Screen Free Childhood – One Year On
This week our four children (7, 5, 3 and 1) will have been screen free for a year. A YEAR! I didn’t tell anyone that I was attempting it, mainly because I was pretty certain that at some point I would quit, and it would have been easier to quit
Home Education – When ‘home’ looks different
When we packed up our home in California in early November I knew that we would be without our stuff for a while. But even
Screen Free Childhood – One Year On
This week our four children (7, 5, 3 and 1) will have been screen free for a year. A YEAR! I didn’t tell anyone that
We Are Coming Home
When we first came to the States, over six years ago, with a couple of suitcases and an *almost* one year old we had no
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Screen Free Childhood – One Year On
This week our four children (7, 5, 3 and 1) will have been screen free for a year. A YEAR! I didn’t tell anyone that
Arlo’s Birth Story – Homebirth
Better late than never right? Over one year later and a fat chunk of COVID-19 ‘staying home’ means that I have finally found time to
Belle’s Rainbow-Unicorn-Dinosaur-Volcano Birthday
Last weekend our sweet girl turned four. FOUR! Weren’t we in London bringing her home to our tiny apartment in Holloway about four minutes ago?
Happy 1st Birthday Freddie
And just like that our second baby is one. Our loving, squishy, happy sweet Freddie bear is ONE. Already. Freddie, it is hard to remember
I’m a Stay at home Mum … Let’s talk about it
Well isn’t this a controversial topic?! If you clicked for a ‘stay at home parent’ vs. ‘working parent’ blood battle then I am sorry to
Recharging and Snow Day fun
And I’m back! A few months ago my laptop died a sudden, sad and painful death. Long story short, it has taken almost three months to
Our Family of FOUR
Freddie turns four months old this week, we have just celebrated four years of marriage and so it feels like a good moment to reflect on our new life
Screen Free Childhood – One Year On
This week our four children (7, 5, 3 and 1) will have been screen free for a year. A YEAR! I didn’t tell anyone that
Arlo’s Birth Story – Homebirth
Better late than never right? Over one year later and a fat chunk of COVID-19 ‘staying home’ means that I have finally found time to
Belle’s Rainbow-Unicorn-Dinosaur-Volcano Birthday
Last weekend our sweet girl turned four. FOUR! Weren’t we in London bringing her home to our tiny apartment in Holloway about four minutes ago?
Happy 1st Birthday Freddie
And just like that our second baby is one. Our loving, squishy, happy sweet Freddie bear is ONE. Already. Freddie, it is hard to remember
A Baby Free Night in Nyack
J and I just celebrated our FIFTH wedding anniversary. FIVE YEARS!? I honestly cannot believe how quickly that has gone by. But I guess that
I’m a Stay at home Mum … Let’s talk about it
Well isn’t this a controversial topic?! If you clicked for a ‘stay at home parent’ vs. ‘working parent’ blood battle then I am sorry to
My Miracle Wedding Dress
Less than five months to go till the wedding and I was yet another dress shop failing to find ‘the perfect dress’ that didn’t cost
Our VERY little bit of London
We know it is underground, small and ‘breakfast in bed’ is no longer a choice … but it was our first home and we loved it. Moving to
The Proposal – November 2012
The Vale Fireworks. The highlight of the winter term and the day had finally come. I LOVE fireworks! Thousands of students huddled around the beautiful lake wrapped
A Baby Free Night in Nyack
J and I just celebrated our FIFTH wedding anniversary. FIVE YEARS!? I honestly cannot believe how quickly that has gone by. But I guess that
I’m a Stay at home Mum … Let’s talk about it
Well isn’t this a controversial topic?! If you clicked for a ‘stay at home parent’ vs. ‘working parent’ blood battle then I am sorry to
My Miracle Wedding Dress
Less than five months to go till the wedding and I was yet another dress shop failing to find ‘the perfect dress’ that didn’t cost
Home Education – When ‘home’ looks different
When we packed up our home in California in early November I knew that we would be without our stuff for a while. But even
Our Big Why – Time Matters
I hear this idea that gets thrown around a lot in the parenting world that it is all about ‘quality time’ with your children. As
Our Big Why – Cultivating Faith
I believe that the best gift that I can give to my children is a foundation of faith, scripture and a childhood of training in
The ‘Big Why’ Series – Why We Homeschool
One of the big reasons I dusted off this old blog was because a good few friends (mainly in the UK) had reached out over
God told me to homeschool… for real
Growing up I knew that I wanted to be a Mum but I figured that it would be in my thirties, after a career –
Why I am not sending her to preschool
Belle is fast approaching three and so lots of people have been asking about school. Well, she actually started about six months ago… at home.
Home Education – When ‘home’ looks different
When we packed up our home in California in early November I knew that we would be without our stuff for a while. But even
Our Big Why – Time Matters
I hear this idea that gets thrown around a lot in the parenting world that it is all about ‘quality time’ with your children. As
Our Big Why – Cultivating Faith
I believe that the best gift that I can give to my children is a foundation of faith, scripture and a childhood of training in
The ‘Big Why’ Series – Why We Homeschool
One of the big reasons I dusted off this old blog was because a good few friends (mainly in the UK) had reached out over
My Minimal Kid’s Closet System
Surprise… keeping on top of the laundry for a family of six can be a LOT. Especially when two of the family members get through
Living in a One Bedroom Apartment with a Toddler
City life with little ones really isn’t for everyone. It is often cramped, always expensive and for most people it involves a whole load of compromises
Making Home… again!
Back in June I packed up our flat in Holloway and today, 4 months later, our things are scheduled to arrive. Don’t even talk to me
We cannot wait to be Home
So, I have my one way ticket to America in a few days time, Belle and I will be on our way to our new home. We
Very Easy Homemade Granola
And it has happened. It was only a matter of time before a few food posts found their way onto Wylie Diaries. So here it is, welcome
6 Tips for living in a small space with a baby
When we announced our pregnancy, the very next question was often whether we were thinking about moving. After all, we were in a small, first
Home Sweet Home
Appreciation of the space that we have. That is my decision. London – you are worth it (for now). Thank you Lord for our lovely
My Minimal Kid’s Closet System
Surprise… keeping on top of the laundry for a family of six can be a LOT. Especially when two of the family members get through
Living in a One Bedroom Apartment with a Toddler
City life with little ones really isn’t for everyone. It is often cramped, always expensive and for most people it involves a whole load of compromises
Making Home… again!
Back in June I packed up our flat in Holloway and today, 4 months later, our things are scheduled to arrive. Don’t even talk to me
We cannot wait to be Home
So, I have my one way ticket to America in a few days time, Belle and I will be on our way to our new home. We
Cute Pastel Outfit Combinations and Ideas to Wear Pastel
Pastels is one of the major trends this season, but many women (including myself) find wearing pastels a challenge. They can wash you out, look too ‘sweet’ or take you back to your children’s years!
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Siân here! Currently spending my days raising our four children (6, 4, 2 and almost 1) in the glorious sunshine in Southern California. Home educating, homemaking and trying my best to serve God right where I am.
I am aware that the world has totally moved on from blogs… I see you, TikTok. That said, I still enjoy a good blog. I feel that browsing someone’s blog is the next best thing to visiting a friend’s home. And with all of our family and many of our friends living on the other side of the world, I want to create the online version of ‘come and pop over for a catch up‘, just without the cup of tea! (Although feel free to bring your own).
Come on in – let’s hang out!
