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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
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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
I only recently joined The Granary City Library for M – it’s a serious treasure trove for kids and it’s now part of our weekly routine. We found a little gem there this evening, Audrey and Barbara, written and illustrated by Janet Lawson. The little girl ‘Audrey’ in the book is very like Molly – [&hellip
I just came across a leaflet this evening in the library for this very creative sounding, week long summer camp. It is being run for 8-12 year olds by the Belltable from July 5th to July 9th. The camp will focus on telling stories from Finland and Africa with puppets and music and feature rod [&hellip
A mum asked me recently if there was a service in Limerick she could use to scan her kid’s artwork from montessori/playschool that had piled up during the year, so she could store it and create a lasting record for her and her kids. As the end of the school year is fast approaching I [&hellip
Classes v Private Lessons – which will work the best? I haven’t brought Molly to water confidence or swimming lessons yet. She’s has been in a pool, splashing about and having fun, but I think it’s time to get her a few pre-swim lessons so she gets more out of it. I could see she [&hellip
something very completely circusy! Fossett’s Circus are bringing their big top to Limerick this week for the first time in ten years. They will be in Castletroy Shopping Centre from Wed June 30th to Sun July 4th. Tickets start at €8 for a child and €10 for an adult and are available at the door [&hellip
M is now eager to ‘do what big kids do’ so I am looking at activities where the focus is on fun and participation rather than competitive success (god how I hated exams – in school and outside school). Also M is a bit of a clumsy princess, legs covered in bruises, never looks where [&hellip
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