by the lovely Claire… Read More