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Guestpost LuschkaSeptember 15, 2015 5

Baby on Board: Travel Planning Pointers for Pregnancy

As many expectant mothers will tell you travelling while you are pregnant can be an uncomfortable and even challenging thing to do. Regardless of whether you are planning a journey…Continue Reading →

Motherhood

Three Extra Weeks Of Activities For Preschoolers – Flash Sale

Remember a few weeks ago I told you about the Hands On As You Grow ebook series filled with activities…

Luschka 6September 14, 2015
Home Learning

Study Unit: Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Last year my children had watched most of the Roald Dahl movies available on the market, but we hadn’t read…

Luschka 15September 10, 2015
Misc LuschkaSeptember 9, 2015 3

Give the Gift That Lasts a Lifetime: All About Personalised Presents

Of course, every gift is personal; you pick an item out and give it to the recipient. However, personalised gifts are a bit different.  For example, anyone can give a…Continue Reading →

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Early Years In Finland And Sweden

Many home-ed parents, when asked why we home educate, will reference Finland and Sweden’s models of education and their results,…

Luschka 5September 9, 2015
Home Learning

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Activities – Chocolate Bath Salt

Chocolate Bubble Bath is such an easy win with the kids. As part of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory…

Luschka 8September 7, 2015
Products LuschkaSeptember 6, 2015 5

10 Top Buys For Roald Dahl Fans

It’s Roald Dahls birthday on the 13th of September, so we’re having a celebration of Roald Dahl’s books at the moment. I’ve been browsing Etsy this week for unique, unusual…Continue Reading →

Home Learning

Easy Paper Giant Candies For Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a superb theme to do with kids, but it does make for a pretty…

Luschka 3September 5, 2015
Home Learning

Make Up Words Like Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl has an amazing capacity for  making up words. Just think of ‘frobscottle’, ‘snozzcumber’ and a dozen other words…

Luschka 6September 4, 2015
Reviews LuschkaSeptember 4, 2015 3

Cleaning, Chores & The Hetty Cleaning Trolley

The summer holidays are over, and even families not going back to school, are heading back to our ‘term time’ routines. Or at least this one is! We might not…Continue Reading →

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