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Am I in Perimenopause or Just Being Grumpy?

21st October 201921st October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)

Uplifting Teen Gifts Giveaway!

16th October 201920th October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)

Give a Gift that Supports a Charity

7th October 20197th October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)

How to Make Fabric Bunting

2nd September 20194th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)

7 More Easy and Fun Art projects for Kids aged 7+

13th June 201919th August 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)

7 Easy and Fun Art Projects for Kids Aged 7+

6th June 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Am I in Perimenopause or Just Being Grumpy?
Being a Mother of Four

Am I in Perimenopause or Just Being Grumpy?

21st October 201921st October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : menopause peri-menopause perimenopause womens health
Of Irish beaches, movies and romance
South African in Ireland

Of Irish beaches, movies and romance

11th October 201911th October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Ireland Ireland on camera Living in Ireland Riverdance Wexford Wexford beaches
Give a Gift that Supports a Charity
Being a Mother of Four Reviews

Give a Gift that Supports a Charity

7th October 20197th October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : charity Christmas Christmas Gift Guide Christmas gifts Equipp gifts Hectors House tearfund
Pointing at Glory
Being a Mother of Four Faith

Pointing at Glory

1st October 20191st October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Christian eternity faith Heaven jesus
Catan – family boardgame review
Reviews

Catan – family boardgame review

30th September 201930th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : boardgame boardgame review boardgames club catan Family family boardgames games review
Are we there yet? (Activities for the car)
Family Travel Reviews

Are we there yet? (Activities for the car)

21st September 201921st September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : activities for the car car travel Family Travel kids trvel activities road trip
The easiest 3 ingredient ice-cream recipe
Family Food

The easiest 3 ingredient ice-cream recipe

17th September 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : cooking with kids dessert easy desserts easy entertaining homemade ice-cream ice-cream recipe
Save money with less food waste at home
Family Food Meal Plans

Save money with less food waste at home

10th September 201911th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : cooking Family meals Food waste LessWasteIreland Meal planning Menu planning Savings
How to Make Fabric Bunting
Arts and Crafts

How to Make Fabric Bunting

2nd September 20194th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : arts and crafts bunting crafts home made make it yourself
Mysterium Family Boardgame Review
Reviews

Mysterium Family Boardgame Review

29th August 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : ad family boardgames gifted mysterium review
Family Camping at East Creech Farm in Dorset
Family Travel Reviews

Family Camping at East Creech Farm in Dorset

21st August 201916th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : camping camping in dorset campsite dorset family camping UK campsite
Afghan Cookie Recipe
Family Food

Afghan Cookie Recipe

16th August 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : afgan recipe afgans biscuit recipe afgans cookie recipe cookies easy cookie recipe
Ticket to Ride London family board game review.
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Ticket to Ride London family board game review.

14th August 20191st October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : ad boardgame family games gifted product reviews review Ticket to Ride London
9 Pitfalls to Avoid when Camping as a Family. Because I care for your mental health.
Being a Mother of Four Family Travel South African in Ireland

9 Pitfalls to Avoid when Camping as a Family. Because I care for your mental health.

12th August 201912th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : camping camping in dorset dorset family camping Family Travel
Is my eldest old enough to stay on her own?
Being a Mother of Four

Is my eldest old enough to stay on her own?

29th July 201929th July 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Parenting Parenting questions parenting teenagers
Having fun as a Detective with the Master Detective Toolkit by Thames & Kosmos – our review
Reviews

Having fun as a Detective with the Master Detective Toolkit by Thames & Kosmos – our review

22nd July 201922nd July 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Educational toys stem toy Thames and Kosmos Master Detective Kit Toy Review Toys
Why do I find the summer so difficult as a parent?
Being a Mother of Four

Why do I find the summer so difficult as a parent?

4th July 20194th July 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Parenting parenting teenagers summer holidays
Our Rainbocorns Sequin Surprise Review
Reviews

Our Rainbocorns Sequin Surprise Review

28th June 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Collectables Flamingocorn Rainbocorn review Toy Review Zuru Toys
Mother-in-Law 3 Ingredient Cheesecake!
Family Food

Mother-in-Law 3 Ingredient Cheesecake!

