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Three Days of Family Fun in Carmarthenshire

Post author:littlesnippets
Post published:July 2, 2024
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Where do I even begin with this post? A trip down memory lane for a bit of context is probably the best place to start. I actually lived in Carmarthenshire until I was five years old, and I have the most wonderful memories of this time of my life. The memories are hazy but I remember how very green it was, and how calm and peaceful it felt. I remember playing in streams with my brother and sister. The sheep field that my garden backed onto. Simple, happy times. When I think about the childhood I want to give my children, it is these memories that I think of and try to recreate. But as we all know, sometimes our childhood memories can turn out to be very rose tinted and so when the opportunity came up for us to spend some time in Carmarthenshire I had everything crossed that it would be as I remembered. That I hadn’t over romanticised how green and calm it was. (more…)

Do you even have a Prefrontal Cortex though?

Post author:HannaWilliams94
Post published:November 28, 2023
Post category:On My Mind
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Did you know that our brains aren’t fully developed until we reach the age of around 25? I learnt this fact recently and it totally blew my (now fully developed) mind. The last part of our brains to finish developing is called the Prefrontal Cortex, and it’s the part in charge of problem solving, impulse control, reasoning and perseverance. Basically it’s the bit of our brain that helps us to make good, rational, well thought out decisions. So up until around this age, we really are just stumbling through life, doing the best we can – with a not totally developed brain. (more…)

More Delightful with Dates | Ice Cream Edition

Post author:littlesnippets
Post published:July 19, 2023
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It’s been such a pleasure to collaborate with Natural Delights on a few videos over the last six months, and I’m especially excited to tell you about the latest episode of More Delightful With Dates. Previously I have made brownies and breakfast bars using dates for natural sugar and great added nutrients too, and both recipes turned out brilliantly. However, I was slightly more apprehensive to be making… ice cream! I knew the dates would give the ice cream a delicious flavour, but I had less high hopes for my ice cream making abilities – particularly as I don’t own an ice cream maker. (more…)

A Nutritious Breakfast for the Whole Family

Post author:littlesnippets
Post published:January 24, 2023
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Over the last few years, I’ve slipped into the bad habit of skipping breakfast. Our mornings before school can be so hectic and with so many things to remember for the children, I often forget to eat until much later on – when I suddenly realise I’m ravenous! But this year I am determined to get back into the habit of eating breakfast. It’s one of my New Years goals, and so far I am doing pretty well. Our mornings are still chaos, and I know that’s unlikely to change, so I’m finding ways to make breakfast an easy, manageable part of my routine. One of the best ways I’ve found to do this, is to prepare things which I can grab and eat on the go. I’ve been trying out various recipes, finding things which we all like, and I’m going to share one of my favourites with you now. (more…)

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Gift Guide 2022 | Mindful Edition

Post author:littlesnippets
Post published:December 2, 2022
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It can be hard to know what to buy for the adults in your life. Buying for children, especially my own, I find quite simple. But choosing gifts for adults is a whole other ball game. One thing that I think we could all do with a little more of in our lives, is mindfulness. And by that I mean taking time to slow down, looking after our own needs and indulging in little luxuries. So here I have put together a collection of gift ideas that you could give to someone this Christmas to facilitate a moment of slowing down, and enjoying small luxuries that they might not usually indulge in.

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Gift Guide 2022 | For the Kids

Post author:littlesnippets
Post published:December 1, 2022
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Well here we are again, Christmas is creeping up on us at an alarming speed, which can only mean one thing here – it’s Gift Guide season!

I’m keeping it simple this year and in this post you will find a selection of things that we either already own and love, or that have been highly requested by my own children this year. I have linked everything within the post, all links are in pink text so should be easy enough to spot.

Of course, all children have different interests and tastes, but I hope that you will find a glimmer of inspiration within this post. So without anymore rambling from me, let’s get into it: (more…)