Tag Archives: motherhood

Snippets

Posted on October 11, 2013 by

This week Im accepting being a sh1tty friend by cancelling & rescheduling plans while being an awesome mama tending to a sick little boy who has tonsilitis:( Other happenings… *Picking wildflowers. *Gifts for the lovely carers at creche who looked … Continue reading →

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Moments

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

What an interesting couple weeks it has been behind the scenes of Figsandtwigs in real life. A few sneak peaks… *So not jealous of sister Annie’s travels abroad in Greece, ok just a teensy bit. #Attending the closing show of … Continue reading →

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Spring into florals

Posted on September 15, 2013 by

Spring has finally sprung & the sun gods have answered my prayers for just one day of sunshine between many days of rain. So Luke & I headed out to the great outdoors where there was bright colours & a … Continue reading →

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One giant leap: From cot to toddler bed

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

Well it happened (2 months ago) the moment I had been dreading when this tall cheeky monkey child of mine looped his giraffe legs over the top of his cot to climb out for freedom. He has never been a … Continue reading →

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Recently enjoyed things

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

* Wandering along all the wonderful vintage stalls at Polka Dot vintage market . Seriously every little girl (& big girl) needs a Barbie wearing cute retro clothing!!! * Enjoying days of sunshine at the beach. We spent 4 days … Continue reading →

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Upcycling old sheets: painting apron

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

There is nothing funner than giving new life to something old. I never throw away old sheets they are so handy for a tonne of things; rags for cleaning (household/tools), upcycled into cushions, teepees tents for the kids,fairy wings, the … Continue reading →

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Living small

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

One way this family of 3 living on 1 income keeps costs low is we live in a 2 bedroom house. While most of lovely friends live comfortably sprawled out in a 3 bedroom plus games room house we make … Continue reading →

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