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    150+ ideas for 30 Days Wild 2026

    We are officially in June! The light lingers. Bees buzz around gardens. Swifts soar overhead. …

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  • Slow Living
    My Intentions for 2024

      As 2024 unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the past and looking ahead with a …

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  • Reading
    My Mummy is a Witch | Book Review

      *AD – Reviewed from an advance reading copy provided by the publisher Owlet Press always …

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  • Slow Living
    Celebrating Summer Solstice with Children

    Summer solstice, the longest day of the year, holds a special significance across cultures and …

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  • Food
    Lemon & Dandelion Biscuits | Recipe

    Dandelions are easily identifiable by their yellow blooms and basal leaves (leaves which grow from …

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  • Slow Living
    101 in 1001 Challenge

    If you haven’t heard about it, the 101 in 1001 challenge was originally invented by New …

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    • Pumpkin Carving | Blogtober Day 30
    Pumpkin Carving | Blogtober Day 30
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    Oct 2018

    Pumpkin Carving | Blogtober Day 30

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    Throughout my childhood, pumpkin carving was always a big thing that you do around Halloween. I carve a pumpkin every single year without fail. In my adult years, it has been at work, but this…

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    Pumpkin Carving | Blogtober Day 30

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    Throughout my childhood, pumpkin carving was always a big thing that you do around Halloween. I carve a pumpkin every single year without fail. In my adult years, it has been at work, but this…

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    Mess Free Painting | Bolgtober day 29
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    Oct 2018
    Mess Free Painting | Bolgtober day 29

    Mess Free Painting | Bolgtober day 29

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    The other day I decided to do some mess free painting with Molly. I dont think shes quite old enough for messy painting as I feel she would just eat it! This activity is great…

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    Mess Free Painting | Bolgtober day 29

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    The other day I decided to do some mess free painting with Molly. I dont think shes quite old enough for messy painting as I feel she would just eat it! This activity is great…

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    Maternity Leave Recap | Blogtober Day 28
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    Oct 2018
    Maternity Leave Recap | Blogtober Day 28

    Maternity Leave Recap | Blogtober Day 28

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    It’s coming to the end of October, which means my maternity leave is sadly coming to an end. I have been extremely lucky in the fact I have been able to take a full year…

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    Maternity Leave Recap | Blogtober Day 28

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    It’s coming to the end of October, which means my maternity leave is sadly coming to an end. I have been extremely lucky in the fact I have been able to take a full year…

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    Molly Is Ten Months Old
    Molly Is Ten Months Old
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    Oct 2018

    Molly Is Ten Months Old

    Parenting

    Dear Molly, Our not so baby girl, you are growing up so fast, 10 months old – Double figures! When I think back to being pregnant with you and the long wait that that was,…

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    Molly Is Ten Months Old

    Parenting

    Dear Molly, Our not so baby girl, you are growing up so fast, 10 months old – Double figures! When I think back to being pregnant with you and the long wait that that was,…

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    Halloween Treasure Basket | Blogtober Day 26
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    Oct 2018
    Halloween Treasure Basket | Blogtober Day 26

    Halloween Treasure Basket | Blogtober Day 26

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    Halloween is right around the corner and we have been having so much fun with all the Halloween themed activities! Whilst out at Godstone farm, I came across a load of cute Halloween toys. I…

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    Halloween Treasure Basket | Blogtober Day 26

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    Halloween is right around the corner and we have been having so much fun with all the Halloween themed activities! Whilst out at Godstone farm, I came across a load of cute Halloween toys. I…

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    Godstone Farm Adventures | Blogtober Day 25
    Godstone Farm Adventures | Blogtober Day 25
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    Oct 2018

    Godstone Farm Adventures | Blogtober Day 25

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    Today Molly and I went over to Godstone Farm for their Halloween event with my best friend Becky. I have known Becky since year 8 and Molly loves her so much. I had never been…

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    Godstone Farm Adventures | Blogtober Day 25

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    Today Molly and I went over to Godstone Farm for their Halloween event with my best friend Becky. I have known Becky since year 8 and Molly loves her so much. I had never been…

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    Spooky Gloop – Cornflour Fun | Blogtober Day 24
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    Oct 2018
    Spooky Gloop – Cornflour Fun | Blogtober Day 24

    Spooky Gloop – Cornflour Fun | Blogtober Day 24

    Other

    There is nothing better than a little bit of messy play, and there are so many benefits to it too! Physical development, Cognitive development, Language development, Creative development, Social and Emotional development. Messy play is…

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    Spooky Gloop – Cornflour Fun | Blogtober Day 24

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    There is nothing better than a little bit of messy play, and there are so many benefits to it too! Physical development, Cognitive development, Language development, Creative development, Social and Emotional development. Messy play is…

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    Glow Stick Sensory Bath | Blogtober Day 23
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    Oct 2018
    Glow Stick Sensory Bath | Blogtober Day 23

    Glow Stick Sensory Bath | Blogtober Day 23

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    Ever since we took Molly swimming at 6 weeks old, she has been a water baby. Every time we take her swimming she is kicky feet, vocal and just so happy. She is the exact…

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    Glow Stick Sensory Bath | Blogtober Day 23

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    Ever since we took Molly swimming at 6 weeks old, she has been a water baby. Every time we take her swimming she is kicky feet, vocal and just so happy. She is the exact…

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    Halloween Fun at CWOAR | Blogtober Day 22
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    Oct 2018
    Halloween Fun at CWOAR | Blogtober Day 22

    Halloween Fun at CWOAR | Blogtober Day 22

    Other

    I knew that this year I wanted to visit Chessington world of Adventures (CWOA) during their Halloween events. We made the decision to visit the night before we went! I was like a kid at…

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    Halloween Fun at CWOAR | Blogtober Day 22

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    I knew that this year I wanted to visit Chessington world of Adventures (CWOA) during their Halloween events. We made the decision to visit the night before we went! I was like a kid at…

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    Halloween Themed Messy Play | Blogtober Day 21
    Halloween Themed Messy Play | Blogtober Day 21
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    Oct 2018

    Halloween Themed Messy Play | Blogtober Day 21

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    I have said it before and I will say it again, there’s nothing more fun than sensory play! Children of all ages love hands-on play, where they can feel textures, squash things, get creative and…

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    Halloween Themed Messy Play | Blogtober Day 21

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    I have said it before and I will say it again, there’s nothing more fun than sensory play! Children of all ages love hands-on play, where they can feel textures, squash things, get creative and…

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