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M is quite ‘decisive’ as to which book gets to sleep under her pillow each night – these are three more of the lucky ones that made the grade

Saying goodbye to the doodie

I was ‘working on’ M for a few weeks that she was a big girl now and didn’t need a doodie. She only used at bedtime but mummy had made the leap that it was time for it to go so it was time for M to jump too :)

Moo’s imaginary friend

‘Pretend Ellie’ Did It!! M has had this imaginary friend for over six months now, but today ‘Pretend Ellie’ became a duck!! M’s little friend is the ‘naughty’ one that does some of the things M doesn’t want to own up to, or would perhaps like to do. I think the duck help’s M avoid [&hellip

My ‘best’ list

Here are a few favourites from the past four years and I’m happy to pass them on – best bodysuits, best nightlight, best doll, best photographic print lab…I hope you find them useful

New – Craft of the Week

Fun stuff to try at home… Each week this site will share new fun and cute craft ideas to make at home with your kids – developed and contributed by Denise Dolan, a qualified art teacher and recent graduate of the Limerick School of Art & Design. Step-by-step pictures and instructions will help keep the [&hellip

Storytime & Fun for 3-8yo

Every Saturday Roisin Meaney (well-known Limerick author of children’s books) holds a storytime session at the Granary Limerick City Library. I took Molly along last Saturday and it was really lovely – she started by reading a story, engaging and involving all the kids by constant eye to eye contact, followed with a few rhymes [&hellip

Once Upon A Time…

Music Factory Summer Camp The ICO’s popular music camp runs this year from July 5-10th in their UL studio. The camp provides children aged 8-12 with an exciting opportunity to try out a range of arts activities, meet new friends, learn new skills and have some fun! This year’s theme is story telling and campers [&hellip

Toddler Logic

Funny things kids say – a record some of the funny things M has said that made us smile, even laugh out loud – her toddler logic that we never want to forget and never want to loose. Kids are so….(ahem) honest

The Amazing Adventure of Dr Darkpants – Sun 30th May 3pm

This years MBNA Limerick International Music Festival Weekend closes with a fresh new family show… the Adventures of Dastardly Dr Darkpants. “In this multi-media extravaganza for all the family, the musicians of the Irish Chamber Orchestra try to stop the evil schemes of Dr Darkpants….but they can only do it with a little help from [&hellip

The cutest biscuits

I stumbled upon these gingerbread biscuits in Bean A Ti Homemake Cakes, 1 Little Catherine Street, yesterday. They were too gorgeous to pass by – I especially love the dizzy eyes. A nice idea for home baking perhaps! Molly and her cousins will have a sugar high tomorrow :)

Arts & Craft Camp (July & Aug)

I spoke to a really nice lady yesterday who is starting an arts and crafts camp for 3-7yo and 7-12yo this summer. She is a graduate of the College of Art & Design and is a qualified art and design teacher. Everything I have come across to date has been scheduled for July so I [&hellip

How hard can it be to bake a cake :(

Time up and the second sponge cake is just a shade better than the first attempt. It had risen (tick), was golden brown (tick) and then the minute I opened the oven door to check if it was spongy to the touch it sunk in the middle. This was Rachel’s ‘basic’ recipe! Looks like I’ll [&hellip

Read the recipe!!

It’s M’s 4th birthday party at her montessori school tomorrow and I being the idiot again decided to bake a cake!! The first attempt just went in the bin and the second attempt is in the oven, 10 minutes to go :) I’m following one of Rachel Allen’s basic ‘Bake’ recipes, and think I know [&hellip

Family Arts & Crafts – May15

The Hunt Museum are playing host to International Family Day next week – arts and crafts for children from 1.30 to 3.30pm. This event is suitable for all ages – the smallies can simply draw and colour and older kids can bring in their family photographs to create their family tree. All materials are provided [&hellip

Update – creative dance class for 3-5yo

There has been great interest in a Saturday class – to suit working mums. Daghdha Dance have confirmed availability of their dance studio from 4-5pm and Lucy, from Daghdha, is currently finalising names so that the class can be kick-started in the next week or two. Call Lucy on 085 8187610 for more information on [&hellip

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Crafting mum & graphic designer. I blog, pin, tweet about craft, childrens art, fairies & fab finds.

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Sunday Telegraph UK, ST Kids Magazine
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Zero to Two: Book of Play
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