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Now that the holidays are drawing to a close, take a moment to appreciate this touching poem by Rebekah Knight which you may have seen in circulation on Facebook:

Slow down mummy, there is no need to rush,
Slow down mummy, what is all the fuss?
Slow down mummy, make yourself a cup tea.
Slow down mummy, come and spend some time with me. 
Slow down mummy, let's put our boots on and go out for a walk,
Let's kick at piles of leaves, and smile and laugh and talk.
Slow down mummy, you look ever so tired,
Come sit and snuggle under the duvet and rest with me a while. 
Slow down mummy, those dirty dishes can wait,
Slow down mummy, let's have some fun, let's bake a cake!
Slow down mummy I know you work a lot,
But sometimes mummy, its nice when you just stop. 
Sit with us a minute,
And listen to our day,
Spend a cherished moment,
Because our childhood is not here to stay! 

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Sending thank you cards or notes is a wonderful tradition to show appreciation for the gifts or experiences offered by family and friends over the holidays.

Having received some truly thoughtful gifts this year, I wanted to find some beautiful notecards and scoured Pinterest for inspiration and discovered a plethora of delightful printable designs which we can use for free!

Here is a hand-picked selection of my favourite Christmas thank you printables, including designs suitable for both adults and children. If you've not already organised your post-holiday stationary, you're sure to find your something ideal for your needs in this list!

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To all those who celebrate the holidays, I wish you all a very merry Christmas! 

Here is a beautiful poem by Sharon Jaynes which I would like to share with you. It is based on the Bible verses from 1-13 of Corinthians, and was originally posted on A Girl Called Jack.
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights, and shiny glass balls but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. 
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals, and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook. 
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home, and give all that I have to charity but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing. 
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and crocheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties, and sing in the choir’s cantata but do not focus on love, I have missed the point. 
Love stops the cooking to hug the child. Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband. Love is kind, though harried and tired. 
Love doesn't envy another’s home that has coordinated Christmas china and table linens. 
Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way. Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return but rejoices in giving to those who can’t. 
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. 
Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust. But giving the gift of love will endure.
Photo credit: Jenny Downing, via Flickr 
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It's the most wonderful time of the year... But even the most organised among us need a little extra help from time to time.

To make your festive frivolities run a little more smoothly, here is a selection of clever Christmas tips to get you through the season, from last-minute gift-wrap ideas to fun ways to keep the kids entertained on Christmas eve.

I hope you all enjoy these tips, and wish you all a verry merry start to the holidays!
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During the run-up to Christmas, I love nothing more than curling up with a good book in the evenings. There's something magical about cosying up indoors during the winter months to enjoy a fantastic story. Stories before the younger children head off to bed help build up their anticipation for our favourite day of the whole year, while I particularly enjoy my own fix of grown-up literature to arouse my festive spirits.

In this post, I've collected 25 festive and winter-themed books for all ages. Some are our personal favourites, while others have been recommended by fellow book-lovers as titles particularly suited for Christmas.

I hope you enjoy this collection, and find a few new titles to add to you Christmas reading list this year!

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"In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer".

A beautiful, inspirational quote by Albert Camus to give you a warm feeling as the cold draws in. Wrap up warm and cosy up with your family - the brightest of holidays is only ten sleeps away!

Photo credit: torremountain, via Flickr.
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Some of the most precious gifts are those which are hand-crafted with thought and love. But unfortunately, not all hand-made gifts are made equal. Home-baked cookies and embellished photo frames have become somewhat commonplace in the realm of DIY gifting.

For this post, I set out to collect a huge list of gift ideas which are truly remarkable: those which I would not only feel proud to have made, but would secretly like to keep for myself... Furthermore, if supplies are needed to create these clever DIY projects, the total should not exceed $10 (or about £5) per gift.

Whether you are on a tight budget or simply want to create a more meaningful gesture this Christmas, consider making one of these 65 desirable DIY gifts for friends and family members to enjoy.

