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One of the trains turning around on the turntable at Ickenham Miniature Railway

Thomas’s first train ride at Ickenham Miniature Railway

Ickenham Miniature Railway is a bit of a hidden gem. We only discovered it existed a couple of years ago. It’s been a while since we last visited so we…

Sophie lying down wearing LOL Surprise Dolls pyjamas

Review – Girls’ pyjamas from pyjamas.com

Now that the long winter nights are here, it’s lovely to get into our pyjamas early and snuggle up on the sofa together. We were recently invited to try out…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 49

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 08/12/18

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so…

Angel - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 07/12/18 – Little angels

Sophie has been busy practising for her Nativity play this week and is playing the part of the angel Gabriel. We went to see the first performance yesterday and were…

The Gruffalo and dancers grooving along in the Gruffalo Christmas Groove

Festive fun at Chessington World of Adventures: A Winter’s Tail

Last year’s festive day out enjoying A Winter’s Tail at Chessington World of Adventures was a special one for us. It was our last family day out before Jessica’s Fontan…

Colourful paper chains and handmade Christmas crackers

Crafting with kids: Simple Christmas decorations

I have happy memories of childhood Christmases and making crackers and paper chains. They’re so simple for children to make with little, if any, adult help and are such fun…

Jessica on a rocking black swan

Grief and life after Jessica: Say her name

I shared a post recently on my personal Facebook feed to help family and friends with Christmas cards this year. A reminder that it was okay to include Jessica’s name.…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 48

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

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 – December 2018

From the mouths of babes is a linky all about sharing the things that children say. Whether it’s those adorable mispronounced words, glimpses into their imaginations or just the blunt…