Staying safe in the sun with Boots Soltan

We’ve always been a family who like to get outdoors as much as possible, especially when it’s warm and sunny.  Staying safe in the sun is extra-important at this time…

Making grasshoppers using clothes pegs and craft foam

Insect-themed crafts for toddlers and preschoolers

Our latest craft theme was insects and we’ve been busy creating various mini-beasts out of paper plates, egg cartons, craft sticks and other materials.  Here you can find out how…

From the mouths of babes #70

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…

Blue waters of a lagoon with the text #366daysofgratitude

#366daysofgratitude – Week 18

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…

My Sunday Photo – 08/05/16

History and mini-beast hunting at Ankerwycke

Ankerwycke is just across the river from Runnymede and home to the ancient Ankerwycke Yew – a 2500 year old tree which is said to be where Henry VIII wooed…

The Friday Focus – 06/05/16

I have to say I’ve been floating on cloud nine this week having discovered that this blog of mine has been shortlisted for a BiBs award!  To be one of…

Parenting Pep Talk #12 – Swallow, My Sunshine

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…

Retro Night – getting the family together over a classic DVD

We’re lucky to live close to hubby’s family – his parents live a couple of miles away from us and go to the same church.  Whilst this means we see…

Five years on – a heart dad’s perspective

Five years ago today, hubby and I went off for the 20-week scan, excited at the thought of seeing our first baby on the screen.  We left the hospital that…