New blog posts ~ from Sunday 1st July to Saturday 8th July

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I think I'm the first to post today? I woke up to find my little nearly-seven-month old (blog, that is!) sitting with a view count of 14,999! Which made me very and a bit too ridiculously excited . So I thought I'd do a give away to celebrate.

I hope you like!

A little story about teething... from baby's point of view.

Teething

watch out! Post overload! I got a Versatile Blogger award which was lovely, and I have finally got round to entering the Forever Nigella event - #17 Sizzling Summer (ha ha ha) with the No Fuss Fruit Tart from Kitchen

I did it! I blogged on Wednesday in time for everyone to read it before bed time! Why not come along and have a laugh at my expense as I detail how my daughter gave me a look so fierce it made me jump and crack my head on a wall. Fun for all the family!

Staring

Oh, and congratulations on the award recipe junkie richly deserved.

Making elder beads - another simple activity I have enjoyed doing with my kids outdoors - it's so satisfying!

yellowfieldscamping.co.uk/2012/07/04/penknife-and-string-no2-elder-bead-necklace/

Confused about Obamacare? Want to know what's really happening in the American politics? Well, not sure you'll find it here, but I'm giving it a go ...

www.hebeindc.wordpress.com

I've blogged a whole range of diet tips relating to how I went from size 16 to 12 last year and have kept the weight off!!
www.howilostweight.co.uk

what's a viewcount? My Awstats only show unique visits, total visits, pages read and hits.

I'm poorly so it's time for some comfort food - baked beetroot risotto anyone?

Congrats RecipeJunkie!

Should little girls not enjoy maths?

My reaction to the latest announcements about the defence reform and what it means to us as a family

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Fed up of service station grime & prices on family road trips? My latest post is the first of a series of suggested scenic alternatives to motorway service stations.

If you're travelling west (or east) on the M4 motorway this summer, check it out and let me know what you think!

M4 motorway scenic stops & leg stretchers

Strawberry and Pear breakfast smoothie

Quite a personal post today. I'm going to be moving house soon

I've gone a bit OTT about this Cider Bread recipe, but think it's worth the hype! Seriously quick and easy

Chinese Beef Stew

Me again! If you are dreaming of a family camping holiday in New Zealand any time in the future, you might find this post useful....

Toddler Under Canvas - A Camping Adventure in New Zealand's South Island PRT 1

First time I've posted on here...todays blog.

will try again but tick the convert links box this time!!

www.meandmyfour-emplus4.blogspot.co.uk

Hi! I've just joined Mumsnet Blogging Network, and my blog is only one month old. Here's my latest post wp.me/p2uoO0-3e. My blog is following my attempts to get my life organised and my home clean and tidy. Tips and ideas aplenty.

RecipeJunkie Very well deserved! And thank you! Taking my time picking who to pass it on to.. but my draft post is itching to get out!

In the meantime, I have shared:-

My Morning Chaos!

What delaying tactics do your children employ in the mornings?! Come and share them and help make me feel better!

On the eve of my DD's 9th birthday, we went to watch the Olympic Torch pass by. It was funny, foolish and fabulous - and very, very British in style.

The Olympic Spirit Meets Britannia

Rule Britannia!

I will be supporting Murray this afternoon.

Anyone for tennis?

A post about my wonderful Dad.

Something borrowed :shaving brush

Two posts in a morning. Am on a roll. I have had a bad internet supermarket shopping experience