Lockdown has been interesting, for many people. It’s been tough, it’s been heartbreaking, it’s been physically and mentally challenging and it doesn’t have a real end in sight. I thought a little tongue in cheek but truthful humor might be in order, and ten things I have learned about my family Lockdown, seems an appropriate […]
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Getting kids in the kitchen with Shane the Chef
*This is a review and giveaway post* As a parent, teaching my kids to cook is a priority. Getting kids in the kitchen is something I make a point of doing and have always done, from when they were small. Watching me, helping me, learning, and doing things like cooking, baking, food preparation, and also […]
READ MOREOur week in photos – keep calm, it was half term…
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. So apparently it was half term this week. To be honest, although the teen stopped her online schoolwork and the boy […]
READ MORETwinkl – In It Together. A free e-book to help children
Sheffield based company, Twinkl Educational Publishing has released an electronic book (ebook) that focuses on the experiences that children may have faced during the lockdown and the emotions they may experience when returning to school in the coming months. The free ebook, In It Together, introduces four characters who demonstrate how their life has changed […]
READ MORETreat your teen to a Teen Calm box subscription
*This is a review post. We were asked to review a Teen Calm post and share our thoughts* I think becoming the mother of a teenager was a big milestone for me, and parenting a teenager is a new adventure that can be very challenges and being a teenager these days can be a very […]
READ MOREBrilliant kids learning resources – UnderCover Hippy Bus
*This is a review post, we were asked to review and share with our readers* As a homeschooling mum and someone who works with children in my day job, I am always on the lookout for brilliant kids learning resources for us to use for homeschooling and also that might be useful with the families […]
READ MOREChoosing to stay in Lockdown for a little longer
We are choosing to stay in Lockdown for a little longer. We can in theory embrace a little more freedom. We are not ready yet. As the UK and the rest of the world process the Coronavirus and it’s utterly devastating effects, we are also looking towards a way out. We went into lockdown in […]
READ MORELooking after me, all those little health things on my list
*This is a health related collaborative post* As a busy working mum, I always have a to-do list, and on that list is are a few things related to my health, that are important and that I can’t skip or move to the bottom of the list. I always say that I need to look […]
READ MOREOur week in photos – Birthdays and DIY
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. We have had a good week. It’s been interesting, with another birthday in lockdown, this time for the husband, but we […]
READ MOREWater fight fun with BunchOBalloons. Getting kids outside
*This is a review post. We were kindly gifted some products* Getting kids outside to play is one of my parenting musts and even when the weather isn’t great we try to get outside every day. Outside time, fresh air, running around, playing games, and having fun are a childhood essential and it’s good for […]
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