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A warm welcome to all new Glamumous readers and subscribers! Over the weekend I was awed to discover a huge jump in visitors and followers, due to a surge of interest in my 101 Household Tips post. I'm so happy to know so many people enjoyed this post and wish you all a great big thank you for helping Glamumous reach so many new people!

I'm currently writing new articles (with a slant towards festive themed posts). In the meantime, why not check out some high-quality posts from the archives. Here are a few of my favourites:

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With summer just around the corner, many of us are considering whether our children have a basic functioning wardrobe for the warmer months, or perhaps for a holiday in the sun.

This year, I've found myself having to buy a complete capsule wardrobe for two of my children as they've outgrown all of their previously purchased summer clothes! In an effort to ensure they can be adequately dressed on a minimal budget, I set about writing down the essential items they would need for the summer, which we can always add to later as necessity or finance see fit.

Here are my suggestions for capsule summer wardrobe items for both girls and boys, which should be suitable for children aged 2-12.

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As today marks the celebration of Mothers' Day in the United States, I've chosen this wonderful quote from Mitch Albom's For One More Day as today's Sunday Quote.

Don't forget to browse the archives for more celebratory quotes on motherhood, check out our 50 literary quotes about mothers, or find tips for a last minute gift!

Photo credit: vancity197, via StockXchng. 
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Snuggling up on the sofa to watch a DVD together is a wonderful experience, but there's only so many times a parent can watch Disney Princess films with their daughter!

Luckily Princess shares my love of film, and has learned to trust my judgement when I suggest we watch movies she may not have chosen for herself. The ideal recipe seems to include romance, drama, and of course a happy ending - preferably with a female lead and a touch of morality thrown in for good measure.

Here are our top ten favourite films for parents to watch with their daughters, all of which feature storylines and characters for you both to enjoy.

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Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is a very exciting time, whether this is your first child or your fifth! Chances are you'll be bombarded with choices for baby products, clothes and toiletries, and can be left wondering what exactly you really need to be prepared for when your little one is born.

As many mothers will attest, it is way too easy to buy more than you need, and if you're working to a tight budget you'll probably want to stick with the essentials rather than spend on niceties you may never get around to using.

Here then is a list of the most essential items you will need to be prepared for the arrival of a new baby, with a few suggestions for additional items you might want. I've also created a printable PDF version of this list as a handy reference guide.

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Head lice. Pesky little critters aren't they? It's estimated that one in three school-aged children will get head lice at some point during the year, and that as many as one in ten have them at any one time!

Children aged between four and eleven are at most risk of contracting head lice, though adults can get them too - particularly parents who may contract them from their youngsters.

Unfortunately head lice are notoriously difficult to get rid of, particularly as we may not notice their presence until they've had time to set up home and spawn a few generations more. Having battled with the pests on more than one occasion, I can offer some useful advice for how to really get rid of head lice, along with tips to help keep them at bay.

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Are children more imaginative
Despite claims that this generation of children have less time for play, a recent study by Case Western Reserve University finds that today's children are more imaginative than those born twenty or so years before. How has imaginative play changed over the past two decades, and should we embrace it?

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Children sleep habits
Sleep is an essential aspect of children's healthy growth and development. Unfortunately it is not a skill we learn naturally: as parents we must ensure we teach our children how to experience good sleep habits from an early age to ensure their peak mental and physical development.

The main benefit of sleep for children is the release of the growth hormone which encourages normal bodily growth and development. Additionally there are psychological benefits: concentration is aided by the processing of the day's events and skills learned by the developing child and emotional well-being is assisted by the detoxifying nature of a good night's rest.

Lack of sleep is evidenced to have a negative effect on our physical and mental health - most notably among children and young adults - from lack of concentration to depression, decreased immunity and loss of creative intent. Late-night videogames, social media and peer influence are factors which place pressure on our sleep times, so it's important to know how much sleep our children should be getting at their various stages of life.

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The value of mothers has produced thousands of quotes, ranging from ancient proverbs to words uttered by those in positions of power. An avid reader, I turned my attentions to quotes found in literature to find a plethora of inspiring and heartfelt quotes concerning mothers and motherhood.

