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Month: May 2019

28thMay201928th May 2019
19

Outdoor Adventures with James Wellbeloved

Family with dog on the left, muddy Springer Spaniel on a log on the right

Hooray for longer days, milder weather and long weekend walks in beautiful surroundings. Our Springer Spaniel, Willow, is in her element when we are walking in the Forest of Dean. May is National Walking month and, to celebrate it, James Wellbeloved asked us to share one of our favourite places for a family walk and… Read More

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22ndMay201922nd May 2019
0

I Cannot Lie

Boy stading by lake throwing a bucket of water

Little boy, I cannot lie to you. I know the status that truth holds, in your beautiful and remarkable mind. It is the greatest imperative, essential for peace of mind, for the world to keep spinning. I know. I love the truth too. I have learned to live with lies, to use them, if I… Read More

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16thMay201920th November 2019
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Lottie Dolls Loyal Companion and Treehouse Review and Giveaway

left side of image shows boy playing with doll with headphones on. Right side shows Loyal companion autistic doll against doll's house.

Lottie Dolls were launched in 2012 and they aim to create dolls which allow children to play – imaginatively and adventurously – and to have fun. Not only are Lottie Dolls sustainably sourced and ethically manufactured, but they are also passionate about making sure their dolls reflect the diversity that children see in real life.… Read More

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13thMay201928th November 2019
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An Adult Autism Diagnosis at 37

Woman hand in hand with boy and girl, looking out over a lake

When I was seven, I had a ruptured appendix that resulted in peritonitis and gangrene. I was in the hospital for a month, had weeks off school, and even when I returned, I could not play outside or do PE (I liked that bit.) While I was in hospital, I received a delivery from my… Read More

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7thMay20197th May 2019
4

La Croix du Vieux Pont – Our Al Fresco Family Holiday

collage of holiday photos from our trip with Al Fresco Holidays

*Al Fresco Holidays gifted our stay at La Croix du Vieux Pont for the purposes of this review. Last month we were lucky enough to be invited to a beautiful campsite in Northern France, courtesy of Al Fresco Holidays. This was a wonderful opportunity for us. We do not have the funds to travel much and… Read More

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I am Danielle and I am an ex-English teacher living on the border between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. I have two children, a boy, 9, who is on the autistic spectrum, and a daughter, 7… read more

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