I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but everyday cooking of family meals isn’t the most fun to do. It feels like another chore to get done, it’s repetitive in that there’s no break from it, and trying to please everyone in the family isn’t easy. After all, who wants to cook the…
How to buy books without breaking the bank
If you’re a bookworm, you might want to get hold of cheap books and cut down on your book spending. I love reading. I’ve always been a bookworm. (It’s why I’m sad that N isn’t a fan of reading – he likes the thought of books, new books, but reading for leisure just passes him…
Easy fundraising ideas for schools
The PTA, or Parent Teacher Association, has been in existence for many years in schools and that means fundraising. We all know that schools have been losing their government funding for years and I’m sure this pressure will continue. There are many ways parents have to, and can get involved with fundraising. Apart from the…
School swimming lessons – how to prep your children
Swimming and water safety is now part of the National Curriculum. Yes, yet another thing that schools are now responsible for which seems a little unfair. But it does mean that all kids should be able to swim by the time they leave primary school, including those whose parents don’t get them lessons outside of…
