Beginners Skiing and the Accident

beginners skiing group

Our teen has talked about going on holiday skiing for years. Problem is he had only ever skied once when we visited the indoor snozone at Milton Keynes. Although there’s instructors on these skiing holidays in my opinion learning from scratch and just being on the nursery slopes whilst there is just a waste of … Read more

Rugby with the School

Our son has become very passionate about playing rugby since playing for the first time with the school and it all feels like it happened very quickly. I for one knew absolutely nothing about rugby but this is what I have encountered so far. Rugby boots are not the same as football boots One minute … Read more

Things to Know about Visiting Egypt

I have been financially compensated for this post by opinions are honest and my own. When planning a stay in Egypt there are several factors you need to filter in. You need to know about where are good places to stay in Egypt (and where is safe/places to avoid); attractions to visit; and of course … 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

clock on the wall with hand showing 2:50

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

Puy du Fou Review

Puy du Fou Review – an educational and historical action attraction in Vendee France