You might know what a superfood is but have you heard of these superfoods? This guest post by By Kash Atwal, co-founder of Operate is definitely enlightening and you might learn about a superfood or two you didn’t know existed. If asked to name a superfood, you might go for Blueberries or Broccoli. How about […]
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How to love maths
I have always been a little stressed with maths as a subject, but as a home education mum I have had to face my fears and this guest post on how to love maths Jon Goga, math tutor and founder of BrainySpinach Math is helpful for anyone who, like me, doesn’t think they can master […]
READ MOREWin a property development training package with propertyCEO
This is a collaborative post with propertyCEO. I must admit property development is not something I have ever considered trying but I do have friends who have been and continue to be successful in that area. I always thought it was only certain people that had the skills and finances to manage it. But propertyCEO […]
READ MOREGet experience before you make career choices.
This is a collaborative post sharing some thoughts on work experience, career choices and internships as we help our oldest child navigate her future. It’s hard to believe that my daughter is facing making choices about her future, and is growing up. It seems like only yesterday her most complicated life choice was what socks […]
READ MORECamping is not a holiday
Or at least for me, camping is not a holiday. Before you read further, please note that I am very happy if you love camping, if you enjoy it, if it’s the option you choose for holidays. If you make it work for you and your family and love it, then I am delighted for […]
READ MOREWhy I love Tiktok but my kids aren’t allowed…
It’s no secret that I love Tiktok. When it first came out, I was very scoffing about it. Another social media site, full of silly videos and people prancing around. I also heard things about data sharing and safety so wasn’t that keen. Then Covid lockdown hit and one evening in about the April of […]
READ MOREOur summer holiday routine 2022
Sharing our summer holiday routine, which probably looks a lot different to other people’s routines. Read on for why. Most people relish the idea of the summer holiday, that long break between school terms. I hear my friends and colleagues talking about being able to relax, no school, no homework, no rushing around to activities. […]
READ MOREHow To Create A Cat Friendly Home.
There are lots of things you need to do to create a cat friendly home, and getting a new kitten or adopting a cat is a big step. It’s something we have done three times now, and most recently with the newest edition to the house of Cats, Kids and Chaos… Thankfully Cats Protection have […]
READ MOREEnter Tabitha, making us smile again.
Meet Tabitha. She is waking me up very early, and annoying Jasper, but she is also making us smile again. The loss of a beloved pet is something I knew we would have to face at some point, as Layla grew older. Despite her incredibly rocky start to life and health issues, she lived a […]
READ MORESave me from mosquito bites?
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Moskinto who I think may just be able to save me from mosquito bites. I loathe mosquitos. I actually don’t understand what their point is. Why do they exist? I am sure there is a reason but it seems to be their main mission in life to […]
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