It has been 4 years since selling our touring caravan and we have been searching for an alternative way to get the camping experience without being cramped up in our elderly tin box. We spent this weekend in one of the new gingerbread houses at The Quiet Site in the northern part of the Lake…
What I learnt from my children going on a school residential trip
After having 3 children going on various school residential trips over the years, I class myself as somewhat of a veteran parent. This year, more than ever, families are sending their little ones off into the unknown after 2 years of a pandemic making it difficult. So as my youngest has just returned from her…
How to Prepare Children for Tests
It is that time of year again, when children up and down the country are thinking ahead to their tests. I’m not going to harp on too much about how I believe that children should be out playing and having fun, rather than thinking about test conditions, test results and having too much pressure but…
After a school appeal – What next?
So, National Offer Day came around and sadly, your little one didn’t get their first choice of school. What are your next steps? You may have decided against going through the appeal process or may have been unsuccessful but it does not mean that your options stop there. In my previous post, How to win…
How to win a school appeal
National Offer Day is heading around again very soon (Equally well known as the day children find out what school they are going to) Thousands of 10 and 11 year olds from the Year 6 year group will find out which secondary school they have been allocated. For most, the decision will be no surprise….
Reading RoundUp
Where did Spring disappear to? Cannot believe we are almost at the end of June and I’ve not had chance to tell you about the great books I’ve been devouring. I don’t feel like I’ve spent quite so much time poolside recently so am rather chuffed that I’ve read as many books as I have….
A Fortnight of Firsts #FirstTimeFriday
No matter how old we get, there’s always the opportunity to learn. I’ve always said I’m a fan of new experiences, challenging myself and trying something for the first time. Having kids does help with that too – You have to throw yourself into whatever comes. How can I expect my girls to break boundaries,…
Be Loud & Proud #ProudFriday
I’m all for celebrating the little things in life. The small stuff that makes me smile. Hearing good news that gives me the warm & fuzzies. I truly love nothing better than reading proud parent statuses on Facebook when their children have achieved something and they just have to share. Seriously, if your little one…
March Reading RoundUp
Its been a great month for reading – Not just for me but for the girls too. I can’t say my TBR pile has shrunk though – If anything, it has grown. I’m seeing so many lovely books around that I simply must read. I’ll share some of those books with you in a future…
January & February Reading RoundUp
Its been a while since I could post over here. Sadly, huge technical difficulties have meant I’ve lost a few posts but never mind, its all about the excitement of what is coming up? I’m starting back with a RoundUp of what we have been reading during January & February. Progress has been slow and…