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9 Things to Do During Autumn Half Term
It is the middle of Autumn. The nights are drawing in and the winds are picking up. Sops and I love the Autumn Half Term. We enjoy going on long wooded walks and crunching through the Autumn leaves. We like…
How to give the perfect gift using personality types
There is always one in every family. You know who I mean, the really awkward person that no one knows what to buy for Christmas. They just seem to have everything they want and they don’t really appreciate what you…
Quick and Easy Lunch Box Ideas for Kids
Let’s face it, we all want to give our children a healthy packed school lunch all the time. We want to mix it up a bit, so they don’t get bored of the same ham sandwiches every day. Also, we…
5 Different Ways to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is an interesting ‘holiday’. It is about honouring the deceased and celebrating the lives of the saints. It is also about burning fires to keep evil spirits away. Halloween is steeped in Spirituality and Superstition. There are many different…
20 Free Things to do with your Child this Summer
The summer holidays can be expensive for parents, even if you only have one child. Recently Sops’ dad took her to a popular zoo in the UK and it cost him over £100 for the two of them on that…
17 Unique Activities to do this Summer
Are you racking your brain trying to think of activities to keep your child entertained for 6 weeks solid? Does the thought of hearing them constantly moan, “I’m bored,” fill you with dread? Are you bored of doing the same…
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.…
