A Good Day
I don’t really have a lot to say, at the moment, but I think as parents we’re often hard on ourselves. We judge ourselves more harshly than anyone else can,…Continue Reading →
Books To Help Children Cope With Younger Siblings
A friend asked me a few days ago for recommendations on books for children about being an older brother or…
Earth Day Books, Movies, Activities And Games For Children
Earth day happens every year in April, and it’s an opportunity for us to talk to our children about their world,…
Really Easy DIY Easter Baskets
Despite my best efforts, I’m not really massively successfully artistic, so when I come across a crafty idea that actually works, and doesn’t turn into a Pinterest Fail, I’m quite…Continue Reading →
Butterfly Life Cycle – Caterpillars
We’ve had our ‘grow your own’ butterfly kit for two weeks now, and as expected it’s been really exciting watching them…
10 Alternatives To Chocolate Eggs
It’s Easter time and after the onslaught of Christmas, then Valentine’s day, and in our case, birthdays, the opportunities for…
Growing Tomatoes Indoors
I’ve been trying for years to get a garden going, but either the universe is against me or I suck at it. I’m guessing it’s the latter. The first year…Continue Reading →
Five Minutes To Better Sleep
Our bed has a story. After years of living in furnished rental accommodation, we finally got our own, unfurnished house,…
Growing Butterflies & Ladybirds
Last year the girls and I ‘grew’ our own butterflies. It was an amazing experience for us all – I…
Simple Resources For The Solar Eclipse
I am so excited to hear that we’re expecting a solar eclipse in the UK. We’ve missed things like meteor showers and lunar eclipses over the years usually due to…Continue Reading →