Getting a Kitten as a Family Pet
We’ve just bought a kitten and the children are besotted. It wasn’t a rash decision;…
Creative projects – personalised phone case
I have an 11-year-old, who is in love with the phone she got last birthday.…
Easter Holiday on Lockdown
The Easter holidays are one of my favourite times of year. Normally we go away…
Homeschooling: what we’ve found so far…
Like a lot of the nation I am currently homeschooling whilst working. Seven days in…
Measuring Children’s Feet at Home
Shoe shops are shut right now, so online ordering it is along with DIY feet…
Lockdown Shopping List (and no, toilet rolls aren’t included)
It wouldn’t feature on my lockdown shopping list either… https://twitter.com/louistheroux/status/1236363717056626689 I would not stockpile, but…
World Book Day – We Need a Rest From Fancy Dress
Is it me or does World Book Day come round more than once a year?…
Mother’s Day, Mental Load and Being Left Out
I had a reminder today from school about the PTA’s secret squirrel Mother’s Day mission.…
Half Term Offers and Savers
School holidays can be an expensive time, but there are bargains to be had. Here’s…
When’s the right time to let your child walk alone?
I’m being badgered constantly by my 11-year-old at the moment. She wants to go to…