The big transition from baby and toddler swimming
I couldn’t imagine not having swum with N from a young age. My own journey with learning to swim was very up and down from age 5 to 7, and the OH isn’t keen on swimming, so I wanted to make…
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Getting arty with Chalkola chalk pens – review and giveaway
There’s something special about stationery, and in particular I love pens. N has inherited this love because any new pens that I bring into the house, and he’s nosying trying to use them. With the Chalkola chalk pens I was sent…
Project 365 2017 week 5 – illness and cats
It’s week 5 of project 365 and I’ve been really rubbish with the camera. We’ve not been anywhere for weeks (no day trips or venturing out to even the park), since just after Christmas. I’d been hoping to this weekend…
Making maths fun with Fundels games
I’ve mentioned before how N is just getting into games and I’m a big fan of anything educational. When Cartamundi asked me to review a couple of their newly launched Fundels games, I thought it was a great opportunity to broaden…
Project 365 2017 week 4 – cinema and cats
It’s week 4 of Project 365, and has been a mixed one. From good spirits at turning 6 last weekend, to being sick this weekend and missing his own joint party. Missing it doesn’t seem to be worrying N too…
Project 365 2017 week 2 hot chocolate and reading books
This year feels like it’s been going on a while now, but we’re only in week 2. The weather’s been miserable and I’ve been relying on my phone camera. That’s if I even remember to take photos. I was struggling…
Nervy start to a new tennis club term
The new term at tennis is always hit and miss with N. It seems he’s now playing tennis three times a week at the moment. On Mondays at after school tennis club, on Fridays at the tennis club junior lessons…
Project 365 2017 week 1 – a new year
Happy new year, and welcoming to the new year of Project 365. If you’re new it, it’s a photo a day for a year (or 4 years in my case). I can’t believe I’ve managed it all that time, but…
Project 366 2016 week 52 – the last one
So it’s finally here and I’ve completed my third year of Project 366. It’s been hard at times as usual – when the winter nights roll in and we’re limited to after school indoor shots. Plus because of the variety…
Great board games for 5-7 year olds
Getting kids into board games, here’s 3 great suggestions for games suitable for 5 to 6 year olds.
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas nativity and morris dancing costume
A Strictly Come Dancing themed alternative Christmas nativity play. Check out my guide on making a 10 minute no sew morris dancing outfit
