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Day 14 – Yummy Mince Pies
I would like to say that the contents of today’s Christmas photo were made by my fair hand, but no…..but there were bought and photographed personally by me, so that will have to do! I am combining my photo with the continued Christmas Survey What Christmas food item do you enjoy? I LOVE nearly all…
Half Term Happenings
It is lovely to be back at the cottage after almost 2 months of the daily hectic-ness that is every day life. Here there are “lie-ins” – well, later than 6.50am, so that counts! There are no school uniforms, packed lunches and school runs. There is NO HOMEWORK! (HoweverMiddle Daughter is continuing to work hard…
Review of Bananagram – fun family game
I bought this Bananagram game at Britmums Live conference in London last month for a number of reasons: 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…
More from St Patricks Day Parade, Belfast 2010 Part 2
As I mentioned previously I managed to attend the St Patrick’s Day Parade/Carnival in Belfast again this year. Here are a few more photos from the day – mostly of hats, hair decoration, and a few more of the wee details that make up a great celebration. Hats – Large…… and small Crazy and cute…
WARNING Don’t iron clothes while they’re being worn!
The title of this blog, I promise, was part of the instructions that came with my new iron yesterday. I understand why companies include such warnings, but it still amazes me that it should be necessary. Today the kids finished school for the summer. We will be up at the cottage for 5 weeks, and…
Lessons Learned – musuems, friends, and school runs
This week’s lessons are short(ish) and sweet(ish). Lesson 1 – I am loved and supported in our church After an emotional evening service last Sunday evening, it was lovely to receive so many encouraging texts, messages, phone calls, and even visits and hugs! It is great to be part of such a caring church…
