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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 50

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica and Sophie dressed as elves "making" wooden toys

My Sunday Photo 17/12/17

 

The word "snow" with a snowman on the letter 'O'

Friday Focus 15/12/17 – Let it snow

The girls were very excited when they woke to snow on Sunday morning. We were out straight away, with coats on over our pyjamas, making the most of it. I…

Jessica and Sophie dressed as elves "making" wooden toys

Siblings – December 2017

One of the things I love most about watching my girls together is seeing how they disappear into their own little make-believe world together. They both love small world play…

My back garden with the snow falling on it

Let it snow, let it snow: waking to a winter wonderland

Jessica was at the window, looking out under the curtains, when I woke up that morning. She doesn’t normally do that, I thought. Unless… yes, I was right – snow!…

A red paper lantern with gold glitter decoration

A simple paper lantern craft for Chinese New Year

My attention is mainly focused on Christmas at the moment, but our crafting is looking a little further ahead. The theme for this month’s #BostikBlogger craft box is Chinese New…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 49

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica and Sophie in their Girls' Brigade uniforms

My Sunday Photo 10/12/17

 

Friday Focus 08/12/17 – Starting to feel festive

The tree is up, the letters to Santa have been sent and we’re all starting to feel festive in our house. Jessica and Sophie have been enjoying opening their advent…

Victorian characters on the village green at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Christmas crafts and fun at Chiltern Open Air Museum

We always enjoy a day out at Chiltern Open Air Museum. It’s such a nice place just to go for a walk and the historic buildings are always interesting too.…