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Our UK Staycations Plans for 2021, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club
Read moreStaycations are more popular than ever this year during these uncertain times. I’ve decided the holidays we have this year will be UK-based, and I’ve started to look at our options.
Ways to Support Your Children’s Mental Health using Therapeutic Play, including Techniques & Activity Ideas
Read moreThe act of play can be a great therapeutic tool for children, and not just for those with complex needs. Play therapy can help any child to act out and work through their pain, confusion, worries, fears and anything they’ve found traumatic.
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Indoor Activities for Kids: Ideas to Beat Boredom
Read moreAs the weather is turning cold, indoor activities for kids becomes more important. Days indoors with the kids can be tough at anytime, but now we’re inside waiting for this pandemic to pass, it’s harder. Last time we had sunshine with plenty of garden play alongside our daily walks, but this time it’s cold and…
12 Easy and Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Design Bundles
Read moreOh yes the elves are back, and I’m sure you’ve already seen many of them on your social media feeds! This is the fifth year I’ve taken on the month-long task of elf on the shelf & we now have a new addition to our family!
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Gift Ideas for Kids This Christmas
Read moreYes it’s that time of year again, so I’ve been hunting for gifts for my son and the various children in my network and as usual it’s not easy! Regardless of the year we’re having I always buy online where I can, so here’s some of my favourite finds so far!
Our Visit to Clip ‘n Climb in Ipswich, Suffolk
Read moreThis week we visited the UK’s first purpose-built indoor climbing centre for the first time, and it was amazing! Clip ‘n Climb in Ipswich, Suffolk, boasts the highest walls of all the Clip ‘n Climb centres across Europe and is the biggest Clip ‘n Climb centre in the World.
How To Grow Vegetables In Your Garden Without Losing Other Uses of the Space
Read moreFor 3 years I had an allotment and it was amazing for both my mental and physical health. Since moving house I had to sadly give up the plot and within months I noticed a huge decline in my mental health. I no longer had my sanctuary to escape to that was just me and…
A Day Out at Zippos Circus
Read moreNow lockdown is easing many families have started to go out and explore activities. Yesterday I finally braved it and took my son and nephew to the circus! I’ve felt nervous to do it, because we’re a vulnerable household, so I’ve held off until finding an activity that looks safe enough. I was offered tickets…
Making a Lockdown 2020 Scrapbook with Help from the Poooli Printer L1
Read moreLockdown’s been unlike anything else this generation has experienced, so I wanted to capture it for us to look back in years to come. Right now it’s hard to believe we’ll forget any of it as it’s been going on for so long. In a few years I know I won’t remember the little things,…
Three Crafting Ideas from an Online Party with Viking Direct
Read moreLast Saturday my son and I were invited to take part in an online crafting party hosted by Viking DIrect. The activities were so fun and easy to do that I wanted to share them in case you could do with some more ideas to do during lockdown and school holidays.