Good weather in the UK is not unheard of. The bulk of lockdown for example we were blessed with the most glorious weather, which certainly made life easier for lots of people. So many people find things easier when the sun shines and it encourages people to be outside more.
Life in lockdown: hair and beauty
As the world begins to slowly open up, perhaps you are one of the people desperate to get to the hairdressers? Perhaps you’ve have to make a trip to the dentist? Or perhaps you are just dying to get your nails done? How have you coped not being able to do these things during the last few months?
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 17
Outside of school catch up and check in sessions here are a few of the things we’ve been up to this week.
What to make with gooseberries from your garden
Not knowing what I was going to do with them, but equally not wanting to waste them I did a bit of research and decided gooseberry chutney would be the best bet for us.
Baking with California Raisins
The California raisin industry produces 300,000 tons of dried fruit annually, within a 60-mile radius of Fresno, known as the central San Joaquin Valley. The UK is one of the top two export markets. The growers and packers in the Valley have invested heavily in equipment and technology to ensure California raisins are the cleanest and safest raisins in the world.
3 Quick Ways to Save Cash When You’re Expecting
A new child on the horizon can be an incredible thing. There’s so much to look forward to, from first words to first steps, and even a first day at school. However, before you can start getting really excited about your impending arrival, you need to make sure that you feel comfortable from a financial perspective.
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 16
This week began a little differently to the others, with one of the children going into school for a two hour session. Today was just for year 7 pupils. The school did a brilliant job and children seemed happy, appearing with a cereal bar and a pack of antibacterial wipes at the end of the session.
How to clean teenagers clothing, shoes and bags
We all know the deal, kids coming back from playing outside, completely soaked or dirty. Cleaning their clothing and shoes can be a cumbersome process.







