Holidaying is something we look forward to, no matter how old we are. But as adults, it can be hard to shake the stress of taking your kids along with you; you never know when they’re going to get bored or wander off, and always having the energy to keep them entertained whilst you’re trying … Read more
Getting kids to keep up to date with their homework is a challenge for parents of children of all different ages. It can become a battle of wills, and both parents and children can be left feeling frustrated. Here, we have some helpful tips and tricks to help make homework time more peaceful for all … Read more
Each of the seven children’s names were chosen because of a meaning or something that was important to us, we spent hours going through name books with the first couple of children, it became easier once we had google! So I am going to attempt to explain why we have chosen each one, the first … Read more
Its hard to believe that this time last year we were collecting all of Xene’s belongings together to transport her over 5 hours away to university, the furthest distance any of her friends had chosen to go to university, and now here we are sorting all of her stuff to move into a new house … Read more
When travelling as a family, it is essential that you ensure that there is something for everyone when choosing a destination and Kakadu National Park is one of those places that will keep everyone entertained. There are a lot of interesting facts about Kakadu, one of which being the indigenous population have been living there … Read more
The Book Tour this time is a very different genre, its a romance, I thought I knew You is the fourth in the series. I have always been a fan of a good romance novel, but before I tell you my thoughts, here is the blurb. Luke Reilly’s whole life is mapped out. His father … Read more
With Eowyn, the youngest daughter about to start year 5 at school, it will be another letter home informing parents that the school nurse will be coming into school to discuss puberty and periods, oh joy! I remember my own puberty talks, although they didn’t happen until our first year of high school, (I guess … Read more
Spending enough time with your kids is essential if you want to make sure that they have a fun and healthy childhood. However, this doesn’t necessary have to mean playing with them all day long. Instead, you should think of all the different activities that you can do together and give them a try. In … Read more
Since blocked drains can occur at any time during the day or night, it is very normal for homeowners to be tempted to try a drain repair on their own. However, this can cause a number of problems. If you are faced with blocked drains at your home, the best thing to do is to … Read more