The pros, cons, good and bad of wearing a face mask
This is a tongue in cheek but possibly hopefully informative post about wearing a face mask as we face Covid19 and it’s continued havoc causing travels across the UK and the world. There is evidence that normal people wearing masks can help to prevent the spread of Covid19. This is a contraversial subject much debated […]
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Quick and easy shakes to get the day started with Purition
*This is a review post with Puriton on how I get the day started* I am all for easy and quick ways to get the day started. I like fuss-free and simple. As a busy working mum, making my life less complicated whilst I run around looking after everyone else is my goal. Breakfast for […]
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Nettle Soup – I promise it’s delicious
Nettle soup? I hear you say… Yes, I say. It’s actually delicious and very good for you. It’s also easy to make and a great way to do something with nettles if you have them in your garden. We look at nettles as a weed, and a pest, and something that can cause harm when […]
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Financial retirement options – reverse mortgages.
*This is a collaborative post* Are you reaching the age of retirement and thinking of ways to supplement your income? Or thinking about your retirement during times that can seem a little uncertain? It may be worth having a look at some options that may be suitable for you. One thing that may work in […]
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Conservation Crisis Game Giveaway
We shared recently how much we love the Conservation Crisis game and why we think it’s a great game for kids, adults and all the family to play. It’s a thought provoking, challenging, fun and educational game. We have enjoyed playing it as a family and it’s a great homeschool or learning resource too. The […]
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Easy & yummy citrus shortbread style cookies…
These citrus shortbread cookies are easy to make, simple, and delicious. My kids enjoy helping me bake AND eat them. I use citrus oil for flavour rather than extracts or essences and find it works better. A little goes a long way and you get great depth of flavour This oil smell amazing. You do […]
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Styling your home with beautiful prints from Aiya Home
*This is a collaborative post with Aiya Home* If like me, you periodically look around the rooms in your house, and think “this space needs a bit of a revamp and new life added” but you don’t have the time or budget to totally redo a room or rooms, then there are other ways to […]
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Conservation Crisis – fun and thought-provoking.
*This is a review post, we were kindly sent Conservation Crisis to play and share about* We love family games and we are always keen to try new games and combining the fun of a game with an educational and thought-provoking angle is something that Conservation Crisis from Tunza Games does really well. Can take […]
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How to Train Your Dragon – the best book series for kids
How to Train your Dragon the book series by Cressida Cowell has to be our long term favourite book series. We started reading them with the boy, about two years ago, and have slowly collected all of the books and watched the movies as well (and the tv series) which do tend to deviate from […]
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How to Get Your Kids Interested in Learning Languages
*This post with some helpful tips to get your kids interested in learning languages was written in collaboration with Mary Johnson* As parents, aside from raising our kids to be happy and healthy, we also want what is best for them in terms of their futures. For your kids to have prosperous futures and to […]
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