Finding joy in every day life
Hello, I am Dina, a mom, a wife and a person who loves life. This blog is my virtual jar of notes on what brings me joy in day to day life. It includes time with kids, time without kids, food recipes and much more.
Summer Dreams
Summer is here and so are school holidays. My daughter has made it through her first Reception year at school and I couldn’t be more proud of her. I have also hugely missed our time together with her and all the activities we used to do. So I couldn’t be more excited to be off work for a month and to plan to spend this month at home with my two sweet little kittens, I mean children! The girl 5,5 and the boy just turned 3. As I dream of what I’d like to do with them this summer I wanted to share my favourite things here as well.
Ten Ideas for a Fun Date
Dates during the days are the best. Not only because I actually have the energy for quality time together, but dates during the day also offer such a fantastic variety of activities. Basically, pretty much everything that can be done in the evening and much much more fun is possible during the day. This post is a collection of ideas for the dates during the day.
What’s in Mom’s Bag and Why is It So Big
Have you ever wondered why mom’s handbags are so big? What’s inside? Or maybe you are a mom who is curious about what other moms carry? Here are all the essentials from my backpack that I take with me everywhere I go!
Two Annual Memberships for Days Out with Kids
As the lockdown eases here in the UK and more and more places reopen, we as a family try to stay cautious and see how the pandemic continues to develop. Still, there are places we missed very much and are excited to buy the annual membership back! If anything I’ve come to appreciate and value the places even more! They are fantastic for days out with kids!
8 Ideas for Spring Walk with Kids
Spring is my favourite time of the year, and I am excited to share my love for the season with my little ones, and also with you. Here is what we love to do in Spring outdoors.
Post-Pregnancy Fashion Picks for Spring 2021
If, like me, you feel excited to dress up for spring and summer, but can not yet comfortably wear pre-pregnancy clothes, here are my picks that make me feel fabulous in my post-pregnancy form!
Perfect Lips Care Tips
When we think about skincare we focus on the face, maybe hands, and body but rarely remember about lips. Yet a little care for lips goes a long way. It’s amazing how much prettier a lipstick looks on nourished lips and how much longer it stays and even more importantly how soft and sensual the nourished lips feel!
3 Most Helpful Parenting Books for Baby and Toddler Years
As a busy Mom, I don’t get a chance to read a lot. So when I do sit down with a book I want this book to be helpful and fun and enjoyable to read. Here is the list of 3 parenting books I found most helpful for baby and toddler years.
Movie night: “Downsizing” Review
Home date night for Valentines’ doesn’t have to be boring. Here is a review of the movie “Downsizing”. It’s a perfect movie for a date night. Especially if you want something lighthearted yet captivating and unusual.
9 Ideas for Winter Walk
if, like for us, the winter is cold, rainy, and grey, with no snow, read on for ideas on making walks with kids fun. In our family, we are staying extra careful and avoid playgrounds because of the pandemic. So we had to get creative to make our walks fun. Here are 9 ideas we came up with to enjoy winter walks.
Winter Fashion: Hats, Perfume, and Tips on Haircare
Winter is here. And so is a fresh lockdown in our part of the UK. We only leave our home to go for a little walk in the neighborhood. We wear the warmest coats, and no one knows what else we wear underneath. So how do we keep ourselves feeling stylish and beautiful?
Fantastic Christmas Performances to Watch at Home
It’s Christmas at home for millions of people in the UK and around the world. 2020 has been a tough year and it’s not ready to give us a break just yet! To brighten the mood and bring the festive atmosphere back, I collated a list of fantastic Christmas performances to watch at home for kids and adults.
Three Must-Have Skincare Masks
Christmas is just around the corner, twinkling lights are on, Christmas trees are up, and I can’t wait for a break and a magical season. As well as preparing presents and decorations, I like to prepare my skin for the festive season too and to help it to glow. Here are my three must-have skincare masks that take care of cleansing, moisturising, soothing, and nourishing my skin.
Gadgets For Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and Santa is reading our letters to him. What have you asked for? Maybe a new gadget? Or are you thinking about what to give to a loved one for Christmas? Here is the list of my favourite gadgets I would recommend.
Autumn Fashion and Beauty
Autumn is in full swing right now pleasing our eye with all shades of yellow, orange, and red. The colours make me want to join in nature myself with my fashion and beauty choices.
Me time
Busy parent’s life doesn’t leave much time for us, here are two ideas how to carve that precious relaxation time