How to make homemade reusable beeswax wraps for food
For ages I’ve been meaning to make my own beeswax wraps but not yet tried it. So on my week off I finally had some time (there are benefits to not going away and heading off each day for trips…
Activities
Everything we get up to – activities, learning and play
New tennis coach and the value of club tennis sessions
It’s been great to see N’s tennis starting back up again. It was a long break, and I’m glad the coaches have put on a summer coaching programme. Usually it would stop for the holidays. And we’ve got the bonus…
Learning to sew and making face masks
I’ve been meaning for years to learn how to use a sewing machine. I’ve not used one since 3rd year textiles at secondary school. We’re talking nearly 30 years ago. My mum was always going to teach me to use…
Back to tennis and a bit of normality
While the opportunity for private tennis lessons has been back for a few weeks with Covid-19 easing, group lessons weren’t an option at that point. N didn’t go back to his individual lessons due to tonsillitis and the OH initially…
Farm themed and animal books for children (chapter books)
As regular readers know, N isn’t the biggest fan of reading. Actually that’s probably an understatement. He’ll read out of school books for the purpose of his school reading daily requirements. But reading for leisure doesn’t happen. The only books…
25 ways to reuse glass herb and spice jars
My OH would say I’m a hoarder, and while I like to keep hold of useful things, I do tend to have clear outs when I think that I’m not actually going to use them (apart from Gu glass ramekins…
23 quick ways to use unwanted clothing ribbon loops
Even though I rarely do crafts anymore, I still have a stash of items I keep hold of in case of upcycling, photography props or the need for crafts in the future. Clothing ribbon loops are the item I usually…
Fabric painting with a t-shirt painting kit
I don’t think the excitement of getting items in the post (that aren’t bills or junk mail) ever wanes. N loves getting post, and he was excited when a mystery parcel turned up one morning. I hadn’t ordered anything for…
Back to enjoying photography again
Over the last year I’ve got really lazy about my photography. I’ve been bored and turned off by Instagram – it’s a time suck for no enjoyment and a lot of slog if you want any of your photography to…
Sports parents: how to be an organised sports mum
*Ad-contains affiliate links While it looks like we’re potentially off sport until at least half term, if not until summer holidays or even September by the time everything starts again, there’s not much to prep for. As a sports parent…
What to try when kids can but won’t read
Most children are divided into 2 camps when it comes to reading. Those who are bookworms and always have their nose in a book, and those who just will not read (some might struggle, others can but just won’t read). …
