Skirting boards are remarkable. At first glance, they seem like one of these features around your house you wouldn’t care to look at twice – and yet, they silently go about protecting your walls from bumps and knocks, plus adding a subtle touch of style to your interiors.
Giftedness is celebrated for the many advantages it can confer. Not only are gifted children highly intelligent, they also tend to be creative, enterprising individuals. Their plentiful ideas and unique take on the world can propel them to achieve great success, but only if they’re provided with the supportive, understanding environment they need.
Life with the four of you Pre-Covid was hectic. Non-stop and hectic. I mean four children was always going to be hectic. We were always in a rush. Rushing to school, to swimming, to guitar lessons, to netball, to basketball, to theatre classes, to gymnastics, to galas and to shows and performances. Then it all stopped!
What do you think of when it comes to winter warmers? Is it a warm cup of tea or coffee, an open fire, or swapping over the duvets for an extra thick one perhaps? Maybe you’ve got a favourite blanket to curl up under on the sofa whilst you watch a favourite Christmas movie?
My mum loved to garden. I recall very vividly as a tween and teen saying to her “I don’t get it, why would you find this fun, it’s soooo boring”. Fast forward over 20 years and she would be laughing her head off at me now.
Are you looking for ways to have fun with your family and friends? Check out our guide to the best games to play, including new versions of classics like Monopoly.
Educational games and puzzles have been an absolute lifesaver as a parent this year. I used to get so frustrated with big box games and puzzles, flapping about how much space they took up, but I’ve been so grateful I kept them all this year. In fact, I’ve added to our collection this year and they’ve been hugely beneficial.
I’m not a fan of the term “mummy blogger”. It’s not a phrase I use to describe myself, but it is a term that lots of brands use to describe mums, like me who write blogs.
