I was recently made aware that next year, our children, who are in year two of primary school will be doing their SATs or National Tests as they’re now know. I’m not sure how I feel about this. Our girls will be seven when they take their SATs, and although many people have said not…
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Should schools enforce the daily mile?
Read moreHave you heard of the daily mile? Perhaps your children already take part in it at school? Do you think it should be enforced in all schools? For those of you who don’t know, the daily mile encourages children to run or jog at their own pace for a full 15 minutes every day. A lot…
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The reality of raising an indoor generation
Read moreGrowing up, I’d spend the majority of my childhood outdoors. I’d either be in the park with my friends, or playing in my back garden until bedtime. Sadly, children nowadays spend less time outdoors than ever before. The only time you’d find me indoors was to eat lunch and dinner, and to sleep. There’s a…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Potential Wedding Music Pitfalls You MUST NOT Overlook
Read moreAs soon as you get engaged, your head’s going to be in the clouds, floating around on the breeze in a happy daze. This is natural, and exactly as it should be – but it could lead to some truly disastrous oversights. Some things are a given – you’ll probably remember your partner’s ring, you…
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Why should you buy your Christmas gifts early?
Read moreBefore you know it, Christmas has arrived. Shopping in the holiday season can be very stressful and expensive, which is why careful planning and consideration is required. Instead of opting to buy presents in the last moments leading up to Christmas, it’s much wiser to buy your gifts early. There are several reasons why. You won’t have to buy everything at once One of…
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How to Reinvent the Decor of Your Old Home?
Read moreAre you looking to give your old home that much needed décor upgrade? Are you on the hunt for interesting décor ideas that will give your home that classy and fabulous appeal? Well, you have come to the correct place. Today, we have put together a list of décor ideas that will help you to…
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Brilliant Mum Feature Week 77
Read moreHello and welcome to the Brilliant Mum Feature. Once a week I will be featuring one mum in a bid to find out more about them and their lives. If you’d like to take part in this series, simply fill in this form. This week our brilliant mum feature is Katy who blogs at Katy Kicker.…
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Am I boring?
Read moreIf you ask me what my idea of a good night is, I’d say being at home with my husband. Our girls would be asleep in bed. We’d have a good film on, and perhaps a takeaway too. I’d be laying on the sofa under a blanket next to my husband. Boring? Perhaps, but that’s…