Here are fifty of my favourites, ranging from classic tomes to contemporary novels to celebrate the virtues of our mothers.

1. "All mothers are mothers of great people, and it is not their fault that life later disappoints them."
― Boris Pasternak, Dr. Zhivago

2. "My mother once told me, when you have to make a decision, imagine the person you want to become someday. Ask yourself, what would that person do?"
― Barry Deutsch, Hereville: How Mirka Met a Meteorite

3. "A good mother loves fiercely but ultimately brings up her children to thrive without her. They must be the most important thing in her life, but if she is the most important thing in theirs, she has failed."
― Erin Kelly, The Burning Air

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Having spent so long cooped up indoors through the winter months, what better time to explore the great outdoors and enjoy a range of family-friendly activities?

Here are ten interesting and entertaining activities to enjoy with your children this spring, most of which won't cost even a penny, and all of which are guaranteed to make the most of the great outdoors.

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We've long known the beneficial properties of music for babies. Lullabies or classical music have been used by parents the world over to soothe their babies and help them drift off to sleep, not to mention the benefits of bonding with your infant while singing your favourite songs!

Recent studies have also shown that music can be used as therapy for premature babies to help soothe them and increase the sucking reflex which helped them gain weight. Live music and the sound of a parent singing to the beat of a lullaby was proven to have the biggest impact.

But can music help babies become smarter?

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The Children's University is a wonderful trust which aims to provide children with opportunities for low-cost, accessible extra-curricular activities across the UK. I'm an avid fan of this wonderful scheme which has enabled Princess to enjoy many free and low-cost activities which we may otherwise not have been able to afford.
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Starting today, thousands of people across the world are living on the equivalent of £1 per day for five days to raise awareness of global poverty for the Live Below The Line campaign. Essentially this means buying enough food for fifteen meals with just £5. To most people, this challenge is nigh on impossible, but the experiences of those who participate shed light on what it's really like to live in poverty.

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A powerful quote on motherhood by Shannon L. Adler.

Original photograph by Nathan O'Nions
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As children are reported to spend more and more time indoors in front of a screen, the need for physical outdoor play becomes increasingly more important. In addition to the obvious physical benefits, we must consider the positive social and emotional improvements our children can experience by playing outside.

According to The Guardian, only 21% of children regularly play outside compared to 71% of their parents. We can blame this decrease on concern for the safety of our children, the lure of television and video-games, or the even time spent on after-school activities and classes. But the fact remains that our children don't get nearly as much time for unrestricted outdoor play as we did as children, and this can have consequences for their overall health.

Here are six important reasons why outdoor play helps us raise happier, healthier children.

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Bananas are the one fruit I know my children will happily eat. They're a staple item for our weekly online shop, great both as a snack or served as a quick dessert with squirty cream and sprinkles.

Unfortunately I often buy more bananas than we can eat, or they ripen too quickly and are left in the fruit bowl with their skins growing blacker. While overripe bananas are incredibly sweet, their appearance is a great put-off - after all, children far prefer their fruits to be brightly coloured and fun!

Feeling frugal, I dug out an old recipe for banana bread yesterday to use up those unwanted fruits. It went down so well I deliberately ordered more bananas than we need for this week's shop so I can make it again at the weekend.

Here follows our fabulous frugal recipe for sweet banana bread, which tastes wonderful on it's own or can be served for dessert with a generous dollop of crème fraiche.
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As your baby grows to a walking talking little person, she may well become develop fussy choices about what, when and how much she wants to eat. Rather than sit quietly in the high chair, she'll likely want to feed herself and make choices about what she will - or won't - put into her mouth.

It's essential that a child's healthy eating habits are developed early to ensure she is nutritionally fulfilled both now and in later life. Here are some helpful hints and morsels of advice to make meal-times healthy and happier for you both.
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We live in a media driven world. Children are likely to be exposed to television (and even the Internet) long before they even start their formal education.

