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Two Mother’s Days: One for Remembrance and One for Me

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

I never really enjoy Mother’s Day, for me it is a day of sadness mixed with guilt. If I don’t have a good time I’m not recognising the love of my own children and denying them a day of spoiling … Continue reading →

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iTooch Elementary School App – A Review

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

iTooch Elementary School is an educational app for the iPad and iPhone designed for children in 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade. iTooch is developed by a team of teachers, experts, parents and video game designers to help reinforce concepts and material learned at school. … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Wear Daffodils and Leeks on St. David’s Day?

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Have you ever wondered why we wear leeks and daffodils on St. David’s Day? The story goes that the Welsh were in a battle with the Saxons. As the Saxons and the Welsh wore similar clothes, it was difficult to establish … Continue reading →

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Making Daffodils for St David’s Day.

Posted on February 28, 2013 by
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For a Lady that I Do not Know

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

There is a lady that I do not know, She gazed at her sleeping baby And found that life had left her. Her soul released a desperate cry. There is a lady that I do not know, Her milky breasts … Continue reading →

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A Digital Postcard from TeamHonk – Celebrating 25 Years of #GoodWork for Comic Relief

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

One of the things I love about the blogging world is the people I have met. I don’t find making friends easy but I’ve made some great new friends through blogging.  One such friend Penny is part of Team Honk; 3  … Continue reading →

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Moving Abroad with Children – What Do My Children Think of Their New Home in America?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

It is difficult to know what my children really think of their new life in America. They seem happy and my 8-year-old says she enjoys school. I know she misses her friends but I sometimes wonder whether she really fits … Continue reading →

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The ParaNorman Local Legends Schools and Libraries Initiative

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Right From the Start will soon be reviewing this new DVD and offering readers the chance to enter a fantastic giveaway. In the meantime I wanted to share an initiative for schools and libraries in association with the release. ParaNorman … Continue reading →

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Our First American Christmas

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Having experienced our first American Christmas, many people have asked about the differences.  Without our family and friends Christmas was always going to be different. In some ways Christmas was more relaxing without rushing off to visit relatives and in others  … Continue reading →

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A Musical Family Christmas with Jingle Bells Music Book

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

My idea of the perfect family Christmas is a little clichéd but involves mince pies, mulled wine, a roaring fire and singing around the piano. This is becoming a reality in our house.  With an array of instruments including piano, guitar, … Continue reading →

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