Name A Day for Save the Children

February 24, 2012 By DorkyMum in Activism Tags: 66Cities, A Life Free from Hunger, Activism, campaigning, child hunger, malnutrition, Name A Day, Save the Children 9 Comments

I tried really hard when we were away last week to stay offline and not be constantly checking my emails or updating my status on Facebook. DorkyDad did the same and I’m sure that helped us really relax and enjoy ourselves.

I couldn’t help turning my phone on for a sneaky wee peek online last Wednesday though, when I knew that Save the Children were launching Name A Day as the next phase of their No Child Born to Die campaign. I was thrilled to see coverage of the launch in a prominent position on the BBC and Guardian websites, as well as ALL OVER Twitter and Facebook!
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A Happy Dorky Holiday

February 23, 2012 By DorkyMum in Family, Travel Tags: Caribbean, holidays, parenting, Travel, Turks and Caicos, vacations 11 Comments

The swimsuits and shorts have all been washed and put away… the photos are up on Facebook… and most of my tan fell off in the shower this morning. Yup. Our holiday is officially over.

But what a holiday it was. One of those weeks that leaves you feeling relaxed, happy, and so very, very lucky.
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The Beach Debris Family

February 22, 2012 By DorkyMum in Photography, Travel Tags: art, art installation, beach, beach art, Photography, sculpture, Travel, Turks and Caicos 9 Comments

I’m planning to do a proper post about our lovely family holiday in the next few days, but in the meantime here are a few of pics of one of my favourite finds of the trip…

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Project 52: Week 7

February 21, 2012 By DorkyMum in Photography, Travel Tags: 52 Week Project, 7/52, beach holiday, Photography, Project 52, sunshine, Travel, Turks and Caicos, vacation 1 Comment

I’m running a week behind on my 52 Week project… but I have a good excuse!

Sea, sun, and sandy toes.

Guest Post: Drawing with Children

February 18, 2012 By DorkyMum in Guest Posts Tags: art, arts and crafts, children's art, children's drawing, drawing, Emily Quinton, kids art, painting, parenting, toddler activities 4 Comments

I am very excited indeedy to have a guest post from the lovely Emily Quinton on the blog today. Emily somehow finds the time to look after her three beautiful children, work as a brilliant wedding and family photographer, and run a parenting blog called The Start Up Wife. She tweets as @EmilyQuinton and has a sparkly new Facebook page here – so go and say hello after you’ve read this post about drawing with children.

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