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Blackberry Farm visited our Toddler Group today
Really enjoyable visit from Blackberry Farm today at our Toddler Group. You can see lots more photos HERE on our Facebook Page.

Christmas Trees from Christmas Past – on 8th day of December
I am sharing today the evolution/history of the Christmas Tree in my life here in Northern Ireland – riveting stuff! From our tree from my childhood, to my tree(s) this year – I’m sure you can’t wait. When my husband and I were engaged we came to a compromise on a very important issue …….

Show and Tell – Teachers Gifts
A while back I came across this inspiration on Saga of the South for teacher presents. It took a while to find the correct shape/size of drinking glasses to match the height of pencils and crayons. For my daughter’s male teacher, we made him a pen pot/holder using a small drinking glass and crayons. For…

Another teen in the house!
Over the weekend our middle kid turned 13 – eeeeek! We calculated that there will be about 6 weeks in 5 years time when we will have THREE teens!!! So, what does a 13 year old want for her party? chocolate fountain (thanks Tom and Sheila – we borrow theirs every year during “party season”)…

Top Ten Reasons to House Swap
What is House Swapping? It is exchanging your home (or second home) with another homeowner somewhere else in the world for a vacation. Shop in their local supermarkets, live like a local, find out much more about a culture and way of life than you would ever experience on a traditional holiday in a hotel…