Becoming a mum changes your life in amazing ways leading you to feel deep love and to learn about just how strong and capable you are. However, it is not unusual for mums to want to rediscover themselves away from the label of “Sarah’s mum” or other labels that we pick up along the way….
We are a family of four who love to travel, but when travelling with young kids there are many things you need to consider to ensure you have an easy and enjoyable stay. Things to think about – is your accommodation family friendly? Are there plenty of kid suitable activities available in the destination you…
Ready to Ride is a delightful book by Sebastien Pelon aimed at children aged 3 and over. I am delighted to share my Ready to Ride book review with you. The first thing that strikes you about the book is how beautifully illustrated it is. The colours are far more subtle than in most…
After a disappointing home education day, we watched Suffragettes confident it would be great as it was presented by Lucy Worsley who we have seen on telly before.. We love history and like myself, my 14 year old daughter is vocal on women’s issues. To his credit, my husband watched the programme with us. My…
Forest School was a totally new concept to me when we started our home education journey. It bears no real relation to anything I remember learning in school apart from perhaps nature walks which may have happened once a year or so. Here is what happened when we started our Forest School preparation. What is…
Finding the perfect prom dress can seem like a huge challenge but I like to think of it as a whole lot of fun. Proms are increasingly popular and a time to make lasting memories. Some of those memories can be made as you anticipate the night itself and choose your perfect prom dress. Here…
When you think of a classroom, what springs to mind? Most likely it is a room, indoors, with desks and chairs facing a whiteboard on the wall. It’s important to remember, however, that this isn’t the only environment that a child can learn in and, as research has shown, it may not be the most…
If you are looking for a good read for children aged 3 to 8 years, check out the utterly delightful Granny Butterfly books. Firstly, the books are a treat for the eyes with colourful illustrations throughout. Secondly, children will learn about nature and butterflies in particular as they read. Thirdly, the stories are great and…
Baby safe jewellery is of not interest to you as a woman until you become a mum and suddenly you realise that wearing jewellery is now a luxury which you can’t indulge in easily. Put simply, babies love pulling at sparkly things! Today I am delighted to share my interview with Sarah who set up…
“Was this in the plan?” How often have you said that or something like it when life did not follow that path you expected when you were a child or young adult? For a fair few years now that saying has meant something different to me and many bloggers. It is the title of an…
At this time of year, it’s impossible to walk into a supermarket without being confronted by aisles full of chocolate Easter eggs. From tiny milk chocolate Easter eggs, all the way to large decadent dark chocolate eggs accompanied by melt-in-your-mouth truffles – hard to resist these delectable treats, even when you’re trying to be healthy….
Easter is here, which means that it’s time to tuck in to hot-cross buns and Easter eggs. Yum! But what if your family is tired of these traditional favourites? In this post we’re going to look at some alternatives to Easter eggs that are good fun. You can give these as presents or enjoy them…
Doing business differently can seem challenging when so many “experts” want to show you that it can only be done one way. Today, I am delighted to share an interview with Kerry Flanagan a fascinating woman doing business differently who can also teach us a lot about working to our own individual strengths and living…
It is a sad statistic that nearly just under half of all marriages end in divorce. It means you literally have just under a 50% chance of your marriage working. It is a scary thought, but one that is becoming all the more apparent in the past few years. The main reason a relationship breaks…
Struggling as a mum is something many of us experience when the whole parenting deal does not quite live up to our rose-tinted expectations. The best mums in my opinion are those who are honest about their thoughts and feelings and then go on to help others. One such woman is Sarah from MummyKind a website…