In moderation, "screen time" can be both entertaining and educational, but too much can have detrimental effects on children's physical and intellectual development. It's easy to suggest throwing out the TV and permitting only educational sites on the home computer, but in practise very difficult to maintain - particularly as media outlets provide children with the means for much social discussion.

By making considered choices about the amount and quality of time our children spend in front of a screen, we can limit the negative effects to ensure they enjoy the more positive aspects of media exposure.

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A fantastic quote about motherhood by Ambrose Bierce:
Sweater, n.: a garment worn by a child when its mother is feeling chilly.
Original photo by mikebaird, via Flickr.
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Sharing books with your baby is an ideal way to introduce literacy skills and provide a sound basis for learning to read as they grow older. Babies are soothed by familiar voices and are adept at learning new skills even though we may not realise it.

Much of a child's capacity to learn is developed in the first three years of life. Studies have shown that children who experience reading aloud from infancy are far more likely to be successful readers as they grow older. And of course, reading with baby allows for enjoyable cuddle time!

In this post I'll explain some tried and tested tips for reading with babies and toddlers which can help nurture their future enjoyment of the written and spoken word.

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As compulsory food technology lessons have been phased out of the compulsory curriculum, more and more teenagers leave school unable to cook a simple meal.

To encourage children to learn these basic skills, Leon Restaurants have set up the Cook5 campaign to challenge school-aged children to cook five simple savoury meals and share their experiences on the website.

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Through these Easter holidays the weather has been as lousy as our finances: many rainy days, the temperature too cold to play out, and not enough spare cash to fund excursions to brighten the mood.

Then Princess had a wonderful idea: "We could have a tea party" she said. Since I always keep a stock of baking supplies in the cupboard, I realised it would be a wonderful idea. We spent the morning baking treats and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon having a picnic-style tea party spread across a blanket on the floor in our lounge.

In this post I'll share three recipes for delicious treats which we made for our tea party, all of which were so cheap to make with more than enough left (even after guests) to enjoy for the rest of the week.

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As the old saying goes, "you never forget how to ride a bike". This assumes, of course, that you have previously learned how to ride a bike, and if you're reading this article I imagine you have a child in need of learning this lifelong skill.

Learning how to ride a bike without stabilisers can be very intimidating to children. There are so many things to consider at once: how to balance, when to brake, how to steer... and how to avoid that fast approaching lamppost!

Here is some advice to make the transition from four wheels to two a little less intimidating for both you and your child, so they may learn this important skill and begin to enjoy the thrill of riding a bike unaided.

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Family outings to the cinema can be very expensive affairs! The cost of tickets alone can mount to around £30 for a family of four, possibly even more if you're watching a movie in 3d!

Luckily, there are ways to make cinema trips less expensive, possibly even free! In this post, I'll explain how you can find cheap cinema screenings for you family, score free tickets for new releases, and enjoy snacks which cost a fraction of the kiosk price.
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To celebrate National Poetry Month, I've compiled an anthology of classic poetry for children which you can download absolutely free!

Rollicking Rhyme features classic verse by Lewis Carrol, Christina Rosetti, Abbie Farwell-Brown and many more authors, chosen specifically for their appeal to younger readers. From nursery rhymes to mischief-making, cautionary tales and flights of fancy, there are poems to suit everyone.

This eBook is available in PDF, ePub and .mobi formats so you can enjoy it on any device you like! What's more, it's available under the CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) license, so feel free to download, share and distribute Rollicking Rhyme any way you like!

Download Rollicking Rhyme (.zip file, includes PDF, ePub and Mobi)

Read on to preview and learn more about this free anthology of poetry.
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Being a caregiver for your child is part of the job description of being a mammal.

- Maiyim Bialik

I chanced upon this quote while researching for my article about attachment parenting, and it really stuck with me. It's from an interview with the Big Bang Theory star for Time Magazine (source).

Do you have any favourite quotes about motherhood that you'd like to see appear as a "Sunday Quote"? Please feel free to make any suggestions by leaving a comment below.

