I have written lots about how much the children enjoy craft activities. I’ve always endeavored to start them young and, like cooking, tried to look for ways for even the youngest of children to get involved. I know lots of people wait until the children are older and liable to make less mess but I feel that […]
You’ll probably know if you are ready to move. You may have run out of space or perhaps it is simply time for a change. You may well have even been looking around for a while. There’s a lot to do and much to consider. One the biggest questions you will face will be what […]
As parents we all have our own ways and methods for teaching our children about letters and numbers. Numbers have always seemed easier for me to get across to the children and I think that is because from day one we have just counted everything. Stairs when we go up or down for example, peas […]
Moving home is often described as one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. There are lots of big and important things you’ll need to do in a short time period such as preparing your mortgage, sorting the removal firm and packing your belongings away. There are however, also smaller, easier-to-forget […]
Research has suggested that oral health is likely to mirror your overall health. So when your mouth is healthy, chances are so is the rest of you. Likewise, when your oral health is poor, you may have poorer health in general. We all know that we should brush effectively at least twice a day for […]
Pancake Day is fast approaching, Tuesday 9th February this year, for anyone that isn’t sure. What do you like on your pancakes? When I make them at home I get a range of requests for fillings from lemon and sugar, to jam, chocolate, banana, and my dad likes them with peanut butter and jam blurrrrrrrh! […]
I’ve been reading about the benefits of eating lots of eggs recently and have been consequently trying lots of different things with eggs. Eggs have been described as a superfood because they contain a little bit of everything our bodies need. On top of that, they are cheap, easy to prepare and incredibly versatile. Baked […]
“Plans are useless, but planning is essential” – General Dwight Eisenhower Planning is something I have always done. I’ve done this for as long as I can remember. Planning helps me to structure my thoughts, see my goals and generally be more productive. Although I have never wavered with regards to the importance I place […]