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Parenting Pep Talk #29 – Rachel Bustin

01/09/201630/08/2016

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 Rachel who blogs at Rachel Bustin.  Over to you, Rachel!   1) Tell us a… Read More

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Me and Mine – August 2016

31/08/201630/05/2018
Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at the "End to Enders" sign at John O'Groats

I can’t quite believe we’re at the end of August.  The summer holidays have whizzed by far too quickly for my liking.  In just under a week’s time, my big girl will start school and celebrate her 5th birthday.  This summer has felt incredibly precious – making the most of this time before Jessica takes… Read More

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Making clothes peg dolls

30/08/201614/04/2017
Two dolls made from wooden clothes pegs, scraps of fabric and pieces of wool

With all the lovely weather we’ve been having this summer, we’ve spent very little time indoors doing crafts.  Last week we had a couple of rainy days though, and used it as an opportunity to make some clothes peg dolls. These little dolls are simple to make – although my girls needed a little assistance… Read More

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From the mouths of babes #84 – An interview with Jessica (at nearly 5)

29/08/201620/09/2017
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!   A big thank you to everyone who… Read More

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#366daysofgratitude – Week 34

28/08/201627/08/2016

Throughout 2016 I will be posting a photo on Instagram each day, sharing something that I am grateful for each day as part of my #366daysofgratitude project.  Here are the things I have been grateful for this week: Day 234 – I am grateful for the opportunity to meet up with other heart families at… Read More

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My Sunday Photo 28/08/16

27/08/201627/08/2016

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A fairies and elves trail at Black Park

26/08/201626/08/2016

When we were putting together our summer activities list, one of Jessica’s requests was “to find some fairies.” A few days later I discovered that Black Park were running a Fairies and Elves trail at the beginning of August – the perfect opportunity to go hunting for fairies and tick another activity off the list.… 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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