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Christmas Gift Guide 2021
Given that I know lots of my readers start their Christmas shopping in October, I have put together a list of a few ideas for this Christmas. I know that lots of people have high hopes for this Christmas, after not being able to spend time with loved ones last year. Whilst we are yet to know if COVID-19 will place any restrictions on celebrations this Christmas, it should be a significant improvement on last year.
How to use the space under the stairs
The space under the stairs is one of the most underutilised areas is the home. It’s often empty space left to gather dust. You could make it into a home office, storage cupboard or kitchen pantry. The options are endless for the spare area in your home.
5 Important Life Lessons Your Child Learns from Team Sports
With an abundance of parenting websites and motivational sources nowadays, parenting in the modern age can feel like a race to perfection. Things like how much screen time you allow, which brand of toys are safe, and which schools are reputably effective can sometimes demand a humongous amount of research. After all, who does not want the best for their kids?
Christmas Toy Guide 2021
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you might have seen my Christmas Gift Guide for 2021. I thought I would also put together a guide just for toys, but not a toy guide of the big brand toys that everyone is talking about this year – who needs to see that list again? Not me.
How to help sport-averse kids become more active
Generally, young children are naturally physically active and are constantly moving around, whether that be on the playground at school or in the house – typically – right before bedtime. Most little children have a type of energy that’s enviable to parents and adults but this can’t be applied to every child, especially as they get older.
Choosing handmade gifts this Christmas
There is something really incredible about a handmade gift. I have a very clever school friend who makes handmade signs out of reclaimed wood and they are just incredible on so many levels. Not only do they look amazing, but the idea of taking something unused and turning it into a beautiful gift is much more sustainable than purchasing some mass-produced plastic thing with an unnecessary amount of packaging.
The Summer Holiday Juggle: Tips for Manic Parents
I mean, apologies for stating the blatantly obvious BUT, where has this school year gone? I honestly feel like they only just all went back to school, there have been so few weeks of this academic year when all four have been in school due to COVID-19, I think I counted seven weeks!!!!
Best Kids Water Sprinklers For Summer
If you are looking to let your children have fun in the water this summer, but want an alternative from a paddling pool, a sprinkler could be a good bet. I’ve put together a short list of the ones I think are worth it, see below.