Photo credit: Y, via Flickr. Modified by Glamumous.
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This post features 25 of my favourite fairytale films to watch when the children are in bed. Far from pleasant bedtime stories, these films present adult themes, grim situations and a healthy dose of horror more akin to the gruesome tales of the original Brothers Grimm.

From contemporary re-workings of "Red Riding Hood" and "Beauty and the Beast" through to suggestions of Pied Pipers and a futuristic Pinocchio, these films speak of a darker side to the fairytale genre we grew to love as children.

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Learning times tables at primary school age provides a sound foundation upon which more advanced maths skills can be built. Both teachers and parents agree that by the time a child is ready to start secondary school, it is useful to know multiplication facts to at least 10x10.

Many parents feel increasing pressure to teach their children times table facts at home to supplement their formal maths education and ensure they are well-prepared for SATs and other points of examination. Unfortunately the rote learning method by which most of us were taught lost credence during the nineties. These days chanting times tables out loud is increasingly frowned upon; we need to discover interesting - and ultimately, more successful - methods of helping out children learn.

All children learn differently, so in this post I've suggested lots of different ways you could help your child learn their times tables. Some techniques I've used with my own children, while others have been recommended by friends and family whose children respond better with alternative learning styles. 
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Sometimes it's difficult to keep up with everything happening on the Internet. Fortunately there are loads of different ways to connect with Glamumous and keep up to date with our latest offerings.

First (and most importantly) is the Glamumous web site where new posts are published at least three times a week. The easiest way to ensure you can read the freshest posts is to subscribe to the RSS feed in your favourite feed reader. Glamumous is formatted for viewing on smartphones and tablets too, so you can read your favourite articles on the move!

If you're a member of Facebook, be sure to like the Glamumous Facebook page where you'll find links to all our favourite posts and can easily share with your friends. We're also on Twitter if that's more your thing.

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Those of you using Google+ can follow the Glamumous page to receive updates in your newsfeed or add Glamumous to your circles.

Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to Glamumous by email if you'd like to receive new posts delivered directly to your inbox!

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Many of us feel the need to cut down on our daily living costs in order to make ends meet. Cutting down on the amount we spend on food is one of the first ways we reduce our spending, though often we find that cheaper foods are less appetising or nutritious than the (more expensive) choices we may prefer to buy.

For much of my adult life I have found myself having to budget well in order to make ends meet. Making sure I can prepare and cook meals within my budget has always been top priority, and I'm proud of the fact that my children have always been well-fed and enjoyed their food, no matter how little money I may have in my purse.

In this post I'd like to share some of the tips and tricks I've learnt over the years to make cheap food more appetising to help you prepare meals for your own family which look and taste great, no matter how little you have spent in making them!

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“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.”
A beautiful quote on motherhood by Sophia Loren.

Original photograph by Victor Bezrukov (via Flickr), quote added by Amanda Kennedy.
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Having grown up reading Hans Christian Anderson while discovering the allure of Disney, I'm quite the fan of the fairytale genre. I particularly love watching modern fairy-tale films with my children and (thus far) have not experienced a poor reception of the movies I suggest we watch together.

Here are 25 of our favourite modern day fairy tales to share with your family in which I hope to suggest a few movies you may have yet to enjoy.
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As a child, I learned several mnemonics to help me remember facts about the subjects taught at school. Roy G. Biv helped me remember the colours of the rainbow, for example, and 5678 told me that 56=7x8. 

My classmates and I found rhyming mnemonics to be the most interesting and memorable learning aids, and since my children have attended school I've found reason to learn new rhymes too!

In this post I present our favourite rhymes to remember things which I hope you and your children may find useful in your educational journey.

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A few years ago we found ourselves in a very dire situation and in desperate need of some essential furnishings for our home. Luckily for us, I was already aware of the wonderful sites, Freecycle and Freegle. These are community-led sites where you can offer (and ask for) unwanted goods to help keep them out of landfill.

As the old adage goes: one man's junk is another man's treasure, and I'm happy to say we were thrilled with those items we were able to recycle.

In the years since, we've virtually furnished our entire home using these sites, and have received everything from a set of drawers to a washing machine; picture frames and even a large television set!

