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Sophie wearing her preschool jumper, ready for her first day

To Sophie on her first day at preschool

Darling Sophie, Today saw you take a little step into the world of independence – your first day at preschool. A new adventure, new opportunities to learn and to make…

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 #102 – When I was a little girl…

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 – Week 1

#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…

My Sunday Photo 08/01/17

Sophie opening one of the advent boxes at Hinton Ampner

Hunting for Advent boxes at Hinton Ampner

​​After catching up with my family in Hampshire on Boxing Day, it’s starting to become a tradition to have a day out in the local area. Last year we enjoyed…

Kindness - my word for 2017

Friday Focus 06/01/17 – Kindness: my word for the year

This year, I’m hoping to focus on kindness and trying to make my world a better place albeit in a small way. I’ve embarked upon a #365daysofkindness challenge – making…

A drawing of a mummy, daddy and two children in a double bed with Mummy nearly falling out

There were four in the bed – a tale of bedsharing woe

In the still of the night when Mummy’s curled up fast asleep Over to her bed, one (or two) children creep “Please, Mummy,” they ask, “can we sleep in your…

A bouquet of orange and yellow roses with the text "#withkindnessandlove - stories of kindness and sharing some blog love"

#withkindnessandlove 1 – stories of kindness and sharing some blog love

This year, I have set myself a challenge. #365daysofkindness – making the effort to carry out one small act of kindness every single day for a year. A little change…

Two pages from Once Upon A Time... Online with Jack showing Cinderella the laptop, and Cinderella becoming the first fairy tale online shopper

Review – Once Upon A Time… Online

What happens when a whole host of fairy tale characters go online? Does Cinderella still need the assistance of her Fairy Godmother even when technology can help her go to…

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 #101 – Chocolate spinning plates

Happy New Year to you all! From the mouths of babes is now entering into its third year. I’ve enjoyed reading and watching all the posts linked up over the…