Project 52 2019 week 25 – new desk
It’s week 25 of Project 52 for this year, and it’s been a busy week. Work has been frantic with a contractor dragging their heels so we’ve brought some of the work needed in house as we’ll drop everything to…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
How to help children cope with a first sleepover with friends
A first sleepover. It’s a big step for children and can be so exciting. But for some, they find it daunting being away from home. Nowadays children seem to stay away from home a lot earlier and more frequently, than…
Being prepared for school – Book folders solutions
Children can be very particular about what they take to school. Especially once they’re in key stage 2 (or junior school). Reception class is easy. It’s just accepted that what’s on the uniform list is worn, and book bags are…
A new skincare routine – getting older
Skin care routines. Do we really need them? I have to admit that I’ve never had much of one. Certainly not one that uses all the same skincare brand for a long length of time. But now I’m getting older,…
A first sleepover with friends
N’s slept over at the farm lots of times over the last 4 years, but never had a sleepover with friends. Quite a few of his friends have had them before, but last weekend, a friend was having a birthday…
Project 52 2019 week 24 – Brio
This week’s been wet. Very wet. And there’s not really much been going on with us. Here’s week 24. On Sunday N came back from the sleepover he went on. He was exhausted but wanted to go to the Banbury…
Ideas for family days out in Yorkshire
We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I’m reliving my childhood visiting around the UK, near home and further away, and love sharing it with N….
Father and son bonding with Now 100 Hits classic rock
Father’s day isn’t as big in our family as it is for many others, but children always love to give a gift to their parents. Music is an easy gift to give, and this year, N way excited to review…
Beginner’s guide to tennis for kids: what is mini tennis?
Now we’re into Junior stage mini tennis (now call Youth Tennis by the LTA) I thought I’d share a beginners guide to tennis for kids. It’s so important for children to experience sports and find something they really love. For…
Project 52 2019 week 23 – wild cloves
Onto week 23 of Project 52 and it’s been a week with a first for N, and of course more tennis despite the pretty terrible rainy weather. Sunday was a quiet one. It was dry and sunny, so I got…
Play and wildlife at Beale Park
After a morning at Basildon Park doing woodland and garden children’s trails, before heading off home we decided to nip round the corner to Beale Park. It was a bit of a mystery how to find it as the website…