Thursday 30 July 2020

SINGLE SEX VS A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL

When the time comes for you to choose a school for your child, you may be torn between a single sex school or a co-educational one.



Tuesday 28 July 2020

A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO GCSES


When the time comes for your child to start thinking about which GCSEs they would like to study, there might be an element of confusion and anxiety within your family. This is perfectly normal as it’s a big deal for young people.


Sunday 26 July 2020

DOBBLE 360 | REVIEW

Dobble is a game we have wanted for ages and they’ve brought out a 360 version , which looks even better !


Friday 24 July 2020

5 FANTASTIC FEMALE FERTILITY FACTS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW

Since fertility is such a sensitive subject, it isn’t discussed as often as it perhaps should be. In fact, many would argue that young people are not given a thorough enough education around fertility and some of the struggles that people are faced with when trying to conceive. 

Wednesday 22 July 2020

LESSIE BUG TURNS 11

Today Lessie bug turned 11 and we’ve celebrated her birthday in Hemsby- which seems to be a tradition of ours :)


Monday 20 July 2020

HELPING YOUR CHILD DEAL WITH THE BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES


After months in lockdown, many children in the UK are probably starting to dread going back to school. Not all of them, of course, as lots of kids are suffering with boredom and missing their friends. 

Saturday 18 July 2020

LAST DAY OF YEAR 6

So yesterday was Alessia’s last day in year 6 . I can’t actually believe Year 7 is just around the corner .The years just seem to be flying by and I wish they would slow down.


Thursday 16 July 2020

HOW TO RAISE A RESPECTFUL TEENAGER

All parents want their children to grow up to be respectful members of society. As our children become teenagers, they start to become independent and push boundaries, and ensuring their remain respectful of the rules and others around them becomes a little more challenging. 

Tuesday 14 July 2020

AD | SUMMER HOLIDAYS COVERED THANKS TO SWIZZELS

With only three more days left of school , that only means one thing - operation summer holidays prep!


Sunday 12 July 2020

STRAWBERRY FARM

Strawberry picking has been on my bucket list since Kadiann was little and we have never actually been. We’ve grown our own most years but taking the girls strawberry picking has never happened.


Friday 10 July 2020

FINDING A NEW BED FOR BUDDY | COLLABORATION

When it comes to fussy dogs then I have got to say my mum and dad’s dog buddy is so fussy. Especially with his bed!.


Wednesday 8 July 2020

A WEEKEND GETAWAY IS AT THE TOP OF OUR LIST!

One thing Mezz  and I really enjoy is having that quality time together , whether it’s our date nights or a  night away somewhere to just be us , we love it and had made quality time together as a couple a priority last year .


Monday 6 July 2020

QUIRK! A FUNNY GAME OF SOUNDS , ACTIONS & LOTS OF MISCHIEF! | REVIEW

One of Alessia’s favourite kind of game is a card game , she loves card games and we can be known for spending hours playing them once little Nila is in bed.

Saturday 4 July 2020

AD | KEEPING THEM PEARLY WHITES EVEN WHITER WITH COLGATE

When it comes to self care , there are a few things that are on top of my list . The usual things we all have on our lists are things like having time out with a hot tea and some biscuits away from the children .

Thursday 2 July 2020

FIRST WEEK BACK AT SCHOOL SINCE LOCKDOWN

This week we made the decision to send Alessia back to school for the last month of year 6. I have been so indecisive with the decision and weighing out all the pros and cons , and it was the best decision we have made.