


Homeschooling: what we’ve found so far…
Like a lot of the nation I am currently homeschooling whilst working. Seven days in…

Measuring Children’s Feet at Home
Shoe shops are shut right now, so online ordering it is along with DIY feet…

Lockdown Shopping List (and no, toilet rolls aren’t included)
https://twitter.com/louistheroux/status/1236363717056626689 It wouldn’t feature on my lockdown shopping list either. I would not stockpile, but…

World Book Day – We Need a Rest From Fancy Dress
Is it me or does World Book Day come round more than once a year?…

Mother’s Day, Mental Load and Being Left Out
I had a reminder today from school about the PTA’s secret squirrel Mother’s Day mission.…

Half Term Offers and Savers
School holidays can be an expensive time, but there are bargains to be had. Here’s…

When’s the right time to let your child walk alone?
I’m being badgered constantly by my 11-year-old at the moment. She wants to go to…

Successful Christmas Presents
I get some presents from the childrens’ Christmas lists and put plenty of thought into…

Savings account for an 11-year-old
My daughter had a Halifax savings account for a number of years. However, the bank…