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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: November 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…

Me, hubby, Sophie and Thomas with a photo of Jessica in the marquee at the Little Hearts Matter memorial event

Me and Mine – October 2018

October is one of hubby’s busiest months for events and family moments can be few and far between. I am used to flying solo although it can feel very lonely…

Sophie's toy sitting in the Scootaseatz below the Scootaheadz

Review – Scootaseatz and Scootaheadz

Sophie loves riding her scooter to and from school or the park. She often likes to take a toy with her when out and about but unless it’s one that…

Sophie posing in front of the Howl'o'ween sign at Chessington

Howl’o’ween fun at Chessington World of Adventures

October half-term seems to be all about Halloween-themed activities and days out. The girls loved trying out the “Howl’o’ween” attractions at Chessington World of Adventures last year. This year, it…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 43

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 27/10/18

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…

Family - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 26/10/18 – Catching up with family

This half-term has been all about spending time with family. Hubby has been away this week working on an event, but we’ve been enjoying catching up with the extended family…

Lee. Uncle Adrian, Uncle Peter, Wayne, Jamie and Uncle Pete with me, Sophie and Thomas

Cheering on Team Jessica in the Great South Run

Last weekend, several of Jessica’s uncles and her cousins ran in the Great South Run to raise money for Little Hearts Matter in memory of Jessica. My brother Adrian and…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 42

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 20/10/18

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…