Parenthood category features all of the articles I have written with a parenting theme. Includes single parenting, co-parenting and parenting in general.
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A Review of a Planner for Freelancers and Mental Health Journals for Adults & Children by Shari Black: Includes TWO Giveaways!
Read moreNow that children are back at school and some of our old working and social lives are starting to return, I’ve been looking into ways to organise my self-employed work, and assess how both my son and I are now feeling mentally after six months in lockdown.
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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.
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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…
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Ways To Support Your Child Returning to School After Lockdown
Read moreChildren across this country, and the world, have had their lives changed dramatically for the last six months and it’s about to change again. In just a couple of weeks children will be back to school after being home educated for more than four months.
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Review of Mysteries In Time Educational Subscription Box & Giveaway
Read moreHomeschooling my 8 year old for four months was tough- I’m not trained in how to make learning fun like a teacher is. Schools are supposed to reopen next month, but I’m creating back-up plans by getting better resources together just in case.
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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…
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Children’s Book Review & Giveaway of Crib & The Labours of Hercules
Read moreGetting children interested in world history can be difficult. I remember sitting bored out of my skull in many a history lesson, but there were times it fascinated me. Reading Anne Frank, and spending an RE lesson learning about Martin Luther King are fond memories for me.
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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,…
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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.
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Read moreFather’s Day is nearly upon us already! Have you found any gifts whilst on lockdown? I think my Bloke and ex are both sick of socks and mugs, so I’ve found some fun, low cost gifts that might inspire you too!