Project 52 2019 week 45 – game play
This week has really felt like winter is on its way. Lots of rain, a frost, and tugging at the car doors to get them open one morning. I’ve had to dig out a jumper rather than just popping on…
Author: Emma
Mum of 1, farmer's wife and living a guilt free family lifestyle with a school child.
Reminiscing childhood toys and Rubik’s puzzles for Christmas gifts
Ad – gifted / contains affiliate links The original Rubik’s cube has been around for years and is a childhood toy memory for many children of the 80s all the way to the present day. It’s still going today, but…
Dog days – children’s memories and recounting tales
Children’s memories always amaze me. Mainly about how much children remember. Selective memory only, because I’m not sure mine is that great at remembering what he might just have read. And it’s definitely audio or visual items he remembers, rather…
Outdoor fun at Cannon Hill Park Birmingham
Sometimes you feel like you’ve just been inside for way too long and it’s time to get out and about. With N’s tennis matches having been cancelled at his asking, we were searching for something to do do that was…
Project 52 2019 week 44 – autumn colours
Week 44 of Project 52 has been a week of 2 halves. A couple of days in work, then the rest off for half term with N. The weather’s been the same too. Luckily we had 2 days of sun…
Fresh and tangy lemon and raspberry fool recipe
If you’re after a quick refreshing dessert, then this tangy lemon and raspberry fool could be what you need. I’m a big fan of quick and easy puddings especially after slaving over a main course. With this lemon and raspberry…
October School days in Year 4
October has been a busy month at school, even with the fun of half term at the end. They certainly cram in a lot, but N still likes school even though he grouches about some things. Usually being disturbed by…
Changing minds – tennis for fun
Sometimes as parents we can get caught up in things. We discuss an idea, children say yes, everything gets booked in and moves forwards, but then the child backtracks. And everything is halted, putting into question, everything we’ve been paying…
Easy DIY Christmas baubles – upcycling decoration ideas
Sharing ideas to make your own Christmas baubles, a way of upcycling and reusing old baubles, or repurposing them to change decor themes
Project 52 2019 week 43 – wet and windy
Week 43 of 2019 has been another typical dreary autumn week. Lots of rain and lots of wind, with only a few glimpses of sunshine and blue sky. But onto our week for Project 52. On Sunday it was mostly…
Christmas gift guide for sports mad children
Buying gifts for sports mad children, this is the gift guide for you with gift ideas for tennis, football, swimming and other sports