Tying shoelaces, whistling and using cutlery are the hardest things to teach young children – according to a recent poll of parents. What do you find most difficult?
TOP 40 – HARDEST THINGS TO TEACH KIDS
5 online shops you can order from during the COVID-19 pandemic
BC (before Coronavirus) I did 95% of my shopping online, including the weekly food shop. At the point we learnt that schools were closing I was unable to get a delivery slot with my usual supermarket. I have since been trying all the supermarkets who deliver in our area and still haven’t managed to get a delivery slot, so it’s been easier for one of us to head to the shops in the evening every 10 days or so.
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 5
Last week of the Easter holidays here this week, so we’ve eased off on the formal work and learning and opted to spend as much time outside as possible.
Learning at home with family board games
We’ve collected tons of board games over the years. We always take a couple when we go away, but generally speaking ‘real life’ is so manic that there is rarely any time to just sit down and play a game.
Saving/building up your funds while self-isolating (2020 Guide)
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all in a massive way, putting businesses on hold in many different areas and shutting them down entirely in others. The most important thing is staying safe with our families, making sure that we’re doing what we can to social distance and stop the spread of the virus, but what if we want to secure our finances in preparation for the future?
A Guide to Caring for Elderly Parents
Caring for elderly parents is something that many people take on as their parents’ grow older. Our parents give us so much while we’re growing up, and there comes a time when that ‘debt’ must be repaid. Ensuring your parents have access to suitable care is a priority for many people, but it can be difficult to know where and when to start.
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, […]
#StayAtHome: stay positive with pictures and memories
During this difficult time we would like to support people around the UK and encourage them to be responsible and stay at home.