Family and Lifestyle Blog
Having a baby, at any time, can be daunting, let alone being faced with pregnancy during the coronavirus lockdown. For some coping methods and things to know, read on… As an expecting mother or father, I’m sure you’re really looking forward to welcoming your new child to the world. Whether you’re having a baby […] Read more…
How are you managing with lockdown? We are 2 weeks in and it is starting to wear a bit thin now, homeschooling isn’t my strong point. Thankfully, the weather has been lovely so far so we have been enjoying a lot of time in the garden and we are allowed to go for a […] Read more…
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Lucas received some roller skates in the post this week from his Grandparents. He hasn’t quite got the hang of skating yet but is enjoying trying x Read more…
With iPads and TV screens taking up a huge chunk of time everyday, children today are hardly getting outdoor exposure, and that’s bad, in more ways than one. Time and time again, studies have found how playing outside is extremely important for children, and if you’re wondering how, here’s a bit of insight into […] Read more…
One of the most pleasant ways to start a morning is with a delicious cup of coffee. That said, if you do not have the proper mug, your coffee could get cold too quickly, or it might not be enough to be satisfying. So many things go into choosing the right mug, but for […] Read more…
Helping to improve a child’s writing skills can set the stage for a more successful education and the ability to communicate clearly. Writing is a skill that requires fine motor skills to hold the pencil, clarity of thought to have something to write, and the ability to transfer the thoughts to paper by writing them […] Read more…
We have recently been trying out the ZeroWater filter jug. I was sent the 12 cup jug, which is the first in its class to benefit from a sealed lid and reservoir which allows filtered water to be poured while water which hasn’t yet been filtered remains in the reservoir. This adds a further 2 […] Read more…
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This weeks ordinary moments are something no one could have thought of this time last year. We’ve had our first full week of school closures here in France and all but essential shops (food and pharmacy) are closed. If we go out, we have to fill a form out to show police, should we be […] Read more…
Earlier in the week, I put together a list of free online resources for home schooling. I started with great intentions but I’ve not been doing as much as I hoped. I don’t have the patience, Lucas doesn’t listen to instruction as well from me as he does teachers and to be honest, this […] Read more…
When renting a house, you are often limited to what you can do in terms of decorating and making changes to it. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel like your own though and put some personal touches to it. You will have your contents insurance and your landlord will have insurance such […] Read more…