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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 51

#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…

A Gruffalo-themed snowman with a Mouse sitting next to it

What we loved about A Winter’s Tail at Chessington World of Adventures

I always like to book one special Christmas event for the children – one where they can get to meet Father Christmas whilst doing other activities, and generally having a…

Preparing - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 22/12/17 – Preparing for Christmas and beyond

I’ve been busy preparing for Christmas over the last week. The to-do list, which seemed huge at the start of the week, is now looking much more manageable. Most of…

The before and after shots of my bedroom curtains showing them looking visibly cleaner

Fantastic Services Curtain Cleaning Review

Cleaning curtains. It’s one of those things that I know I should probably do more often. I do run the upholstery hoover attachment over them every now and then to…

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…