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Creating A Positive Learning Environment For Your Kids

Posted on March 8, 2018

This is a collaborative post. You may have chosen to homeschool your children or you may like to support their ongoing education with a dedicated reading and homework nook. Either way, there can be little doubt that the creation of a positive learning environment will transform your home for the better. A place where young minds, curiosity, creativity, and fun will be nurtured. This space can involve the whole family in your child’s educational journey; as you read, complete projects,…

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Mother’s Day Gift List – Treats for the Mother in your Life

Posted on March 4, 2018

There is less than a week until Mother’s Day but there is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for the Mother in your life. I’ve produced a Mother’s Day gift list for anyone who is in need of inspiration. This gift list has something for everyone and I hope that it helps you to find the perfect present for your mum. Mother’s Day Gift List 1. Grace Cole Body Duo – RRP £16.00 & Hand Cream – RRP…

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How To Make Sure Your Will Is Up To Date

Posted on February 27, 2018

This is a sponsored post Before I became a mum, I had a career as a Legacy Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK. I would frequently give talks about the importance of making a Will. Yet, it always shocked me how few people actually had a Will. Or if they did have a Will then it was very rare for it to be up to date. As a parent, there is always an endless list of life administration to take care…

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Fun Things To Do In The Easter Holidays

Posted on February 23, 2018

A photograph of a little girl having just done on an Easter egg hunt - Fun Things To Do In The Easter Break - Mrs H's favourite things

This is a sponsored post. With a soon-to-be 5-year-old now at school, we’re hoping to make her first Easter break extra fun. Easter is on 1st April this year and that means Good Friday is only 5 weeks away. So I’ve been thinking about some of the fun activities that we can get up to in the Easter holidays. As we can’t rely on the weather, I’ve put together a list that includes both indoor and outdoor activities. I hope…

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5 Reasons I’m looking forward to Summer

Posted on February 22, 2018

A photograph of a little girl on a summer day running through a field of wild flowers - Five Reasons I'm Looking Forward to Summer - Mrs H's favourite things

In collaboration with Garden & Camping. On Sunday, we headed to the seaside to have a day on the beach. We spent the whole day as a family breathing in the sea air and strolling leisurely. It was a wonderful day. The sun shone and the sky was blue. And for a moment, I almost forgot that it is still winter. Ever since that day, I’ve been dreaming of the days when the weather is better. Spring is always my…

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Four Things All Happy Families Have In Common

Posted on February 18, 2018

This is a collaborative post. Most people want to ensure they have a happy family where everyone feels safe and content. However, there are lots of small things that could cast a shadow over your enjoyment and leave you feeling less than satisfied. Considering that, this article highlights four of the things your family will want to avoid as much as possible. Four Things All Happy Families Have In Common Strong Relationships Like it or not, relationship breakdowns happen occasionally,…

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Tips on Buying Trikes for Toddlers

Posted on February 9, 2018

This is a sponsored post A trike, or tricycle, is a three-wheeled bicycle that dates all the way back to the middle of the 17th century. Sometime during the intervening three and a half centuries, someone probably accidentally discovered that toddlers absolutely love trikes. Since then, trikes have been a feature in most homes. A toddler can be taught to use a trike bike as soon as he or she is able to comfortably walk, although it’s perfectly fine to…

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The Declaration of Motherhood

Posted on January 28, 2018

I hold these truths to be self-evident that all mothers are created equal. Irrespective of the road you’ve travelled down to become a mother, you are endowed with certain undeniable rights, and these include not being judged, being supported and being allowed to parent as you see fit. That to secure these rights, you merely need to have the position of Mother. Whether your child was conceived naturally, through IVF, was adopted or fostered you are a mother and I’ve been…