Tagged With: Family Life
#DIY: Simple and Effective Old School Labelling Techniques
“The stark truth that few ever grasp is that to have more we must do and consume less.” Brendon Burchard As ‘old school’ parents we are conscious of encouraging an awareness (with our impressionable children) of how our actions impact our immediate and global environment. Our Family has regular conversations around environmentally friendly values, behaviours … Continue reading
How To Balance Homework and ‘Witching’ Hour…
“LIFE isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to DANCE in the rain.” Vivian Greene Negotiating an appropriate and calm time-slot for homework to be completed after school, is no mean feat. When the topic of starting homework comes up in our household, the family room turns into a battleground of … Continue reading
Real Or Fake – Yes It’s Time To Talk About The Christmas Tree…
“When you open the box of Christmas tree lights to discover they are tangled and the decorations a little tired – smile, stop, breathe, try and enjoy the delight of Christmas… you’ll be amazed at the magic that happens when you get into the spirit.” Deborah Bibby – Editorial-in-chief, Real Living Magazine You are all going … Continue reading
The Cardboard Box – Inspired Creative Play
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein The Cardboard Box and The Stick are two out of 53 toys which have been inducted into the Toy Hall Of Fame. The Toy Hall of Fame is located next to The Strong, the National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. Anyone can nominate a toy which … Continue reading
How To Build A Treasure Garden For Your Little Collectors
Creating a Treasure Garden is a great holiday activity if you happen to have a child who lovingly collects rocks, shells, sticks, pretty leaves and anything else which grabs their attention when they are out and about. (Or maybe you are all grown up and this above statement applys to you!) Helping your little collector build … Continue reading
Friday Night is Movie Night!
Visit our house on a Friday night and you will come across our family and more than likely members of our extended family, all lined up in front of the ‘tele’, movie on, with the smell of fish and chips filling the air because – Friday Night is Movie Night! Pop into our house on … Continue reading
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