Staycation Hotspots with Our Famed Writers
If you can’t go abroad this year, there are some fantastic UK Staycation Hotspots that you may not have realized were an option but are well worth exploring. Our collaborative post has some inspirational ideas that might appeal. 2020 has proved a difficult year for travel. As a family, we usually like to plan and […]
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Gross Science – Revoltingly educational.
*We were kindly sent a Gross Science kit to try out and have some gruesome fun with at home* Stumpy the Odious Ogre; welcomes you to Gross Science, the totally awesome kit that will take you on a voyage of discovery of just how disgusting the human body can be. You can perform 12 horrid, […]
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Glamming up nails with Shaky Pop Nails
*We were kindly sent a set of Shaky Pop Nails to glam up our nails and review* My teen is a huge fan of nail polish, nail glitter, and doing her nails and also mine. She is far better and more patient than me at painting nails, and when she can (in the school holidays […]
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Shaken Udder Black Forest Freakshake
We are big fans of Shaken Udder and this Shaken Udder Black Forest Freakshake by Matilda Bourne is a rather delicious and spectacular way to enjoy them. It’s a great way to enjoy a treat or as a dessert and you won’t want to share it with anyone… Serves: 2 Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: – […]
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Encouraging hobbies and creativity in my children
As a parent, I have always felt it was one of my “jobs” to be encouraging hobbies and creativity in my children. My children are products of the 21st Century. They are very adept at using technology, that I would never have dreamed existed, as a child, the stuff of what science fiction programmes I […]
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Vintage teapots and teacups are my jam
*This is a collaborative post* When you are a collector of antique or vintage items, you often spend a lot of time looking for that next special thing to add to your collection. I collect vintage teapots and teacups. Something I started as a little hobby before I had children then slowed down a bit, […]
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Meal Plan Monday – back to lunch boxes we go
Meal Plan Monday is a bit different this week because it’s back to lunch boxes we go, for school. Something I thought we would never have to do again. Homeschooling one child means we usually eat lunch at home, and the occasional lunch out or take lunch with us, but I don’t have to plan […]
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Tools and ideas to help you evaluate your family finances.
*This is a collaborative post sharing some advice on family finances we find work for us, that we hope you will find helpful* Money and family finances are often a sore point for many people and whilst some people might be organized and sensible about how they manage their budgets and money, for others, it […]
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Quizlet – helping with learning & studying
We are always on the lookout for apps and resources that are helpful for homeschool, homework, and educational support and we recently came across Quizlet and have been trying it out. Quizlet was first devised in 2005 by Andrew Sutherland, at the time a 15-year-old high school student in California who needed a flashcard application […]
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Crispy feta with chilli marmalade recipe
This crispy feta with chilli marmalade recipe might be ideal if you are looking for something easy but different for a snack or a meal. It’s a delicious combination of sharp, salty, and creamy feta with sweet, tangy, spicy chili marmalade. I serve this with oatcakes and it takes about 15 minutes to prep and […]
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Welcome to Cats, Kids, Chaos. We started over 9 years ago, originally as The Mad House of Cats & Babies, in a blur of sleep deprivation. We share family life as we live and see it, and try to keep it real. I write about food allergies, homeschooling, parenting a teenager, product reviews and everything in between. The odd cat post may feauture too. Welcome to the chaos, grab a cup of coffee and join us!