Whatever the Weather Style with Lighthouse Clothing

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Getting out and exploring the countryside is one of my favourite activities to do as a family. Max isn't a child who likes to be indoors - he's much happier running around outside, exploring nature, and that's something that I want to encourage in him as he grows older. However he's also not a fan of the cold, so it's important that he has the right clothing as winter sets in. So I was thrilled when the lovely folk at Lighthouse Clothing got in touch to offer to introduce us to their Autumn/Winter 2016 range of coats. Lighthouse Clothing is a new Belfast based brand, launched in March 2016, and their philosophy is to inspire your inner adventurer to get outside ...

Living Arrows 46/52

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You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth – Kahlil Gibran   I can't believe we've missed the last two Living Arrows! What with illness and a short holiday last week the time seems to have just slipped away. But I'm back in the swing now and so pleased to share this one with you. We visited The Eden Project in Cornwall last week and I just love the look on Max's face here in the rainforest - he absolutely loved it! Isn't it fantastic seeing that look of amazement at discovering something new on your child's face? I don't think anything beats it!  

#SharingtheBlogLove #20

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A big welcome to week 20 of #SharingtheBlogLove! I love running this linky with my lovely friend Laura at Dear Bear and Beany. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last week - commenting in general was so much better, so thank you for taking our little moan on board! We've spent this week down in St Ives - as expected at this time of year, the weather has been mixed, but it's been lovely to get away for a break! But it's set me back a bit on the blog front, so please forgive me if I'm a little late to comment on your posts this week - I promise I will get there before next time!   On with the ...

Sharing the Blog Love - Showcase 20

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A big welcome to our 20th week of #SharingtheBlogLove and our weekly Blogger Showcase! If you're new to #SharingtheBlogLove, these are mine and Laura's favourite posts from last week's linky. Week 20 feels like a real milestone to have reached - thank you so much to everyone who has joined us, whether this is your first week or your 20th, it really is a pleasure to have you on board!   Mudpie Fridays I love a good National Trust garden, and we visited Sissinghurst earlier this year, so it was lovely to see it again (in much nicer weather!) in Clare's post, Sissinghurst Castle. It really does have such a lovely romantic feel to it, and Clare's writeup gives a good idea of what to expect ...

Embracing being a ‘Mummy Blogger’

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When I first started out blogging, I resisted calling myself a Mummy Blogger. I blogged about being a mum, sure, but I also blogged about beauty, fashion, and interiors - I was determined to prove that there was more to me than being a mum! When you hear the words 'mummy blogger', the chances are that the person saying it will have a kind of sneering tone - a disbelief that blogging about life as a parent could ever be a 'thing' - and, even amongst other bloggers, I noticed a general feeling that mummy bloggers were looked down on. But after a year of blogging, I think my posts have settled down into what I would loosely describe as 'family lifestyle' - ...

#SharingtheBlogLove #19

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A big welcome to week 19 of #SharingtheBlogLove! I love running this linky with my lovely friend Laura at Dear Bear and Beany. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last week - it was our best week yet for numbers with 54 linkups! It's great to have so many of you on board. Sadly it wasn't the best week for commenting - I know half term is difficult time wise, but please please please make sure that you have commented on the post before yours. This is the fairest way to ensure that each post receives a minimum of 3 comments, and it was disappointing to see a few posts last week without any comments.   Moaning aside, on with the linky!   What's ...

Sharing the Blog Love - Showcase 19

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A big welcome to our 19th week of #SharingtheBlogLove and our weekly Blogger Showcase! If you're new to #SharingtheBlogLove, these are mine and Laura's favourite posts from last week's linky. I loved reading all your posts last week - it was our best week for total linkup numbers, with a great variety of posts to choose from.   A Life in Practice I think pregnancy can be such an anxious time for many people, and so often when complications occur, it's not the clinical NHS advice that helps the most, but real life experiences of people who've gone through the same thing. I thought Claire's interview with her cousin, A Pre-eclampsia Miracle Story, was a great read for anyone diagnosed with pre-eclampsia or facing premature birth. ...