A bag fit for a princess: The Henrietta Tote from Pink Lining

This is the bag I never knew I needed but now can't live without. As the proud owner of an existing Yummy Mummy Pink Lining bag and a Notting Hill tote from Pink Lining, which are both such perfect bags, I wasn't sure exactly what would be different about the new Henrietta tote...

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The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep - Book review for Mumsnet

At the end of a busy tiring day, all most parents want is a swift happy bedtime and see their child settle into bed and fall asleep quickly. Sadly for many it becomes a hugely stressful part of the day that ends in tears and tantrums (for parents and kids alike!) I know what...

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Choux Pastry Raspberry Profiteroles for GBBO Week 8

This week's bakes were tricky weren't they? I couldn't see myself having anything other than a baking disaster with either puff or rough puff pastry for creme horns. The flavours in the Mokatines didn't appeal to me and I didn't fancy my chances of getting a religieuse a l'ancienne...

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My brave girl - Miss T Summer 2015 update

It's been a while since I did the last update on Miss T and her Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. I feel it is important to keep a record of her treatment and progress as she may have to face this with her own children or they may be others out there with a similar diagnosis...

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Belated August Siblings

For the first time this year I had plenty of Siblings photos last month from our holiday to Canada. But as we didn't get back until 1st September and have been playing catch up since, I've only just had the chance to look through to find the pictures with all three of them in....

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Celebrating 30 years of Super Mario with Super Mario Maker!

The big three- o! 30 years old. Who would believe that Mario has reached the grand age of 30 already. It seems like yesterday that my brother was playing Super Mario Bros on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System for those not as old as me) and then later the SNES (Super Nintendo...

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