tippytupps

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The Smyths Baby Catalogue Has Landed

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The Smyths Baby Catalogue for 2019 has just landed and I couldn’t wait to take a little look inside its pages. I have some very close friends who are due their first babies in the next few months, so I love looking through catalogues for inspiration.

Having had two children of my own, I always like to try and choose new baby gifts which I would have loved to have received myself.

So, join me as I take a little peek inside its pages at what I would chosen for myself if I knew then what I know now.

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Make your own dinosaur felt cushion

make your own dinosaur felt cushion - the finished result

Last week we made a fabulous little owl cushion which the Bear got for Christmas as a craft pack. It was a really quick make that was easy and really simple for little people to get their heads – and hands! – around.

However, as soon as we were finished, the first thing that Henry said was “where mine?” with a sorrowful little face on him. It’s a face I can’t resist and because he knows his mama so well and has me wrapped around his little finger, I scurried off to see what I could whip up for him. Here’s what I came up with.

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Buddy and The Bear – 11/52

The past week has been a good one. Back to school so Monday to Friday was back in to the routine. We do sometimes pop out visiting in the week, but on the whole, we tend to keep it close to home as it can be a really long day for the Bear. We managed to squeeze in a few crafts though and a visit to catch up with a friend.

At the weekend we try and head outside. The little man ADORES being out and about, so we make sure we cram in plenty of adventures. We had no plans this week but still managed to squeeze in a visit to the farm, our usual swimming lessons as well as a messy play session at our local playgroup. Plenty of time outside for him and plenty of things of make for her. A win-win weekend!

Our pictures this week though come from a mixed bag and are little moments in between any big adventures.

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What I Read in February

What better day to post this than on World Book Day? I love the fact that we have an entire day dedicated to celebrating all things books and reading. I love to read and I’m really proud that it’s a habit that both my little ones have inherited.

It’s been a really slow month for books in February. I started off strong with a book within the first few days, but I lost momentum after that and life got in the way of my bookworm habit. However, I still managed 2 books. So, here’s what I read in February.

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