Things that are to do with the life of a family. Including discussions, home, education, clothing, shoes, etc
This is a promotional post I had been meaning to do the Thermal Conduction Experiment with Spoons with my children but just hadn’t got around to it. So when I was sent a pair of Heat Holders Thermal socks and questions were raised about them, it seemed the perfect time to explain about thermal conduction … Read more
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was sat on a toilet floor breastfeeding my baby. Obviously because it was such a horrid place to be I didn’t feed him for long, and rushed him through his feed. I feel terribly guilty that this was the story of his newborn life. At 4 months … Read more
International Women’s Day (IWD) is marked on the 8th March every year. It is to show appreciation, love and respect in a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements all over the World. I have told you about Emma Hann a lady I admire from Scotland, but now I share with you an Inspirational Woman … Read more
International Women’s Day Hanns Big Sleepout International Women’s Day #iwd2014 is this Saturday, March 8th 2014, so I wanted to share with you what the inspirational mother of 12 Emma Hann is up to now, which includes promoting the Big Sleepout 2014. Emma Hann has been helping to run Graham’s Soup Kitchen on a Saturday night, which … Read more
Science Engineering Week – March 14th-23rd 2014 As Science Engineering Week is coming up (March 14th-23rd 2014) I agreed to review Interplay’s Rivetz Dragon with my 10 year old son. A combination of the fields of maths and science, Engineering aims to improve the World around us by providing solutions to problems. Engineers take a thought, … Read more
There is nothing more precious than spending time with your children – for both them and you. Half term was a marvellous opportunity to do this and it need not be expensive. We spent quality time together playing Superheroes (and Villains) and Lego, inspired by watching The Lego Movie. I am currently planning a Superheroes … Read more
Just an ordinary day in Tewkesbury as Mr Blobby takes the children to school! Actually it was a mini practise (school) run, which also aimed to raise awareness of Sport Relief. It was my turn to take part in the Team Honk Relay. Dressed in a Mr Blobby costume I was to take the Baton from Sarah in Gotherington … Read more
Longer school hours and shorter school holidays well about time too I say Michael Gove! It has been apparent for a while now that I am not alone in needing my children to be at school a lot more than they already are. I mean they are really at home far too much aren’t they. … Read more
You know those books that you mean to get around to reading, but never do, yeah that. You see there’s a theory about a Selfish Gene and how we all need to fight for survival of the fittest. That is the only explanation I can see to all these “benefits” stuff. People who are not … Read more
Have you heard that #TeamHonk have come together once again to help raise money for Sport Relief. You may recall that last year they went to Ghana to see the Good Work that has been done in the 25 years of Comic Relief. This year they have organised over 200 bloggers, their friends and families in … Read more