27th June 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : cheesecake dessert easy desserts
Leaving South Africa – our interview on South East Radio
South Africa South African in Ireland

Leaving South Africa – our interview on South East Radio

21st June 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : emigration immigrant Immigration South Africa
7 More Easy and Fun Art projects for Kids aged 7+
Arts and Crafts How to...

7 More Easy and Fun Art projects for Kids aged 7+

13th June 201919th August 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Art classes for kids Art lessons Art projects for children Easy art ideas for kids Easy art projects Online art lessons rainy day activities
7 Easy and Fun Art Projects for Kids Aged 7+
Arts and Crafts

7 Easy and Fun Art Projects for Kids Aged 7+

6th June 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : art class art for children art for kids art projects fun art projects keeping kids busy painting rainy day activities simple art ideas summer holidays
Stems® – the flexible 3D maker toy review
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Stems® – the flexible 3D maker toy review

27th May 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : gifted mum blogger parenting blog review stem toy stems
What does it mean to be a ‘good enough’ parent?
Being a Mother of Four

What does it mean to be a ‘good enough’ parent?

22nd May 201919th June 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Parenting parenting teenagers
Some of our favourite South African flavours – your guide to navigating the cuisine!
Family Food Family Travel South African in Ireland

Some of our favourite South African flavours – your guide to navigating the cuisine!

15th May 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : South African Food Travel in South Africa
Election Day in South Africa -Looking back after fifteen years in Ireland
Being a Mother of Four Family Travel South African in Ireland

Election Day in South Africa -Looking back after fifteen years in Ireland

8th May 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : election day emigration Living in Ireland South Africa Travel in South Africa
Barley, Cranberry and Rhubarb Yoghurt Loaf
Family Food Reviews

Barley, Cranberry and Rhubarb Yoghurt Loaf

3rd May 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : baking Barley bread home baking recipe
Red Velvet Cupcakes with NO Red Food Colouring
Family Food Reviews

Red Velvet Cupcakes with NO Red Food Colouring

4th April 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : ad beetroot powder Buy Whole Foods Online red velvet cake red velvet cupcakes
Easy and Quick Oat, Yoghurt and Sunflower Seed Bread
Family Food Reviews

Easy and Quick Oat, Yoghurt and Sunflower Seed Bread

29th March 20193rd May 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : ad Buy Whole Foods Online gifted oat bread oat yogurt and sunflower seed bread sunflowerseeds
Some of the (well) hidden perks of having a teenager
Being a Mother of Four

Some of the (well) hidden perks of having a teenager

24th March 201927th March 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Parenting parenting teenagers positives of having a teenager
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
As I Grow as a Writer...

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

14th March 201914th March 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : blogging Thank you
How to draw the human face
Arts and Crafts How to...

How to draw the human face

27th February 201916th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : art art class art lesson drawing faces faces in proportion how to draw learn to draw leonardo da vinci online art lesson sketch Sketching tips for drawing
Struggling with my Teens, Tweens and their Screens plus 18 tips for safe screen usage
Being a Mother of Four How to...

Struggling with my Teens, Tweens and their Screens plus 18 tips for safe screen usage

14th February 20192nd April 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : children and technology children online internet safety for children safe internet usage Screen time screen usage for kids tips on internet safety for children
A long weekend in Venice – part three
Being a Mother of Four Family Travel

A long weekend in Venice – part three

25th January 201919th August 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Europe Italy Long weekend in Venice Travel Travel Blogging Venice Weekend in Venice
Reducing Stress by Learning the difference between Urgent Tasks and Important Tasks
Being a Mother of Four

Reducing Stress by Learning the difference between Urgent Tasks and Important Tasks

23rd January 20199th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : big family destress organisation overwhelmed planning scheduling
A long weekend in Venice – day 2
Family Travel

A long weekend in Venice – day 2

16th January 201925th January 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Boat tour Boat trip Burano Island tour Long weekend in Venice Murano Torcello Venetian island tour Venice Venice day two
A Long Weekend trip to Venice Italy
Family Travel

A Long Weekend trip to Venice Italy

9th January 201917th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Italy Three nights in Venice Travel Venice Weekend in Venice
Easy Peasy Homemade Fudge Recipe
Family Food

Easy Peasy Homemade Fudge Recipe

1st November 20186th September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : candy fudge fudge recipe homemade recipe sweets
The day I gave my car to a thief
Being a Mother of Four

