Bill’s Restaurants Festive Menu Review

I was invited along to Bill’s Restaurant at Gloucester Quays with a plus one to try 2 courses of their Festive Set menu and a drink. All opinions are honest and my own. Christmas to me means making time for one another, and so what better way to do it than over a festive bite to … Read more

The Swimming Journey

As a parent it is tricky and we each have to decide how much (if at all) to push our children, or where to rein them in or stop ourselves. In this example we are talking about sport but I am sure it could be applied to a million things. I think parents are all … Read more

How Easy is it to Not to Drink Alcohol?

Alcohol is the legal high. I assume we just believe it can’t be that bad or it would be against the law to drink it. No matter how much we are told how many units are okay though I just don’t think we seem to listen. Everyone it feels is doing it and they mostly … Read more

National Geographic™ Kits #ad

For our final post as ambassadors for the National Geographic™ STEM educational kits from Bandai we were sent two more full dig kits (Gemstone and Shark Tooth) and the the National Geographic™ Ultimate Play Sand. We have previously reviewed their Dig Kits (Dino Fossil and Real Bug) and Mini Dig Kits (Shark, Dino Poop and Treasure); … Read more

Letterbox Lab Science Subscription Box with UOpen #ad

Letterbox Lab subscription coming through the door via uOpen

Letterbox Labs are a science subscription box that fits through your letterbox. Perfect for those like us who are home educating, those with children who want a little extra fun and learning, or just to encourage an extra love of science. This post contains affiliate links. Subscription boxes are on the increase – they allow … Read more

GCSE Results 2019

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GCSE Results day finally arrives tomorrow and for us our second son is collecting his results. It is actually the very same date that his older brother received his GCSE results. Traditionally the first born is more likely to do well academically and work to please their parents – and our eldest definitely did set … Read more