Silent Sunday…

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This is a collaboration with Wax Lyrical for you to win some gorgeous candles and diffusers. I remember visiting Wax Lyrical when I was a teenager with my Mom at Merryhill Shopping Centre in the West Midlands. I’d never seen anything like it and I spent all of my part-time wages between there and the Body…
It’s no secret that I’m terrible at meeting that first haircut milestone with any kind of joy in my heart. I hate that the hair they were born with, the baby locks that I grew, is taken away. It feels like a part of them, and me, is taken away – a bond broken. Worse still…
Creative writing is a good time for children to develop their skills in vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. It’s also good for developing a child’s ability to be creative, exploratory and to enjoy the process. Being creative should always feel fun, so trying out writing is important to nurture. Here are some ways to explore…
This month I’ve been busier than ever behind the scenes which often means that I’m not doing a great deal here on our poor blog – and although I’ve picked up Great Scott [my camera] quite a bit to talk about him, I haven’t done a great deal more than take photographs of the tasty…
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m thinking of ten resolutions [so I have a shot at seeing one through] and feeling yucky thanks to the Christmas bugs we’ve all carried. Our wish is for health and happiness this year as a family – and on a personal note I took part in Eli Coach Daddy’s six…
I never understood those people who had “their” seat. From the children I’ve seen have a meltdown in class to my own dad and husband, I couldn’t understand how a particular seat could be so important to any of them [it seemed a little nutsy] – although I do understand the need to buy quality…