We try to go on as many family adventures as possible. Exploring our beautiful country and spending time together in a different environment gives us much enjoyment. As parents it is important that we encourage our children to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Which is one of the reasons a glamping trip with…
During lockdown whilst everyone else has been renovating or getting fit I have been reading, a lot! I have actually read some of the best books during this period. My friends always come to me when they need book recommendations so I have been making a conscious effort to write some more book reviews. There…
A Casual T-shirt is a must for every wardrobe, a fashion staple if you will. As we leave the Summer months and move into Autumn I am a lot more careful about what I am buying. Any fashion purchases now need to be transitional allowing me to wear them whilst the weather is warm but …
There are so many amazing places to visit in Merseyside. As a family of five we love getting outdoors, spending time exploring and breathing in some fresh air after a week stuck in school and work. I always feel so lucky to live in such a great region because it really is such a beautiful…
After year of pondering if we will move house we have made the decision to stay put. We have a lovely home in a lovely area. Perfect for primary and secondary schools. So during this lockdown period I have made being making some future plans for our home. My main aim is to extend our…
This is a collaboration post At some point during your child’s educational journey, they will start to learn a modern foreign language. This is usually Spanish, French, Italian or German, or a combination of more than one of these. As parent, you’re probably wondering how you can help your child with this aspect of their…
It’s important that we, as parents, try to enrich our child’s lives as much as possible so that they grow up to be kind, successful, respectable members of society. Generally speaking, extra-curricular activities are fantastic for this overall growth and development of children for many reasons. I have teamed up with a private day school…
I love reading. During my twenties I was all about reading chick lits. Whilst predictable maybe I loved them. In recent years I tend to choose thrillers. Gripping psychological books that keep me guessing. However during this rather strange stressful time I feel myself needing to escape in something a little lighter. An easy chick…
Another week, homeschooling week 9. It has been noted that the longer the lockdown goes on for the less productive our days seem to be getting. This week was also mental health awareness week. Seeing lots of people talking about mental health awareness on social media definitely made me think about how we are al…
The more inquisitive your child, the more they are likely to learn. Babies are naturally curious, as they are figuring out how the world works and who’s who. However, parents should try and nurture their child’s curiosity as they age and encourage them to ask questions and explore. Here are some tips from an independent…