The power of dance is amazing. I know that my Sensory Seeker has been having dance lessons at school and he has learnt so much from them including listening skills, patience and movement. But it is much more than that and this is why I was pleased to hear that Acraladanza’s magical dance theatre show … Read more
Hi everyone. I would just like to say thank you for reading my blog. It has been running for 3 years this August and I thought that I needed to remind myself the reason why I do it. If I am really honest I’m not the domestic housewife and mother. Blogging brings about motivation for … Read more
Sweet Dreams, Little One took me on an emotional ride from start to finish. Reliving the pain as I empathised with what it is like to lose a mother too soon. Following Massimo’s agonising journey into, and through, adulthood. Funny, emotional, insightful – this book had me laughing, crying, sympathising and reflecting from start to … Read more
International Women’s Day Hanns Big Sleepout International Women’s Day #iwd2014 is this Saturday, March 8th 2014, so I wanted to share with you what the inspirational mother of 12 Emma Hann is up to now, which includes promoting the Big Sleepout 2014. Emma Hann has been helping to run Graham’s Soup Kitchen on a Saturday night, which … Read more
Just an ordinary day in Tewkesbury as Mr Blobby takes the children to school! Actually it was a mini practise (school) run, which also aimed to raise awareness of Sport Relief. It was my turn to take part in the Team Honk Relay. Dressed in a Mr Blobby costume I was to take the Baton from Sarah in Gotherington … Read more
Hi my name is Joy Jackson. Born in 1978 I have had some what of a colourful life in my short time here on the planet. The blog Pinkoddy started in 2011 after being welcomed into the blogging community via Twitter. You will find that I am active on many Social Media Platforms and the … Read more
Have you heard that #TeamHonk have come together once again to help raise money for Sport Relief. You may recall that last year they went to Ghana to see the Good Work that has been done in the 25 years of Comic Relief. This year they have organised over 200 bloggers, their friends and families in … Read more
Driving is a really emotive topic for me, especially as my brother was hit by a car and died at only aged 6 years old. So it does really make me angry to see people driving around like idiots – especially when they have children in the car! What with my oldest son now having … Read more
This winter (27th November-1st December 2013) saw Brian Turner, Frances Quinn, James Martin, Lisa Faulkner and Natalie Coleman opening the doors of the NEC for the 23rd year running of The BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. The nation’s biggest food event really had something for everyone, no matter their age, budget, or dietary requirements. … Read more
Christmas is a time for food, cooking and families. What nicer thing to cook with the children than gingerbread men (or women). Or just to let the younger ones decorate. Not only does gingerbread taste so good, but it smells so good too – and is so typically Christmassy.With this in mind I thought that … Read more