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foraging wild garlic in Cranham woods (a tale of a tick bite)
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foraging wild garlic in Cranham woods (a tale of a tick bite)

5 reasons to love the OXO Tot twist top water bottle (a review)
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5 reasons to love the OXO Tot twist top water bottle (a review)

musical stories inspired by life in Gloucester
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musical stories inspired by life in Gloucester

the best part of education – bugs, berries and butterflies
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the best part of education – bugs, berries and butterflies

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being a Gruffalo spotter at Beechenhurst Lodge

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Supporting Wildfowl and Wetlands Centres

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Rugby World Cup 2015 comes to Gloucester

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Gloucester City Museum

accidental foraging for wild garlic in Cranham Woods
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accidental foraging for wild garlic in Cranham Woods

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finding treasure at Gloucester Scrapstore

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I've signed up for Oprah and Deepak Chopra's 21 me I've signed up for Oprah and Deepak Chopra's 21 meditation practice. I think it could be a helpful daily practice at this time when routines are all over the place. Anything we can do to calm our minds is really fortifying for the body. So in this current fight against a viral pandemic we need to do all we can to remain whole heartedly resillient.
Euan and I took an early walk out this morning at Euan and I took an early walk out this morning at 6.30am. It was so lovely to walk our neighbourhood and spot rainbows in the window. It wa also eerie, Euan said "I film like I'm in one of those films where we're the only people still alive!". . When we stopped outside the house of our friend @ruth_bide_art I was delighted to hear Euan name all the planets correctly. I don't even know if he learnt that at school or at home but it definitely wasn't from me! I love it when my kids surprise me with their marvellousness! Wishing you a day of peace and love and fabulous surprises x . Oh, and we hugged a birch tree on the way back to say thanks to Mother Nature 🌲☀️💕 . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged
Luca's playgroup @stcatharinesunder5s visit the nu Luca's playgroup @stcatharinesunder5s visit the nursing home next door once a fortnight to sing to the residents. Luca calls them "the Grannies" and we're guessing they miss seeing the kids. So today he sang this for them ("the leader of the Grannies taught us Daisy Daisy from her phone"). . (No children were harmed in the making of this video - safe and socially distant up a tree in an empty public garden at 7.30am!)
Reposted from @weledagloucester . Euan's enjoying Reposted from @weledagloucester . Euan's enjoying being my Weleda helper, he hasn't asked for commission yet thankfully! I'm blending helping others through my wellbeing role with home learning. Euan's learning about natural remedies, social media and anatomy today. . https://www.weleda-advisor.co.uk/shop/nicmoorey/product/203004/Prunus+Elixir+200ml . 20% off all medicines and free postage over £30.
Today's entertainment! The boys waved from the wi Today's entertainment! The boys waved from the window and Euan shouted "thanks for fixing the road, you did a good job". . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #stayathome
#publicserviceannouncement No face mask, no probl #publicserviceannouncement No face mask, no problem. Be a Ninja! . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #learnfromyourkids
Our front door opens straight onto the street so w Our front door opens straight onto the street so we're turning our window into a gallery. . "Hello. Hang in there" from yesterday's crafting with supplies donated by @craftymini 💕. Look out for our 🌈 too x . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #stayathome
Today's sunshine has brought with it some delightf Today's sunshine has brought with it some delightful deliveries. Our local cafe @rootscoffeecommunity dropped a bag of food to us they can no longer use now they've been forced to close. A friend who came to collect her Weleda order gave Luca an early birthday present. And @craftymini posted some cards and bookmarks through the letrerbox for the boys to colour and send to their friends. We already appreciated our wonderful Kingsholm community and feel really fortunate right now; love in action is definitely a beautiful outcome of this pandemic. When you receive such kindness from others you want to pay it forward. So if there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We're colouring every day and love to write letters so if you'd like us to send one to anyone just say the word. . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #countyourblessings
It sems as a family of thinkers and introverts we It sems as a family of thinkers and introverts we even avoid crowds online so instead of joining millions for PE with Joe I have put Euan in charge of exercise! @gonoodle is brilliant for all ages and comes with a good dose of giggles 💕
Help the NHS by staying home. Help the NHS by log Help the NHS by staying home. Help the NHS by logging how you feel using this app. They need to know about people who feel well as much as those who don't. It takes one minute to self report and helps scientists track areas of high risk and how fast the virus is spreading in your area. . https://covid.joinzoe.com/
