Half-term fun in the sun at Hever Castle
5 reasons you should take out a funeral plan
Collaborative Post¦ It’s a sombre thought, but unfortunately death is part of life. In fact, it’s the only guaranteed thing in life. As such, it is important that we do briefly ponder it from time to time. This allows us to make sure that things are put into place for when that time comes. Of course, it is important to make a will and ensure that you keep what you want to leave to who up to date. Life insurance is another thing to consider. It is also a good idea to get a prepaid funeral care plan. Here are 5 reasons why.
Creating the perfect wedding invites
Contains paid link/s¦ June is almost upon us and it’ll be my 6th wedding anniversary this year! I love all things wedding related and last year I meant to write several posts related to my big day! However, I’d not long found out I was expecting a baby. With morning sickness and extreme tiredness plus homeschooling, that idea swiftly went out of the window. So let’s try again – and where better to start than wedding invites?
Characteristics of Effective Play in the EYFS
https://unsplash.com/photos/OV44gxH71DU Collaborative Post¦ We are all aware that playing is an extremely portion of healthy development during the Early Years Foundational Stage (EYFS). Not only do these activities help to…
4 Alternative Pain Relief Treatments
Collaborative Post¦ Everyone knows that you need to eat a varied and balanced diet and have a regular exercise routine to ensure that your body is fit and healthy at all times. But is a good diet and the odd workout really enough to help you stay healthy?
Over our lives, our bodies change in many different ways. It is par for the course of getting older. If you don’t look after your body, chances are you could do some damage that will become apparent in years to come. General wear and tear of life can affect you in a multitude of ways. In both your mental and physical health.
Sometimes it can be beneficial to add different types of therapy to your lifestyle to help rectify any issues you might notice in your body and your mental health. It is ok to need extra help from time to time. Making sure you get the right complementary therapies to improve your physical and mental well-being can really help you make sure you are staying in the best health possible.
Starting University as a Parent
Collaborative Post¦ Most people start their undergraduate degree when they’re around 18 or a little later. By this time, some may already be parents, but the majority of people aren’t. However, the older you get, the more likely it is that you’re going to have children. So if you’re contemplating university a little later in life, or you’re already a parent in your late teens, you might need to consider how you would fit studying around being a parent. Juggling going to university and parenting responsibilities is no easy feat, but it could be well worth the effort to boost your education and your earning potential.
Finding out baby’s gender: Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage¦ Not long after I became pregnant with Autumn in early 2016, I found that some people have VERY strong opinions on everything to do with children. And not just their own children, they like to tell you what you should be doing with yours too. One of my earliest experiences of this was during a discussion about whether I was going to find out Autumn’s gender or not…
Reopening of Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater
Collaborative Post (Gifted)¦ What was the last ‘normal’ thing you did before the lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic? For us, it was going to see Zog and The Highway Rat at Showcase Cinemas de Lux Bluewater last March! It seems a lifetime ago now. Although cinemas opened again for a while last year, I was heavily pregnant with Reuben and largely self-isolating. Therefore, with the re-opening of cinemas this week it almost felt like we’d come full circle when we went to see Peter Rabbit 2 yesterday.
Playground ideas that require no effort
Collaborative Post¦ The great outdoors and fresh air inspire active fun. You can make outdoor activity fun by creating an enjoyable and organised space. This applies to adults, kids, and furry family members! The benefits of making the most of the outdoors are endless. There is no need for you to spend thousands of pounds or dollars to purchase expensive playground equipment either. Simple changes and small additions are enough to create excitement and fun for kids. Here are some ideas.
Spinning all the plates
I remember my mum saying “There’s not enough time in the day!” when I was growing up. I always just looked at her, thinking what a ridiculous phrase that was. There were 24 hours in a day, how was that not a long time? As a child, the days seemed terribly long. Especially days that consisted of both maths and PE! Well, I’m sorry mum, because you were right. It’s 12:18am as I write this and once again, I ran out of time yesterday to get everything done. I am constantly chasing my tail, trying to keep all the plates spinning. In fact, it’s a bit of a worry with pandemic restrictions easing. How am I going to manage additional plates that come my way?
