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    5 Tips On Talking To Kids About Difficult Topics

    April 10, 2024 - By 

    All parents face a moment when they have to educate their kids about complicated or challenging subjects. Whether it’s illness, death, social issues, or other problems, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of having a complicated conversation with a child. In this article, you’ll find 5 useful tips to guide you through this stage of life and parenthood. How to Talk To Your Kids With Confidence Nobody can protect their kids from everything; children have to grow and understand the world with the right tools to navigate life’s difficult experiences. 1. Your kids need a safe space Before…

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    How to crochet a bookmark

    April 9, 2024 - By 

    I love to crochet. It’s simple and repetitive and perfect whilst watching a good series – I’ve just finished watching The New Look on Apple TV+, all about Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Second World War. I’ve also been working my way through any Dorothy Whipple novel I can find and thought I would crochet a simple bookmark to use. If you want to make your own you will need the following: List of supplies: Yarn 3.5 mm crochet hook A pair of scissors Tapestry needle How to crochet a bookmark: Step 1: Start by making a slip knot…

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    How to Make Your Home Child Friendly

    April 8, 2024 - By 

    Creating a child-friendly home is essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of your little ones as they play in and explore their surroundings. From securing heavy furniture and baby proofing sharp edges to providing ample space for learning and creative play, there are countless ways to make a home an enjoyable and safe environment for children. Whether you want to update your current space or expect a new arrival, these strategies help create an inviting and nurturing home your children will love to spend time in. Room-by-Room Child-Proofing Tips One of the most significant tasks when welcoming a child…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 495}

    April 7, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 495} Last week was busy. Not only did we enjoy celebrating Easter with my mum but there were a couple of Bank Holidays, which gave us a lovely long weekend. Then we were fortunate to go away for a few days, staying in a beautiful…

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    The Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio

    April 4, 2024 - By 

    Today we treated ourselves to a trip to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio at her factory at Hanley, Stoke on Trent. I have a few pieces of Emma Bridgewater pottery and have always wanted to know more about how the pieces and decorated and made. Unfortunately all the experiences we wanted to go on, such as the factory tour and afternoon tea experiences, were sold out. Thankfully we found we could visit the Decorating Studio and paint our own pottery keep-sakes. The Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio We booked our tickets to the Emma Bridgewater Decorating Studio online and turned up…

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    Paws Cafe Shrewsbury {Cat Cafe}

    April 3, 2024 - By 

    Today we visited Paws Cafe, a cat cafe in Shrewsbury. You all know how much we love to visit a Cat Cafe, as my son would much rather swap our dog for a cat! We found out about Paws Cafe online and booked a visit. Situated in a pretty building on Mardol, it was easy to find with parking on the street outside. Paws Cafe Shrewsbury We were welcomed inside, put our shoes into a locker, and went inside to choose out seats. Paws Cafe is large and we plumped for a comfy sofa. There are 11 lovely cats who…

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    Monday Happy List

    Five Happy Things {Week 494}

    March 31, 2024 - By 

    Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for a while over the last few years. It is my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 494} Last week my son performed in his school concert. It was a lovely evening and we enjoyed watching him play his clarinet. Thanks to the Bank Holidays we’ve had some extra time at home. My son made delicious Hot Cross Buns and my daughter…

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    From Friends To Lovers: How To Date A Friend

    March 30, 2024 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a guest post While being friends before dating isn’t a must, it can actually be quite beneficial. But what if you start falling in love with your friend? Friendship Can Make Your Love Better In a perfect world, your date is your best friend – but should you be friends before dating? In fact, building a friendship before romantic relationships can be quite beneficial for you. Establish Trust Beginning as friends establishes a solid foundation of trust in your relationship. Through learning about each other’s personalities and values initially, you cultivate a robust sense of dependability…

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    What I made in March 2024

    March 29, 2024 - By 

    March was busy and I seem to have achieved a lot over the last few weeks. What I made in March 2024 I started the month visiting the Fashion and Textile Museum to see The Fabric of Democracy exhibition before it closed. This is a great museum and I really enjoyed seeing all the different textiles from around the world. I embroidered a pretty magnolia blossom hoop from a previous Craftpod box and gifted it to my mum on Mothering Sunday. It featured a lot of satin stitch which is not my favourite, but I think it turned out pretty…