Dec 6, 202013 Secret Santa tips for givers and receiversI have to admit to not being the biggest fan of Secret Santa. My experience has been very mixed, but they do have their place. I think they only work if there are quite strict rules. …Blogmas3 min readBlogmas3 min read
Dec 6, 202031 Christmas blog ideas to get you over writer’s blockSo many bloggers get stuck with post ideas. Many are just starting out so might not be used to thinking up lots of post ideas. Others might have been writing for years and can’t think of anything new to write. I’m sure blogger’s block is a thing (if not, it…Christmas2 min readChristmas2 min read
Nov 14, 2020Fast no knead beer bread recipeI’ve never really been a bread baker. I love the whole process of baking and cooking, but it would be nice to have fewer comments and moans about it once it’s served. Back after we got married we had a bread maker so I made bread for a while. It…Baking3 min readBaking3 min read
Oct 24, 2020Why increasing sports is essential for childrenNot every child likes sports, but it’s my belief that the more sport and physical activities the better. Research supports getting children outside and doing more physical activity, and there has to be something suitable for everyone. They just need to find the right sport that suits each child. …Sports10 min readSports10 min read
Oct 24, 2020Getting outside: park meet upsI love autumn. It’s my favourite season, although this year I doubt we’ll be getting out as much to make the most of the autumnal colours as usual. This weekend we did meet up with N’s school and tennis friend for a playdate in a nearby park. We’ve not been…Outdoors3 min readOutdoors3 min read
Sep 26, 2020Family meals: 20 ways with minceI don’t mind cooking but sometimes it gets a bit tedious. I like trying new dishes, but also base my meal planning around dish variations. This is the way I find to think of more ways to use one main ingredient, so building up a repertoire of dishes fast. Being…Mince3 min readMince3 min read
Sep 26, 2020Try this easy fast rocky road fudge recipeI’m partial to most chocolate based foods, and can never resist rocky road. I’m less fussed on fruit and nut based chocolate, but if I get to choose the fruit to add, it works. For me, that means cherry. …Fudge2 min readFudge2 min read
Sep 21, 2020Being involved with kids’ sports teamsIt’s a new tennis season and N has a tennis team again. Just about. Last year, we didn’t have enough players for a mini orange team, but this year we’ve managed to scrabble around and find enough players for a full team, plus 1 extra. …Tennis3 min readTennis3 min read
Sep 21, 2020Wasgij Original 27 puzzleI’ve been pleased to see Wasgij puzzles are more readily available again. I just need to sell on some of my puzzles to make room before buying more. I’d missed this Wasgij Original 27 20th party parade puzzle first time round, but was pleased to get hold of it. …Puzzle2 min readPuzzle2 min read
Mar 7, 2019Do children really need extra curricular activities?Children’s activities are always in the media. Whether there’s research saying that children need time out and time to be bored from all the activities. Or that parents are overwhelmed from being taxi drivers and logistics managers moving their children from place to place. I’m sure there are children and…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
