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  • Uglydolls

    UGLYDOLLS Giveaway and Activity Sheets

    Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS, the new animated family adventure based on the beloved toy brand. In the adorably different town of Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDolls friends confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect […]

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    The Wandering Worm and The Tale of the Greedy Fish Books

    Dennis Thompson is the author and illustrator of ‘The Tale of the Greedy Fish’. The book was originally published with Kickstarter funding in 2014. He wrote and illustrated the book for his daughter Heidi. The Kickstarter project was funded 151% and raised over £4000 to print 2000 copies of the book. Free Books for Children […]

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  • Molly Monster

    Molly Monster – an epic adventure for a little monster / EASTER EGG GIVEAWAY!!

    IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE 21ST APRIL Molly Monster was always the smallest in her family – until now Synopsis Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Molly Monster, the latest film from Enchanted Animation, premieres in UK cinemas on the 21st of April. Delightfully heart-warming and beautifully animated, get your family together this Spring […]

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  • #BearHunt Twitter Party

    ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ twitter party with UK Mums TV #BearHunt

    The much loved children’s classic book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ was first published in 1989 so it pretty much missed my childhood years. The story was written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury and follows the adventures of siblings Stan, Katie, Rosie, Max, the baby and Rufus the dog who have […]

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  • #BearHunt

    Save the date: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

    In case you haven’t been to the shops this week or spotted it online, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt was released on DVD on 6th February and WE are very excited about it! Watching We’re Going on a Bear Hunt was a family affair for us over the Christmas period so the Beans were […]

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  • Revolting-Rhymes-DVD_2D

    Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes DVD and free Activity Sheet download

    Available on DVD from 6th February Out Now On Digital Download Over the Christmas period I always trawl the TV listings to find shows which I can record on the planner for the Beans to watch at a later date when the excitement of their new toys has died down or when they just need to chill […]

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  • House Cleaning Schedule

    How to keep on top of the household chores {Free Printable}

    Every year I tell myself that this will be the year that I return to my super-organised ways. In the years BC (before children) I was always very organised, my home was always clean and tidy, my laundry bin didn’t spill out onto the floor and my ironing pile was almost none-existent but when the […]

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  • #BearHunt

    Watch We’re Going on a Bear Hunt on Channel 4 this Christmas plus free printables

    Our love for the family adventure tale We have been re-telling the story of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (#BearHunt) for as long as I can remember but it’s been even more popular in the house over recent months with Jelly Bean who just loves it. It’s a story he knows well from preschool […]

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  • Pip Ahoy

    Pip Ahoy: Welcome to Salty Cove DVD Giveaway and FREE Activity Sheets

    When Jelly Bean gets home from preschool he likes to retreat to the sanctity of ‘the little lounge’ as he calls it, the ‘playroom; to the rest of us! He likes to be alone and put a DVD on whilst he chills out after his busy morning. Being the youngest of four has meant that […]

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Hooray for Friday!! Today was marginally better in Hooray for Friday!! Today was marginally better in the Mummy Matters home school but certainly not perfect.
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Two children COULD have been finished by lunch but one of them really made a meal of their work today...it was painful to watch!! 🤦‍♀️
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Lillie has had a fantastic day and worked her socks off and I had a good chat with her Head of Year which made me feel better about a few things.
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I am now finally sat at my desk hoping to get caught up on some work so that hopefully I won't still be sitting here past midnight!
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Wish me luck 🤞
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I think this little face sums up how we are all fe I think this little face sums up how we are all feeling today. I have woken with a blinding headache today.
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Simon is working from home and in charge of homeschooling but it isn't going well since the children do not seem to be very focused.
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Even working in the office away from it all isn't far enough to not be distracted so I am not sure that anyone is achieving anything of substance.
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This afternoon I am popping out to say farewell and pay my respect to one of my Mum's best friends who passed away just before New Year. It's a tough one as I would like to be there to support my Mum who I know is finding it hard but due to Rona numbers are limited so she has to go alone (I am simply going to stand outside the family home to wave her off ♥ 🕊).
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My 'baby' is definitely not a baby anymore. Next w My 'baby' is definitely not a baby anymore. Next weekend he turns 8 and he really does feel like he is growing up fast.
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Because of his health problems growing up it has felt like he has been a younger for longer or perhaps its just because he is the youngest?!
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Last week we were finally able to stop the medication he has been on since he was 18 months old, it felt like a huge milestone for us and he jumped for joy when he was told too. Fingers crossed we can now put that stressful part of our lives behind us at last.
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This morning he had a wellbeing zoom session with his class. He made me laugh when he marched into my bedroom dressed in his tshirt and denim jacket with the collar turned up. He said "I thought I would make an effort for my zoom so I have dressed 'cool' ♥"
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I'm not sure I am ready for all my babies to grow up yet!! 😭
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#ad-gifted . It's been a STEM learning kind of aft #ad-gifted
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It's been a STEM learning kind of afternoon. Don't worry, we haven't been mean parents making the children homeschool on the weekend.
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The boys were sent the telescope from @byokits so they spent the afternoon with Dad building it and loved it.
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They had fun looking through it during daylight but were most excited to try it to see the moon tonight... so of course it's cloudy tonight and they couldn't see a thing.
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Nevermind, we will try again every night at bedtime until we get to see it ❤️
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They had so much fun building the telescope with Dad. The kit comes pre-cut in thick and thin card so it is lightweight and eco-friendly. It has two lenses and a mirror offering 16x magnification. I will tell you moee about it on the blog very soon. 
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At the opposite end of the kitchen Lillie was busy making slime, she has had mixed results with her slime in the past but today it was complete success which meant Lillie was very happy indeed.
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More walking by the river today, there is so much More walking by the river today, there is so much water the levels were high which meant the locks were flowing fast and loud!!
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The boys were worried the swans were going to get swept down at the locks but they just smugly glided up and then swam away like it was nothing. Don't you just wish sometimes you could hold your head high like a swan does? 😂
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Albie was very excited to see one of his teachers out walking today, he was keen to tell her to "go and see the River it's SO cool" 🤣🤣
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Not much else to report on today, its been a quiet day of rest and relaxation all round. The Beans have all been busy doing art so the house has felt very peaceful indeed 🙏
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Happy Saturday everyone ♥
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Lillie - this is the little beauty who made me a M Lillie - this is the little beauty who made me a Mummy way back in 2008.  It's hard to believe that she turns 13 this year, I'm not sure I'm ready for a teenage daughter!! 
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Today on the blog I have turned back the clock and am talking about about the essentials you need to consider when you have or are expecting a newborn. Despite the nearly 13 years I still remember it all like it was yesterday and love nothing better than to scroll through the thousands of photos we have taken over the years.
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I have friends who are expecting babies at the moment (I also have a gorgeous new nephew who I am still yet to meet thanks to Covid) and I would be lying if I said that it doesn't still make me broody.  I love newborn cuddles and the toddler years but if I am honest, I love all the years because they all bring something new.
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If you're expecting or know someone who is then pop over and check the post out, it might just give you a pearl of wisdom that you hadn't already considered.
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