Suffolk is thought to be a great place for a little break away from your day-to-day routines. Situated in East Anglia, on the east coast of England, with 50 miles of stunning coastline. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The fabulous attractions and great days […]
Grandparents: the UK’s number one suppliers of childcare
You might be looking at a range of options, private nurseries, childminders, nannies and so on. I’ve always thought that childcare is one of those areas where I feel those people doing the job aren’t paid enough for the amazing work they do, but then when you look at what you have to pay over a month to keep just one child in say full-time nursery, the costs are immense.
Making learning fun: a visual history lesson children will love
When it comes to children’s favourite subject, it’s a numbers game as maths comes out on top. Extra tuition provider Explore Learning found that maths was the most enjoyed subject of four to 14 year olds (26%) followed by PE (20%) and art (16%). When it comes to learning about history, only 5% reported history […]
Top 20 signs you REALLY need a holiday
When was the last time you had a holiday? Do you feel in need of a holiday? Probably a silly question right? What busy parent doesn’t feel like they need a holiday? Losing your sense of humour, bingeing on comfort food and being unable to sleep through the night are all signs you need a […]
7 Items under £70 that will instantly refresh your wardrobe
Like many mums, I’m not the best shopper after having children. It’s not that I don’t like nice clothes or fashion, I really do. It’s more that I always feel as if I should make do. There is always something more important to spend money on. The other reason is that, as someone who still […]
Kid-proofing your floors
Welcoming children into our lives is one of life’s many blessings, it is very important we ensure that our home is ready for any new arrivals. There are a number of ways you can protect your children in your home, the floor is one of the most important places to keep safe as it is […]
Post-baby body shaming: what many mums are enduring
Body shaming mothers after the birth of their baby and a continued amount of time afterwards – not something I ever thought I would be writing about but having seen a number of things of social media recently, this is clearly quite an issue. The definition of body shaming is the practice of making critical, potentially humiliating […]
Ways to add a splash of colour to your home
Is your home looking a little drab? Perhaps it’s somewhat dated? Or maybe you’ve lived there for so long that you need a change of scenery! Whether it’s on a pair of pillows, the back of a bookshelf, the floor or the ceiling, a splash of unexpected colour transforms any space from boring to breath-taking. […]