*We were kindly sent some Stomp Rocket kits to try, all opinions are our own* We are always big fans of toys or games that kids outside and Stomp Rocket are a firm favourite for us. Their Junior Glow Fun 100% Kid Powered rockets that can have to be blown to be flown are a […]
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It’s the little things that keep cats happy
*As a pet owner one of my jobs is to make sure my pets are healthy and finding things that keep cats happy is important too. We were delighted to review some items that help, from Pet Safe for this blog post. All opinions are our own.* We love our cats but we also love […]
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Sharing a blog post from Rinexii with some simple ways to to introduce environmental issues to children If you care about the planet, it’s likely that you also hope your children will grow to develop that same passion. Even if they don’t grow up to be full time environmentalists, teaching every child to care about […]
READ MOREGot It Learning – fast-paced reading fun games
*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 […]
READ MORELockdown 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 […]
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