This year marks our tenth anniversary of moving from the City back to the countryside. When we took the decision to move, we wrote a list, Pros and Cons of living in both the city and the countryside. Lifestyle, freedom, entertainment, employment etc. One of the things we absolutely did not think about was how to stay in touch. In the city we had a choice of mobile networks that all worked, we could choice cable, satellite or broadband, find…
It seems pretty fitting, on International Women’s Day, to write a letter to the single most important female in my life. Because although you are “only” just three (four in a few weeks as you constantly remind me), one day you will be a woman, and, as your mum, I have so many hopes and dreams for the life you will live and lead. First, and possibly most importantly, know that you don’t belong to anything or anyone. Nobody owns…
Many children have never experienced traditional childhood activities like making daisy-chains, building sandcastles or playing in a forest. Despite the popularity of Peppa Pig, so many children never get to jump in muddy puddles or play in mud. The outdoors is the best place for children to practice and master physical skills, build up their immune systems and practise problem solving skills. Indeed, whether they’re trying to figure out the best way to build a fort or learning how to get along…
Advertorial content Maths is not my strongest subject. I tend to pass over the support for maths homework to Julian so when I was approached by Matr, a one-to-one online maths company to see if I would like to try out the program, it was out of interest not just for Dylan but for myself too. I thought it would be nice to be involved in the maths work for a change and maybe help both of us along the…
“Collaborative Post” When travelling by car there are times you may come into contact with different weather conditions, due to this we thought it would be a good idea to share some tips on how to prepare for the differing climates. As well as taking your car for a car service ensuring your safety kit is up to date, and doing the essential checks there are several other ways to prepare both your vehicle and yourself for the journey ahead….