Christmas is a time for families to come together, getting excited about buying presents, putting up the Christmas tree and planning the Christmas dinner. But for thousands of young people it is a time filled with loneliness; with an estimated 18,000 young people at risk of homelessness this Christmas. Loneliness during Christmas time for the … Read more
Science is such a fun subject, the one I remember most from my own education. The beauty of home education means you can dip into whichever method of learning works best for that moment in time – so I have compiled some different, fun, ways for learning science. Practical ways to help Children Learn Science … Read more
Home education over the school holidays has felt a bit weird really. With their brother home the boys have seemed to do academic work much easier without fighting it – but I guess there’s also the fact that because it is the teen’s holidays the boys have also been allowed to play computer games more. … Read more
We have recently received a Crate Creatures from MGA Entertainment to see what the boys thought of him. There are four of these ferocious creatures to collect: Blizz, Pudge, Sizzle and Snort Hog; each one with a grizzle exterior of ferocious fur trapped with a lock and chair in a crate – lured by their … Read more
Introducing the new Peppa Pig Pick up and Play Playsets from Character Options: Designed as a foldaway playset in the shape of Peppa’s face, these sets open up to reveal a classic scene such as the beach or the playground, plus a figure and accessories are included too for imaginative fun. Suitable for those aged … Read more
There are 3 main reasons to strive for a Zero Waste Christmas: Reduce what is going to landfill Stop rubbish affecting wildlife and Because people cannot afford to keep spending things they do not need Ways to Achieve Zero Waste this Christmas Cut back on your food waste Christmas is often seen as the time … Read more
What I most love about LEGO is that it has stood the test of time. Always something that the children (and adults) want to go back to so is really worth its weight in gold. It is not something I need to wait and see if it will appear on the Christmas Wishlists because I … Read more
When it comes to shopping for men at Christmas it isn’t easy. Men generally have it all already and if they don’t it is probably because they just do not want it. Either that or it is completely out of the budget! So with that in mind, and my experience of 5 males in my … Read more
Now that Halloween is out of the way, dare I say it is time to think about Christmas! What better way to get children even more excited (like they need encouragement) than by getting some Christmas Craft on. These do not have to be long and complicated – but something simple that they can do … Read more
You might be planning a holiday trip, going for a short weekend getaway, or even making a permanent move. In any case, you will need to go through the stressful ordeal of packing. Whether you are packing to go on holiday or relocating to a new house, it is a complicated and tiring task. Throw … Read more