What I loved this year – Poem by Little A

So proud of my little contemporary poet. She was asked to write a piece on what she had learned in Y4. She chose to write this poem. What I loved this year I love a jolly good mime, unfortunately it always seems to take lots of time. When the volcanos burst, they do not need to be nursed. From the French country of destiny, there needs to be known an identity. He will want a flashback story, but...

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Recoma Costume, children’s luxurious fancy dress and accessories

Recoma Costume is made to order, luxury couture children's costumes and special occasion wear. Think Venetian carnival costumes, hand-made beautiful costumes and accessories in precious fabrics, for magical dressing up and fancy dress parties. Remove the accessories and you are left with a exquisite formal party dress. The Recoma Costume was delivered to us in a black box, like a secret treasure...

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Easter Hats and Easter Bonnet Parade are serious business!

{@ Little Scandinavian, Little A at her Easter Hat Parade where smiling was obviously not allowed!} Every year is the same. Last minute you realise only too late it's that time of the year again. Where cardboard, yellow ribbon and Easter Chick decoration should merge into one beautiful creation for a head, literarily by itself and in no time. Little A is never standing a chance in the Hat Parade...

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Little A’s turning 9 today -Happy Birthday!

On her way to school this morning, with a tray filled with freshly baked chocolate cup cakes. Her ponytail swinging from side to side as she skipped along the footpath. Never saw the sun shining so bright -She's 9 today! This morning she woke up and was a year older. Something happened overnight. Did she grow? Somehow she suddenly seemed even more composed and responsible than before. While I...

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Wholegrain Goodness by Havre Fras to improve math grades

Several studies suggest that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. And a Harvard Medical School study found that people who eat whole-grain cereals every morning are among those most likely to see the health benefits. Another more worrying study found that an estimated 40% of children go to school without breakfast. The same study reviled: Students who eat breakfasts have a...

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Children’s beautiful beach and swimwear by Stella Cove

Stella Cove is a collection of high-end beachwear for children and women, stocked at selected boutiques worldwide. The Swedish designer is based in the USA and takes her inspiration from a relaxed and cool beach life. Little A has the Kravitz one-piece tank swimsuit with tropical parrot print. Subtle ruching at chest and criss-cross straps at back. Lovely design, exceptional great fit combined...

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Little A is 8 years old today -wearing the most gorgeous dress!

Our darling A is 8 years old today and we are celebrating with cake, presents and sunshine! Now going out for a family meal at our local Italian restaurant, dressed in a dream of a dress by Leopold and Livia. Hope you all had a bit of sunshine today! © Little Scandinavian

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Winter has finally settled – Snow in London

The girls were outdoors playing all day, even long after dark, sledging, making snowman and snow angels and of course having a snowball fight. Although Little A is enjoying the attacking part far more than being attacked herself... @ Little Scandinavian Now, all fingers crossed for minus degrees and closed schools tomorrow so we can enjoy this!

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Behind the scenes at the Julia Boggio Studio

Julia Boggio is one of London's most loved family portrait studio specialising in pregnancy, newborn, kids and family photography. This is the place where everyone becomes a superstar; from when you first book your appointment, to when you walk through the door, and throughout the photography session to the end result seen in print. You'll leave with a feeling you've been in a magazine shoot for...

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Halloween – a spooky night with Irish origin

In Norway the whole tradition of Halloween is fairly new and not very well established. So Halloween in London a year ago was our first! The girls had a fantastic evening and both were eager to repeat the spooky celebration. This year Halloween was celebrated Wednesday 31st of October and we were invited to a friends house for a Halloween costume party. There was fun games like "Apple Bobbing"...

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