Who is Rainy Day Mum
I’m Cerys Parker, a stay at home mum to J and T my two little monkeys, we live in the East of England. I’m a former Sea Turtle Biologist where I worked in Greece and Costa Rica and secondary school teacher, yes I’ve been both before becoming a stay at home mum which I insist is the hardest but most rewarding job I have ever had.
I’m a Hands on Mum, playing, cooking, crafting and exploring on the floor and out and about with J and T as well as creating a playful learning environment at home that will, lead them to have a life long love of learning and to remember their childhoods with fondness and for the fun times we have spent together as a family.
I share these activities and others that are easy to do, require little set up time (I know how hard it is to set up something with 2 children running around your feet) and are fun for babies, toddlers or preschoolers with the aim of making every day fun what ever the weather is outside the window.
Photographs from Malcolm Woolf Photography on Facebook
Why Rainy Day Mum?
So why am I called Rainy Day Mum – well have you ever visited the UK? It Rains – A LOT – so Rainy Day Mum seemed a great name for a site for a mum from the UK.
Initially based around indoor activities (like I said it Rains a LOT in the UK and it was hard getting outdoors with a tiny baby and an adventurous toddler in the rain) Rainy Day Mum has grown and expanded and now spans
Creating, Playing, Exploring and Learning
I also try and share some parenting titbits, home organisation ideas and family fun that will help make your life a little easier and have worked for us.
Where else can you find Rainy Day Mum?
I hope you enjoying reading the blog and I love reading your comments (I try and respond to as many as I can). Please also come and follow us we are on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest and have a way that you can subscribe via e-mail (link on the right hand side).
If you would like to contact me – you can use my contact us page where there is a form or why not e-mail me at info@rainydaymum.co.uk.
What to start with?
Here are a few great posts to start off with from our archieves…..
35 Activities for Babies and Young Toddlers
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Thought this may be a good one to add.
No cook playdough reciepe
Quick rhubarb biscuit crumble
Ingredients
250g plain flour
50g salt
140ml water
1 – 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
Few drops of food colouring (optional)
Preparation method
1. Mix together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the water and oil.
2. Knead well until mixture is smooth about 10 mins. You might need to add a bit more flour or water until the consistency is smooth but not sticky. (i use my food mixer with plastic bread dough blades attached)
3. Add food colouring and knead until the colour is fully blended.
4. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until chilled enough to use.
Wanting to let you know I have nominated you for a blog award! Here is a link to check it out!!
http://fulltimesahm.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/versatile-blogger-award/
Thank you so much for that. I’m so happy that people read what I write about.
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Cerys, Thank you for stopping by my blog. I just love what I am finding here on your wonderful blog!!
Lisa x
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Hi RDM,
Just thought I’d let you know that I’ve added your links to a couple of noticeboards in Netmums plus a very verbal recommendations too.
I’ve got piccies of Olympic pizza & will be making them again for Para-olympics. Let me know if you want them x
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Cerys, Thanks for telling us “your story!” And for sharing those lovely smiles from your children. I enjoy your blog and share it with my readers quite a bit! Hope your 2013 will bring sunshine and lots more smiles:)
Thanks for sharing this wonderful post! Keep up the good work!