The Train Driver's Wife

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Confession of a Pee on the Stick Addict

Confession of a Pee on the Stick Addict. Maybe this one is the one.

Little line, oh little line, are you pink or are you grey? Baby or evaporation? Why do you torment me this way? I’ll take one more, just one more. Surely this one will tell. I raid my pile (I’ve got hundreds) and begin the waiting hell. The line is gone. That can’t be right. Why is this so hard? I’ll drink some more and try again. I’ll check the instruction card. Nope no line. Did i drink too…

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10 Toddler Friendly Ghost Crafts

10 Toddler Friendly Ghost Crafts

Not to go all “Game of Thrones” on you all, but Winter is Coming….. but before that we have Halloween to celebrate, yay! This is the first year that Buddy will be old enough to participate in Halloween Celebrations and activities, so I intend to make the most of it. With that in mind, we’ve been searching for some awesome Toddler Friendly activities that he can get involved with, so that we can…

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Best Board Books for Toddlers

Best Board Books for Toddlers

Hi! I’m Laura from Peace but Not Quiet — I blog about kids’ activities, recipes, crafts, and the general adventures of our family of six. One of my favorite things to do with each of my four children, when they were babies, was to cuddle up and read with them. The benefits of reading to babies are huge — they’re processing that you love them, you’re holding them, and you’re introducing them to…

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If this isn't an attempt to booby trap the baby gate, I don't know what is. #toddleristryingtokillme #owningatoddler #toddler #toddlers #kbnmoms #momsoninstagram

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5 Lies I told my Toddler before Breakfast, Parenting in Survival Mode

5 Lies I told my Toddler before Breakfast

I have loved all stages of motherhood so far, but being pregnant whilst caring for a toddler has been the most challenging thing I have ever attempted. Some days I feel like I am totally winning this parenting lark and then, there are days like today. Those days when no matter how many hours sleep I have managed to cram in my head feels cemented to the pillow. The days when I walk around in a…

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Potty training. Nailed it. #pottytraining #nailedit #kbnmoms #owningatoddler

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By the negative comments we got in the shop I can only assume that by buying my son a pink pushchair I am setting him up for a lifetime of failure. There was me thinking that any toy that inspires imagination and activity is great. Shows how little I know! #kbnmoms #genderneutral #parenting #owningatoddler #buddyplays

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Buddy loves having his own handbag and purse. If only we could pay for everything with clothes pegs! #playmatters #simpleplay #buddyplays #kbnmoms

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Owning a toddler is accepting that sometimes clothing is optional.... #owningatoddler #kbnmoms #tummy

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Toddler Breakfast for my teething boy. Let's see if it meets his exacting standards..... #kbnmoms #owningatoddler #breakfast #morning

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Collecting pine cones on our walk #kidbloggersofIG #morning #love #kbnmoms #toddler #toddlerboy #toddlers #outdoorplay #outsideplayisthebest #nature #naturesplayground

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Fun and games at the playground this morning. Wearing this little monster out! #letthembelittle #letkidsbekids #playmatters #playground #simpleplay #toddlers #toddlerboy #toddler #kbnmoms #kidbloggersofIG #love #morning

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Simple play for the boy this morning. #kidbloggersofIG #family #kbnmoms #simpleplay #toddler #playmatters #toddlerboy #toddlers

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Look Mum, no Feet!! This is how we draw... #toddler #drawing #Art #creativekids #kbnmoms #kidbloggersofIG #playmatters #love #morning #toddlercraft #doodle #colouring #coloring

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Textured Sensory Frame for Babies - 60 Day Junk Play Challenge

Picture Frame Sensory Board - 60 Day Junk Play Challenge

This week I am joining up with some absolutely amazing bloggers to be part of the 60 Day Junk Play Challenge. For 60 Days a group of bloggers will be bringing you fun play ideas that you can create from “junk” that is laying around at home. How awesome is that?!

You can check out the 60 day Junk Play Challenge by following this nice and shiny link.

Best Toys 4 Toddlers Junk play Challenge

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75 Indoor Play Activities for Toddlers

Recently we have been spending a lot of time sharing indoor activities for toddlers because, lets face it, the weather is miserable but my toddler does not seem to share my love of “the duvet day”. Nope, he requires full force energy, entertainment and activity regardless of the weather. If your toddler is the same, and you’ve missed out on all of our activities so far, then you’re in the right…

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10 Simple and Fun One Year Old Activities

When Buddy turned one he also very quickly became mobile and interested in everything. Suddenly he was able to self propel himself towards the objects of his desire and he was no longer satisfied with the concept of remaining reasinably stationary for play. We quickly had to come up with new ways to keep his little hands and feet occupied, safely and easily. I hope you find them as useful as we…

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