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Running with rheumatoid arthritis compression stockings

Running with rheumatism; compression stockings My faithful readers may have understood that I am chronically ill. I am, unfortunately, a rheumatoid arthritis patient and for me that mainly means that I have to be mindful of my health at all times. Besides horseback riding, which I do almost daily, I also love running. The latter […]

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How to prepare for your first talk

How to prepare for your first speaking engagement? In fifth grade he is now – the oldest-and may be his first talk give. Today. It’s not just a little story, no all the way with presentation, videos and questions afterwards. It is not about a grade yet, but an assessment is included. For weeks he […]

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Growing up dutch

Growing up dutch Last week the hashtag ‘Growing up dutch’ was trending topic on social media. Several typical Dutch memories were shared about growing up in the Netherlands. Many of those things are so ingrained that you wouldn’t even recognize them as typically Dutch. I really enjoyed following this hashtag on twitter. So herewith a […]

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Help my toddler has a hobby

Help, my toddler has a hobby! It's that time again, my toddler has a hobby. One that makes me bend my teeth, clean and tidy up. It doesn't make me very happy but she finds it hilarious. I suspect you will recognize this hobby if you have experience with toddlers.

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Which curtains can you use for which room in the house?

Which curtains can you use for which room in the house? Slats, blinds, or folding curtains. There is so much choice in curtains, but which function has which curtain and what fits in which room of the house?? I went looking. Now that the evenings are getting shorter

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Yes I am chronically ill

Yes, I am chronically ill. No, you don’t see it Yes, I am chronically ill. No, you can’t see anything about me. Mostly that I occasionally walk like a penguin or have a little trouble with my hands or arm. But everyone can have that sometimes. I know how to hide it pretty well and […]

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What made me happy 27

What made me happy 27 The first ‘What made me happy’ of 2016. Number 27 already. The last weekend of the vacations and all the festivities are over for now too. We had a nice week, the little guy stayed over, I enjoyed a few days with just my girl and we had some fun […]

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Warm and fashionable into winter

Warm and fashionable into winter Staying warm and fashionable in winter should not be difficult? And not just a nice winter coat, the warm sweaters, tights, scarves and hats can also come out of the closet again! But how do we keep looking a little nice with all those clothes on? A cozy time

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Reading together with miffy puzzle books and see-through books

Reading together with miffy: puzzle books and see-through books Reading together, than cozy with miffy! Today is the last day of the National Read Aloud Days and of course reading aloud is something we do every day. How nice to read together with your child and with miffy? There are three new miffy books available!

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Dutch people massively looking for Black Friday Deals

Dutch people looking for Black Friday Deals en masse Tomorrow, November 23 is Black Friday. A day that is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. Dutch people search online more than ever for discount promotions around this day. This is according to figures from Blackfridaydeals.now.

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