Our latest mini creations project has been making different animals using coloured lolly-sticks, coloured card, foam shapes and googly eyes. Spending time indoors invariably leads to Jessica wanting to do some “making”. Sophie’s afternoon nap is the perfect time to have some one-to-one time with my big girl and do some crafting together.… Read More
Lent is traditionally a time when we focus on giving up something – such as chocolate, alcohol or meat. Last year, I took part in 40 acts, a generosity challenge from Stewardship that focuses on the giving side of giving up in Lent – 40 different challenges across the 40 days of Lent. I looked… Read More
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. Perhaps they have just started babbling for the first time, or said their first definite word. It could be something cute, or funny, or incredibly embarrassing – whatever it is,… Read More
With February being heart month, I’ve been focusing on raising awareness of CHD, particularly during heart week (7th – 14th February). It’s been lovely to feature some guest posts on my blog during heart week and to have other heart families share their stories – thank you to Northumberland Mam, The Hearty Life and Adventures… Read More
Throughout Heart Month, I’ll be sharing various stories from heart families about their experiences. Today’s post is from Lee who, with his wife Freya, blogs over at Adventures from the Heart. Lee and Freya’s second child Erin was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the same heart condition that my daughter Jessica has and was… Read More