Chopstix Review! My family and I were invited to dine at Chopstix Noodle Bar this week where we plumped for a brand new restaurant in Norwich City Centee. Now, though the restaurant we chose is newly opened, that’s not what we were there in celebration of, infact we were there to celebrate one of their most popular dishes, the Massaman Curry which they’ve been serving for 20 years alongside other firm faves like the Caramel Drizzle Chicken (my kiddos top […]
Rolling Into Easter! I realise that as we get older time goes faster and faster but this last half term seems to have gone at break neck speed. I think we’ve all ben so very busy with football, school, trips, dancing and everything else that it whizzed by without me having time to properly notice! So, I keep thinking Raffie is half way through his reception year but here we are, another half a term on from that and as […]
Easy Knitted Square Easter Bunnies! I often like to share an easy peasy seasonal knit and have a few on the blog if you search but this one is the easiest I’ve ever known. All you have to do is be able to knit a square! You will need: Knitting needles, a darning needle, a pair of scissors, yarn (chunky and fluffy is best for the bunny body) in two colours and a fork! How to make: After you have […]
Asda Extend Kids Eat For A Quid Until The End Of 2023 – And Make The Deal Even Better! It’s not often you unearth a truly no catches, great deal and even less so coming from big organisations; there’s usually SOMETHING in it for them somewhere along the line, right?! However, for a good while now and in direct response to the cost of living crisis (thanks to government who believe in nepotism, keeping the rich, rich, poor, poor and […]
Is Your Kid Really Into Card Games? Here’s How To Support Them When your child gets into something, it can be an exciting thing to watch. Whether they love sports, art, music, or just like playing video games with their friends – there’s nothing quite like seeing them thrive and having fun with a hobby that’s meaningful to them. But what if that hobby is card gaming? If your kid is getting into the world of collectible or online trading […]
Top Tips For Keeping Your Home Warm While we are moving gradually toward Summer, the weather in the UK has been much colder than usual as of late, according to various reports. This, coupled with rising heating bills across the country, means that many people have struggled to keep their homes as warm as they’d like. In fact, a report from YouGov found that “more than a third of Britons cannot afford to heat their home to a comfortable level.” […]
Exploring Creative Writing with Your Child Creative writing is a good way to build your child’s confidence, writing skills and communication skills. It’s also where a child can feel free in their thoughts and emotions, giving them the chance to develop core skills. To try creative writing with your child, here are some top tips. Get your child to write about their day A good day is always worth writing about. Help them through the process of writing creatively by […]
Teaching Your Child to Use Social Media Responsibly Social media can be a very valuable tool, but it’s also something your child can become addicted to using it, fall in with the wrong groups online and other risks and considerations. It’s important to show your child how they should use the internet, their smartphones and apps in a safe way to ensure they aren’t in any danger. But, for the most part, social media should be about fun, engagement and […]
A Parents’ Guide to GCSEs GCSEs can be tough for parents to understand at times, especially when there are a host of exams coming up and you’re unsure of what to prioritise your time with. It’s a good time to help your child get ahead of the curve now, and build their awareness of what they need to do to tackle this part of their studies. Here is a comprehensive guide to GCSEs that will help you and your child […]
How to Raise a Hard Working Child Hard work is something that all children should explore, in order to develop their resilience, their self confidence and their eagerness to learn. Places like this day nursery in Cheltenham will have the means to help children in their studies, but you can also give your child the skills to progress from home. Here is what we recommend. Let your child struggle a little bit In practicing how to solve different problems your […]
