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I thought I’d teach the boys about life by doing C for Carrots. First I simply cut out some letter Cs and some strips of green paper. Got him to colour them in and stick them together. Then on Pinterest I saw these seed planters made from toilet roll holders. original source I decided that … Read more
I discovered this meme last week, and what a great way to stick to a meal plan (saving money and waste – for more ideas see My Zero Waste) and to get fresh ideas. The link up is at Home with Mrs M Monday Roast Beef. Tuesday Sausage dinner (sausages cooked in onions and gravy, veg and mash … Read more
Your children have seen the adverts and are begging you to go. But before you get disheartened at not being able to take them have a think about what they (and you) are REALLY missing out on. There’s the endless queues – this is just trying to get in! Then there’s the crowds inside – … Read more
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This week we had a short trip out to look at a different playgroup and this was our journey
I have been tagged by the lovely Fiona from Coombe Mill in this beautiful meme to share five things that make me happy. I love cuddles with my husband and children. I love the sound of laughter – especially my children’s. I love the simple things of nature – lambs being born, children’s firsts. I love … Read more
Mothers’ Day comes around every March in the UK – marking an emotionally turbulent day for myself, and am guessing many others. Torn between wanting to celebrate as a Mother but equally mourning the loss of my own. I am very lucky to have 4 very thoughtful and loving boys (oh and the help of … Read more
It is such simple activities with children that can be so beneficial to them. In this activity not only were fine motor skills used but we talked too. Apart from the obvious listening & following instruction, we talked about Spring – how adults are called sheep and babies are lambs. We talked about how they … Read more
From this to All ready for a game of Eye Spy. So this is the photo meme I Spy brought to you by Mum of One who will pick a letter of the alphabet (or chose someone to pick it) for us to I Spy with. This week it is E. Why not checkout the … Read more
I’ve just discovered this meme and what a great way to stick to a meal plan (saving money and waste – for more ideas see My Zero Waste) and to get fresh ideas. The link up is at Home with Mrs M Monday Lasagne My son gets the school bus home and there’s no extra … Read more