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Only three more days of school left, so if you want details of special events, summer camps and one day art, craft and dance workshops to help break up the summer holidays click here for July and click here for August. The event highlights for me are Music Factory Family Fun Day on July 10th [&hellip
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The Irish Chamber Orchestra at UL run a great ‘Pre Instrument Year‘ on Saturday mornings – the kids learn about rhythm and music through song, dance etc. It’s cute seeing the kids sit in a circle with the teacher, each with a different percussion instrument, tapping out beats, then marching fast and slow to music [&hellip
“The poor sleeping habits of our children are a constant source of speculation, frustration and exhaustion for many of us parents. We need the rest more than the childminder!” – I came across this good article by David Coleman in the Health&Living section of today’s Independent. click here to read the full article
I am considering entering uncharted territory by looking for an AuPair for when M goes back to school. Someone that would take care of breakfast/getting M ready for school and take care of feeding and entertainment after school. Like every other parent, we are looking for a ‘perfect guardian angel’ – someone warm-hearted, loving, honest, [&hellip
The site has received a great response so far – I have just looked at the stats for my little site and just over 10,000 Limerick mums and dads visited in the past few weeks (on average 110 visits per weekday ) – which shows that there is an appetite and a real need for [&hellip
These are the most strikingly cute slipper socks I have come across – super comfie knitted material with a non-slip, spiked and aereted PVC sole, washable at 40°. Made by the ever stylish French they are available in ballerina, low and high sock styles, in a range of styles for children and adults (matching slippers [&hellip
M won’t be starting national school until Sept 2011 and I don’t know if her future ‘big school’ requests voluntary contributions from parents – but I think I’m covered already… here’s how (and maybe it’s a painless fundraising idea that other parents and schools might like to consider). click here
Lorraine from La Cucina in Castletroy (aka MammaBella) has started a Food For Kids section on her Limerick blog. Check out this, her first delicious recipe, for homemade chicken dippers – I am going to ‘tempt’ my fussy eater with them this saturday. All I need now is Lorraine to come over to my house [&hellip
Great News – Just heard that a new gymnastics club for girls aged 4+ will begin September 4th in the University Arena. Only a few places remain so contact Sara Barry of Elite Gymnastics Club on 085-2442776 email elitegymnasticsclub@gmail.com
‘Amanda’s Story’ - mum of three young girls We live in a nice, quiet, residential area, close to the Ennis Road in Limerick. My husband, Dave, grew up on a farm and loved the idea of our three kids caring for animals in our garden – ‘it is good for their immune system’ he would [&hellip
In the last two months or so M has been suffering night terrors – two or three a week, most weeks. Each frightening episode happens in the first two hours of sleep, starts with M whinging and progresses quickly to her becoming very distressed. She is always sitting upright in the bed, with her eyes [&hellip
Everyone has, at this stage, seen the large signs at all the major city roundabouts advertising the City Bicycle Parade that is taking place next Sunday the 20th at 1pm – this is open to anyone and everyone – all you need to do is bring along your bike to get a ticket. What you [&hellip
15th June to 17th June 2010 Two shows daily: 10.30am & 12noon Tickets: €5 Suits kids aged 5+ Monsters & Things “A sudden case of the sniffles puts Podi and Jack’s plans to become famous in jeopardy when, by chance, Jack happens across a spell book belonging to a mysterious wizard. What ensues is a [&hellip
Faster than a speeding waistband…more powerful than boxer shorts…it’s the greatest superhero in the history of national school. His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn’t know who he is!. This is an action-packed series of books, with hilarious adventures such as talking toilets, Diaper Baby and Professor Poopypants!!. M’s godfather told me about [&hellip
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