When it comes to losing someone special in your life, there is a good chance that you are going to want to have every opportunity to remember them. There are a number of ways that you can do this, from ashes jewellery, teddies made from their old clothes and of course memorial benches. Memorial benches […]
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The Top Ways Children Learn Through Play
In early years, children learn about things through touching, feeling and playtime. This vital stage in their development soon starts to give them the tools to know what their likes and dislikes are, plus watching other children play and network assists in developing their tolerance and natural interaction skills. Traditional playtime is also an important […]
READ MORETop Tips for Early Childhood Development
As any parent can tell you, there is no right or wrong way to parent. As long as you love your kids and do all that you can for their health and wellbeing, the specific choices you make are all up to you. That being said, knowing what you can do to improve their education […]
READ MOREGenetics suck…
Genetics, genes, inherited traits. Quirks and flaws passed on. Mine, they suck. I have benign hyper mobile joint syndrome. I’ve had it all my life but it’s only in the past 5 years with the knee issues and misdiagnosis of my symptoms being labelled as arthritis, then psoriatic arthritis, that I now know that being […]
READ MOREKindness is key for new mums
Lack of sleep and ‘me’ time, new responsibilities, reduced self-confidence and the battle to lose baby weight are among the hardest things of being a new mum Over half of new mums expect others to show kindness with one in ten revealing it’s the most important personality trait Despite one third of new mums experiencing […]
READ MOREThe cats are NOT happy….
The cats are not happy. Why are the cats not happy? The children are happy. We’ve moved rooms around. The small boy has a new bigger space for all his Lego, cars and toys, and the tween has her own bunk bed desk and a new and more grown up room (it’s in the process […]
READ MORE4 Ideas To Help You Get Back In Shape
Having a family and working around the clock doesn’t leave much extra time for you. This is a big reason many people fall out of shape. However, it’s important you make yourself a priority if you want to be happy and healthy. Getting back in shape is a great goal to have, but know it’ll […]
READ MORESimple Strategies For Keeping Yourself In Check
Your mental health is nothing you want to mess around with or take lightly. You need it for doing a good job at work, having solid relationships and functioning at your best. Without a stable mind, your health will suffer, and you’ll start to notice yourself slowly slipping away. Learn to be kind to yourself […]
READ MOREFinding great deals doesn’t have to be hard
*this is a collaborative post* I love a good bargain, and sale shopping is something I try and make a habit of, because if you can find something you are looking for on sale or at a discount, then why wait. As a busy working mum with a household to run, and kids who seem […]
READ MORETop Tips To Promote and Nurture Closeness in Your Family
Do you find it hard to enjoy the quality and genuine close time in your family? Perhaps you are all so busy rushing around that you struggle to even spend time with your partner, let alone help your kids with their chores or homework. The reality is that happy and successful families will also have […]
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