Moving on and dealing with change Moving onto the next stage of their education can be a daunting process for both children and their parents. This can also be a really exciting time however, and with some careful planning and organisation, lots of talking to your children, and more importantly lots of listening on your […]
Share With Me #73
Welcome to the Share With Me Linky. I want to thank all of you who link every week, it is very much appreciated. Lots of you follow the rules, linking, adding the badge or a link, commenting on the HOST post and commenting on each others. There are also quite a few people who don’t […]
Money saving tips for families: the diary challenge
Finances and family life Having a family is expensive there is no doubt about it. We know when we start our parenting journey about the big things we will have to spend money on like: a cot; a car seat; a pushchair; high chair and so on. As your family expands you know that you […]
Thrill Seeking: Part Three
Welcome to part three of Thrill Seeking, you can read part one about Velocity and Tree Top Nets first if you haven’t already, and also part two about Titan and Bounce Below is also worth a read. In part three we headed back to the Zip World Forest to see what developments they had made since […]
What children want from a holiday (and how to get it on a budget)
Preparing for a family holiday can be quite the adventure when you factor in the demands of all family members and any time and budget restraints. What children really want from a holiday, though, can be simple; relaxed parents, some sort of routine, a bit of discovery and lots of room to run around freely […]
10 uses for coconut oil
I love coconut oil. It’s one of those things you could literally find hundreds of uses for. I’m only going to list ten here today, but basically you should have a pot in your kitchen, your bathroom and you medical cupboard. Cook with it Use coconut oil for cooking – healthy fat can be used […]
Health preparations for exotic travel
Keeping an eye on your health The secret to keeping safe and healthy on any trip is preparation. Exotic travel can be a wonderful experience, and change your perspective on life. There are, however, often risks associated with travelling to far flung locales. Making sure you are aware of the particular risks involved with your […]
The one thing no one tells you about breastfeeding
My thoughts on breastfeeding If you’ve read any of my breastfeeding posts before, you will know that I breastfed all four of my children and each one for longer than the time before. It’s something I’ve always felt very strongly about and despite the difficulties sometimes, it’s something I was committed to succeeding at because […]