Managing me time as a working homeschooling Mum.
As a busy mum who works almost full time, I often found me time hard to come by. Now we have added homeschooling into the mix, juggling working, family life, and making sure our son gets the education and input he needs means there isn’t much time for me. I often think we are very […]
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Helping teens take exams in their stride with Mindzest
*This is a review post written by the teen with feedback from me at the end* Mindzest kindly sent me some of their downloadable resources to have a look and see if I found them helpful. I’m in year 8 and I’ve been doing tests/exams since I was 6 years old. Since year 7 the […]
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Blinded by the Light – a feel-good movie
*This is a review post. We were sent a DVD to review* If you are looking for a feel-good movie to watch, then Blinded By the Light might be just up your street. A story of a boy trying to balance the cultural differences he faces with his family and his strict father’s expectations versus […]
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Downton Abbey – the movie, who’s excited?
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent a copy of the DVD to review* If like me, you are a fan of Downton Abbey and have watched all the series shown on TV then you might have been a little bit excited by the release of the movie based on the series at […]
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Our week in photos 19/01/20-25/01/20
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. This week has been a mixed bag. I have been pretty unwell with a migraine that knocked me well and truly […]
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Gluten Free Dairy Free chocolate Brownies
Want to serve some baked goods for a person with a dairy or gluten intolerance or allergy? These Gluten free dairy free chocolate brownies are easy to make and never last long in our house. This is my favourite chocolate brownie recipe, with the added bonus of being dairy and gluten free, and you cannot tell […]
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Mental Health Challenges in Schools today.
There are many mental health challenges in schools today. There is a lot of pressure on children, with the rise of social media use, substance abuse, bullying, exam pressure, and lack of support systems to help parents navigate and manage their children’s needs. Education experts and mental health specialists are working together to try and […]
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Omelet & Rice – when the kids won’t eat fish fingers.
*This post contains an affiliate link which earns me revenue if you click and make a purchase* When we were in Bangkok visiting my dad, we spent a lot of time eating out, in food halls and cafes, because that is the best way to experience food in Thailand. Sometimes it was a bit trickier […]
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Date Nights and why we value them.
When I first had my babies or my first baby, someone older than me with a bit more motherhood under her belt told me that whilst being a mum was going to be my main focus for a long while, it was still important to remember I was a wife and that working on our […]
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New Homeowners Money Saving Guide
*This is a collaborative post* Buying a home is not cheap and for many can end up begin the most expensive purchase of their lives. Saving wherever you can is important no matter your stage in life, but saving all the money you can after buying a new home is a must. So following this […]
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