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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…
As we enter the home straight of the academic year, it is vital that all children are kept motivated to finish the year off strong. Preparation is key for them and we all have a responsibility to push them towards excellence. A healthy diet, positive reinforcement and our full support, to name a few. […] Read more…
Staying on top of everything that’s going on with family appointments, school events and work can be hard and although I have a calendar on my phone, I have always preferred to have a paper diary to look at and plan ahead. I find it far easier to see everything in front of me. […] Read more…
Not long until Mother’s Day now, if you haven’t already seen it, please do check out my Mother’s Day gift ideas and head over for a chance to win a bouquet worth up to £30 from Blossoming Gifts. I won’t be celebrating in France as they celebrate Mother’s Day in June but for all of […] Read more…
So Bomb, Crystal Geode Case. Mums love the time and thought that only a homemade gift can bring. Create your own exciting selection of DIY bath bombs featuring colourful geode crystals in minutes with this new kit. Everything you need is inside the Geode case, mix your colourful powder with water, add a hidden surprise, and decorate […] Read more…
D and I are currently in the process of looking for furniture for our new house. That’s a little bit of an understatement, before we get round to the furniture, D is renovating the house in France first. As we sold all our furniture before moving to France, we are starting from scratch. […] Read more…
We were recently sent a couple of bracelets from Life Less Ordinary. Ethical, Fairtrade and cruelty free products are at the heart of everything Life Less Ordinary do. Their cotton bags are Fairtrade, their tagua nuts are cruelty free and their business cards are made from recycled T shirts! They are […] Read more…
It’s that time of the year where everyone is making or by now, probably breaking their new years resolutions. Whether this is to diet, exercise more or just make more time for a bit of self care, to relax in the bath with a face mask on and a wax melt burning. I worked […] Read more…
Meditation may sound like an exotic spiritual or religious ritual, but it is actually a relaxation technique combining various practices without a religious doctrine. It could mean focusing on an object or sound, visualisation and becoming aware of and regulating the breath. The aim is to achieve a sense of peace and relaxation, thus leading […] Read more…
After a major life event in November 2018, Klaus decided to make the decision to leave his career and focus his efforts on creating something that would support people to feel happier. His personal experience prompted him to share the tools that helped him through a very difficult time, implementing journalling and […] Read more…