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I like having birds in our garden. The more the merrier. In a quest to entice more birds to come and visit our garden, my husband and I hung bird food. Then we sat back and waited for the birds to show. But the thing is, waiting can be kind of boring. So after a...

 For years my kids nagged me for a pet. And I never wavered! I always told them: 'No.' I just didn't want the hassle of a pet. Not after fínally having managed to raise my kids to the level I could safely take my eyes off of them without them getting into trouble. But then...

My kids love their Nintendo, WII and computer… However, I am very much aware of the importance of kids playing outside and moving their bódies, not just their thumbs. School bike, instead of school run Since our move to the country however, I'm less worried about them not getting enough exercise because they ride their...

Tomorrow my fourteen year old daughter will be heading for the German city of Trier for a school field trip. Even though it's a supposed to be a cultural trip, they'll also be climbing trees or something. Because you know, that's Fun. We even had to sign a scary paper giving our daughter permission to...

  I don't know about you, but I'm not finding living my life easy at all. Most days I'm just winging it. Trying to find my way, without falling....

My youngest daughter is much handier than me, her mother. Which is why I'm always very impressed by her creative prowess! Look how she gave a plain pumpkin a beautiful face! I love it! All it took her was a knive, a spoon and some time. Pumpkin make-over Isn't it lovely? Make sure you don't...