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Camping with an Only Child
Camping with an only child is one of the best holidays you can have. It is a chance to work together as a family to build your shelter and teach new skills to your child. It is also a chance…
Celebrating Father’s Day
Dad’s are great. They are fun, they are considerate, and they know how to undo jam jar lids. There are some wonderful fathers out there providing for their families and giving excellent support and advice to their children. I don’t…
Should I get a pet for my child?
It is worthwhile getting a pet for your child. Household pets can improve our mental health, according to the PAW report, published by the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals). They bring joy to the family and can serve as…
10 Hacks To Stay Cool In Hot Weather
We are not used to heatwaves in the UK. We consider 25C to be blistering hot. So when the temperature starts to climb towards the 30s we all have a meltdown, literally! Our infrastructure is not designed for extreme heat.…
Stuff to do in the May Half Term
May Half Term break is my favourite Half Term holiday. The weather is normally warmer and brighter (although not guaranteed in the UK), and a lot more attractions are open. You can have a fun day out on the beach,…
Celebrating Easter Sunday with an Only Child
Sops and I have a confession to make. We are Catholics, (for our sins, ha ha). So, celebrating Easter Sunday is important to us. We decorate the house for Easter Sunday and follow some time honoured family traditions, such as…
Perfect Gift Ideas for Mothering Sunday
As a mother, I value Mothering Sunday more than my birthday. I love my daughter, and I do so much to enrich her life. It is nice to be appreciated for this. There are so many ways to show your…
Family Friendly Easter Movies
There are not as many Family Friendly Easter Movies as there are Christmas Movies. This is a pity, because, after a long day of hunting for Easter Eggs, you may just want to watch an Easter film whilst stuffing your…
Things to do in February Half Term
The February Half Term Holiday is one of the most challenging holiday breaks in the school calendar. It only lasts a week, so there is not much time to fly to warmer climates, especially if you are on a tight…
8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Pancake Day
Pancake day, (otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, which is a Christian event to mark the start of Lent. Christians are encouraged to fast during Lent. This means they go without food on some days.…
