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With it being Spring we decided to combine learning the letter D with Daffodils First simply cut out a letter D and colour it orange I never had any yellow paper so we painted a white sheet – I also think this adds to the fun, gives it more texture, and obviously the added skill … Read more
Well as you may notice I’ve been busy busy busy and not getting much blogging time. One of the things I’ve been up to is sorting my vegetable patch But during this time we decided to use our home made compost and this it turned out Had rotten eggs in it. No one seems to … Read more
With the cost of living going up then a lot of us are looking for money saving ideas. My first thoughts were to delete Fortnite and shower at the gym but then I thought that people may need some serious ideas. Cut back on your Gas & Electricity Bill If you aren’t already on a … Read more
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