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Best places to buy second hand online and on the highstreet | you need to know about these!
October 1, 2019
Best places to buy second hand online and on the highstreet…
Buying second hand has become even more popular in recent years as more and more people try to reduce their carbon footprint.
I remember around 15 years ago spending around £60 on a jumper. For some reason that day I decided to pop into a ...
Words of encouragement for kids | what works and what to avoid!
September 22, 2019
How to use words of encouragement for kids to encourage growth and enthusiasm
Most kids (and adults) love praise but can you have too much of a good thing?
“Wow! That’s awesome!”
Feels good doesn’t it?
To be clear from the start, I’m all for positive motivation.
But (why is there always a but!?🙄) excessive and constant praise ...
Home School For Preschool | read this first!
September 17, 2019
I’m often asked how we go about home school for preschool.
Usually parents want to know whether it’s difficult and when they should start.
Thankfully, home schooling and preschoolers are both topics that I love to talk about!
I was a preschool teacher and worked as an Education advisor for ten years before becoming a mum so ...
Zero Waste Stocking Fillers | Ideas For A Waste Free Christmas
September 15, 2019
60+ Stocking Stuffer Suggestions
60+ zero waste stocking fillers…
I love Christmas!
Which is why I often start planning for it in late July!
As a child I loved waking up to a Christmas Stocking and unwrapping it on my parents bed…and I enjoy the tradition even more now that I have children myself.
However, Christmas Stockings don’t have to ...
15+ Ways To Use Lemon Balm At Home
September 12, 2019
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family and grows just as productively!
It makes a great addition to any herb garden and is one of my favorites (I like plants that are easy to care for!)
It produces tonnes of beautifully lemon scented leaves that can be used in a variety of ways.
Benefits of using ...
Talking to kids about climate change | what you need to know…
September 7, 2019
The idea of talking to kids about climate change can be incredibly daunting.
As parents, many of us already carry the burden of climate change but how do we even begin to contemplate telling our kids about the legacy that we’ve created for them?
Should we even be talking to them about climate change?
How to we ...
100+ Bullet Journal Page Ideas | with free printables
August 30, 2019
There are literally millions of bullet journal page ideas out there.
Bullet journaling is an awesome tool for organizing your life, prioritizing the important things and keeping track of your targets and achievements.
Starting a bullet journal is super easy but, it can be a little daunting when faced with a bunch of ideas when you’re just ...
Games to play in the car | huge downloadable collection
August 5, 2019
Fun games to play while traveling
If you’re traveling any kind of distance (especially with kids) then it can really help to have some fun games to play in the car.
I’ve put together a list of our favorites…some from my own childhood and others that we’ve learnt from friends and fellow travelers.
I’ve compiled them all in ...
Fun Games To Play | 110+ awesome games to play with anyone, anywhere!
August 2, 2019
Fun games to play anywhere with anyone!
I spent my childhood living in the middle of nowhere so my sisters so we had heaps of fun games to play to keep us entertained.
I’ve compiled a mega collection of games to play and made them into free downloadable instruction booklets.
This means that they can be printed as ...
Healthy food toddlers will eat | nutritious meals and snacks for fussy kids
July 29, 2019
Following on from my post about how to get toddlers to eat I wanted to share with you some great healthy food toddlers will eat (or might push around their plate a little!)
It’s worth remembering that a parents role isn’t to force their toddler to eat but to choose the variety of foods that ...
