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Birthday fun at the park

With Daddy being away on Sophie’s birthday, I decided against organising a birthday party and instead opted for a bit of an “open house” instead so that everyone who wanted…

Friday Fabulous Five #49

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

The Friday Focus 30/10/15

This week has been mostly focused on celebrating my baby girl’s second birthday. I still can’t quite believe that she is two already! We had such a wonderful day celebrating…

Parenting Pep Talk #4 – Le Coin de Mel

Parenting Pep Talk is an occasional series of guest posts all about encouraging other parents by sharing some of our happy moments, the advice that has worked for us and…

To Sophie on her 2nd birthday

Darling Sophie, How can it be that you are two? It hardly seems possible that it has been two whole years since you came into our lives and yet it…

Why perinatal depression matters – review and giveaway

The arrival of a new baby is supposed to be one of the most joyful events of our lives. In reality, adjusting to parenthood is incredibly challenging – all of…

From the mouths of babes #43

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…

Silent Sunday

Outdoor fun at Apple Day

Every year one of the farms near my in-laws’ house holds its Apple Day – a fun family day with various stalls for local groups and charities, raising money for…

Friday Fabulous Five #48

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