Posts about our family life, you’ll get to know more about us by reading our ‘Scrapbook Loves’, Everyday Us, Sunday Scrapbook and other posts. Family posts cover all the topics that don’t really fit anywhere else!
Both the kids are at school (or preschool/childminders) now five days a week again and I must say I am enjoying having time to sort the house out, work and have five minutes peace now and then! The holidays shot by and we actually only made it to the local park once, the day before… Read More
Every year there’s an outcry from critics about the length of school summer holidays. The debate has been rumbling on for years. As far back as the 1970s, education pundits and politicians have been advocating the idea of a four or five-term year. Back in 2012, Sir Greg Martin (former head of Durand Academy in South… Read More
It is well known that asbestos is an extremely dangerous material, given the fact that it was banned completely from use in the UK in 1999. And while asbestos undoubtedly presents a danger to adults, it is arguably even more hazardous for children, who may not understanding the risks associated with being in the vicinity… Read More
Blimming heck, August literally just started and suddenly it’s over! I’ve managed to pack a lot into it, apart from sleep! We did two festivals, starting August at Chilled in a Field and then the Bank Holiday weekend at The Big Feastival. We also did day trips to London Zoo and Chessington, plus lots of seeing… Read More
Despite spending the vast majority of the month together we’ve not managed to take a sensible family photo this month on any of our many days out and weekends away, ce la vie! So I give you two selfies, one from our day out at Chessington and one at The Big Feastival, and also a photo… Read More
If you run a YouTube channel in the arts and crafts niche, chances are you will want to post a scrapbook tutorial video to share with your followers. It is important that your scrapbook video is not just a movie but also has sound, for example, you talking in the video or playing a music… Read More
Buying a newly built home can bring a lot of advantages that you don’t have with older properties, such as the certainty of a solid build that will successfully withstand earthquakes, more sustainable building materials, the latest smart home technology, etc. But what you lose is the charm and unique character of a home that’s… Read More
Bank holidays, inset days, and even pre-booked time from school can all be a great excuse to get out and have a new experience with the kids. Often falling at the start or the end of the week, these surprise days off can create long weekends, so you really should make the most of them!… Read More
From Pixabay As exciting and exhilarating as it can be, everyone knows that moving house is one of the most chaotic and stressful things a person can put themselves through. Unfortunately, when moving house with children, this process only ever gets more challenging. Even a relatively calm day with your kids can sometimes get… Read More
Both children, but Arlo especially, love to ‘help’ me with the washing. It’s got to the point where I have to double and triple check what’s in the machine before I put a wash on as often the odd discarded sock or pair of PJ bottoms will end up in there – either that are… Read More