New posts - Sunday 4th August to Saturday 10th

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I finally finished decorating the playhouse. It has been something of a labour of love, over 2 years, including one pregnancy. But it's all done. And I love it.
(oh, the girls seem to quite like it, too)

The Big Playhouse Reveal

I started off making halloumi cheese...but ended up making Feta.

My garden in July

kidsinthegarden.co.uk/my-garden-in-july/

On International Friendship Day we chose some of our favourite picture books about friends. Do you have a favourite that you would add to our list?

YO! Check out my charity shop BARGAINS HERE

Sharing the story of my medical miscarriage www.nommonster.co.uk/2013/08/my-medical-miscarriage.html

Recipe Junkie in tinned potato shock!! But I was cooking curry for 44 - in a field.

This week I've been joining Yummy Mummy in Training to Blog Every Day in August. Each day has it's own theme. Read my Day 6 post A Day in our Life. It took me ages!

I'm going out tonight. CHILD FREE!!!

My latest humorous cartoon is about what your toddler thinks of that lovely soft plush you bought but they never seem to cuddle...

I brought the family camping

What does Handa find in her basket at the end of Handa's Surprise?

I'm asking if anyone can see me

I'm looking at an expression around the world

So far this week, I've blogged about

Three Good Things, including How to Make an Egg Box Monster

Teaser Tuesday

and

What I hate about being poorly, which I warn you is me having a bit of a self-indulgent grump!

Hello all. Couple of posts from me so far this week.

Days Out in the Sun

and

Planning a Cinderella Party fit for a Birthday Princess

Hi- this week I've blogged about my royal baby thoughts. An ready judged George?. This is a linky so join in if you like!

It's Fromage Friday and I am eating a Smoked Ribblesdale Goat.

Why gaming is good for kids (although I didn't used to think it was).
www.unlockthecage.com/gaming-is-good-part-ii/

Health & weight loss - is there a secret? By a dietitian for 12 years, three pregnancy weights to lose, and wife to pro rugby player (that's a lot of healthy food to buy and cook. And do the washing up for) sarahdietitian.com/2013/08/09/health-weight-loss-whats-the-big-secret/

The argument is not just about boobs. Whether it?s Tammy showing her breasts, or Helen in a two piece, Page 3 displays of women in little or no clothing, sends out a message to everyone ? including our children - that women are nothing more than bodies to be leered at by men.

thenews-on.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/why-im-backing-no-to-page-3-campaign.html

We have just got a new wee ginger kitten - so if you can cope with an overload of cute kitten photos, read all about it at

A new furry feline addition to our family

Driving in circles

Part 3 of my inspirational women series : My Gran is a Hell of a Woman - A Guest Post

I have also posted 2 book reviews: Haunted Moon by Yasmine Galenorn and Only Lycans Need Apply by Michele Bardsley (which was a really good fun read).