*this is a review post, we were kindly sent some Got It Learning cards to review and share about* As a homeschooling parent, I am always on the lookout for fun activities to help with learning and these fun card games from Got It Learning are a great addition to your learning resources and are […]
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Lockdown 3 Diaries – week 2 and this is really it.
Lockdown diaries week 2 and this is really it. We shared our first week of Lockdown 3 diaries last week and we keep calm and carry on. We are back in it.. The whole of the UK in one form or another is now under “stay at home” rules for the duration. Some people think […]
READ MOREHow to Build a Strong Bond with Your Cat
There are many reasons why so many of us have and love cats; not only can they help reduce stress and anxiety, but cats are also notorious for being independent and mostly low maintenance. When bringing a cat into the home, it’s normal to want to build a strong connection with them, so here are […]
READ MOREWhat 2020 taught me – perspective.
In late December 2019, I was watching the news coming from South East Asia about a mysterious virus causing cases of pneumonia in China, and I told the husband “that doesn’t look good, I hope it doesn’t cause problems”. We spent time in Singapore when the “original” SARS virus was an issue, so we both […]
READ MORELockdown 3 Diaries week 1 done. Are we are ok?
Lockdown 3 and week 1 done, but are we ok? I shared last week about Lockdown 3. We are back in it.. The whole of the UK in one form or another is now under “stay at home” rules for the duration. Some people think it’s for a few weeks, I am inclined to be […]
READ MOREChange of season and the changing housing market
*This is a collaborative post sharing about why we are thinking about the changing housing market and our future plans, that we hope is helpful* Our future and where we plan to live is always slightly fluid for us as a family. We currently live in London but as life has changed and with the […]
READ MORE1000 hours outside – getting outside every day
My boy is happiest in two settings – when he is dancing, and when he is getting outside exploring nature and burning off energy. We try to get outside every day, even if it’s just for a walk or cycle every day and we try to get outside and enjoy nature and explore as a […]
READ MORELife in Lockdown – here we go again?
I am not sure if I was naive, if we were all naive, thinking that we wouldn’t face life in lockdown again, but here we are, here we go again. Less than a week into 2021 as we all hold our breath to see what the year brings, our Prime Minister brought us back in […]
READ MOREMOT & Car Care Tips For Everyone
*This is a collaborative post sharing why getting your car MOT done in a timely manner can save you time and hassle. We hope it’s helpful* I don’t know about you, but I have a list of things that need to be kept track of and checked, either annually or sometimes more often. On my […]
READ MOREHow to start playing hockey – a guide for parents & kids
*I loved playing hockey at school, and hope that this collaborative post is helpful, if you have children who are interested in learning to play* If your child is starting to show an interest in hockey, you’ve got good reason to feel encouraged, as playing hockey is an especially child-friendly pastime. Hockey – or “field […]
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