Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the little or big things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 51/2025}…
Britain has long been a home for families whose cultural, linguistic and emotional identities span more than one country. Children raised in multicultural environments often adapt quickly, building strong relationships at school and in their communities while also absorbing the traditions and values passed on at home. For many parents, these early years raise an…
How long to wear a belly band after a C-section is one of the questions that practically any recovering mother will raise at some point, as she tries to combine the needs of a newborn child with healing and comfort. The right postpartum support can assist you to move with greater confidence after abdominal surgery,…
With a couple of weeks before Christmas Day, there is still time to make your own gifts this year. We’ve always enjoyed adding a personal touch to our gift giving, and this year is no different! Our tastes have changed over time. Originally, the kids made or featured in a lot of our Christmas and…
‘Tis the season to make miniatures! We’ve been making miniatures for our Christmas mice. I think they’ve taken over from our Christmas elves, they definitely seem to have more accessories and props. Maileg Mouse Postbox DIY Our little Christmas mice needed a postbox for Christmas mail. A few years ago we made mini envelopes from…
It’s been a while since my last update and it’s taken me longer to finish the next six embroideries than I thought. November and December are such busy months and I haven’t had as much time as I wanted I would to sit and stitch. Christmas Countdown embroidery {Part 2} The second set of embroideries…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the little or big things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 50/2025}…
Celebrating an 80th Birthday with the Perfect Bouquet Someone who is turning 80 should get a unique gift. A beautiful bouquet of flowers is a terrific way to show someone how much you care about them. Flowers have always been important, and picking the correct ones for an 80th birthday might make the gift much…
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids over the Christmas holidays then let me tell you about the free Snoopy in the City sculpture trail. You can download a map from their website and go in search of the sculptures. Snoopy in the City sculpture trail Last weekend we decided to visit…