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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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  1. My first MEME - 7 things you didnt know about me

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    Over a week ago, the lovely ladies at Kiddiebase tagged me in their 7 things you didnt know about me and set me the challenge to reveal 7 things that you didnt know about me! Given my usual love for talking, you may wonder why it has taken so long to compose this blog, well I have swayed from not knowing what to say, to wondering if anyone is really interested. So am taking the plunge and just going for it!
     
    1. I am not a natural blonde or more recently red head. I am not entirely sure what colour I am these days. Someone *suggested* to me that I may possibly now be a little grey but <<<shudder >>> that cant *possibly* be true!
     
    2. I was born in the Summer and I love the sunshine. When I was a child, I was always upset that birthdays fell after the school term ended as everyone was on holiday for my birthday but as an adult, I love the light nights and sunshine on my birthday - every year (almost guaranteed, although you watch, I will have cursed it now).
     
    3. So by powers of deduction, you have probably worked out that I am a Leo star sign. Firecely loyal and very particular about my "mane" - see point number 1. Enough said.
     
    4. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was PETRIFIED of going into labour. Everyone thought it was highly amusing as I am the biggest wimp going but the day I gave birth I actually realised I am a much stronger person physically and emotionally, than I ever gave myself credit for! Watch out world.
     
    5. I dont like nuts. Any kind! Even the crumbly ones on top of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. (waits for onslaught of abuse about this comment)
     
    6. Until I was 30, I never suffered a hangover. Unfortunately I think my friends made a deal with the devil to punish me for this for the rest of my days.
     
    7. This month I have been featured in the Orange Business Magazine. Fame at last! ;-)
     
    Now the challenge is to tag 15 other people who have great blogs and may probably not thank me for tagging them but am going to do it anyway, mainly because they are great but also because I am slightly sadistic!
     
    @toyjeanius @rosiescribble @missjanehopkins @growingspirit @jax200 @2businessmum @bumptobundle @kbmobilebeauty @emmacollinspr @mammywoo @gorgeousskin @burtonrealnappy @lauraarigney @welshmumwales @sueatkins

  2. Time to FINK about it

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    Last weekend I had the genuine pleasure of attending a FINK trainers workshop. For those of you that havent heard of FINK before, it stands for Family Interaction Nutures Kids.
     
    I have admired the FINK products for a while as they are a simple concept that does exactly what it says on the tin. In their words, "FINK creates stress free, quality family time" and isnt that what we all aspire to?
     
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    I was horrified to learn that the UK is currently experiencing a rise in the number of children with speech difficulties: in some areas over 50% of children have "delayed" or "impaired" language skills due to social and environmental factors. Experts are blaming the growing problem on the death of conversation in the home with family mealtimes on the decline and television viewing on the increase.
     
    This is not a generalisation or an attack on parents (god only knows that sometimes I am relieved for the "assistance" of the TV), especially when I like to think that our family talk about our day and how we are but are we always asking the same things?
     
    So we tried the family edition conversation cards whilst out with my parents for a family meal. The results were amazing!
     
    My 5 year old thought they were huge fun, getting everyone picking colours and enjoying reading the questions. Some of them thought provoking, some amusing and some quirky but needless to say got us all involved and all talking, so much so that she moaned when the food arrived! Needless to say our food was gobbled up and we were back to the questions! I think we will definately be taking the Travel Edition on holiday!
     
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    Fink say that "Good communication helps families navigate difficult times too, along with creating confident, sociable children!" It almost sounds too simple and too easy but as we found it really is.
     
    My only problem now, is finding delicious interesting meals, to hold their attention as much as the cards!!
     

  3. I'm dreaming of a white christmas

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    I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
    altho not having to dream with all this snow,    As the roads and paths glisten, 
    and children listen 
    To the songs on their favourite show!


    I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
    With every gift card that I write 
    May your childrens eyes be excited and bright 
    And may all your Christmases be white 

    I'm dreaming of a white Christmas 
    And now the 25th is in sight 
    So take care as you travel by day or night 
    And may all your Christmases be white

  4. Twelfth day of Christmas

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    my true love gave to me ...
     
    Twelve drummers drumming?
     
    We have to admit we missed nine, ten and eleven
    And not writing blog posts was a little like heaven.
    Dont get me wrong we love to blog in rhyme
    But did stumble when we got to day nine
     
    So there were no ladies dancing or lords a leaping
    Or no products aimed at helping baby sleeping
    No childs gift, present or christmas idea
    But we will be back with more for you in the New Year.
     
    So whilst this is the end of the days of Christmas and we look forward to finding exciting presents under our tree this year, thankfully we wont be spiked by pine needles this year as we have plumped for an artificial tree which is much less mess in my book!