New Blog Posts Saturday 22nd June - Saturday 29th June

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My blog post contains graphic swearing, a train journey, more swearing and a picture of some rappers from the eighties. The ETERNAL CRINGE Moment

This week, we have been marking the solstice with summer crafts (and marking our t-shirts with spag bol).

The Large Family - a study in empathy

The joys of motherhood downgraded to being a clothes hanger and a taxi

What Grows Over your Garden Fence? From the comments we have been getting it looks as if many of you have similar experiences.

kidsinthegarden.co.uk/what-grows-over-your-garden-fence/

On the way to the cinema, I try to explain to my daughter and her best friend the elusive yet crucial difference between "Horror film" and "Public Information Film from my 1970 childhood"

My Silent Sunday

Latest post is about our trip down to see the grandparents - how did the boy cope?

Latest post on Mumsnet Local Kent's blog is about a visit to Groombridge Place near Tunbridge Wells.

I asked four cheesemongers what they would put on their Perfect Summer Cheeseboard.

Conflicting advice in parenting books leaves parents confused.
My post discusses psychological research on two parenting controversies: whether breastfeeding affects the mother-baby bond and whether it is okay to smack.
wp.me/p29Oas-he

A Meal Planning Monday post for toddlers here - number two.

A Britmums review

Hi, in this latest post I share the highs and lows of how I found 'The One' after my marriage broke up. Enjoy!

Hard work and Cosmic Ordering: my story of finding love again

Another reason to go gooey over Canadian men (as if the accent wasn't enough)
Walking Tall - freedom from sexual harassment in Canada

I've had a revamp

I'm suffering. But I'm trying out doing it with self-compassion.

I've had microdiscectomy surgery on my spine AT LAST! i hear you all cry

Did you love Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild? Latest nostalgic wander through classic children's books on my blog.

Ballet Shoes

The Hundred Decker Bus - a great story for all little people who love buses.

A review of Toucan Box adventure activities

Toucan Box

A couple from me: If You're Happy and You Know It... - a review of a lovely picture book - and The Translator's Alchemy - a haiku.

S and I got invited to go swimming with former Olympian Karen Pickering last week!

Looking for a end of year teacher's present?

This is my latest post - Does being a stay at home mum send you crazy?!

castawaywithdreams.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/does-being-a-stay-at-home-mum-send-you-a-little-crazy/

I got invited to a Secret Supper Fondue Party.