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.
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!
Boosting Immune System Tips for Kids and Adults
As my kids are starting nursery we are expecting a tough year ahead. Not one, but two little immune systems will be challenged and tested. And with them, our adults’ immune systems will be challenged too. I know this first year will help to build my children’s immune system for the life ahead. But I also can’t help wanting to ease the process and reduce the amount of nose-blocked suffering they and us have to go through. Below are some ideas on how to boost the immune system that we will try to follow and I hope you will find them helpful too!
Every Child Needs Yoto Player (Review)
My daughter received her Yoto player from Santa this year and has been in love with it ever since. It has cards with stories and music, radio, podcast and it’s very child-friendly, easy even for my three-year-old to start, stop, control volume or skip to the next track. Learn more about why we love the Yoto player and get a discount to buy!
Becoming Best Friends with Our Children
It’s easy to be best friends with our children when they are babies and toddlers. But as they grow they have the mind of their own and relationships with them need attention and nurture like any other family relationship. This post is about what helps us with my daughter to feel connected and stay best friends.
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.
Best Products for Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year
It’s an award night! For best pregnancy and baby’s first year products. I have picked products that are not as widely featured in media and are likely to be overlooked, but at the same time, I found them outstanding during my pregnancy and maternity years.
Fun Games For Siblings of Different Age
Great ideas for easy games that can be enjoyed by siblings of different ages, as young as a baby and an elder brother or sister. And also fun for the whole family!
Baking Made Simple
The festive season is perfect for baking. It’s a great activity with little ones as well. I prefer to choose simple recipes with delicious results, where my daughter can help and not run out of patience. In the search for a simple solution, I made a wonderful discovery…
Toys for Babies, Toddlers and Beyond
In this post, I want to share three toys that proved to be a great success with my daughter. All three toys appeared in our house during the first year of her life. Now she is three and still plays with them fondly. These toys make a wonderful Christmas gift.
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.
Me time
Busy parent’s life doesn’t leave much time for us, here are two ideas how to carve that precious relaxation time