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We love Ikea!
Today I went with my son to Ikea, the plan being to have lunch, he would get to play in the play area while I looked for inspiration for our kitchen makeover, then we would come home. However the much anticipated play in the play area did not happen. It temporarily closed for staff training,…

Lessons, sculptures, jewelery and a challenge!
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Sunday Morning on the Strand
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27th December – the Nativity Carnival round-up and the best gift of all
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French Baskets
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What I Learned this Week
I learned the following this week 1. As a dedicated blogger and photographer of everyday moments, don’t make pancakes for breakfast on Pancake Day and then forget to photograph the aforementioned pancakes before they are all eaten! 2. Enjoy the simple things with your kids – my 4 year old and I walked home from…

Hello February!
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Another month of daily iPhone photos – April 2015
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Life is hectic!
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A few cheery daffodils and some vintage finds ….. distractions lockdown restrictions
A few cheery daffodils and some vintage finds ….. distractions from the extension of our lockdown restrictions. How’s everybody doing?
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On the first day of December…I share some lessons
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Review of Bananagram – fun family game
- 1. It was promoted as a game for all ages (from 7 up)
- 2. It was Olympic 2012 special addition and I was in London and promised to bring home a souvenir
- 3. It looked fun while being educational too
- 4. Easily transported for family holidays
We have already played it with friends and family …. and it has been very popular.
The rules are easy, and it can be fun working in team with some of the younger players
The frequent request on completing a game is “just one more game please”
At Britmums I did see a number of other games from makers of Bananagrams and I would be certainly keen to try some more. This game was purchased by me, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own – promise!
What is your favourite family game?
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Coastal walk and a film set
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Day 13 – Christmas Gift Suggestions, a new bike and a holiday in a box!
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Hello upgraded phone!
Sharing my daily iPhone photos on my blog
Looks like a hoot! I can’t remember the last time we played a game, so sad! We hope to go camping in the fall and then we will do that – my Mr. bought a Stratego game at a yard sale, he has fond childhood memories of it so guess who will be learning? Have you ever heard of it?
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Barb