English Resources for Key Stage 1 Children

Since lockdown began, I have been making use of some of the incredible English resources on offer for my daughter…

Mindfulness Activities for Children

Since Lockdown, mindfulness has become a prominent theme. Indeed, my daughter’s have been receiving lots of academic work from their…

Make Reading Fun with Personalised Books

Those of us who are home schooling our children at the moment are all in need of a boost! Of…

“What’s Going On?” How to Help Children Cope With Lockdown

The Covid – 19 pandemic has caused a huge amount of confusion, panic and fear amongst the entire population. One…

My Favourite Inspirational Quotes From History

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, we all need a good old pick me up! I’ve put together a…

Help! I Destroyed My Hair! Tips for Treating Damaged Hair

So what do I know about treating damaged hair? Well, let me tell you my story. Last July I absolutely…

Ways to Keep the Children Entertained During Lockdown

We’re just entering week 3 of our lockdown and for some, tensions are starting to boil. Everyday trying to find…

Sites Offering Free Resources for Children

In the coming weeks, we all need to find ways to keep the kids entertained for the sake of our…

Family Fun at Ordsall Hall

On a wet and cold February half term day, we explored a number of attractions in Salford. The morning we…

Half Term Fun at Salford Museum and Art Gallery

https://ordsallhall.com/If you’re anything like me, you struggle to find activities to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. And…

“It’s Cool to be Kind” with Henry and Henrietta Heartbeat

Aurelia was incredibly excited to open a package we recently received. My 6-year-old loves books and stationery, so this particular…

Party Wardrobe Update with Femme Luxe

For those of you who haven’t already heard me moan about this, my eldest daughter turned 18 a few months…

Reducing Plastic Waste with Reco Toothtabs

Recently I was sent a trial pack of Reco Toothtabs. This product is incredibly novel. Reco is on a mission…

The Key to a Great Night’s Sleep – Sleep Master Sleep Masks

As I’ve mentioned before, since childhood I have suffered from random bouts of insomnia. These horrid spontaneous sleepless nights/nights of…

A Familiar Stranger by Matthew Williams

Throughout my life, I have been drawn to poetry. It’s something I have enjoyed both writing and reading at various…

Ryan’s World Cool Chemistry

My 6-year-old, Aurelia is utterly obsessed with Ryan and his brand, Ryan’s World. In fact, Aurelia (like millions of other…

Christmas Ready with Femme Luxe

We’re on the countdown to Christmas and in this final stretch, we’ve decided to introduce you to Femme Luxe, a…

MojiPops Toys- The Perfect Christmas Gift

As the countdown to Christmas continues, we’re bringing you even more Christmas Gift Ideas for kids with our new favourite…