Never Forget a Birthday Again with GiftWink
I swear since having my boys my memory has never been the same. I think it is due to the sheer amount of information I have to remember and not only for myself, but for the rest of the house too!
10 Simple Hacks for the Perfect Roast Dinner in a Hurry
The number of families sitting down for a weekly roast is falling. It’s a tradition that’s been around since medieval times but it’s no surprise really when we are all so busy. A roast dinner doesn’t have to take half a day to prepare though; we’re way past that need to spend hours in the
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A Family Holiday at Domain de Mathevies, Dordogne, France
We recently spent a week over the may half term Domain de Mathevies, Dordogne, France. Domain de Mathevies is a beautiful site situated in the Perigord Noir region of The Dordogne with a selection of accommodation from a Gite, Mobile Homes to luxury cabins. You can also pitch a tent, camper or caravan too. We
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Simple Father’s Day card – Hap-pea Father’s Day
I absolutely adore this simple Father’s Day card that has been designed for you by my fab 11 year old Maxi. It is perfect for adding a little colour to as he has or for you to colour in completely and I am sure that any Dad would love being wished a Hap-pea Father’s Day.
Summer Water Fun for Kids | Exciting Outdoor Activities
One of the things that my boys love the most is water play, and summer is the perfect time to have some water fun as a family. The summer is all about making memories and I am working with fab® ice lollies for their Sprinkles of Summer Fun campaign.
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Yoda Best Teacher Card to Colour In | Fun and Creative Teacher Appreciation
Did you see our Yoda Best Dad Father’s Day cards? Well, I loved them so much that I asked Leslieanne to make some Yoda Best Teacher Cards. I am a stickler when it comes to thank you cards and I always encourage the boys to do homemade teacher cards.
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Shoebox table football/foosball table
My boys are football (soccer) mad. They would play morning noon and night it they got the chance, but the British summer time doesn’t always play weather wise. So I made this shoebox table football/foosball table game for the boys to play. We do have a larger one, but it is in our friend’s garage
Age appropriate chores for kids
Giving kids age-appropriate chores helps them build life skills, self-reliance, and confidence. From toddlers to teens, children can take on small tasks that make them feel capable while helping the whole family. Here’s a list of chores by age group, plus tips on supervision and rewards. Now I know this is going to be controversial,
Top tips for surviving a LONG car journey with kids
We have just returned from Camping de Mathevies in The Dordogne, France and from our home in the North East of England that was around a 15-hour car journey. So I thought I would share with our top tips for surviving a long car journey with kids.
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