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This is an endorsed partnered post. What I really love about home education is the ability to focus on things that will help the boys in their life – rather than things they will just memorise and either forget or never use. Being able to do things yourself is not only good for your self-esteem … Read more
I do love a good list – for me it is a great way of making sure I have everything, ticking it off as it is packed and figuring out what I have forgotten. As a family camping in a tent is becoming a more regular thing to do and after the first time camping … Read more
You may remember the boys having lots of fun learning with the Gravitrax track system from Ravensburger. Well the track can be extended indefinitely with extra track packs and add-ons – which are each sold separately (with sets costing £9.99 or £19.99). There is a Trax Extension Pack, Building Extension Pack, Action Catapult Add-on, Action … Read more
This is an endorsed partnered post. Our brain is a vital part of our body. It is the thing which controls how we move, speak, feel and who we are as a person. The brain is an organ which seems to be often neglected by people when they work on their bodies, and today we … Read more
“Stand-Up Paddle boarding is the UK’s fastest growing water sport and its popularity is rapidly increasing. With inflatable boards now available for increased ease of transport the opportunities to partake are also bigger than ever. It is accessible to everyone, of all ages, sizes and skills and you can do it anywhere there is water.” … Read more
Lakefest started at Croft Farm Tewkesbury as a music and cider festival before moving to Eastnor Castle. A family and dog friendly festival – which also offers camping. Many people I know have been time and time again and so we were pleased to be invited along to see what it was all about. Unfortunately … 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
This is a partnered post. One of the most difficult decisions we have to make early on in our lives is what we want to do in terms of a career. If you are yet to decide what you want to do specifically, yet you know you want to work with children, you have many … Read more
I love festivals, an opportunity to see live those acts I enjoy. So how wonderful that the CBBC have provided the same for children with the CBBC Summer Social. Now kids can meet their favourite acts and performers from CBBC and CBeebies at Croxteth Hall and Country Park in Liverpool. CBBC Summer Social 2018 The … Read more
Countryfile Live covers four days of live arena shows, hands-on activities, farm-animal demonstrations, debates, food, drink and shopping. The show brings together everything there is to cherish about the British countryside, in the grounds of the famous stately home Blenheim Palace. We were invited along to BBC Country File Live on its opening day. Things for Children … Read more