*This is a review post. I was kindly sent some skincare to try* I have upped my skincare game in the last year or so, to try and keep my skin looking and feeling good. I have found a routine that is simple and effective facial cleansing with Clarins skincare and it works well for […]
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Finding Moments of Calm as a busy mum
*This is a collaborative post. I was kindly sent an item to try* As a busy working mum, finding moments of calm can be a little tricky. I often find that my needs are last in a long queue. Some of that is normal, but my rule is “if I am not ok, and I […]
READ MOREGames to play at home. Ideas from MentalUp
MentalUP is a great app that we love, and they have come up with some ideas for games to play to keep everyone busy… During lockdown and social distancing, it is impossible to bring children together on playdates with their friends, so here is a list of games, including some old-school, nostalgic games to play […]
READ MOREThe Good Life Game – self-sustaining family fun…
It’s not often we come across a family game that I will admit to enjoying but The Good Life game has landed in our family home and it’s one that has amused and entertained us and even I will admit it’s a lot of fun to play. Use your wheelbarrow to move around the board […]
READ MOREBeautiful silk scarves from Fox & Chave
*This is a review post, I was kindly sent an item to try* I have my own rather unique sense of style and dress for how I feel works for me. Fox & Chave make the most beautiful unique items and silk scarves that really appeal to me, and my tastes. Since 2001, Fox & […]
READ MORECatipilla cat scratch post – saving the furniture from cats
This is a review post. We were kindly sent a cat scratch post to share about* “Dear Layla, we love you, but we don’t love the way you attack our carpet and that you think our sofa is your personal scratch zone so we have added a Catipilla cat scratch post to our home“ If […]
READ MOREMeal Plan Monday – Snack Attacks
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
READ MOREHandy craft and creative sites for kids
I thought I would share some handy craft and creative sites that we love and have found very useful. As a homeschool parent who is not terribly crafty or creative, I am always looking for sites and resources to help me keep my kids amused, and satisfying their need to make, create, and learn. Sometimes […]
READ MOREEton Mess Semifreddo with Shaken Udder
*This is a collaborative post* This Shaken Udder Recipe for Eton Mess Semifreddo is easy and really delicious and a proper summery treat and takes a traditional recipe for Eton Mess to the next level. We are big fans of Shaken Udder in our house, so we are always keen to find ways to enjoy […]
READ MOREMeal plan Monday – using up leftovers
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
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