As the new year begins, it's time to think about the direction your family wants to take in the new year. Setting goals that you want to achieve ...
Parenting your way to raise kids for the future
There are two things we should give our children
one is wings to soar and the other roots to return to
There is no such thing as a perfect parent, we are all the parents that our children need, but it's a hard job and sometimes just having someone say. I WAS THERE this is what worked at that time can help. You are not alone
Making Your Mark!
For the last 4 years, I have heard over and over again how my eldest struggles with writing, particularly handwriting and that struggle seemed very ...
Thinking Toys for Star Wars Fans
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Thinkway Toys Ten years ago when we were planning my wedding my husband was fairly insistent on one thing ...
Fantastic Beasts – A guide for Parents
The most awaited film of 2016 in our house has been Fantastic Beasts. We are big Harry Potter Fans and the last movie released I remember going to the ...
Baby’s First Christmas – Making it Magical
As a parent your Baby's First Christmas is one that you will never forget, probably not for the gifts that you give to your child but for the ...
Designed for the beach
T loves the beach but at the end of the day, she needs to pick up something easy to put on, cover up and change out of her swimsuit. As we normally go ...
School Days – School Uniform that Lasts
It's been 2 decades since I left school after finishing my A-levels and 34 years ago I was busy preparing to start school. I remember the summer ...
Practical Design for Practical Kids
You've probably heard me talk about The Patchery before and how T especially really loves being her own fashion designer and creating clothes unique ...
Your one-stop shop guide to kicking the debt habit
Debt. It’s a word that gives all of us the same sensation, and a burden which, in varying capacities, can weigh us down. But these are challenging ...
Cyber Bullying – a parent’s guide
Do you remember the bully from your school days - it was obvious the kid in the class that bullied others everyone knew who it was and they avoided, ...
I can be my own fashion designer with The Patchery
You've probably heard me mention The Patchery before - I've shared J's Dinosaur inspired top and T's kangaroo dress which she absolutely loved as ...
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height and send it soaring.... Summer is looking to be on its way and from the back of the garage where it ...
Writing the chapters of The Story of Us
Growing up my grandmother used to say your life was a book, as things happen whether you want them to or not those are chapters that are writing and a ...
Magical Summer Memories – what really makes summer magical for kids?
Before I even begin, this isn't aimed at making you feel bad because this is what you want to do, this is aimed at if you feel you SHOULD be making ...
Equipment for Getting Active as a Family
Wouldn't it be great if everything in life was free and a walk in the park can be - but you and I know as parents kids need more than just a walk in a ...