Are your kids struggling to process and manage worries and anxieties right now? I know mine definitely are, and with all that's happened to disrupt their 'normal' this year it's not surprising, is it?! Even when life is relatively normal, kids can struggle with worries and negative emotions, and I've found that having some resources to hand can really help. We've been using Create Your Own Calm, which helps support kids' emotional health and ...
Win Charles Dowding’s No Dig Gardening book
Welcome to a new book giveaway! I've got two copies of gardening expert Charles Dowding's new book, 'No Dig Gardening', to give away. Whether you've only just started growing your own, or are a seasoned pro, this is a great book to help you improve your crops and garden more sustainably. What is no dig gardening? Charles Dowding is famous in the gardening world for pioneering organic gardening, and for being a world authority on no-dig ...
Win a nature books bundle for all the family
Welcome to another brilliant book giveaway! I've teamed up with the lovely people at Welbeck Publishing again, to bring you another fab prize bundle of outdoors-y books for all the family. The bundle includes six titles, each with a nature or outdoor theme, and is worth £106. Let's take a look at each book in more detail. RHS The Rose The Rose tells the story of the world's favourite flower, through 40 of the most popular and ...
Win a bundle of nature books and bring the outdoors inside
Welcome to a lovely new giveaway! This one is perfect for nature fans and anyone who's keen to bring more of the outdoors into their home - which is pretty much all of us right now isn't it? I've got a fantastic bundle of five Paperscapes books from Welbeck Publishing worth £100 to give away to one lucky winner. The Paperscapes series of books features wonderful illustrations and lyrical text, with press-out sections that transform the ...
55 easy grow your own tips, ideas and resources for beginners
Are you keen on the idea of growing your own fruit and veg, but a bit daunted about how to do it? Whatever garden space you've got, there's potential to grow and enjoy fresh fruit and veg - and you don't have to be a gardening pro to do it! Easy grow your own tips and resources I've rounded up a bumper selection of easy grow your own ideas, tips and resources, suited to all sizes of gardens and perfect for getting started with growing your ...
50 fun ideas to get kids gardening
If you're keen to keep the kids busy and active, I've got lots of great kids gardening ideas to inspire and occupy them! Children make very natural gardeners in my experience. They love hands-on activities, they’re curious about nature and the world around them, and they generally relish the opportunity to get grubby! Gardening caters for all of this, and right from the toddler stage it’s perfectly possible for kids to get stuck ...
Be Happy Be You: helping to build happy teenagers
Do you have teenage children? If the answer is yes, you definitely need to read on! I've been exploring Be Happy Be You, a new happiness boosting book aimed specifically at teens. It's such a great resource for supporting and encouraging happy teenagers. Be Happy Be You is a positive and insightful guide for teenagers which aims to give them the tools they need to build confidence, eliminate negative feelings and boost happiness in all ...
Win a bundle of gardening books from Dorling Kindersley
Welcome to a new giveaway on the blog, which is perfect for gardening fans - and anyone who is buying gifts for green-fingered friends and family this Christmas! I've got a fantastic bundle of gardening books from Dorling Kindersley to give away to one lucky winner. There are titles to suit all ages of garden lovers and growers, and each book is beautifully presented and illustrated. Let's take a look at each title in more detail. RHS ...
Create Your Own Happy: happiness-boosting activities for 7-11 year olds
As my kids are getting older, I’m finding that less of the time I spend looking after them is focused on doing ‘stuff’ for them, and more time is spent helping them to grow and develop emotionally. As a parent, it’s all a bit of a learning curve - like every other aspect of having kids I guess! - and it feels like we’re exploring this whole new area of growing up together. Is it the same for you? I’m always singing the praises of physical ...
Festive reading: A Christmas Tale from Joules
One of my favourite things about the lead-up to Christmas is sharing festive books with my children. We've built up a little collection over the years, and it's always lovely to rediscover our old favourites each year. The build-up to Christmas is inevitably hectic and exciting for kids, and I always find that sharing a lovely Christmassy story is a brilliant way to help them (and me!) unwind and spend some cosy quiet time together. This year ...