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Heart to Heart – May 2016

Heart to Heart linky was set up to help other heart families share their stories and experiences in order to help support each other as a community.  It opens on…

My Sunday Photo – 15/05/16

Siblings – May 2016

May is a significant month for us as a family – it was the month when we first found out about Jessica’s heart condition and is a time when I…

Creating fairytale magic in the Temple Gardens at Langley Park

Langley Park is one of our favourite places to go for a walk.  The Temple Gardens is especially beautiful at this time of year with all the rhododendrons in bloom…

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Friday Fabulous Five #64

The Friday Fabulous Five is my regular feature where I share five of my favourite blog posts that I have read in the previous fortnight – posts that have made…

The Friday Focus – 13/05/16

Friday 13th is traditionally considered to be unlucky.  This time five years ago, it was the worst day of my life – the day when we were told that our…

Family Fun linky

This week I am delighted to join Diary of an Imperfect Mum as a co-host on her fabulous Family Fun linky.  Family Fun is a fun, friendly community for bloggers…

Parenting Pep Talk #13 – Single Mum Speaks

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…

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…