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The Little Lilypad is a lifestyle blog mostly written by a mum to two beautiful, cheeky and entertaining daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad or by one of our baby bloggers. Occasionally we accept guest posts too. There is frequently talk of sustainable living, saving money, lifestyle and travel. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest.
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50 things to love about life that are free!

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I see lots of lists such as 50 things to do before you are fifty or 50 free things to do with your children but what about creating a list about 50 things to love about life ..... that are free?

50 THINGS

If you asked my two year old what are the things she loves, it would be a different list to my eight year old and a completely different list to mine. So I asked a group of amazing ladies what they would add to the list, so here is our collective list of the best things to love about life .... that are free!

  1. Love
  2. Family
  3. Drinking a cup of tea while it's still hot
  4. Fresh bed linen
  5. Freedom of choice
  6. Sunshine! Warms the face and the soul
  7. An unexpected lie-in on a Sunday morning
  8. Hugs - giving and receiving
  9. Second chances
  10. Paying someone random a compliment
  11. When your teenager asks if you are ok
  12. Chatting to a old friend and completely forgetting the time
  13. Being able to have a hot bath without someone needing the toilet
  14. Hope
  15. Counting your blessings
  16. Time - either having it for yourself, or giving it to someone else
  17. Hearing your child say mummy for the first time
  18. Cuddles
  19. The smell of cut grass
  20. Real caring and genuine friendship
  21. Waking up on a morning to find one your children snuggled in beside you
  22. Watching one of your children be kind to a sibling for no reason
  23. Dancing to your favourite tune
  24. Wearing your best clothes just because
  25. Being awake before anyone else in the house is pretty amazing.
  26. Playing 'Pairs' with the children and they genuinely beat you
  27. A bedtime without a tantrum
  28. Sleep
  29. Hearing your child giggle
  30. Showing kindness to someone - especially when they're having a bad day
  31. The unexpected things
  32. Reading a great book
  33. A song evoking a happy memory
  34. Exercise
  35. Learning a new skill
  36. Laughter
  37. Creating an adventure for your children
  38. Finding something you thought you had lost
  39. The crunch of autumn leaves under foot
  40. Snow days
  41. Being spontaneous
  42. Smiling at a stranger - especially on the underground escalators
  43. Writing ..... a love note, a blog post or a story
  44. Peace
  45. I love to fall asleep next to someone I’m in love with
  46. I love to wake up next to someone I’m in love with
  47. Watching the stars twinkle in the sky
  48. Stories around a campfire
  49. Kissing in the rain
  50. Walking barefoot on the grass or in the sand

What would you add to the list?

Thank you to the following lovely ladies for their contributions, Molly, Jenny, Mary, Jenny, Pink, Annie, Donna, Cat, Carolin, Michelle, Helen, Andrea, Helen, Aly, Cass, Liz, Becky, Anya and Kellie.

 

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  1. Your list is so very complete but what makes me happy too is watching the clouds. Thanks for linking up with the Parenting Pin It party x

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  2. Lovely list, and a great idea! We should all have one of those :) #MBPW

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  3. Lovely list, I can't think of anything to add x

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  4. Such an uplifting post! Thanks for sharing this wonderful list!

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  5. What a lovely idea - and a beautiful list - who needs money! ;)

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  6. That's really made me smile this morning - thanks so much :-D

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  7. What a fantastic list and so achievable - thanks for sharing mine :)

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  8. Tricia

    Lovely :-)

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  9. Aw what a warm and glowy list!

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  11. Ohh kissing in the rain, not done that for a while, must be one for the Autumn bucket list! Mich x

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  12. Gorgeous list this has made me smile

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