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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 #145 – Jokes and hand-me-downs

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…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude 2018 – Week 8

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Unexpected - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 23/02/18 – Not quite what I was expecting

It’s been one of those weeks where things haven’t quite gone as expected. We had a bit of unexpected drama when out shopping at the weekend when two guys on…

Jessica spotting buds appearing on the trees

Spotting signs of spring on a nature walk

Our outdoor adventures have been few and far between so far this year. As Jessica has gradually recovered from her heart surgery, we’ve been starting to get out and about…

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 #144 – All about Peanut

Welcome back to all my previous linkers and a big hello if you’re joining in with #ftmob for the first time. It’s been a little while since my last #ftmob…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude 2018 – Week 7

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Nanny - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 16/02/18 – Time with Nanny

The girls and I have enjoyed having Nanny come to stay for a few days this week, especially as hubby has been away working for most of the week. It’s…

Jessica and Sophie standing by a tree in Langley Park

Siblings – February 2018

It’s been lovely being able to spend so much time with both my girls at home over the last few weeks. We’ve been in our own little post-surgery bubble at…

The finished basket filled with shredded tissue paper and painted eggs

Crafting with kids: making a simple Easter basket

With today being the first day of Lent, the countdown to Easter has begun. This month’s #BostikBlogger craft box has inspired us to decorate some polystyrene eggs and make a…

A house made from a shoebox, complete with people and furniture

Creating miniature furniture for our shoebox house

Last week I shared how my girls and I made a house from a shoebox. Naturally once the house was complete, the next step was to add some furniture. Jessica…