Collaborative post When you're on maternity leave, it's only natural to want to do everything you can for your beautiful newborn baby. While the UK offers decent levels of maternity pay, you might still need a little extra income to help with additional purchases. This is where you may want to look at quick and potentially easy ways to boost your finances. Thanks to good internet access and speeds in most of the UK, there are plenty of ...
MOT Checklist: Tips to Help Your Car Pass First Time
Collaborative post If your family car fails its MOT, it can be a major inconvenience. Although what is needed to get your car to pass may not cost a great deal or take much time to sort out, it could be off the road for a day or two. Even if your car is out of action for just a few hours, it could mean not being able to do the school run or get to work on time. Therefore, it's always a good idea to make sure your car is as prepared as ...
10 essential items you need for homeschooling your kids
Collaborative post If parents had to sum up 2020-2021 with one word, homeschooling could well be top of the list. The COVID-19 pandemic saw schools in the United Kingdom close multiple times, with many parents and carers having to quickly adjust to taking on the role of teacher. Between 7 May and 7 June 2020, 87% of parents said a child in their household had been homeschooled because of the pandemic, with a large portion of these parents ...
Easy ways to preserve family memories
Collaborative post Would you like to find some simple ways to preserve family memories? Busy family life goes by so fast, and finding time to organise all those photos or capture a precious moment can sometimes be tricky. These fun ideas for preserving family memories will make it easier to tackle the job, and help you celebrate and relive the good times in lots of different ways. Organise your photos in books This is a brilliant ...
Fun outdoor activities with kids: free printable winter bucket list
Are you looking for easy and fun winter outdoor activities with kids? This free printable winter bucket list is packed with 40 outdoor play ideas, and is perfect for keeping the kids busy all season! Winter outdoor activities with kids Winter can be a tricky time to tempt the kids outside. There are less daylight hours, the weather can be cold and wet, and we all tend to feel the urge to cosy up inside. But winter is a fantastic season ...
Family board games from Jaques of London
This is a collaborative post in partnership with Jaques of London Do you like to play family board games? We've played them with the kids since they were really small, and over the years have always found it a great way to get everyone together and having fun. We're always on the lookout for new games to add to our collection, and Jaques of London have sent us two of their lovely traditional games to try out. Traditional toys & ...
Christmas nature scavenger hunt for kids: free printable
Are you looking for fun outdoor activities for kids in the run-up to Christmas? This free printable Christmas nature scavenger hunt is perfect for keeping them busy - and it's a great way to burn off some of that excited energy too! At this time of year, it can be tricky to keep up the outdoor time with the kids. The days are shorter, the weather is colder (and usually wetter), and we're all busy preparing for Christmas. But there is so ...
Al Fresco Christmas: How to host the perfect festive outdoor gathering
Collaborative post Are you planning a get-together with family and friends this Christmas? After last year's pared-back parties, lots of us will be looking forward to getting all our favourite people together over the festive season. But what if you're still keen to keep the gathering outdoors? Whether you're just not ready to embrace indoor socialising, or have caught the bug for entertaining outdoors over the last two years, it's ...
5 great ways to explore wildlife with kids
Collaborative post There are so many great reasons to explore wildlife with kids. As well as educating children about the behaviour and biology of wild animals, it's an easy way to encourage them to have love and compassion for other creatures. In addition, many studies have shown that every aspect of the health and wellness of a child improves with exposure to the natural world. And of course, kids love to get hands-on with nature and ...
Garden rooms: gain extra space without planning an extension
Collaborative post When space is tight at home, the obvious option for most homeowners is to plan an extension. But garden rooms are also a great way to gain extra space. Garden rooms are usually a more cost-effective way to increase your living space than a traditional extension. Those lucky enough to have a garden at the rear of their homes can opt for this stylish, yet functional addition to their property. Self-contained garden rooms ...
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