Toddler craft today

This Christmas I am pleased to have the opportunity to share the news of a Cookson Christmas on the Drama channel. As an avid reader growing up, I loved to curl up with a book on a Sunday afternoon (with my back to the radiator!). I was that child happiest with her nose in a…

I only ventured out (of the cottage) once today, to capture some spectacular breaking waves in Portballintrae. LOTS of pics …….. I was at Runkerry Strand – which is just round the coast from the Giants Causeway, where I imagine there were also impressive waves today.     It was more than a wee bit…

Since starting my own small business www.janmarydesigns.com I have become more and more aware of the need to connect and network.  It can be a bit daunting arriving in a room full of strangers, and definitely puts me outside my comfort zone.  However, on arriving at the South Belfast Enterprise Agency in the Ormeau Business…

A new chapter of my life begins, as my youngest has started Nursery School in the mornings so for the first time in almost 11 years I have a few child-free hours each morning. So where did I go to this morning? Back to our church Toddler Group of course!! I really enjoyed chatting to…

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…

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram