So 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…

I’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…

Not 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. …

I 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…

I 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…

It’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. …

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…