ad|Gifted books This past week has been Children’s Mental Health Week – and the theme ‘Let’s Connect’. At school and at home my two children have been learning about ways to improve their mental health, including how to ask for support when they need it, and how important it is to give themselves time to work through things they’re experiencing.…
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Wooden flooring has been a popular choice for home interiors for many years, I definitely prefer it after living in a house with exposed wooden floors for just over two years now. It adds warmth, texture, and character to a room, and can be a practical choice too. But with so many different types of wooden flooring available, it can…
ad| review. Last weekend in Brighton it was starting to feel very festive indeed! We spent the day strolling around the city with the kids, exploring the Christmas Markets, playing in the arcades on the pier and showing the kids the church where we got married ten years ago! We’d definitely worked up a good appetite by mid afternoon, and…
Despite loving board games as a family, we’re still very enthusiastic about computer games too, and are firm believers of ‘everything in moderation’. Sam and the kids are more enthusiastic about video games than I am, but even I can be persuaded to join in when someone needs an opponent or help with achieving a mission! What I love about…
AD/collaborative post If you’re thinking of taking a campervan around Europe, congratulations! You’ve already made one of the best decisions of your life. However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you start your adventure. As well as familiarising yourself with the manual, taking out insurance, and ensuring you have the correct paperwork, here’s what else you…
Autumn seems to be approaching fast, and the days are getting shorter. But I still have kids to entertain during the weekends and October half term. We have a few ‘go to’ destinations and a few that are on our ‘we really should visit’ list. I’ve collected a few ideas here in case anyone else is stuck for things to…
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Summer is finally here, and I’ve been spending these lovely sunny days in some new outfits from Yours Clothing. I picked out some versatile dresses that would be suitable for family days out and work too. This dalmatian print dress comes in a few different colours but I think a white background gives you lots of options for shoes…
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