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More Toys! Less Fun?

April 16, 2015 by lydiaritchie 17 Comments

More Toys! Less Fun?

Doesn't make sense, does it? Except when you think about it, it actually does.. Just after Christmas I noticed Sebastian was actually playing with his toys less and less. Yet there seemed to be more and more of them. They were everywhere - spread right across the lounge, up the hall, in his bedroom, the bathroom, in our bedroom and even a couple in the dogs crate (just for good measure).  Every day we went through the motions, choosing toys from the toy box, playing with it for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: Motherhood, Toys

Buzzy Bee Books

April 13, 2015 by lydiaritchie Leave a Comment

Buzzy Bee Books

New Zealand author Joy Cowley has done it again with a couple of gorgeous Buzzy Bee and Friends board books (the perfect kind for little fingers). Sebastian and I were lucky enough to be sent two of these fabulous books by Kiwi Mummy Blogs to review. Buzzy Bee's Birthday Party - Its Buzzy Bee's birthday and he's having a party! He needs balloons, party hats and jelly. But how many does he need? Help Buzzy Bee count. Buzzy Bee's Food Shapes - Oscar the Ostrich doesn't know his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: Book Review, Kids Books, Kiwi Mummy Blogs, Motherhood, Review

Salami, Pesto & Mozzarella Muffins

April 10, 2015 by lydiaritchie 7 Comments

Salami, Pesto & Mozzarella Muffins

We enjoyed a couple of 'bring a plate' family lunches over the long Easter weekend. I love these type of occasions, getting together with family. There is something so special about them. It is so lovely to see the kidlets happily playing and adults enjoying adult conversation over a cold beverage or cuppa (whatever takes your fancy). I also love that these occasions give me an excuse to try out new recipes and whip out some old faithful's as well. Lately I have been trying my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Baking, Food, Muffins, Recipe, Savoury Muffins

18 Months of Cuteness

March 25, 2015 by lydiaritchie Leave a Comment

18 Months of Cuteness

Sebastian, Eighteen months - wow! We seem to have more and more fun each month and this month is no exception. You love the outdoors and spend lots of time running around, playing with Schumi, riding your bike, chilling in your swing and thoroughly enjoying life. You are very sweet and pick me flowers most days (from the basil and chives plants), I sure love the smell of onions - heheh... We bought you some gumboots in the weekend and you have wanted to wear them ever since. I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: Baby, Family, Monthly Update, My Baby, Sebastian, Toddler

Easter Bunny Treat Jars

March 23, 2015 by lydiaritchie 6 Comments

Easter Bunny Treat Jars

With Easter just around the corner (think less than two weeks away), I thought it was time to get crafty and what better way than with these little Easter Bunny jars. I thought they would be perfect gifts for our nieces, especially when filled with mini chocolate eggs, chickens and bunnies. They look super cute and the girls will be able to use the jars afterwards to store trinkets and treasures in.  Plus, they gave me the perfect excuse as I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Celebrate, Crafts, DIY, DIY / Crafts, Easter, Kids Tagged With: Craft, Create, Creative, DIY, DIY & Crafts, Easter, Easter Gifts, Easter Treats, Kids

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