Maths and I have a complicated history. Back in school, my maths teacher had a voice that could make “2 + 2” feel like a personal insult. She shouted, I panicked, and numbers became abstract monsters I didn’t stand a…
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International Tea Day 2023: why midlife women need tea more than ever Tea. That humble cup of hot liquid comfort that somehow makes perimenopausal brain fog slightly less foggy at 4am. Instagram might tell you tea time is about a…
View PostDisclaimer: We were sent this Marble Run set for free in return for a review. All opinions are our own. We recognised that Cyrus was ready for a marble run when he took to creatively using my old Kerplunk game…
View PostWhy red lipstick still counts as self-care Remember when working from home sounded like a dream? Coffee in bed, no commute, stretchy trousers all day. That fantasy lasted approximately three days. By week two of lockdown, I was pacing the…
View PostThis year more time at home has led to H and I reminiscing about the childhood games we used to play. Here we’ve put together our Top 5 children’s games to buy for Christmas, including some of our old firm…
View PostCycling is booming, it’s estimated that 1.3 million Brits bought a bicycle during lockdown and cycling has increased by 200% this year, which offers up a range of ideas for the perfect Christmas present, and something your loved one will actually want.…
View PostEco-friendly parenting: small stories that make a big difference Discover how eco-friendly parenting starts with storytelling and small acts of kindness. From sharks to soil, these children’s books inspire greener thinking. There’s something oddly reassuring about watching my eight-year-old crouched…
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