Category Archives: Children

Fancy Dress Fun for Summer Holidays

Posted on August 14, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

My girls love to dress up and role play. They get it from their mother! At the moment, they like to play games where they are pirate princesses (inspired by Jake and the Neverland Pirates), or superheroes (inspired by DC … Continue reading →

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Holiday Time!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

I am officially on holiday! Right now, I will most likely be enjoying the harbour views and a gentle stroll around the pretty village of Wells-Next-The-Sea in Norfolk. We found a delightful old cottage to stay in, which makes a … Continue reading →

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Big Birthday Wishes for my Little Girl

Posted on July 31, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Tomorrow is a very exciting day. My little girl will celebrate her fourth birthday! I am both excited and anxious about this event, if I am honest. You see, a couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post entitled … Continue reading →

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Sale on Kids’ Clothes

Posted on July 24, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

My children are growing at an incredible rate right now. Seriously, I dare not even purchase new school uniform until close to the end of summer, because I don’t know when they will stop! Their appetites are insatiable, and now … Continue reading →

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My Thanks and Gratitude to Our Teachers

Posted on July 21, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Today I take the opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks and love to the teachers at my daughter’s preschool. Peter Pan Preschool has been a big part of our lives for the past four years. The teachers have guided both … Continue reading →

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No More Preschool

Posted on July 17, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

This is it! The end of the school summer term. The end of our academic year. And the end of an era for my little girl, and for me. No more preschool. In September, I will take both my daughters … Continue reading →

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Clarks Shoes Big Summer Sale!

Posted on July 3, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Clarks shoe shop is one of those heritage brands that I have grown up with. My parents bought Clarks shoes for me and my siblings when we were children, and now I do the same for mine. We venture out … Continue reading →

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All Change for my Little Girl (and Mummy)

Posted on June 26, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Today marks the beginning of a big countdown for me and several of my local mum friends. Our youngest children are now in their final month at preschool, and before we know it, all of our babies will be at … Continue reading →

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Garden Toys for the Kids

Posted on June 9, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Summer has arrived here in the UK, and my children keep adding to the list of toys that they “really must get” to play with in our garden while the weather is nice. So far, I am managing to put … Continue reading →

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New Shoes for the Children #Sale

Posted on May 1, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

It is becoming a bit of a standing joke among my parent friends that our children will need new shoes in the last term of school before summer. They seem to have a growth spurt during the Easter holidays, and … Continue reading →