Nobody expects parenting to be as difficult as it actually turns out to be. There’s a lot to be taken care of, from making sure your children are well fed and protected to ensuring they’re always where they need to be right on time. With so much of your responsibility dedicated to other people, how … Read more
No matter whether you’re looking to splash the cash or save a few pennies it’s easy to create a fabulous family garden! The best thing you can do when it comes to outdoor spaces is to relax, let go of any grand plans for topiary or herbaceous borders and don’t worry about kids getting getting … Read more
There are definite struggles when you’re a parent. Whether it’s your first child or your sixth, the worry is still there with each and every one of them. There’s a guilt that you feel that you’re not doing quite everything that you can, but you also know that you’re doing your best. Even if some … Read more
While you might still think of your kid as a baby, there comes a time when they reach young adulthood. And if you thought teenhood was stressful with raging hormones, it can be even more tricky when they become adults. After all, they have to stand on their two feet now. But they still require … Read more
So, today I celebrate my birthday, so far I am having a lovely day, and tonight the children, Asa and I will be sitting down to watch Fantastic Beasts and eating a Chinese, that’s how we rock and roll when we have seven children and no babysitter, plus three of them are still at school … Read more
I used to work in the office next to the Height and Weight measurement team, you know the dreadful people who go round and take measurements of all reception and year six children. I know there is mixed opinions on this scheme, and I must admit I was a little dubious to begin with, however … Read more
Well I am so behind, you have three weeks today! Day 64 – Timber! Today Asa lopped off the top of the conifers, they were way too tall and were shading the play area, and the vegetable patch behind it. The difference it has made to the entire garden is amazing! Although we did have … Read more
Does your house fail to feel ‘homely’ enough to you? Maybe it’s felt like this for a while, or you’ve only just moved in. You’ve come to the right place! There are a few things you can do to make sure that your house starts to feel like a home in no time at all. … Read more
Internet safety has never been so important as it is today, as many hackers and fraudsters are now using very sophisticated means to get our private information from us. But it’s not just ourselves who we need to think about protecting. If your children go online and have their own smartphones and tablets, you need … Read more