Project 365 Weeks 15 and 16

So, here we are another two week post as the second week of the holidays was far too hectic to post! Hopefully you all have the sunshine too. It’s been a lovely Easter Holidays, but I am struggling to believe that will are now into the last term of the school year, I swear they … Read more

What to be Aware of When Adapting a Car for a Disabled User

Thanks to a wide range of clever adaptations and technologies, it is now easier than ever for those with a range of disabilities to drive. This is important, as it can provide an immense sense of freedom and independence and help people to lead their daily lives. This is furthered by the excellent Motability Scheme, … Read more

Top 5 Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep

As many of you know, for the first 5 years of Tyrus’s life I was surviving on 2-3 hours sleep per night, so trying to get to sleep was never a problem! Now that the children have a more ‘normal’ sleep pattern I do sometimes find it hard to drop off quite as quickly as … Read more

Simple Bookkeeping tips for Busy Families

Family life can get hectic. With demands on your time coming from all directions at once, running a bookkeeping system to help keep the finances under control is often the last thing on your mind. But what if some simple bookkeeping could actually make life a bit less stressful? What if, instead of being one … Read more

Disney On Ice Worlds of Enchantment

Xene, Neva, Eowyn and I were invited along to see Worlds of Enchantment, the latest Disney on Ice show currently touring the UK. We have never been to a Disney on Ice show before, but the entire family are huge Disney fans, in fact it took the girls a while to decide which Disney clothing … Read more

Project 365 Weeks 13 and 14 (I think!)

It got to the point three weeks ago when I thought that was it, all of the children were off ill again, with various different illnesses and Kaide had a back problem, I even got phone calls from the high school demanding I send them copies of doctors appointments and medication, consequently the week 18th … Read more

Top Tips for a Low Maintenance Garden

I am very fortunate that Asa loves gardening, don’t get me wrong, I do too, but its always having enough time, I am hoping that when Viggo starts full-time school I will suddenly have more free time to commit to the garden, but we shall see. If you are short on time, then check out … Read more

Merrie Takes A Trip To The Groom Room at Pets At Home

Last month we were asked by Pets At Home if we would like to take Mewrrie to our local Groom Room to experience a Puppy Groom, this is specifically designed for puppies aged 3-6 months and will probably be their first introduction to a full groom. Regardless of the size of the puppy, the whole experience costs … Read more

Choosing the right school for an ASD child

Some mainstream schools are autism-friendly, some special schools get the basics wrong, so you’ll need to check things out for yourself. It’s difficult establishing the school’s culture from a single visit. The attitude of the head teacher is probably the biggest factor. You need a school that is going to be open-minded when things aren’t … Read more