A Little Creative Scrapbooking Therapy
*This is a collaborative post and I was kindly sent some lovely items, I hope this post on creative scrapbooking is helpful* I am often very self-deprecating about my creative skills, I am not a crafty parent, and tend to outsource that to people who are much better than me, so my kids can enjoy […]
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3 Reasons Baseball Is a Great Sport for Kids
*This is a collaborative post sharing why baseball is a great sport for kids that we hope is helpful* Everyone knows sport is great for kids. Not only is it a great way for them to stay fit and active, but it also helps with developing important social skills. In fact, participation in sport is […]
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We love real. What do you love about the real you?
*This is a collaborative post about the real you. What do you love about the real you?* If you were asked to talk about yourself, what makes you, YOU, what you love about you, to describe your self to someone else, what would you say. If you had to write a blurb about yourself for […]
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My Sunday Photo – Oh deer in Richmond Park.
Oh deer. Taken in Richmond Park. We needed headspace. We took an early morning walk in Richmond Park. Even in times like this, with all the challenges and strange things we face, I am grateful for spaces like this so close to us. One day we won’t live in the UK, which each day I […]
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Maths-Whizz – challenging and learning maths
* We were kindly asked to review Maths-Whizz and share our thoughts* I am always on the lookout for resources, apps and websites to use as part of our homeschooling resources and curriculum and maths is a favorite topic for my son. It wasn’t and still isn’t my strongest subject but I am learning as […]
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Life in the time of Corona – the rules change again…
We haven’t done a Corona update for a while, and now the rules have changed again, we face what seems like a long winter ahead. Lockdown hit, we all brought our children home from school, everyone switched to working from home, and lots of stress and chaos were dealt with. We all adapted or not, […]
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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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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!