We lost Rosie at the start of 2021 and it was heartbreaking. She was still relatively young at approximately 9 years old so it was a shock when she suddenly got ill. She was part of the family and we were lost without her.
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Book Review: Learning to Deal with Loss – Sulaiman and the Tides of Change
Disclaimer: We received this book free with no expectation of a review. However I decided to share it on the blog. Learning to Deal with Loss- Sulaiman and the Tides of Change is the third book in a series of stories about a young Muslim boy. However you can still read this book if you
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Self-Care for Foster Carers
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post and the author’s views here do not necessarily reflect those of the blog owner. Parenting is hard, and self-care for parents is essential. Taking some time for yourself gives you the patience and energy that you need to look after your family and give them the attention that they
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AD: Getting Ready for School with Books2Door
August is that time of year when you are enjoying the summer holidays but also mentally preparing for the back to school routine. One thing that is important but can be overlooked is reading. Reading in the summer holidays is important and can be very beneficial. I have already written about encouraging your children to
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Back to School Tips and School Uniform Shopping
Collaborative post with Very It is that time of year, 6 weeks of summer holidays. Of children being at home, trying to keep them entertained and supply them with endless snacks. But it is also time to start looking forward to the new school year. 6 weeks of the summer holidays can be great for
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Ad: Encourage your children to read this summer with Books2Door Plus+
The summer holidays are almost upon us and it is that time of year when parents are planning activities, days outs and more to keep their children occupied. But one thing that can often be overlooked is reading. There are so many benefits for children to continue reading throughout the summer holidays:
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The Need for more Muslim Foster Families
This is a sponsored post Fostering isn’t something that I often hear talked about, especially within our community. But it is something I said I would have liked to do if we had a spare room and once our own children are older.
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What Causes a Double Chin?
Having a double chin might be common, but it is a source of self-consciousness and insecurity for a lot of people. Even though they are usually not a cause of concern, they can be unsightly. A double chin can seem like it has a simple explanation, but in reality, the cause can be quite complex.