Specifically Home Education and not Home Schooling, because we’re not being academic about it
One of the activities I’ve been doing with children this week is making cheese on a campfire, teaching them a…
Two years ago, I thought the idea of an outdoor curriculum was pretty cool. I was on a forest school…
Grass. Who even notices it, really, unless you’re a hay fever sufferer, perhaps, but did you know that grass is…
We took a bit of a break from our Women Who Did series over the last year, because, life… but…
Continuing our theme “Women Who Did” for this year, our second amazing woman from history is Frida Kahlo, the Mexican…
Sometimes life collides in several places at the same time, creating a series of thoughts or actions that can change…
I decided this year to utilise some of the many books we have and use famous – or should-be-famous –…
I strongly dislike ‘introducing’ a new series, as life inevitably happens, and we have to stop, or change direction. Just as…
One of the activities I’ve been doing with children this week is making cheese on a campfire, teaching them a…
One of the abundances of the autumn or fall season is horse chestnuts – the non-edible chestnut relative. If it’s…
Autumn is one of my favourite seasons for encouraging the kids outdoors. The days are still warm, and the evenings…
One of the objectives of the John Muir Trust Award is learning about the local area. We live on the…
It’s always fun to say you know a famous person, and even more so if you knew them before. That’s…
One of a number of books on this theme to have been published over the last few years, Fantastically Great…
I just love The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. It’s one of those books you read again and…
I am a pretty big believer in the power of subliminal encouragement, so I’m never afraid of having my girls…
Things we’ve used and what we thought of them
The saying goes that you get what you pay for and that’s rarely as true as it is with kitchen…
It’s always fun to say you know a famous person, and even more so if you knew them before. That’s…
This year has seen a huge rise in foragers, and as a member of numerous foraging and mushrooming groups, I’ve…
We had great travel plans for this year with a trip to visit family in South Africa, a trip to…
Children are constantly learning, whether at home or at school, and the more they learn throughout their childhoods, the better…
As a parent, nothing is more frustrating than trying to get your young child settled down and ready for bed…
Moving is an exciting, yet daunting experience for any family. As parents, the responsibility to ensure your child can adjust…
You just scheduled a move with www.blacktiemoving.com and can’t wait to start a new chapter of life with your growing…
Things I undertake for a short amount of time
We’ve been getting arty again, following on from the colour wheel we did the other day, and this time we’ve…
I find curriculums to be a bit like recipe books – I find something I kind of like the sound…
One of the objectives of the John Muir Trust Award is learning about the local area. We live on the…
Children are constantly learning, whether at home or at school, and the more they learn throughout their childhoods, the better position they’ll be in to achieve success in adulthood. Of…Continue Reading →
As a parent, nothing is more frustrating than trying to get your young child settled down and ready for bed…
Moving is an exciting, yet daunting experience for any family. As parents, the responsibility to ensure your child can adjust…
You just scheduled a move with www.blacktiemoving.com and can’t wait to start a new chapter of life with your growing family. You want to make sure that you can be…Continue Reading →
Family life is hectic and stressful. Between work, school, and other obligations, families can struggle to spend quality time together.…
As parents, it is our job to help guide our children through the early stages of life and help teach…
You just landed a job at Black Tie Moving, and you’re finally ready to get your own place. Whether you’re new to apartment shopping or not, here are 5 tips…Continue Reading →
Let’s face it; adulting is hard. Many adults miss the freedoms and lack of responsibility associated with childhood. For this…
For many parents, mornings can be tough. It can be tough to get your child out of bed and ready…
Teaching young children organizational habits has several benefits. These habits can help children develop essential skills such as time management, problem-solving, and decision-making. They can also help children feel more…Continue Reading →