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It was only meant to be a paddle…

Donna — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:46 +0000

“OK then, just a little paddle,” I said. It was a cold and windy afternoon, but since the boys had been so desperate to visit the beach in Cornwall, we took them to Newquay. As soon as we got out of the car, Blake was shivering and asking when we were going back to our [...]

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What if Harry emailed Sally?

Donna — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:08:13 +0000

For me one of the most memorable scenes from the film When Harry Met Sally (apart from that scene when Meg Ryan gets excited over her lunch), is when Carrie Fisher’s character Marie turns to her husband-to-be Jess and says: “Tell me I never have to be out there again.” They’re horrified at the idea [...]

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Fun on the farm

Donna — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:47:37 +0000

The journey to Cornwall was a long one. 530 miles long to be exact. But with an overnight stay in Bristol, we finally made it to a place I’ve waited 2 years to see for myself. Ever since the lovely Fiona from Coombe Mill did a guest post on potty training – back in the [...]

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Nessie Loves Underpants

Donna — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:57:24 +0000

You might think underwater That they pay no heed to fashion But when it comes to underpants They are Nessie’s only passion This monster of the loch Rarely ventures from the water But when she does she covers up Just like ladies oughta As tourists take their souvenirs On boats from shore to shore A [...]

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Keeping kids safe in the Summer sun

Donna — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:11:48 +0000

If your family resembles mine, you understand how important it is to take proper sun safety precautions during the warmer months. Naturally, those most vulnerable to risks associated with overexposure to the sun are the elderly and small children. And it only takes a few serious sunburns to increase a child’s risk of skin [...]

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Blogging4Madeleine

Donna — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:03:56 +0000

The Summer Madeleine McCann was taken, Brodie had just turned 1. The idea of someone sweeping in to take my child away sent shivers down my spine. Thinking of my little one, helpless and frightened without his parents, actually made me weep for what the McCanns were going through. So about a month after her [...]

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When is a prize not a prize?

Donna — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:30:14 +0000

So I’m hanging about on Twitter the other night, joining in the online conversation, generally sharing my views on The Apprentice on BBC1 (my favourite programme)… …when I inadvertently got involved in a Twitter spat. It was with this bloke (pretty sure it was a fella) called @VegasBabyUK. He’s not someone I follow, but a [...]

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Top tips to keep little ones healthy (without them noticing!)

Donna — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:15:23 +0000

Ever since he was born, Blake has been a little chubby thing, with one hell of an appetite. And being our second child, we were more relaxed about his diet, knowing that Brodie never came to any harm from the odd treat. Now he’s about to start school. And Blake is a very different build [...]

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Matilda Mae Memorial Auction

Donna — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:07 +0000

I’ve never met Jennie Nairn, but I’ve enjoyed reading her blog Edspire. Following her journey as a mum made me feel like I almost knew her. She and husband David went through so much, having IVF before their twins Esther and William were born premature at 27 weeks. So my heart broke the day I [...]

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Eschewing the fat: Fear factor

Donna — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:00:08 +0000

So I’m purple-faced and shuffling along the pavement, passing through a typical suburban estate. A couple of grandads are tending their gardens. They wave, grinning inanely and simulating a running motion with their arms – telling me to go faster. Only their age is stopping me flipping them the bird and unleashing a torrent of [...]

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