Tips For Planning A Group Night Out! In my long ago youth (doesn’t FEEL as long as it actually was) I’d have balked at a “plan” for a night out. Fly by the seat of your pants was my motto of the evening back then and though some things don’t change (it’s still my motto for day to day living, especially getting to school on time), I have come to realise that at the grand old age of 43, I […]
Supporting Your Child in Achieving Their Goals in Sports No question that participating in sports can benefit a child in many ways. It can help them stay physically fit, teach them teamwork and discipline, and boost their self-confidence. As a parent, it is important to do everything you can to support your child as they work towards achieving their goals in sports. This blog post will discuss some tips for doing just that! 1) Foster a love for the game: […]
Friday Night Treat Tea – Pirate Theme! This week was a pirate Friday Night Treat tea, again I’ve used old ideas I had with the big two and the little two loved it! So easy, just a burger with a pirate flag and shark infested (cucumbers) “chippy waters” and a red ketchup X marks the spot, served with a bottle o’ rum (chocolate milkshake), a mini roll treasure chest and a sword fruit kebab! My Cricut machine was my friend […]
Kids And Tech: The Challenges And Fixes Some people would argue that kids and tech are not a good mixture. However, the truth of the matter is that tech is just as good for children as it is for adults, perhaps in different ways but that doesn’t diminish the fact that tech can be fantastic. This is not to say though that there are no challenges that you are up against as a parent when it comes to your kids […]
Christmas Gifts For The Whole Family! Recently I was invited to the Christmas in July festival to find out about what’s hot for Christmas 2022! What I took away from the experience this year is that while we are all wanting to be incredibly frugal this year, want and need being the same thing in this instance, we do still want to treat our friends and family. So… What are we looking at for the hot Christmas shopping list for this coming […]
Photowall Makes The Difference! I’ve been slowly decorating Posie’s bedroom with lots of special pieces, collecting them over time from before she was born knowing there was no rush because she was unlikely to be sleeping in there any time soon. I mean, this is still the case of course but I think I’ve finally finished her room so that it’s ready for her when she does need a space of her own. Over time I’ve saved things like the […]
Encouraging Your Child’s Love Of The Outdoors Spending too much time indoors is a worry for today’s parents, and sometimes it can be hard to get the kids to put their tablet or phone down and get outside to enjoy the fresh air! They can forget just how fuin going on an ‘adventure’ can be, especially if there’s nothing really for them to enjoy except a bench and a few flowers. So maybe it’s time to show them just how […]
Wrap Up Warm With The Tartan Blanket Company! We are big fans of The Tartan Blanket Company and have been buying from them (and, lucky us, working with them) for a couple of year’s now! I was introduced to the brand via a press show and fell in love with their ethical manufacturing and excellent quality. The wools are so soft, even the recycled ones of which I’ve bought blankets for family to make Christmas picnic gifts extra special. When […]
How To Create A Safe And Welcoming Environment For Your New Baby Congratulations on your new arrival! Having a baby is a joyous occasion, but it can also be a lot of work. One of the most important things you can do to make life easier for yourself and your child is to create a safe and welcoming environment. Here are some tips to help get you started. Opt for the right window treatment When you have a newborn, getting […]
Friday Night Treat Tea – Under The Sea Theme! This week we did an under the sea theme for the Friday Night Treat Tea – all super easy things but with a bit of a wow which the little two loved! It was ham and cheese Jus-Roll croissants with cheese and ham inside, rolled to look like little crabs with claws and eye ball picks I made with googlies and cocktail sticks, blue smoothie with a sea theme painted on […]
