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5 Delicious & Nutritious Toddler (Approved) Lunch Ideas

June 28, 2016 by lydiaritchie 3 Comments

5 Delicious & Nutritious Toddler (Approved) Lunch Ideas

I am really lucky in the fact that Sebastian loves food and is a really good eater. However, recently I had lost all sorts of inspiration when it came to making lunches. I had fallen into the routine of making the same thing everyday. I’ve spent a bit of time this last week thinking how I can revamp our lunches. I say “our” because at the end of the day I like to eat lunch with Sebastian, and the easier that is to achieve the more likely it happens. I also wanted to come up with lunches that … [Read more...]

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Thomas Themed Birthday Cake

November 5, 2015 by lydiaritchie 21 Comments

Thomas Themed Birthday Cake

Hello Friends! It is crazy to think just over a month ago we were celebrating Sebastian turning two. And call me crazy we celebrated with not one but two parties - one with his little friends and one with family. Yes, I was trying to keep it easy but I love birthdays and you know how it goes...  Since we were celebrating with a Thomas Party, it seemed fitting to make a Thomas cake. Of course two parties called for two cakes (told you I was a little crazy!). I … [Read more...]

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Toddler Fun ~ Threading

October 20, 2015 by lydiaritchie 13 Comments

Toddler Fun ~ Threading

One of my favourite parts of being a stay at home Mum to Sebastian is that I get to watch him learn, develop and grow on a daily basis. He is at an age now where he is constantly learning. Constantly soaking up everything around him, like a two year old sized sponge. I like to foster this ability to learn. During the term time we go to play group and music one morning each a week. The other three mornings we spend our time practicing the art of play - free play, independent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY / Crafts, Motherhood Tagged With: DIY & Crafts, Fine Motor Skills, Invitation to Play, Kids Activities, Threading, Toddler, Toddler Fun

Sebastian’s 2nd Birthday ~ A Thomas Party

October 6, 2015 by lydiaritchie 16 Comments

Sebastian’s 2nd Birthday ~ A Thomas Party

Last weekend we celebrated Sebastian's second birthday, crazy how fast time flies. I still can not believe my baby is a big two year old. Sebastian was really sweet as he knew (I use that term loosely) that it was his birthday. But he did know that the balloons and presents and fuss was for him. He was super excited about seeing his little friends and when we sung him 'Happy Birthday' in the morning when he woke up he started to blow out candles. Mummy had of course been … [Read more...]

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Two Years With My Little Man

September 30, 2015 by lydiaritchie 5 Comments

Two Years With My Little Man

Sebastian, Two years old! I mean seriously, how can you be two years old already?!? It feels like just yesterday your Daddy and I were gingerly bringing you home from the hospital. Yet at the same time it feels like you have been here (a part of our family) forever. Two years since we became parents for the first time. Two years of fun and adventures. Two years of love, cuddles and smiles. Two years since we became parents. Became a family.  Two of the greatest years of my … [Read more...]

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