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5 ideas for outdoor water play
Any outdoor space, whatever the size is a major advantage will children because it means they can play with water in the sunshine. Here are a few ideas.
Decluttering: what to do with all the ‘stuff’ you no longer need
I wrote recently about how to make decluttering more manageable to avoid it feeling like a mammoth task every time. Once you’ve started the process, what do you do with the things you no longer need or want? There are a few options I think when it comes to getting rid of your unwanted items, […]
Home schooling during COVID-19: week 4
This week is actually school Easter holidays here, but with the weeks all blending into one, we’ve still been doing some home learning activities.
Learning about farm life with Schleich
If you haven’t heard of Schleich before then do check out their website. If your children are into animals, or dinosaurs in particular, then they are the number one stop for well-made, high quality and realistic figures and toys. They are the most detailed figures I have seen, the attention to detail is really something, making them a great resource for educational play.
Big Brand Gifts at Small Prices
We all know that a nice gift doesn’t have to cost the earth. It’s not about how much it costs, but more, will it be well-received, useful and is it needed. I always think useful gifts are the best personally, but I know that lots of people also enjoy receiving things they perhaps wouldn’t buy for themselves.
Travelling with kids: the importance of planning ahead
If you are a regular reader of the blog, you may have read my article on how to put a ‘busy bag’ together and the advantages of doing this before travelling with your children. I always see planning ahead as being central to the success of any big trip with children. Here are a few reasons why.
Beach tips for the summer
I’ve seen plenty of people with trips coming up. If that’s you or you are planning on getting away this summer here are a few tips for what to pack the beach.
Squeezing in ‘Me-Time’ Whilst Taking Care of Your Children
Life as we know it has changed drastically compared to the last couple of decades. Parents, and often mums in particular are now more than ever tasked with endless amounts of responsibilities at work, and then have to come home and prepare lunches, put clothes in the washer, and provide an environment for their children to learn and grow to be healthy and happy adults someday.