We were kindly asked by Camp Beaumont to share about them and why we love their daycare camps for our kids. All opinions are our own. Camp Beaumont Day Camps have been caring for children for 40 years and part and parcel of the school holiday calendar. Much-loved by parents, guardians and grandparents, we provide […]
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Did you know cats can have allergies too?
Do you know that cats can have allergies too? I didn’t until recently. I knew cats could get asthma but it never crossed my mind that they could struggle with similar issues that humans face, and be allergic to things. Until our cat came home with an inexplicably swollen face one day and started sneezing, […]
READ MOREKeeping sane when supermarket shopping with kids
Here’s the thing, supermarket shopping with kids is a form of torture for me. I love my children, but loathe shopping with them. Always have, and still do. When they were tiny and could be take in a pushchair or plopped into the trolley seat and couldn’t talk to ask for things, it was a […]
READ MORETwenty Years – Looks like we made it?
They say that marriage is hard work. Before I got married I didn’t believe that. Twenty years in, I now know it’s true. Today, twenty years ago. We got married. We agreed to do life together. We actually did it twice… I guess I would say that we have grown up. Twenty years. Two qualifications, […]
READ MOREPush Poppers – strangely addictive
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some Push Poppers to try* If you are someone who loves bubble wrap and popping it, then you will love Push Poppers. Made of soft silicone and designed in eye catching and bright colours, they are fun to play with and very cathartic and calming without […]
READ MOREAl-fresco dining essentials for the summer
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some items but all opinions are our own. We hope our tips for Al-fresco dining is helpful* Summer is coming and it’s the season for picnics and eating outside and embracing the better weather. I am only a fan of picnics and eating outside if it’s […]
READ MORELockdown restrictions ending again? Where we are at.
Lockdown restrictions ending again? Where we, personally at? A year ago, the country was in lockdown. These past few months have felt like a bit of groundhog day. Lockdown ish November, December was a bit of a twilight zone, Christmas was canceled (not that we had any plans), and then lockdown again in January. Now, […]
READ MORELateral Flow tests – how to test for Covid19 at home
As we ride out the storm that is Covid19 we are doing our best to stick to the rules in place to stop the virus spreading and keep ourselves and other people safe. During the last lockdown we shielded our daughter and this time round she’s safely back at school but as part of her […]
READ MOREDigital Easter Egg Hunt 2021 with Learning Resources UK
*This Digital Easter Egg Hunt post is in collaboration with Learning Resources UK* This Easter why not try something different and fun when in real life Easter Egg hunts can’t happen as easily. As a home school family we are big fans of Learning Resources UK and the amazing range of education resources they have […]
READ MOREMascne – tips and tricks to avoid it.
Maskne, mascne, or, as dermatologists call them, acne mechanica are different kinds of skin breakouts caused or triggered by the facemasks we all have to wear at the moment. We all have to wear face masks due to Covid19 so it makes sense that we learn to live with them as best we can. There […]
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