There are certain rules and guidance which you should be aware of to use sites like Freecycle and Freegle successfully, so in this post I'll explain the tips and techniques we have used to have the best experience of these sites.

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Nursery rhymes and lullabies to sing with kids
Babies and young children love their parents to sing to them. Nursery rhymes are a wonderful means of helping our little ones learn through play, while lullabies soothe them off to sleep at night.

Most of us know the songs for Twinkle Star and Hush a Bye Baby, though in this age of media and technology it seems many traditional rhymes are being phased out in favour of pop songs or the lyrics to children's television programmes.

It seems such a shame to allow these classic rhymes to fade into extinction, so with the aid of modern technology (namely YouTube videos!) I've collected some of our favourite nursery songs for you and your children to enjoy.

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Room tells the story of five-year-old Jack, who lives with his Ma in an eleven foot square room and has never been Outside. Narrated entirely n Jack's voice, the book begins on Jack's fifth birthday when he begins to ask questions and Ma reveals that there is an entire world outside their walls which he has yet to explore.

Truly, this is one of the most captivating and memorable books I have ever read and I cannot recommend it enough. Though many reviews have remarked on the underlying political and sociological themes, I was most smitten by those surrounding parenting and the lessons we can learn as mothers from the harrowing tale of this mother and child.

Rather than simply write a book review for Room (of which there are already plenty), I decided instead to use this as an opportunity to reflect on what we can learn from this fictional mother and child in relation to parenting in the real world.

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As children we're all taught not to run with scissors and look both ways before crossing the road. Like these examples, most of what we learn about safety and accident prevention seems like common sense.

Since becoming a parent, learning about accident prevention and teaching my children to stay safe has become even more important. There is no single resource covering every aspect of safety we may encounter, and a great many tips which we may not immediately consider.

In this post I've collected 85 useful tips which may not immediately spring to mind in a situation which demands them. I hope you will find this resource useful, and perhaps learn something new which could one day help save a life.

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...on the lips and hearts of little children.

I first heard this quote (originally by Wiliam Makepeace Thackeray) while watching The Crow (1994) during the scene where Eric utters these special words to Darla to make her understand the precious gift of being a mother.

For me, it is a very special quote since its meaning is so true: mothers are indeed the centre of the world to a small child!

Original photograph by Darren-Johnson, via Flickr and edited by Amanda Kennedy to include the quote
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We could all use a little inspiration from time to time: perhaps to brighten our thoughts on a dull day, to affirm uncertain actions or get ourselves out of a rut.
So I've collected 100 inspirational quotes from great women through history: females who have shaped our world, who have helped advance society or achieved great things.
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I'm a firm believer that investing time and energy into a considered gift produces far more pleasure in the recipient than anything shop-bought! This holds true for Mother's Day in particular: I love to receive the handmade cards and gifts bestowed by my own children, and as an adult I like to create something special with my own hands to gift for Mum.

Since there's a good chance Mum reads my blog, I don't want to spoil the surprise of what I'm making this week, but instead will share a selection of beautiful and thoughtful gift ideas you and your children could create as gifts for Mothering Sunday.

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This Thursday (7th of March) marks the international celebration of World Book Day. Now in its 16th year, World Book Day aims to ensure as many children as possible explore the pleasures of books and reading!

With events happening all over the country, competitions to encourage literary participation, and of course a selection of books published specially for the event, there are many ways you and your children can celebrate the occasion. 
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I love to discover tips which make housework easier! From time-saving tricks to finding new and ingenious uses for old things, the Internet provides a wealth of information and advice.

In this post I've collected 101 visual tips from all over the web to help you save time and money in every room of your home.

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I love this quote by J. D. Salinger from Catcher in the Rye. Not because I think all mothers should be confined to asylums, but because motherhood rewires the brain enabling us to rise above and beyond the call of duty in order to protect and nurture our precious children.

Original photo by Pink Sherbert Photography, via Flickr (edited by Amanda Kennedy to include the quote)
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