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Archives for October 2016

Preparing for Preschool

October 20, 2016 by lydiaritchie 58 Comments

Preparing for Preschool

Sebastian recently started Preschool, three weeks ago to be exact; and in the weeks leading up to him starting I began preparing both him and myself for this new adventure. The biggest thing I did which I firmly believe made the transition easy was involve Sebastian in pretty much every step, this way he felt like he had some sort of control over the situation, plus it built going to Preschool into something exciting. I am happy to say three weeks in and he is loving it! Pssst... Want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Kids, Lifestyle, Motherhood Tagged With: Gifted, Giveaway, Mummy Moments, Sponsored Post, Sun Smart

From the Munch Cupboard ~ Munch Lunchbox

October 19, 2016 by lydiaritchie 15 Comments

From the Munch Cupboard ~ Munch Lunchbox

Do you struggle to come up with ideas to pop in your little ones lunchbox day in and day out? Are you looking for new lunchbox ideas? Do you want ideas that are easy, healthy and cost effective? Then.. The Munch Lunchbox is for you! "This book is all about lunchboxes for children and families. You will find recipes that are suitable for pre-schoolers and right up to teenagers. Many of our recipes could also be taken to work by mums and dads. We aim to help you create a lunchbox that is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Food, Lifestyle Tagged With: Gifted, Giveaway, Munch, Munch Cupboard, Munch Review

Who’s on Pole? ~ Book Review

October 18, 2016 by lydiaritchie 2 Comments

Who’s on Pole? ~ Book Review

When your Daddy loves Motorsport and is a Motorsport photographer it is inevitable that you will end up at least watching it with him at some stage! The fact you love it as much as he does is just a bonus (for him) and an added worry for Mummy.  So, as you can imagine, when a book is released that incorporates both numbers AND Motorsport - you were destined to have it, right?!?  Enter 'Who's on Pole?'  A cleverly written children's rhyming count to ten book written by Monica … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Kids, Lifestyle, Toddler Tagged With: Book Review, Gifted, Giveaway, Kids Counting, Kids Story, Review

Preschool

October 12, 2016 by lydiaritchie Leave a Comment

Preschool

It's official my little man is a big pre-school boy.  I have been preparing myself for this moment for a few weeks now, yet when his first day rolled around, nothing actually prepared me for how I felt. It was a bittersweet moment. Whilst I am thrilled he is loving it so much and thriving at the new challenges he is facing, I can't help but feel a tinge of sadness. I have been put off sending him to pre-school / or kindy until he was three as I loved having him at home, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: Life Ramblings, Mummy Moments, Parenting, Sebastian

Relax with Float Culture

October 4, 2016 by lydiaritchie Leave a Comment

Relax with Float Culture

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to try out a Float Experience at Float Culture in Grafton. To be honest it couldn't have come at a worse better time, I was deep in the throws of planning and putting together Sebastian's 3rd birthday parties and the thought of spending 90 minutes relaxing seemed a bit of a joke. But at the same time, I was thoroughly intrigued by the concept of 'floating' and couldn't wait to try it out (let alone have 90 peaceful minutes to myself).   So what is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Lifestyle, Motherhood Tagged With: Gifted, Me Time, Mummy Time

Welcome! I'm Lydia, the face behind Always Made With Love; wifey to Steve and stay at home mummy to Sebastian and Isabelle. I blog about motherhood, my family, our life, food I love, as well as crafts and the odd DIY. Join me and stay a while xx
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