August is that time of year when you are enjoying the summer holidays but also mentally preparing for the back to school routine. One thing that is important but can be overlooked is reading. Reading in the summer holidays is important and can be very beneficial. I have already written about encouraging your children to
Children
Choosing the right school for your child
This is a collaborative post. When choosing a good school for your child there’s a lot to think about. It’s not just about a school ticking the boxes for having good facilities and an excellent reputation for teaching. It’s knowing that school upholds your, and your child’s, beliefs and values. Whatever the institution, be that
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Giveaways
Giveaway for Stamptastic Stamps
We are currently Stamptastic Brand Ambassadors and reviewed some of their stamps last year: Stamptastic Review. They have recently entered a pitch to the Virgin Media Business #Voom2016 competition to win a share of £1 million (€1.2 million) in prizes. Plus, a whole raft of money-can’t-buy opportunities. As a business that was set up to help
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General
Term Time School Fines
So my bank balance is £60 lighter due to being fined for taking Munchkin out of school during term time. Hubby still has to pay, he’s currently chosen to ignore his letter, (oh yes we got seperate letters, that’s how serious it all is!), but he will pay before the deadline. You see if you
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Project 365
Project 365 – Week 47
Day 320 – Horse riding again. Today was her final one on one lesson and after this she will be let loose into a group. Unfortunately they are so busy they don’t have a weekly slot in the group so for a while she can only have fortnightly lessons. Day 321 – Took Bee
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Project 365
Project 365 – Weeks 36,37 and 38
Apologies! You are now going to be hit with 3 weeks worth of photos. The first week I was busy decorating and the second I got a cold. So getting this done wasn’t a priority. Week 36 Day 243 – I got another plant. Hubby wasn’t too impressed! Day 244 – Rosie the
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Babies
Looking forward to nursery and treasuring precious moments #PowerOfSoft
Can you believe it? It only seems like it was a few months ago I made my pregnancy public on this blog, and then shared my birth story. And now my little Bee is 2 and could start nursery in January. I say ‘could’ as she is entitled to go at 2 but doesn’t have
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General
Starting the school day, completely stress free
Most mornings in our house are chaotic, with having to wake up Bee and get her ready too. I am surprised my neighbours haven’t complained after hearing me constantly shout ‘HURRY UP!!!’ But it doesn’t always have to be this way! The following guest article gives mums some tips to try to keep the