Luca made a Mother's Day card for me at the weeken Luca made a Mother's Day card for me at the weekend and then made more cards for "all my family". One for George, one for Euan and one for ... "Bethany because I love her so much too". We left it on her doorstep with a bedtime story Luca thought she would like. He was overjoyed to received a swap drop a few days later. We read it together and then sent a video back for bedtime. It's so important we help our children maintain contact with their little buddies. . #gloucesterlife #childhoodunplugged #bookworms #bookatbedtime
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Home schooling looks like this today - filling up Home schooling looks like this today - filling up my own cup in order to maintain some normality for the boys (thank you @stacieswift ). We're not trying to learn anything or following a schedule. We're hanging out like it's the school holidays because I can't pretend I have the mental energy for anything more than that. Stay safe, stay at home and we'll see you on the other side of this. Physical distance + social connectedness = getting through x
We may be skint in all other ways but we're flush We may be skint in all other ways but we're flush with love, free time and old/foreign coins! Great test of my memory for who had what currency pre Euros! (and great for questions about where these countries actually are - my geography is pants so we're learning together). . #everythingislearning #learningthroughplay #putthekidsincharge #childhoodunplugged
Hello new world! Our first week of home schooling Hello new world! Our first week of home schooling and we're kind of not! I decided to wait for resources from Es school before we timetabled any learning but even then I intend to be pretty light touch about it. I've always believed in learning through play and would rather go with the flow of energy and interest. School have shared this great timetable which matches how I was planning to roll (with a focus on exercise, being creative and quiet time!). . We've started our day with PE with Joe @thebodycoach and I'm completely fine with the boys listening to their bodies and choosing to stop! I think what will serve us most is learning new things together so we've a wish list of finding out about sign language, learning German to connect with their cousin, finding new store cupboard recipes to cook and planning what we could grow on the allotment this year. My own massage training is on hold for now but this morning's exercise made me realise I can still do my anatomy and physiology I'll just have a study buddy! What better time to learn about our amazing bodies and how to look after them x . #gloucesterlife #everythingislearning
Never a dull moment with this fab boy 🥰 I thin Never a dull moment with this fab boy 🥰 I think the sunshine has gone to our heads! As we hung the washing out together Euan observed "I think we're lucky to have a tiny yard because if we want to lie down for a rest it's just hard and dry not wet and squishy like grass might be". Life's all a matter of perspective isn't it. Right now we're so grateful for simple pleasures - fresh air, sunshine, love and wellness. Wishing you all a peaceful, connected, love filled Sunday x
''With much love on Mother’s Day, especially if ''With much love on Mother’s Day, especially if today is hard for you and your miss is big'' I write blog posts when my heart hurts and life is bumpy. I've not written for a while because life has been too busy and when it's been bumpy I've been more able to find the silver linings and keep going. I'm all out of mental energy for working out exactly what I 'think' is going on right now. So I'm leaving my head out of it and remaining heart centred. The simplicity of feeling grateful for what I have today and remembering what I once had with love and thanks. I'm sending love and light out into the world today for all who are feeling the pain of separation from loved ones in whatever way, shape or form x
George and Billy easing us into a peaceful bedtime George and Billy easing us into a peaceful bedtime with "Blossom" . #gloucesterlife #chilledbedtimeroutine
Beyond thrilled to see this. My husband George an Beyond thrilled to see this. My husband George and his friend Shane spent most of last year writing songs and decided 2020 was the year to share them. February's release has been picked up by the BBC after being placed in the top 10 of "Fresh on the Net". You can hear it tonight on @bbc6music between 10-11pm. Please let them know @thepowderedearth what you think of it x
Each year since Euan was a baby we've visited the Each year since Euan was a baby we've visited the Isle of Wight for 5 days in the summer. It began as a good excuse to see dear friends who live on the island but now it's our reset button, our favourite family time and our conversation starters about how to live a simpler life. This year, for the first time ever, I booked it in January as we knew that we would need that break with the sacrifices we were making with family time and income to enable me to train as a massage therapist. I've just requested a refund from Airbnb as we won't have the money to pay the other half or for the ferry to get there. We need every penny now and I'm grateful for the ease with which companies are enabling people to do this. I know breaks away are the last thing on anyone's mind but one day we'll be back to it and @airbnb is always our first choice (I love that booking someone else's accomodation means we're helping another family too). See you next year IoW!
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