My mini me – who is your child like?
Some children are so obviously like one or the other of their parents, they really are ‘mini me’s’. When I was growing up people often said I was like my mum, but she and people who’d known my dad, always…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Tips to get most value from a National Trust annual pass or passes for days out
Tips on how to get the best value from local return passes or an annual passes for days out like National Trust or English Heritage.
Project 52 2019 week 27 – indoors sprocker
It’s been a busy week. Less so for work, but school is ramping up the ‘fun’ getting to the end of term activities and trips, so logistics have been challenging, and we’ve been prepping for performances. It’s now week 27…
Tennis achievements: moving up to mini orange tennis stage
I love how much N is engaged with tennis. I don’t think he’s obsessed – he certainly doesn’t want to play every night like he used to last year. If I get him a rebounder he might change his mind…
School days in June – primary school year 3
Another month of primary school has gone and we’re less than a month away from the end of year 3. Here’s what’s been going on in June’s School Days. Assessments I think N is better on the exam side than…
Go greener with eco friendly party bag ideas
Party bags can seem like so much hassle, and they can add up to a substantial amount of money if you’re hosting a large kids party. But it’s still nice to give a small toy and cake, even if you…
Best crazy golf and miniature golf courses in the UK
When we’re out and about on holiday, or even days out, if we spot a crazy golf course, we’re there like a shot. They can be crazy style, themed, or just basic miniature golf courses. We enjoy having a game…
Project 52 2019 week 26 – heatwave
Week 26 sees us at half way through the year. It’s been a quieter week at work, although school is ramping up. On Sunday N played in his first official mini orange matchplay tournament. He and his friend were up…
Kids cook: banana, blackberry and peanut butter ice cream
I’ve always tried to encourage N to bake with me, or learn to chop veg. He loves peeling and chopping veg although it does take ages. Practice makes perfect though. But he gets a bit bored baking. Weighing is good,…
A new love of football: finding football fun
Sometimes it takes a while for kids to discover a love of football. Here’s how ours found football fun over time
Camping gear for kids
When we went camping as kids it was either with the guides where we had to make our own racks for storing bags of food on. Or it was just in the garden for which all we needed was bedding…