Travelling anywhere with children takes time and quite often a lot of preparation. Making sure you’ve packed everything from favourite toys, blankets and comforters to snacks, games, clothes and more. It can be an almost military operation When it comes to going on holiday with toddlers – well that’s a whole other story! I’m a mum to two…
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Boredom Busting Ideas for Toddlers
Read moreSummers here, school’s out and for parents of toddlers that also means playgroups are out too! Here are some great activities to keep your toddlers busy this summer. Some are free and others only cost a few pounds, but they’ll be sure to entertain! Potato print painting Who didn’t do this when they were a…
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A different kind of holiday
Read moreI’ve been talking a lot about travel on the blog lately. It probably has something to do with the fact that we’ve just come back from Devon, plus my step-daughter is in Spain right now, which means I’m avoiding her Instagram feed for a while! All those pictures of beaches and sunshine is making me…
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A trip to the farm
Read moreWe recently went on a spontaneous trip to the farm and I thought I would share our experience with you! Unfortunately, Twin Daddy was working so he couldn’t come with us, but he will definitely be coming next time! It was a lovely, sunny day and although it wasn’t hot it wasn’t cold either! Whilst the girls were having their afternoon nap, I hurriedly…
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The twin difference
Read moreSomething that every twin parent will undoubtedly have heard during the early years of parenthood is people saying ‘double trouble’ or asking the usual ‘are they identical’ or ‘how do you tell them apart’ questions. Oh and another ‘do you dress them the same.’ The one that really annoys me is when both of our…
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Let’s get kids playing outdoors again!
Read moreWhen you think back to your childhood, what do you remember most about how you spent your time? For me, it’s memories of playing outdoors with my friends and sister. I’d spend the whole day outdoors and would only return home for food, water or money to buy an ice lolly! I guess I was…
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Project 365: Week 17
Read moreDay 112 Silliness and fun in the garden! …and…big cuddles! Day 113 We planted sunflower seeds… Day 114 Being silly with Daddy! Day 115 Playing with their new Bigjigs Wooden Safari Animal Building Blocks Day 116 Playing in their new playhouse… Day 117 The first seedlings of Rocket begin to appear! …and M and Daddy…
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Project 365: Week 14
Read moreDay 90 We made a den under a table with a tunnel! Day 91 We made spaghetti and meatballs out of play dough! Day 92 R thought it was funny to jump on Daddy! Day 93 Holding hands back to the car after play group …
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How will your children remember you?
Read moreI remember my child hood in many different ways. I have some quite specific memories and other memories which are hazy. The main thing I do remember about my childhood is that it was a happy one for the majority. I grew up in a nice area, in a lovely house with a beautiful garden.…