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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
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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 :)
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 :)
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
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
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
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
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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