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11 Years ago Today
It was 6.30 am when the telephone rang, my first thought was who in earth could be calling at this time and punched MadDad to answer the phone (as it was on his side of the bed). He did and then time...
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The Gallery - Red, what every girl needs
When I am feeling down or low, I pop on a pair of red shoes (yes I have more than one pair) and they immediately brighten my day.Do you have something that always make you feel better?
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Autumn Craft and Activity Ideas
With the weather getting colder, now is the time to make some plans about activities and crafts you can do on the darker evenings to keep your children occupied and keep.My friend Becky at Baby...
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Life
Sometimes I feel as though I don't know quite where I fit in this universe.Almost as though I am living in a dream or dreaming of the world I am living in.I wake often unable to tell the difference...
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Build a Bear Workshop - A Boys Perspective
I think that I must have been living under a stone for the last 5 years, as I had never heard of build a bear workshop and I wasn't sure that it would be something that the boys would be interested in....
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Cooking with Children - Halloween Cakes and Biscuits
I love cooking and baking with the boys and for me the secret is letting go and dealing with the mess afterwards, plus good planning, making sure all the ingredients are out and the equipment etc. I...
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The National Railway Museum York
I have had a lovely day this week at the NRM in York with MadDad and the boys. We were lucky enough to be able to meet up with Sandy and her boys too.The NRM in York is a fantastic day out for anyone...
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Freerange Parenting
Last week was my first experience of half term as a mum with two boys that are both in school, previously when I had two preschoolers, I used to dread the holidays coming along, as all the mum and...
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We should talk more about Miscarriages
Having read about Lily Allens sad, sad loss today, it brought to mind, my previous losses. Losing a potential life is never easy and for me losing babies late in pregnancy made me really doubt if we...
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Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality
11 years, an eternity some days, but a split second on others.You are forever part of my life,I love and live by the rules you instilled in me,I learn each day how important you have been in moulding...
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Edible Child Safe Sparklers
Last year I made Edible Sparklers with Mini and we made just a few, but this year it was like a production line and we have made enough for both Mini and Maxi's class at school!IngredientsBread...
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A Cracking Fireworks Party!
I am fortunate to have a brilliant Brother and Sister in Law who run a sports and social club (like a workingman's club) for the local steel works and every year, they put on a wonderful childrens...
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Poo, Mummy you a a stinky Poo from a Poo hole
Oh yes, the poo words have started and will not stop here in The Mad House. You are a stinky poo face mummy. Daddy has a poo hole. Ner ner na ner ner, poo, poo, POO and more POO. My boys may look...
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The Gallery - Four Seasons in one Day
I have commented before how much I love the fact that in the UK we have pretty clearly defined seasons. As a mum, sometimes I feel as though I am stuck in a time warp and nothing chances, the same old...
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Win a Maileg Pixie in The Great Toy Guide's Guide to the Best Reuasable...
As you might be aware I am Deputy Editor of The Great Toy Guide, which is a fantastic site where we take toys and give them to our own children. Our children are really lovely, but they DO like to do...
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Possibly the Best Fireworks in the World Ever
We were lucky enough to tag along as guests of the wonderful Rosie Scribble and Sally to Drayton Manors firework spectacular on 30 October.Now I have to say it wasn't just a Fireworks Spectacular, but...
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Spiritual Sunday - For the Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums...
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Self Promotion - You can buy Christmas Gifts from Me
I have been busy making and have lots of new and lovely makes available, so I though I would have a little self promotion, as I can not see me getting these all on the Folksy shop before Christmas, so...
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The Gallery - Before and After
I love cooking and baking, there is something magical in putting together a list of ingrediants and turning them into something delicious. So for this weeks gallery I give you: Before AfterCome and...
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