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National Geographic Geodes
As part of the boys’ home education they learned about Geodes with the National Geographic STEM kids from Bandai. Hands-on learning is more effective than just being told things, or just reading, and that is why I was thrilled to be invited to be an ambassador: I previously wrote about their Dig Kits. Geodes are … Read more
Improving Health Habits and How Not to Train for a Marathon
When friends said we could just walk a Marathon I thought what a lovely idea and then we can say we have done one. I guess I didn’t really factor in that a Marathon is still a Marathon and going to be hard work either way! I guess it is true that if you just … Read more
How to Get in the Mood for a Run
You may recall my previous post on How To Stay Motivated that Sometimes, there’s nothing better than getting out for a run. The sun’s shining, you’ve got bags of energy; what could be better? However, there are other days when it’s the last thing you’ll feel like doing. Here is a guest post with some … Read more
Death in the Family when there’s More than One Religion Involved
Death it doesn’t get any easier. Apparently writing things down may help (well obviously) and it also said this in the waiting area in Intensive Care. Where to Start. Well let’s go back twenty years when my own mother died. In fact it was in exactly the same intensive care unit as I spent some … Read more
Saving Water in the Home
Recently our water provider installed a Water Meter stating that we could carry on paying the way we are on a fixed rate that but in the near future everyone will be charged for the amount of water they use. After some research I discovered we are at risk of many, if not most, people … Read more
National Geographic™ STEM Dig Kits Review
We have been asked to be ambassadors for the National Geographic™ STEM educational kits from Bandai, which are a range of experiment-based discoveries that will appeal to both boys and girls. I feel that STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are really important for our children to learn about – but they can also … Read more
Creams Cafe Cheltenham Review
We were invited along to American style ice-cream parlour Creams Café at The Brewery Quarter Cheltenham. On the Menu at Creams Cheltenham They have on offer a mouth-watering range of tempting deserts and the option to create your own – including gelato, waffles, sundaes, cookies, cakes and crepes; plus a variety of milkshakes, freakshakes, soda … Read more
Mr Mulligan’s Lost World Golf Cheltenham Game and Dinner Review
In the heart of Cheltenham located in the Brewery Quarter you can find Mr Mulligan’s Lost World Golf. Mini Golf is a great leisure activity suitable for a variety of ages and so is perfect for families, couples, or groups (birthdays, corporate events – with a Corporate Function/Party room available). Mr Mulligan’s Lost World Golf … Read more
Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers
No-one would argue about whether reading is a valuable life skill. But reading can be about more than just knowing what the words are but more the meaning behind them. Being able to identify what the writer’s purpose was, and whether they are trying to persuade you for example, are other important aspects of reading … Read more