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Motherhood

2016, let’s do this!

Happy new year friends! Georgie and I are still pretending we’re on holiday, at least until Monday when he has to go back to school and we will no longer be able to pretend. This time after Christmas I always feel as though my emotions have been tossed in a blender that won’t stop. The blues hit me hard as I don’t want the holidays to end but then I get excited about getting back to real life and our daily routine and being productive and getting on with stuff, which is always a good thing for slightly tense, controlling and stressed out persons such as myself. Ha!

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January 9, 2016 by
Motherhood

It’s Christmas!

It’s Christmas Eve! And I am staring at lists of things to do, half-watching Christmas cartoons with Georgie and waiting for papa to bring home lunch so I can get started on those cookies, which we made bright and early this morning for Santa. Christmas music has been playing non-stop, family members have been coming and going all day in preparation for tomorrow’s feast and we’re all looking forward to tonight’s traditional family gathering at my parent’s house. My mum will be cooking, the kids will be rehearsing their annual Christmas Day show while the rest will probably be fighting over which movie we should all watch. Hooray for Christmas!!!

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December 24, 2015 by
home and design

Christmas table arrangements

I have some basic ideas about how I want to arrange this year’s Christmas table. They all consist of simple, effective and practical details. There will be quite a few of us so I’ll want to save on table space but if you’re having a small gathering by all means go all out and fill that baby up with candles, vases of flowers and twigs and other decorative pieces! Take a look at the pictures that are inspiring me and whatever you do don’t forget about the kids! I can’t wait for Georgie and his cousins to see their little table setup, inspired by the last picture.

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December 17, 2015 by
Music

Alternative Christmas mixed tape

I’ll be hosting Christmas Day this year. My big fat family of over 12 people and of course papa’s will be coming over and the only reason I am not completely freaking out is simply because almost everyone has agreed to cook and/or bake something. Much to my delight this also means that I can spend a bit more time sorting out table arrangements, decorations, kids’ activities and other details. Don’t worry, I’m not fooling myself that this will be easy but at least I am half-prepared because I have an awesome playlist ready and we all know that music makes everything better. So if I end up f***** up the ham and not buying enough napkins, we’ll be happy enough dancing to this alternative Christmas mixed tape.

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December 14, 2015 by
on our island

Cyprus Christmas gift guide: For kids

1. Shopping for newborns or babies can be difficult but not so much when these original handmade mobiles are available by Anna Koumoushi. More designs in stock/click here to find out where to buy 2. BBWolf whoever you are, can you please make something in my size? Adorable dresses and coats handmade in Cyprus/19, Nikitara Street, Nicosia (opposite Wargaming) and at The Birdhouse Etc 3. My sister’s making Georgie a beanbag for Christmas but if she weren’t this one by Flexa would be under the Christmas tree/ 28 Octovriou St, Engomi, Nicosia/Tel: 22-421900 4. These magnetic games are the perfect developmental gift for ages 3 and up and also perfect for long drives. Much more can be found at the Brainkid Toys Educational Toy Centre where they also have a 20% discount going on until January 9/ order online or 43-45 Arch. Makariou III & Stylianou Lena (Mesa Geitonia Street)Limassol 5. Award-winning construction toys and building bricks Morphun would make any kid happy and there are so many designs to chose from. Available at BrightKidz Educational Toys/ 33 Arch Makariou III Ave, Nisou-Dali, Nicosia or contact via Facebook 6. For your little one who wants to be like mummy and daddy who spend too much time at the petrol station. Available from Mistingas Wonderland / 185 Arch Makariou G, Limassol 7. Perhaps this particular doll isn’t appropriate for young ones but older kids who love the character of Edward Scissorhands will love this gift. Other handmade stuffed dolls and teddies are available at Lash Dolls/78 C Digeni Akrita Ave (next to Napolitana confectionery)Nicosia 8. The most perfect illustrated cookbook for kids by the amazing Ioanna Philippou. And the best part is that the pages are laminated! Brilliant! / Available at SOBE/5a Nicocreontos St, Nicosia 9. Visiting a family with kids and not sure what to take? Go for sweets and chocolates! But tell the parents not to worry too much because this hamper for little ones is full of organic goodies!/ Available from Be Natural/ 44C Larnacos Avenue, Aglantzia, Nicosia 10. Cute wooden bowties available in a range of colours from Aden.com.cy/ 285, Franklin Roosevelt, Limassol.

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December 11, 2015 by

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