Santa
We called him Father Christmas when we were little, and we usually left a biscuit and a small glass of tia maria instead of sherry/whiskey….hmmmm I wonder why?!

Stocking
We have a family tradition that my nan makes all the stockings for the kids. Mine is pink with a picture of a cat in glitter on [...]

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Kerri over at play library suggests a craft box as a last minute gift. Here’s what she included…
# Googly eyes
# Feathers
# Yarn
# Glitter Glue
# Sculpey Clay (or other brand)
# Crayola Model Magic
# Construction Paper
# Crayons
# Sidewalk Chalk
# Watercolor Set
# Foam cutout shapes
# Fun scissors
# Glue sticks or school glue
# Beads
I would add;
Glitter
Fabric Swatches
Wool
Stickers
A Waterproof [...]

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This post about dads spending time with their kids during the holidays caught my eye whilst perusing this weeks’ carnival of family life.
The importance of ‘daddy time’ is very well documented and any father worth his salt will want to spend time with their kids, however, could it be that some dads lack the creative [...]

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I don’t really have much to say about reindeer, so check out this reindeer quiz instead.

Photo by flickr user mre770

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Mummy: This photo looks just like one of me when I was a baby, ask me, and I’ll show you.

Mummy: The competitive streak is in you, even if it is only winning some bed space.

Mummy: You’re around 4 months old here, I chose this picture because the expression on your face is so grown up.

Mummy: [...]

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The Queen’s Speech on Christmas Day takes place at 3pm…..sharp
I prefer the alternative christmas message myself.
Photo by flickr user Rob Lee

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Ready, Set….

Go…

Photo for Nana

Inspect

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Great gift suggestions from Whitney. I totally agree with the Harry Potter suggestion.

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1. Childbirth will happen when the baby is ready, not when you are ready.
2. Patience (real patience!)
3. How to put someonelse before myself
4. Parental love
5. How to Blog
6. How to prepare formula milk
7. How to Podcast
8. I am quite entrepreneurial at heart
9. The colour [...]

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Empty Cotton Reels
Small Plastic Bottles
Minus the lids!
A Small Tupperware Tub
We use one of Erin’s weaning tubs.

Scraps of Textured Fabric
Tin foil can be fun too, although beware of tin foil disappearing into the mouth, a tin foil ball is fun.

Spoons

Doll’s Cup and Saucer

Wooden Bricks
Egg Cartons
Ball

Photo by flickr user Potatojunkie

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