a day in photos >>>>

just a normal day.... a little work, a little fun, a few extra curricular groups, a new computer {yay!!!}, a little baking, baby cuddles and lots of madness!! love my life ♥♥♥

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snowy days >>>>

we finally got some snow!! the kiddos were so happy. they spent all day in and out... playing in the snow then coming in to warm up! we fitted in a little crafting too - these cute stacking russian dolls were a big hit {with mama too!} *you can find them here to print out!*

the chickens weren't too keen on the snow, they spent most of the day hiding in their house, only coming out to eat some warm porridge!

when papa came home from work, we wrapped up warm and went out sledging :D

pee.ess... don't forget - code 'snowydays' gets you 20% off all my shop right now! {apart from sale items - they're buy one get one free!}

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bits + pieces >>>>

i hope you all had a good christmas! we had a fantastic one. it's been crazy and i am exhausted but we've had such fun and made some memories. santa was very good to us - the kiddos scored some fab gifts, absolutely piles of stuff! miss lola loved her iron maiden cd + t-shirt and her new bike best of all! kiki boo got the doll pram she'd been drooling over as well as a big hula hoop and little miss baya got a new bike too! here's just a few snapshots of some of their goodies:

santa didn't forget mama either, i got some new vinyl, some fantastic books, the best owl mug ever, as well as some chocolates, smellies, new undies and a pile of other stuff.

christmas day was just the five of us. we tried out the hula hoops {as did the chickens} took a walk with new bikes + doll prams, ate the most delicious christmas dinner and watched some festive movies [mama and papa may have indulged in a little bubbly too]

we've family coming today, then plans with friends over the next few days. i'm looking forward to the new year - i have lots of ideas and plans and look forward to sharing it all with you xo

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bits + pieces >>>>

photos: 1 cuneiform tablets the kiddos made for their history this week; 2 playing hide and seek; 3 rainy days; 4 toffee waffles and hot tea; 5 the tastiest apple juice; 6 craft night; 7 snowflakes!

busy busy busy here... trying to get organised for my first open house... and working on some exciting stuff for the mama earth project now i'm officially an joint editor ;)

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it's been another jam packed week here. the kiddos have been busy studying, i've been busy getting stocked for my open house events, as well as keep the shop replenished in this busy holiday season! {p.s 25% off now with code 'tryalittlekindness'}

truth be told i'm a little overwhelmed. sometimes a mama could use a little break, but kiddos don't stop, life keeps on going, the housework never waits and stock has to be made now! i think after christmas a little break is in order ;)

anyway, here's about the photos - 1. little miss enjoying the autumn leaves 2. christmas tunes 3. getting stock ready for my open house events 4. finally made our christmas cake! 5. the kiddos are enjoying our new history curriculum 6. a certain girl turned 9 1/2 - so we celebrated with a half birthday cake ;) 7. autumn walks

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lincoln life >>>>>

home again. it was good to get away, if only for a few days. lincoln was home until 8 years ago, we still have family there, so it was good to get back for a few days, spend a little time with our folks, and take the girls to  see some of the sights. we never have enough time. a few snatched hours with family is never quite enough. it was the first time in a whole year we got to see my daddy. sometimes that's hard to deal with, i feel so separate from everyone else. not quite a part of the family anymore.

but all in all, we had fun. the girls got spoilt {and so did we} we fed the swans, did some shopping, visited the castle and cathedral, played with cousins, went to the fair and got caught up on life in lincoln. it seems like a lifetime ago we lived there, i'm not sure i could imagine living there again, but i love to visit.

now it's back to real life. i've a mountain of laundry to tackle, a stack of orders to ship out, new stock to make, a mile long to-do list and all of that to fit in around homeschooling... it's going to be a busy week!!

p.s the winner of the wild faerie caps giveaway was laura - check your email!

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