Monthly Archives: December 2014

Why these are my favourite sunset moments of 2014

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20141101_192805So there have several awesome moments of 2014 that I could reflect on specifically for my blog in honor of the 2015 countdown. But in truth, looking through my pix, it was these simple shots that made me just breathe with gratitude.

Now looking at them, you may think, “ummm, Continue reading →

Homemade Christmas cookies:always a winner as handmade gifts or even for a Christmas kiddy activity

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A small batch of the Christmasy crunchiness I'm handing out this year.

A small batch of the Christmasy crunchiness I’m handing out this year.

So I have some really lovely neighbours. And I grew up in a neighbourhood where when new neighbours moved in, my mom would bake them something wonderful, then she and my dad go over and introduce themselves. Others did the same, a few did not, even though they always enjoyed the gesture. But that didn’t matter- whether they returned the kindness or not – it was her gesture of love & kindness, not anything else.

I loved it. I always thought it was so charming, so much so, Continue reading →

Check out the pinup gals of the Vintage Breastfeeding Calendar Campaign

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MIss February - each mother has a backstory to her pic.

Miss February – each mother has a backstory to her pic.

So as one of the spin-offs to the good work of Emily Slough ( if you haven’t heard of that name before, I suggest you read my post here), she has inspired plenty of other dedicated women to continue to fight the good fight, ito normalizing breastfeeding.

I was recently contacted by one of these lovely ladies, Nicola Holmes, about a stylish campaign they have just launched – the Breastfeeding is Awesome UK Calendar campaign! Nicola, or as I like to think Continue reading →