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Cut the Cost of School! Quick Hacks to Save You Money
If you think that school is putting too big a strain on your wallet, you’re not alone. According to some research, we can end up spending at least an extra £200 a year for each child when it comes to uniforms and equipment. Fortunately, the clever team at Marbles have put together an impressive list of simple life hacks that should help you […]
School run clothing: keeping it easy
The school run is one of those times you see all sorts of sights. From people in their pyjamas and slippers, to those in full make up and designer clothing. There really is a huge spectrum of clothing. Where do you sit on the spectrum? What’s your approach? There are lots of parents who don’t […]
Preparing for a new school term
Is it me or these days does it not feel like five minutes since you emptied those school bags and now you are refilling them? Time in general passes by so fast so you really have to be organised to stay on top of all that is required for the start of a new school […]
Transitioning to high school
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 […]
Claw back some time: meal planning and preparation
Busy, busy, busy We are all busy. We all lead busy lives, even if that ‘busyness’ is created by different things. It could be children, a job, caring for a relative, a hobby, or even all of these things. Time is precious and none of us have enough of it. We are all so busy […]
The best travel toys for pre-schoolers
Travelling with children requires preparation. If you prepare well, there is no reason that you shouldn’t be able to enjoy your time away. Of course there will be a few tantrums and tears along the way (and that’s just the parents) but that’s normal life anyway, it’s not unique to travelling with children. One thing […]
6 things to do in Flintshire with pre-schoolers
Looking for things to do in Flintshire? When you have pre-schoolers (especially more than one) it pays to have a few places up your sleeve that you can take them. A mixture of indoor and outdoor locations is always beneficial too. Whilst there are so many things that can be done at home, and whilst […]
Speedy lunchtime or after school snacks
I’m always looking out for good quick snack time bits and bobs, either for a quick lunch, on the go snack whilst out and about for the children’s various sports and music activities or a quick after school snack to keep the little ones going until dinner time. Soreen have started doing lunchbox size versions […]