Family Life

Things that are to do with the life of a family. Including discussions, home, education, clothing, shoes, etc

Crispy nests with a twist – two recipes

So the kids have broken up for the Easter holidays and most only have one thing on their minds CHOCOLATE and with 2 weeks off school and the threat of snow (apparently!) then there couldn’t be a better time for this fabulous Guest Post from the lovely Emily from A Mummy Too Crispy nests with … Read more

How One Hour Can Help Save the World

This Saturday 31st March at 8:30pm people will unite by turning off their lights for one hour. Visit the website for more information and to download an activity book to help teach the children about the environment. Go beyond the hour and consider how you can  make a change. We really enjoyed our time together … Read more

Daffodils and Bonnets

With it being Spring we decided to combine learning the letter D with Daffodils First simply cut out a letter D and colour it orange I never had any yellow paper so we painted a white sheet – I also think this adds to the fun, gives it more texture, and obviously the added skill … Read more

Money Saving ideas you Should Know About

gas hob

With the cost of living going up then a lot of us are looking for money saving ideas. My first thoughts were to delete Fortnite and shower at the gym but then I thought that people may need some serious ideas. Cut back on your Gas & Electricity Bill If you aren’t already on a … Read more

C is for Carrots

I thought I’d teach the boys about life by doing C for Carrots. First I simply cut out some letter Cs and some strips of green paper. Got him to colour them in and stick them together. Then on Pinterest I saw these seed planters made from toilet roll holders. original source I decided that … Read more

Meal Planning Monday 19th March

I discovered this meme last week, and what a great way to stick to a meal plan (saving money and waste – for more ideas see My Zero Waste) and to get fresh ideas. The link up is at Home with Mrs M Monday  Roast Beef. Tuesday Sausage dinner (sausages cooked in onions and gravy, veg and mash … Read more

The Magic of Disneyland Paris – 20 Years on

Your children have seen the adverts and are begging you to go. But before you get disheartened at not being able to take them have a think about what they (and you) are REALLY missing out on. There’s the endless queues – this is just trying to get in! Then there’s the crowds inside – … Read more

Mothers’ Day Will it Ever Get Less Painful?

Mothers’ Day comes around every March in the UK – marking an emotionally turbulent day for myself, and am guessing many others. Torn between wanting to celebrate as a Mother but equally mourning the loss of my own. I am very lucky to have 4 very thoughtful and loving boys (oh and the help of … Read more