The day I gave my car to a thief

16th October 201810th May 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : campus life car theft life choices student life student mission wisdom
15 things that are good to know about having a cervical check
Being a Mother of Four

15 things that are good to know about having a cervical check

2nd October 201810th May 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : cervical check cervical screening pap smear womens health
A Day at Altamont Gardens
Being a Mother of Four

A Day at Altamont Gardens

11th September 201819th August 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Altamont Gardens Carlow children Children and travel Day's out Ireland Europe Family Travel humour Ireland Living in Ireland motherhood Parenting Travel Wexford
15 Ways to Fight the Overwhelm
Being a Mother of Four

15 Ways to Fight the Overwhelm

27th June 201819th August 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : feeling overwhelmed
Drawing with Oil Pastels – Some Tips for Beginners
Arts and Crafts

Drawing with Oil Pastels – Some Tips for Beginners

19th April 201823rd September 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : art Drawing Drawing course Drawing Landscapes Drawing still lifes Drawing with Oil Pastels Liberty on the Lighter Side
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain – using the book to teach others how to draw
Arts and Crafts Reviews

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain – using the book to teach others how to draw

19th March 20181st October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Betty Edwards Book review Drawing Drawing course Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Drawing Potraits Self portrait
Drawing Dogs – some Tips, Tricks and Tools
Arts and Crafts

Drawing Dogs – some Tips, Tricks and Tools

12th March 201822nd October 2018 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : Animal Portraiture Art course Chalk pastels coloured pencils Dogs Drawing Drawing Animals Drawing charcoal Drawing Pets illustration Online art lessons Online drawing lessons Sketching
Today is NOT all about Doing, but Being
Being a Mother of Four

Today is NOT all about Doing, but Being

2nd February 201829th June 2018 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : cofee Family life's purpose meaning more precious than gold poem Tired
On going Self Hosted on my Blog with SiteGround
About Blogging Reviews

On going Self Hosted on my Blog with SiteGround

6th December 20179th May 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : ad blogging building a blog into a business building a website Siteground Website upgrade wordpress
‘broad bean’ and other edible body shapes…?
Being a Mother of Four Family Food

‘broad bean’ and other edible body shapes…?

11th September 20173rd July 2018 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : body shapes diets featured malnutrition poverty South Africa tearfund
10 beautiful gifts that make me grateful
Faith

10 beautiful gifts that make me grateful

31st August 20171st October 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : beauty cleaning dirt featured Gratitude humour Parenting relationships soul searching ugliness
Forget Keeping up with the Kardashians, the Joneses or Anybody else for that matter…
Being a Mother of Four

Forget Keeping up with the Kardashians, the Joneses or Anybody else for that matter…

23rd August 20179th May 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : 1970's documentaries charityshop fancy dress featured mumwhoblogs nomakeup non-trend follower vlogging when a mum does a haul YouTubers
The Cost of Children vs the Value of Children?
Being a Mother of Four

The Cost of Children vs the Value of Children?

27th July 201719th September 2018 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : Cost of children vs value of children family planning four children mother of four pregnancy choices
May I suggest some Design Improvements in children?
Being a Mother of Four

May I suggest some Design Improvements in children?

4th July 201719th September 2018 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : babies children featured Hunger pain Parenting teenagers Tired toddlers
Fear, Anxiety and Worry- the three false lovers I’m breaking-up with.
Being a Mother of Four Faith Grief and Loss

Fear, Anxiety and Worry- the three false lovers I’m breaking-up with.

30th June 201723rd January 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : bereavement disease hope illness peace perfect love sick child truth
26 South African sights you will never see in Ireland.
Family Travel South African in Ireland

26 South African sights you will never see in Ireland.

30th April 201728th February 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : Cape Town Children and travel Culture Europe Garden Route Ireland Karoo Kimberley South Africa
When Can I Resign from being a Parent?
Being a Mother of Four

When Can I Resign from being a Parent?

4th October 201610th May 2019 By : Liberty Henwick
Tagged in : arguments children Exploring Faith heartbreak injury Master craftsman Parenting teenagers
Uplifting Teen Gifts Giveaway!
Being a Mother of Four

Uplifting Teen Gifts Giveaway!

16th October 201920th October 2019 By : Liberty on the Lighter Side - (LoLS)
Tagged in : giveaway

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